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espy

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es·py  (-sp)
tr.v. es·pied, es·py·ing, es·pies
To catch sight of (something distant, partially hidden, or obscure); glimpse. See Synonyms at see1.
[Middle English espien, from Old French espier, to watch, of Germanic origin; see spek- in Indo-European roots.]
espy [ɪˈspaɪ]
vb -pies, -pying, -pied
(tr) to catch sight of or perceive (something distant or previously unnoticed); detect to espy a ship on the horizon
[from Old French espier to spy, of Germanic origin]
espier  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.espy - catch sight of
descry, spot, spy
sight, spy - catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes; "he caught sight of the king's men coming over the ridge"
espy
verb catch sight of, see, discover, spot, notice, sight, observe, spy, perceive, detect, glimpse, make out, discern, behold, catch a glimpse of, descry She espied him in the far distance.
Translations
espy [ɪsˈpaɪ] VT (liter) → divisar
espy
vt (old, liter) → erspähen, erblicken
espy [ɪˈspaɪ] vt (old) → notare
espy [ɪˈspaɪ] vt (old) → notare


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Then would the tears stand in poor Hepzibah's eyes, or overflow them with a too abundant gush, so that she was fain to betake herself into some corner, lest Clifford should espy her agitation.
House Of Seven Gables by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
At least there were high dames well known to her, and wives of honored husbands, and widows, a great multitude, and ancient maidens, all of excellent repute, and fair young girls, who trembled lest their mothers should espy them.
Mosses From An Old Manse and other stories by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
We have violated law upon law until we stand amidst ruins, and when by chance we espy a coincidence between reason and the phenomena, we are surprised.
Essays, First Series by Emerson, Ralph Waldo View in context
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