In the neighbourhood of a recent volcanic orifice, numerous dykes are seen Ramifying in all directions.
"Geology"
James Geikie
While all the former stalactites of thought are for ever Ramifying and changing their shape, turning as it were from a table into an altar, or from an eagle into a griffin, new ideas appear here and there still more surprising.
"Underground Man"
Gabriel Tarde
The larger ones are composed of a number of spacious and lofty galleries, sometimes parallel with each other, but often Ramifying in various directions, and evidently constructed on no definite plan.
"Facts About Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines"
Henry Vizetelly