Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

This vessel was therefore well victualled, and sailed under the command of a certain Vallecillo for the last-mentioned island.

From The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. by Díaz del Castillo, Bernal

Then it was, in Cornish phrase, “busy all” to get the yacht overhauled and well victualled.

From A Singer from the Sea by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston

Completely equipped and victualled boats were kept on deck so that they could be lowered to the ice at any moment.

From True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World by Greely, Adolphus W.

It was garrisoned by five hundred men, was well provided with ammunition, and was victualled for a two months' siege.

From History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 by Prescott, William Hickling

They were victualled for a long siege, and as the place was strong they had nothing to fear.

From Jack Hinton The Guardsman by Lever, Charles James