Specifically, I'm looking for a word that would imply readiness, if not giddiness, for a battle, fight, or war. In this particular instance, this person has the odds against them but is absolutely ready, with a smile on their face and determination in their eyes.

Example:

I looked over and--just from a brief glance--knew that he was ________________.

Thoughts?

Specifically, I’m looking for a word that would imply readiness, if not giddiness, for a battle, fight, or war. In this particular instance, this person has the odds against them but is absolutely ready, with a smile on their face and determination in their eyes.

Example:

I looked over and – just from a brief glance – knew that he was ________________.

Specifically, I'm looking for a word that would imply readiness, if not giddiness for a battle, fight, or war. In this particular instance, this person has the odds against them, and is absolutely ready, with a smile on their face, and determination in their eyes.

Example:

I looked over, and just from a brief glance, knew that he was ________________.

Thoughts?

Specifically, I'm looking for a word that would imply readiness, if not giddiness, for a battle, fight, or war. In this particular instance, this person has the odds against them but is absolutely ready, with a smile on their face and determination in their eyes.

Example:

I looked over and--just from a brief glance--knew that he was ________________.

Thoughts?