1000
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From this reading It was also a regiment with traditions, for in the dim and distant past it had been founded by 1000 heroic scallywags from out of the city jails.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The_ Glesca Mileeshy was a noble force, recruited from the Weary Willies and Never-works of the famous town of Glasgow.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading Inured to hardships, they quickly adapted themselves to the tented field, and early displayed a thirst "Ay—I waant tae jine the Mileeshy."
in addition
From this reading It was also a regiment with traditions, for in the dim and distant past it had been founded by 1000 heroic scallywags from out of the city jails.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The_ Glesca Mileeshy was a noble force, recruited from the Weary Willies and Never-works of the famous town of Glasgow.
Ay
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From this reading Inured to hardships, they quickly adapted themselves to the tented field, and early displayed a thirst "Ay—I waant tae jine the Mileeshy."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was also a regiment with traditions, for in the dim and distant past it had been founded by 1000 heroic scallywags from out of the city jails.
breeks
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From this reading These men were dressed in tartan breeks and red coats, given a gun and kit, shipped straight to the Peninsula, and on landing there were told to fight or starve.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was also a regiment with traditions, for in the dim and distant past it had been founded by 1000 heroic scallywags from out of the city jails.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was also a regiment with traditions, for in the dim and distant past it had been founded by 1000 heroic scallywags from out of the city jails.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading These men were dressed in tartan breeks and red coats, given a gun and kit, shipped straight to the Peninsula, and on landing there were told to fight or starve.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "We’ll fecht," was their unanimous reply, and fight they did.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading It was also a regiment with traditions, for in the dim and distant past it had been founded by 1000 heroic scallywags from out of the city jails.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Inured to hardships, they quickly adapted themselves to the tented field, and early displayed a thirst "Ay—I waant tae jine the Mileeshy."
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading It was also a regiment with traditions, for in the dim and distant past it had been founded by 1000 heroic scallywags from out of the city jails.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading These men were dressed in tartan breeks and red coats, given a gun and kit, shipped straight to the Peninsula, and on landing there were told to fight or starve.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Inured to hardships, they quickly adapted themselves to the tented field, and early displayed a thirst "Ay—I waant tae jine the Mileeshy."
widely known and esteemed
From this reading _The_ Glesca Mileeshy was a noble force, recruited from the Weary Willies and Never-works of the famous town of Glasgow.
fecht
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From this reading "We’ll fecht," was their unanimous reply, and fight they did.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Inured to hardships, they quickly adapted themselves to the tented field, and early displayed a thirst "Ay—I waant tae jine the Mileeshy."
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading These men were dressed in tartan breeks and red coats, given a gun and kit, shipped straight to the Peninsula, and on landing there were told to fight or starve.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was also a regiment with traditions, for in the dim and distant past it had been founded by 1000 heroic scallywags from out of the city jails.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading _The_ Glesca Mileeshy was a noble force, recruited from the Weary Willies and Never-works of the famous town of Glasgow.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading It was also a regiment with traditions, for in the dim and distant past it had been founded by 1000 heroic scallywags from out of the city jails.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _The_ Glesca Mileeshy was a noble force, recruited from the Weary Willies and Never-works of the famous town of Glasgow.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading These men were dressed in tartan breeks and red coats, given a gun and kit, shipped straight to the Peninsula, and on landing there were told to fight or starve.
GlasgownounUS /ˈɡlæskoʊ/
largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world
From this reading _The_ Glesca Mileeshy was a noble force, recruited from the Weary Willies and Never-works of the famous town of Glasgow.
Glesca
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From this reading _The_ Glesca Mileeshy was a noble force, recruited from the Weary Willies and Never-works of the famous town of Glasgow.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading These men were dressed in tartan breeks and red coats, given a gun and kit, shipped straight to the Peninsula, and on landing there were told to fight or starve.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was also a regiment with traditions, for in the dim and distant past it had been founded by 1000 heroic scallywags from out of the city jails.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading Inured to hardships, they quickly adapted themselves to the tented field, and early displayed a thirst "Ay—I waant tae jine the Mileeshy."
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading It was also a regiment with traditions, for in the dim and distant past it had been founded by 1000 heroic scallywags from out of the city jails.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Inured to hardships, they quickly adapted themselves to the tented field, and early displayed a thirst "Ay—I waant tae jine the Mileeshy."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was also a regiment with traditions, for in the dim and distant past it had been founded by 1000 heroic scallywags from out of the city jails.
InuredadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnjʊrd/
made tough by habitual exposure
From this reading Inured to hardships, they quickly adapted themselves to the tented field, and early displayed a thirst "Ay—I waant tae jine the Mileeshy."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was also a regiment with traditions, for in the dim and distant past it had been founded by 1000 heroic scallywags from out of the city jails.
jailsnounUS /dʒeɪlz/
plural of “jail” — a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading It was also a regiment with traditions, for in the dim and distant past it had been founded by 1000 heroic scallywags from out of the city jails.
jine
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From this reading Inured to hardships, they quickly adapted themselves to the tented field, and early displayed a thirst "Ay—I waant tae jine the Mileeshy."
kitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading These men were dressed in tartan breeks and red coats, given a gun and kit, shipped straight to the Peninsula, and on landing there were told to fight or starve.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading These men were dressed in tartan breeks and red coats, given a gun and kit, shipped straight to the Peninsula, and on landing there were told to fight or starve.
the force of workers available
From this reading These men were dressed in tartan breeks and red coats, given a gun and kit, shipped straight to the Peninsula, and on landing there were told to fight or starve.
Mileeshy
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From this reading _The_ Glesca Mileeshy was a noble force, recruited from the Weary Willies and Never-works of the famous town of Glasgow.
Never-works
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From this reading _The_ Glesca Mileeshy was a noble force, recruited from the Weary Willies and Never-works of the famous town of Glasgow.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading _The_ Glesca Mileeshy was a noble force, recruited from the Weary Willies and Never-works of the famous town of Glasgow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The_ Glesca Mileeshy was a noble force, recruited from the Weary Willies and Never-works of the famous town of Glasgow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These men were dressed in tartan breeks and red coats, given a gun and kit, shipped straight to the Peninsula, and on landing there were told to fight or starve.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading These men were dressed in tartan breeks and red coats, given a gun and kit, shipped straight to the Peninsula, and on landing there were told to fight or starve.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was also a regiment with traditions, for in the dim and distant past it had been founded by 1000 heroic scallywags from out of the city jails.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was also a regiment with traditions, for in the dim and distant past it had been founded by 1000 heroic scallywags from out of the city jails.
PeninsulanounUS /pəˈnɪnsələ/
a large mass of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading These men were dressed in tartan breeks and red coats, given a gun and kit, shipped straight to the Peninsula, and on landing there were told to fight or starve.
with speed
From this reading Inured to hardships, they quickly adapted themselves to the tented field, and early displayed a thirst "Ay—I waant tae jine the Mileeshy."
recruitedverbUS /rɪˈkruːtɪd/
past form of “recruit” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading _The_ Glesca Mileeshy was a noble force, recruited from the Weary Willies and Never-works of the famous town of Glasgow.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading These men were dressed in tartan breeks and red coats, given a gun and kit, shipped straight to the Peninsula, and on landing there were told to fight or starve.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading It was also a regiment with traditions, for in the dim and distant past it had been founded by 1000 heroic scallywags from out of the city jails.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "We’ll fecht," was their unanimous reply, and fight they did.
scallywags
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From this reading It was also a regiment with traditions, for in the dim and distant past it had been founded by 1000 heroic scallywags from out of the city jails.
shippedverbUS /ʃɪpt/
inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially
From this reading These men were dressed in tartan breeks and red coats, given a gun and kit, shipped straight to the Peninsula, and on landing there were told to fight or starve.
starveverbUS /stɑːrv/
be hungry; go without food
From this reading These men were dressed in tartan breeks and red coats, given a gun and kit, shipped straight to the Peninsula, and on landing there were told to fight or starve.
successive (without a break)
From this reading These men were dressed in tartan breeks and red coats, given a gun and kit, shipped straight to the Peninsula, and on landing there were told to fight or starve.
tae
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From this reading Inured to hardships, they quickly adapted themselves to the tented field, and early displayed a thirst "Ay—I waant tae jine the Mileeshy."
tartannounUS /ˈtɑːrtən/
a cloth having a crisscross design
From this reading These men were dressed in tartan breeks and red coats, given a gun and kit, shipped straight to the Peninsula, and on landing there were told to fight or starve.
tented
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From this reading Inured to hardships, they quickly adapted themselves to the tented field, and early displayed a thirst "Ay—I waant tae jine the Mileeshy."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The_ Glesca Mileeshy was a noble force, recruited from the Weary Willies and Never-works of the famous town of Glasgow.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "We’ll fecht," was their unanimous reply, and fight they did.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Inured to hardships, they quickly adapted themselves to the tented field, and early displayed a thirst "Ay—I waant tae jine the Mileeshy."
in or at that place or location
From this reading These men were dressed in tartan breeks and red coats, given a gun and kit, shipped straight to the Peninsula, and on landing there were told to fight or starve.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These men were dressed in tartan breeks and red coats, given a gun and kit, shipped straight to the Peninsula, and on landing there were told to fight or starve.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We’ll fecht," was their unanimous reply, and fight they did.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading Inured to hardships, they quickly adapted themselves to the tented field, and early displayed a thirst "Ay—I waant tae jine the Mileeshy."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These men were dressed in tartan breeks and red coats, given a gun and kit, shipped straight to the Peninsula, and on landing there were told to fight or starve.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading These men were dressed in tartan breeks and red coats, given a gun and kit, shipped straight to the Peninsula, and on landing there were told to fight or starve.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading _The_ Glesca Mileeshy was a noble force, recruited from the Weary Willies and Never-works of the famous town of Glasgow.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading It was also a regiment with traditions, for in the dim and distant past it had been founded by 1000 heroic scallywags from out of the city jails.
unanimousadjectiveUS /juːˈnænəməs/
in complete agreement
From this reading "We’ll fecht," was their unanimous reply, and fight they did.
waant
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From this reading Inured to hardships, they quickly adapted themselves to the tented field, and early displayed a thirst "Ay—I waant tae jine the Mileeshy."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The_ Glesca Mileeshy was a noble force, recruited from the Weary Willies and Never-works of the famous town of Glasgow.
We'll
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From this reading "We’ll fecht," was their unanimous reply, and fight they did.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading _The_ Glesca Mileeshy was a noble force, recruited from the Weary Willies and Never-works of the famous town of Glasgow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These men were dressed in tartan breeks and red coats, given a gun and kit, shipped straight to the Peninsula, and on landing there were told to fight or starve.
Williesnoun
feelings of uneasiness
From this reading _The_ Glesca Mileeshy was a noble force, recruited from the Weary Willies and Never-works of the famous town of Glasgow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was also a regiment with traditions, for in the dim and distant past it had been founded by 1000 heroic scallywags from out of the city jails.
