We have no meanings for "discover the state" in our records yet.
1 Thus physicians discover the state of the whole body by consulting only what comes from behind.
2 There is none that can, I say, by the ten thousandth part, discover the state and condition of such a soul.
3 Few things discover the state of the arts amongst people more certainly than the presents that are made to them by foreigners.
4 Eager as he was to discover the state of her feelings, he recognized, however, the more pressing matters that were to be considered.
5 Spies are sometimes sent among an enemy, to discover the state of his affairs, to pry into his designs, and carry back information.
6 Nicholl discovered the state of the air by observing Diana panting painfully.
7 Mr. Ludolph fortunately discovered the state of affairs in time to prevent gossip.
8 Through this medium, Harrison became an adept at discovering the state of my feelings.
9 Sir Reginald speedily discovered the state of his cousin's feelings.
10 During the engagement I discovered the state of affairs, and apprised the commander of the battery.
11 You may think it strange that my friend never suspected or discovered the state of Miss Jessup's feelings.
12 Upon discovering the state of affairs, Carson and five of his most determined men set out on a reconnoitring expedition.
13 The first thing I resolved on, as soon as I discovered the state I was in, was to confess everything to Madame F--.
14 But I do know this, I believe that you yourself have only discovered the state of your own mind within the last half-hour.'
15 But when the girls discovered the state of things they sent off three or four boys with a twenty-gallon tank to scout for some water.
Grammar, pronunciation and more
This collocation consists of: