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Definition
to surround with armed forces, and cut-off supplies or attack
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to make an overwhelming number of requests, complaints, or comments — typically in an annoying manner and sometimes while surrounding
or:
to make an overwhelming number of requests, complaints, or comments — typically in an annoying manner and sometimes while surrounding
- Just after dark that day, when one watch had retired below, a clamor was heard in the forecastle; and the two trembling traitors running up, besieged the cabin door, saying they durst not consort with the crew.Chapters 52-54 -- The Albatross; The Gam; The Town-Ho's Story (79% in)
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