lay in provisions

Example Sentences

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These shops are therefore resorted to for family supplies day by day; and the poor lay in provisions there in portions graduated to a soldo of their ready means.

From Venetian Life by Howells, William Dean

But now, though accustomed to buying far closer, Whenever in markets or stores I appear To lay in provisions, the butcher or grocer Will glance at my dollar and quietly sneer.

From More Toasts by Mosher, Marion Dix

I fear my fellows have gone off to lay in provisions.

From The Black Douglas by Richards, Frank

Pericard, however, began to lay in provisions judiciously.

From The Children's Pilgrimage by Meade, L. T.

Never did they lay in provisions, except perhaps a bunch of garlic or onions, which could not spoil and cost but little.

From The Village Rector by Wormeley, Katharine Prescott