the minutemen
The minutemen
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In the Revolutionary War period of America, those patriots who committed to being prepared to fight the British at any time were ordinary citizens throughout the nation, some with military experience but most without. Known as "minutemen" because of their intent to respond quickly when called, these militia troops demonstrated courageously throughout the war, although were called upon less and less as the war progressed and a professional force came into play on the American side.
The minutesman
they wanted to be ready to fight
Why do you think they are called minutemen? About a minute.
the militia
Minutemen
They were called Minutemen.
"Minutemen" was the name given to the special members of the colonial militia who were supposed to be ready and able to fight "on a minute's notice". About one-quarter of the Colonial militia, primarily those who were youngest and least tied down by job and family responsibilities, were Minutemen.
The bell rang and the two boxers were ready to fight for the world title.
minutemen
Adrenaline.
Ready to eat cereals don't need any preperation such as cooking.
They were not regular Army soldiers - they were farmers, mostly, but if the call came to fight, they could grab their rifle and pack, and be ready to go "in a minute". They were like the great grandfathers of our modern National Guard.
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putting your fists up and getting ready to fight
To fight. As in, get ready to rumble.