gradual

Darcy was really the object of her choice, by explaining the gradual change which her estimation of him had undergone, relating her absolute certainty that his affection was not the work of a day, but had stood the test of many months’ suspense, and enumerating with energy all his good qualities, she did conquer her father’s incredulity, and reconcile him to the match.

Observing this gradual transformation allowed me to genuinely appreciate the sheer magnitude of the North American continent.

Beyond the purely neurological implications, the gradual abandonment of paper maps diminishes our capacity for serendipitous discovery and spontaneous exploration.