Some could be on shore, filling water casks or collecting provisions from the chandlers.

Fester beamed at her, looking up from her efforts at collecting bacon, pick- les, and other provisions.

"I'll take you down to the storeroom to help you collect provisions."

The praetor, Muscius Scavola, had to collect pay and provisions for the troops locally.

Myddelton sallied out to collect provisions but Ernely intercepted his return, and defeated him outside the town.

From 1860 to 1872 forty-three ships had collected provisions, but from 1873 to 1887 there were fewer than a dozen.

Here the governor collected provisions in abundance and dug a wall.

The river detachment met 35 vessels of the Chinese fleet sailing out to collect provisions.

When I saw what was happening, I nipped into the kitchen to collect provisions, then went over the palisades and lay in wait for you.

He is sent forward to collect provisions for the subsistence of the army, and I beg you will assist him in this necessary business.