willing

a. [ From Will, v. t. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. Free to do or to grant; having the mind inclined; not opposed in mind; not choosing to refuse; disposed; not averse; desirous; consenting; complying; ready. [ 1913 Webster ]

Felix, willing to show the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound. Acts xxiv. 27. [ 1913 Webster ]

With wearied wings and willing feet. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

[ Fruit ] shaken in August from the willing boughs. Bryant. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Received of choice, or without reluctance; submitted to voluntarily; chosen; desired. [ 1913 Webster ]

[ They ] are held, with his melodious harmony,
In willing chains and sweet captivity. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Spontaneous; self-moved. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

No spouts of blood run willing from a tree. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In a willing manner; with free will; without reluctance; cheerfully. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

The condition of that people is not so much to be envied as some would willingly represent it. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]