merchantman

"Pit row was abuzz with activity."

"deliver a captive from the prison"

"There is still time to oppose this plan."

"The students negotiated with the teacher for a later deadline on the assignment. "

"The navy's new warship is equipped with advanced weaponry. "

"The school played a commercial for their new after-school program on the radio. "

"The shipment of school supplies arrived late, delaying the start of class. "

"The chef used a blend of spices to give the curry a rich and complex flavour. "

"The traders on Wall Street buy and sell stocks for a living. "

"The students engaged in lively discussion during their history class. "

"The local merchant sold fresh produce at the farmer's market. "

"The commuters bustled about inside the train station."