Reverted
[rɪ'vɜ:tid]
Definition
(imp. & p. p.) of Revert
(a.) Turned back; reversed. Specifically: (Her.) Bent or curved twice, in opposite directions, or in the form of an S.
Typist: Naomi
Examples
- As evening came on, he reverted to the past. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- But, gradually his arm reverted home to him, and his glass was lowered and lowered until he rested it upside down upon the table. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Archer had reverted to all his old inherited ideas about marriage. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- Had Rachel reverted to this unlucky accident, at the critical moment when my place in her estimation was again, and far more seriously, assailed? Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- Edmund reverted to the harp, and was again very happy in the prospect of hearing her play. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
- His mind had reverted to Ursula. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- They became panicky and reverted to an ancient superstition. Walter Lippmann. A Preface to Politics.
- Lily's mind had reverted from the intrusive personality of Mr. Rosedale to the train of thought set in motion by Trenor's first words. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- As we shook hands, Mr. Candy reverted to the birthday festival of his own accord. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- He endeavoured to soothe me as a nurse does a child, and reverted to my tale as the effects of delirium. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- At length he determined to leave the matter in abeyance for the present, and reverted to the question of Helena. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Suddenly her glance reverted to Mrs. Pryor. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Miss Verinder drew me aside, and reverted instantly to her one all-absorbing interest--her interest in Mr. Blake. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- He took very little supper, but was a long time over it, and often reverted to his brother's declining state. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Relieved as his mind reverted to that, he answered: Your confidence in me ought to be returned with full confidence on my part. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- He reverted to his past life, his successes in Greece, his favour at home. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
Typist: Naomi