Both Uses of
discern
in
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
- His costume could be plainly discerned, and his face resting on both his hands.†
Chpt 2.7.1 *discerned = noticed something that is not obvious
- A few apathetic faces of judges alone could be dimly discerned.†
Chpt 2.8.3
Definition:
to notice or understand something -- often something that is not obvious