making ready

He was pushing his machine through the gate, and Clip was getting his own wheel and making ready to follow.

That same autumn did the King lead his host to Throndhjem, bringing-to at Nidaros, and there making ready for a winter sojourn.

Dinner was waiting when we got in, and I could not snatch half a word with Roger while making ready for it.

Then a bell rang; there was a buzz and movement the candidates were making ready again.

Men are in the act of mounting their horses, some having spirited animals to deal with, and all making ready for the start.