realise

It was difficult to realise as we looked at the line of fine shops and stately business premises that they really abutted on the other side upon the faded and stagnant square which we had just quitted.

More wise than those who go on until the wheel turns against them, he realised his gains and returned to England with them.

The dark panelling glowed like bronze in the golden rays, and it was hard to realise that this was indeed the chamber which had struck such a gloom into our souls upon the evening before.

I realised it as I drove back and noted how hill after hill showed traces of the ancient people.