There they began to superintend matters, and gave orders amidst an increasing scramble.

I shall be at home through the day to superintend matters and see that all is done to my wishes.

After urging upon General Thomas the necessity of immediately assuming the offensive, I started West to superintend matters there in person.

Meantime Betsy appeared upon the scene, and, evidently appreciating what was going on, stood about and superintended matters with quite an important air.