Prepared to propose, perhaps (7)
(Another definition for kneeled that I've seen is " Got down to pray".)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">prepared to propose perhaps</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for knelt that I've seen before include "Rested on the knees" , "Got down (to propose)" , "Fell to one's knees" , "adopted respectful attitude" , "Rested on a bent leg" .)