descry
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.
Thou to me Art foreign, as when seamen at the dawn Descry a land far off, and know not which.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 14 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis
Thou to me Art foreign, as when seamen at the dawn Descry a land far off and know not which.
From Underwoods by Stevenson, Robert Louis
The lines are from an address to the Deity: How, Unapproached! shall mind of man Descry Thy dazzling throne, And pierce and find Thee out, and scan Where Thou dost dwell alone?
From The Story of the Hymns and Tunes by Brown, Theron
Nothing at all, it is a high wrought Flood: I cannot 'twixt the Heauen, and the Maine, Descry a Saile Mon.
From Othello by Shakespeare, William
Adown and round the castle's steep, I let my glances wander; But cannot from the dizzy keep, Descry it, there or yonder.
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 57, No. 352, February 1845 by Various
Vocabulary lists containing descry
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Othello
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
100 SAT Words Beginning with "D"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
