Meanings of quick discernment in English

His quick discernment had caught the play between Henry and Mrs. Witherspoon.

The Cardinal, who had a quick discernment, could not help laughing.

She, too, was losing her wonted quick discernment.

She laughed heartily, being of quick discernment.

Endowed with quick discernment for every enlightening movement, the Jews yielded to the vivifying magic of young Arabic culture.

It was proper that some worthy, capable man, of quick discernment, should have charge of these most precious remedies.

The plays of the early period develop his sense perceptions, they give practice in seeing and hearing and touching with quick discernment.

He had strong sense, quick discernment, wit, humour, immense knowledge of literature and of life, and an infinite store of curious anecdotes.

He was very tall and robust, with one of those faces, at once grave and keen, which bespeak great energy and quick discernment.

Henry's dignity was offended with these popular manners; and though the lover had been entirely blind, the husband possessed but too quick discernment and penetration.

"Not exactly," she said; "but Mr. Griffin has quick discernment, and is unhesitating in action.