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Common Nouns in English: military navy 13 reading

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A yeoman saves a bird and is rewarded with a golden watch that keeps perfect time.

A young boy named Timmy helps a group of yeomen catch a giant fish and becomes known as the greatest fisherman in the village.

The story is about a diligent yeoman who watches over the boats at a busy wharf and uses his winch and wire to keep them safe.