The alethiometer is given to the leading character, Lyra Belacqua, who finds herself able to use it by intuition, rather than the years of study normally required.
The alethiometer is given to the leading character rather than the years of study. This study is normally required. Lyra Belacqua is the leading character. The leading character, Lyra Belacqua finds herself able to use it by intuition.