What does the cryptic crossword clue "He'd a treaty drawn up, poised for action (2,3,5)" mean?

The definition is "for action". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of HE'D + A + TREATY = ATTHEREADY; definition: "poised for action" The answer is ATTHEREADY.

He'd a treaty drawn up, poised for action (2,3,5)

Guardian Cryptic #23605 | 5 Down | 2005-11-07 flower

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