Sentence:  Molly the dairymaid came a little way from the rickyard, and said she would pluck the pigeon that very night after work. She was always <WSD>ready</WSD> to do anything for us boys; and we could never quite make out why they scolded her so for an idle hussy indoors. It seemed so unjust. Looking back, I recollect she had very beautiful brown eyes. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  Not slow or hesitating; quick in action or perception of any kind; dexterous; prompt; easy; expert.