The head of a marching column could thus be Descried from a great distance, especially in wide level tracts with little or no vegetation and few inequalities of surface to interrupt the view.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
She looked down and Descried Mr. Spokesly standing with his arms extended towards her.
"Command"
William McFee
I looked cautiously over the low white fence which separated the small garden-space from the unpaved street; but I Descried nothing in the shape of a countess.
"Four Meetings"
Henry James