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Definition
to notice or understand something — often something that is not obvious
- "Prince Alexander Shtcherbatsky," said Madame Stahl, lifting upon him her heavenly eyes, in which Kitty discerned a look of annoyance.Part Two (95% in)
- The pink flush of dawn, which one could not help seeing before, now had to be sought to be discerned at all.Part Six (35% in)
- Anna spoke lightly, but irritation could be discerned in her tone.Part Six (70% in)
There are no more uses of "discern" in Anna Karenina.
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