60th
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From this reading The most ancient of English regiments, it carries on its colours more honours than any but the 60th.
Adur
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From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The most ancient of English regiments, it carries on its colours more honours than any but the 60th.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The most ancient of English regiments, it carries on its colours more honours than any but the 60th.
ArmadanounUS /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/
a large fleet
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
BattalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading THE REGIMENT Ernie joined his Battalion in the Central Provinces.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For more than three tumultuous centuries it has been distinguished even in that British Infantry which has never yet encountered in war its match or its master.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading For more than three tumultuous centuries it has been distinguished even in that British Infantry which has never yet encountered in war its match or its master.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The most ancient of English regiments, it carries on its colours more honours than any but the 60th.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading The most ancient of English regiments, it carries on its colours more honours than any but the 60th.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading THE REGIMENT Ernie joined his Battalion in the Central Provinces.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading The most ancient of English regiments, it carries on its colours more honours than any but the 60th.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading For more than three tumultuous centuries it has been distinguished even in that British Infantry which has never yet encountered in war its match or its master.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading For more than three tumultuous centuries it has been distinguished even in that British Infantry which has never yet encountered in war its match or its master.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The most ancient of English regiments, it carries on its colours more honours than any but the 60th.
Ernie
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From this reading THE REGIMENT Ernie joined his Battalion in the Central Provinces.
divisible by two
From this reading For more than three tumultuous centuries it has been distinguished even in that British Infantry which has never yet encountered in war its match or its master.
familiarlyadverb
in an intimately familiar manner
From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
fellow-countrymen
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From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For more than three tumultuous centuries it has been distinguished even in that British Infantry which has never yet encountered in war its match or its master.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
HammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
Hammer-men
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From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For more than three tumultuous centuries it has been distinguished even in that British Infantry which has never yet encountered in war its match or its master.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
HighlandsnounUS /ˈhaɪləndz/
a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE REGIMENT Ernie joined his Battalion in the Central Provinces.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
honoursnoun
a university degree with honors
From this reading The most ancient of English regiments, it carries on its colours more honours than any but the 60th.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE REGIMENT Ernie joined his Battalion in the Central Provinces.
InfantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading For more than three tumultuous centuries it has been distinguished even in that British Infantry which has never yet encountered in war its match or its master.
iron-ore
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From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The most ancient of English regiments, it carries on its colours more honours than any but the 60th.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The most ancient of English regiments, it carries on its colours more honours than any but the 60th.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading THE REGIMENT Ernie joined his Battalion in the Central Provinces.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
for more time
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading For more than three tumultuous centuries it has been distinguished even in that British Infantry which has never yet encountered in war its match or its master.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading For more than three tumultuous centuries it has been distinguished even in that British Infantry which has never yet encountered in war its match or its master.
come together
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The most ancient of English regiments, it carries on its colours more honours than any but the 60th.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most ancient of English regiments, it carries on its colours more honours than any but the 60th.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For more than three tumultuous centuries it has been distinguished even in that British Infantry which has never yet encountered in war its match or its master.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
onslaughtnounUS /ˈɔːnslɔːt/
a sudden and severe onset of trouble
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For more than three tumultuous centuries it has been distinguished even in that British Infantry which has never yet encountered in war its match or its master.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
pedigreenounUS /ˈpedəɡri/
the descendants of one individual
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
PondsnounUS /pɑːndz/
plural of “pond” — a small lake
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
ProvincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE REGIMENT Ernie joined his Battalion in the Central Provinces.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
RangersnounUS /ˈreɪndʒərz/
plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading THE REGIMENT Ernie joined his Battalion in the Central Provinces.
regimentsnounUS /ˈredʒəmənts/
plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading The most ancient of English regiments, it carries on its colours more honours than any but the 60th.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
RyenounUS /raɪ/
the seed of the cereal grass
From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The most ancient of English regiments, it carries on its colours more honours than any but the 60th.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For more than three tumultuous centuries it has been distinguished even in that British Infantry which has never yet encountered in war its match or its master.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REGIMENT Ernie joined his Battalion in the Central Provinces.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For more than three tumultuous centuries it has been distinguished even in that British Infantry which has never yet encountered in war its match or its master.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading For more than three tumultuous centuries it has been distinguished even in that British Infantry which has never yet encountered in war its match or its master.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading For more than three tumultuous centuries it has been distinguished even in that British Infantry which has never yet encountered in war its match or its master.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
look attentively
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For more than three tumultuous centuries it has been distinguished even in that British Infantry which has never yet encountered in war its match or its master.
Winchelsea
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From this reading In those days the Hammer-men, as they were called familiarly from the start, watched the coast from the mouth of the Adur to Rye and Winchelsea; and in the succeeding centuries they left their bloody mark upon the pages of history, the memories of their fellow-countrymen, and the bodies of the King's enemies.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading The Forest Rangers, as famous in the South Country as the Black Watch in the Highlands, and of far longer pedigree, was first raised from the iron-ore workers by the Hammer Ponds on the Forest Ridge in the heart of the then Black Country of England to meet the imminent onslaught of the Spanish Armada.
but in spite of that
From this reading For more than three tumultuous centuries it has been distinguished even in that British Infantry which has never yet encountered in war its match or its master.
