All 11 Uses of
discern
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- Upon the eighth day he discerned a small vessel under full sail approaching Monte Cristo.†
Chpt 25-26 *discerned = noticed something that is not obvious
- Monte Cristo made a sign with his head to show that he could discern in the darkness the door to which Bertuccio alluded.†
Chpt 43-44discern = notice or understand something
- At one corner, where the foliage became so thick as almost to shut out day, a large stone bench and sundry rustic seats indicated that this sheltered spot was either in general favor or particular use by some inhabitant of the house, which was faintly discernible through the dense mass of verdure that partially concealed it, though situated but a hundred paces off.†
Chpt 51-52discernible = possible to notice or understand
- On the evening of one of the warmest days spring had yet bestowed on the inhabitants of Paris, might be seen negligently thrown upon the stone bench, a book, a parasol, and a work-basket, from which hung a partly embroidered cambric handkerchief, while at a little distance from these articles was a young woman, standing close to the iron gate, endeavoring to discern something on the other side by means of the openings in the planks,—the earnestness of her attitude and the fixed gaze with which she seemed to seek the object of her wishes, proving how much her feelings were interested in the matter.†
Chpt 51-52discern = notice or understand something
- The house, which was discernible through the trees, remained in darkness, and gave no indication that so important an event as the signature of a marriage-contract was going on.†
Chpt 73-74discernible = possible to notice or understand
- This kiosk appeared to me to be at a considerable distance, perhaps on account of the darkness of the night, which prevented any object from being more than partially discerned.†
Chpt 77-78discerned = noticed something that is not obvious
- Suddenly we heard loud cries; and, listening, discerned that they were cries of joy.†
Chpt 77-78
- Alone and free to act as he wished, the man then drew from his pocket something which the count could not discern, placed it on a stand, then went straight to the secretary, felt the lock, and contrary to his expectation found that the key was missing.†
Chpt 81-82discern = notice or understand something
- The man whom he had seen seated on a fence had got down, and was still pacing the street; but, strange as it appeared, he cared not for those who might pass from the avenue of the Champs-Elysees or by the Faubourg St. Honore; his attention was engrossed with what was passing at the count's, and his only aim appeared to be to discern every movement in the dressing-room.†
Chpt 81-82
- He placed the young girl again on the chair,—her lips were scarcely discernible, they were so pale and white, as well as her whole face,—and remained motionless, looking at Noirtier, who appeared to anticipate and commend all he did.†
Chpt 93-94discernible = possible to notice or understand
- A sort of smile was discernible on the motionless lips of Noirtier.†
Chpt 93-94
Definition:
to notice or understand something -- often something that is not obvious