All 3 Uses of
discern
in
Harry Potter (#7) and the Deathly Hallows
- It was just not possible to discern Ron under his disguise, but only, Harry thought because he knew him so well.†
Chpt 26
- the floor was covered in identical cups rolling in every direction, the original impossible to discern amongst them.
Chpt 26 *discern = see a difference (notice which is which)
- The triangle and circle representing the Cloak and the stone were still discernible.†
Chpt 34
Definition:
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(discern) to notice or understand something -- often something that is not obvious