Example Sentences

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You will descry shades of H. Potter and of "Grimm," which this series predates.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2012

Then, but not before, you will descry a certain William standing close by,—who will be Colonel Keith,—and showing surprise at seeing him there, will ask him to help you with the basket.

From Out in the Forty-Five Duncan Keith's Vow by Holt, Emily Sarah

They have extraordinary good eyes, and will descry a sail at sea, farther than we.

From History of the Buccaneers of America by Burney, James

These girls, from this training, possess wonderful eyesight, and will descry a sail at sea farther than any sailor could see it.

From Adventures in Southern Seas A Tale of the Sixteenth Century by Forbes, George

Look well at your eyes the next time you shave, and I fear you will descry those radiant fibres in the iris which always co-exist with heart-disease.

From Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale by Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge)