She saw his fist, raised and ready to pound her into the cavern floor.

Even the biggest boys did not make fun of her, except at a distance, for she had a ready fist and knew how to strike.

He gaped at the automatic, poised in a ready fist.

If a vender had a spot on this street, he held it in a tight, ready fist.

As he stared at her, his hands closed into ready fists.

I was flat against the wall, armored fist ready, the next time the key rattled in the lock.

Then he made a fist, ready to punch Wayne if necessary.

The man dashed up the slope with long strides, his fists ready for action.

And I, with a roll of film in my fist, ready to make a dash through the stands, will never forget it.

He let her head go, but he kept his fist poised and ready.