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prolific United States writer (1822-1909)

United States astronomer who discovered that sunspots are associated with strong magnetic fields (1868-1938)

a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)

draw slowly or heavily

cause to move by pulling

haul with a tackle

haul onto a boat

to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means