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And whether the sea was rough or calm, and whether the wind was friendly or adverse, it would always glide smoothly and silently, its sails distent and its long strange tiers of oars moving rhythmically.

From Writings in the United Amateur, 1915-1922 by Lovecraft, H. P. (Howard Phillips)

It made such a roll of paper that the goldfinch's nest looked as though it were distent with a sort of misshapen ostrich egg.

From Aftermath by Allen, James Lane

The effusive south Warms the wide air, and o'er the void of heaven Breathes the big clouds with vernal showers distent.

From Recreations of Christopher North, Volume 2 by Wilson, John

Prone the runnels plunge, While earth, distent with moisture like a sponge, Smokes up, and leaves each plant its gem to see, Each grass-blade's glory-glitter.

From An Introduction to the Study of Browning by Symons, Arthur

With bills distent from ear to ear, Each clamors for the bigger share; And whilst they clamor, climb—and, lo!

From Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 1 July 1848 by Conrad, Robert Taylor