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Definition
to notice or understand something — often something that is not obvious
- His costume could be plainly discerned, and his face resting on both his hands.2.7.1 — Vol 2 Bk 7 Chpt 1 — The Danger of Confiding One's.... (49% in)
- A few apathetic faces of judges alone could be dimly discerned.2.8.3 — Vol 2 Bk 8 Chpt 3 — End of the Crown Which.... (14% in)
There are no more uses of "discern" in The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
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