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Deem

To decide; to judge; to sentence; to condemn.

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Hold 84% connected

The whole interior portion of a vessel below the lower deck, in which the cargo is stowed.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Hold 84% connected

The whole interior portion of a vessel below the lower deck, in which the cargo is stowed.

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Consider 76% connected

To fix the mind on, with a view to a careful examination; to think on with care; to ponder; to study; to meditate on.

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Reckon 76% connected

To count; to enumerate; to number; also, to compute; to calculate.

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Regard 76% connected

To keep in view; to behold; to look at; to view; to gaze upon.

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See 76% connected

A seat; a site; a place where sovereign power is exercised.

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View 76% connected

The act of seeing or beholding; sight; look; survey; examination by the eye; inspection.

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Hold 92% connected

The whole interior portion of a vessel below the lower deck, in which the cargo is stowed.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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