superintend

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Early in the morning I sent Lieutenant Gore ashore to Superintend the Cutting wood and filling of Water, with a Sufficient number of men for both purposes, and all the Marines as a Guard.

From Captain Cook's Journal During the First Voyage Round the World by Cook, James

After the Ship was moor'd I sent an Officer ashore to Superintend the Watering, and the Carpenter with his Crew to cut wood, while the Long boat was employed carrying on shore Empty Casks.

From Captain Cook's Journal During the First Voyage Round the World by Cook, James

Appointed to Superintend the Building of the Frigate, the "United States," the First of the New Navy—Goes to Georgia to Select Timber for the Four Frigates.

From The Story of Commodore John Barry by Griffin, Martin I. J. (Martin Ignatius Joseph)

Superintend the work to be done; and choose among your servants those qualified for each special department.

From Manners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period by Jacob, P. L.

"Superintend the putting up of a new chimney?" questioned the head forester in surprise.

From The Northern Light by Werner, E.