Howells made immediate preparation for receiving two way-worn, hungry men.

They arranged a three-day tryout but on the second day they agreed to a partnership and began immediate preparations for the new season.

Louisa makes immediate preparations to go home, where she has gone rarely since her marriage.

Washington began immediate preparations for the evacuation of its citizens and other foreign nationals who might wish to leave the Dominican Republic.

Nevertheless, the 4th Division still held the initiative and began immediate preparations to launch an assault across the river.

The quartermaster made immediate preparations for departure, assisted by the two sailors, one of whom saw to the horse and the other to the provisions.

The Union high command began immediate preparations to relieve the city.

Liu ordered the immediate preparation of an imperial enthronement ceremony.

They made immediate preparations for the trip.

The 32nd began immediate preparation for deployment.