Both Uses of
ascertain
in
After Dark, by Murakami
- We keep our eyes trained on the motionless image, hoping to ascertain the position of this thing we cannot see.†
Chpt 10
- To ascertain the truth, we focus more intently on the screen.
Chpt 10 *ascertain = find out or learn
Definition:
find out, learn, or determine with certainty (usually by making an effort)