All 3 Uses of
revert
in
The Fiend And The Forge
- As the dome reverted to its accustomed state, David sank slowly to the floor, racked by spasms of coughing.†
Chpt 10 — *reverted = went back to a previous state
- "Later," said Max, reverting to English.†
Chpt 15 —reverting = going back to a previous state
- Instantly, the hags reverted to their original poses.†
Chpt 19 —reverted = went back to a previous state
Definitions:
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(1)
(revert as in: revert to childish ways) go back to a previous state
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
Revert or reversion can also have a specialized meaning in the law with regard to property. Archaically, it can refer to physically turning away from something.