used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That night was a restless night for Adelina.
Adelina
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From this reading That night was a restless night for Adelina.
antecedentnounUS /ˌænˈtesədənt/
someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading She knew that a single instance of forgetfulness would not have been perceived by her with such readiness had it not been for antecedent knowledge of mental derangement.
ARISEverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS ARISE.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She knew that a single instance of forgetfulness would not have been perceived by her with such readiness had it not been for antecedent knowledge of mental derangement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She knew that a single instance of forgetfulness would not have been perceived by her with such readiness had it not been for antecedent knowledge of mental derangement.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There were mysteries she could not unravel.
derangementnoun
a state of mental disturbance and disorientation
From this reading She knew that a single instance of forgetfulness would not have been perceived by her with such readiness had it not been for antecedent knowledge of mental derangement.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading She could not reconcile Ralph's lapse of memory with the perfect self-poise subsequently evinced.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That night was a restless night for Adelina.
forgetfulnessnoun
tendency to forget
From this reading She knew that a single instance of forgetfulness would not have been perceived by her with such readiness had it not been for antecedent knowledge of mental derangement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She knew that a single instance of forgetfulness would not have been perceived by her with such readiness had it not been for antecedent knowledge of mental derangement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She knew that a single instance of forgetfulness would not have been perceived by her with such readiness had it not been for antecedent knowledge of mental derangement.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She knew that a single instance of forgetfulness would not have been perceived by her with such readiness had it not been for antecedent knowledge of mental derangement.
an occurrence of something
From this reading She knew that a single instance of forgetfulness would not have been perceived by her with such readiness had it not been for antecedent knowledge of mental derangement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She knew that a single instance of forgetfulness would not have been perceived by her with such readiness had it not been for antecedent knowledge of mental derangement.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew that a single instance of forgetfulness would not have been perceived by her with such readiness had it not been for antecedent knowledge of mental derangement.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading She knew that a single instance of forgetfulness would not have been perceived by her with such readiness had it not been for antecedent knowledge of mental derangement.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading She could not reconcile Ralph's lapse of memory with the perfect self-poise subsequently evinced.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading She could not reconcile Ralph's lapse of memory with the perfect self-poise subsequently evinced.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading She knew that a single instance of forgetfulness would not have been perceived by her with such readiness had it not been for antecedent knowledge of mental derangement.
MISUNDERSTANDINGSnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋz/
plural of “misunderstanding” — putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS ARISE.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading There were mysteries she could not unravel.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That night was a restless night for Adelina.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were mysteries she could not unravel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She could not reconcile Ralph's lapse of memory with the perfect self-poise subsequently evinced.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading She knew that a single instance of forgetfulness would not have been perceived by her with such readiness had it not been for antecedent knowledge of mental derangement.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading She could not reconcile Ralph's lapse of memory with the perfect self-poise subsequently evinced.
Ralph's
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From this reading She could not reconcile Ralph's lapse of memory with the perfect self-poise subsequently evinced.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading She knew that a single instance of forgetfulness would not have been perceived by her with such readiness had it not been for antecedent knowledge of mental derangement.
reconcileverbUS /ˈrekənsaɪl/
make (one thing) compatible with
From this reading She could not reconcile Ralph's lapse of memory with the perfect self-poise subsequently evinced.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading That night was a restless night for Adelina.
self-poise
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From this reading She could not reconcile Ralph's lapse of memory with the perfect self-poise subsequently evinced.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were mysteries she could not unravel.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading She knew that a single instance of forgetfulness would not have been perceived by her with such readiness had it not been for antecedent knowledge of mental derangement.
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She could not reconcile Ralph's lapse of memory with the perfect self-poise subsequently evinced.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She knew that a single instance of forgetfulness would not have been perceived by her with such readiness had it not been for antecedent knowledge of mental derangement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That night was a restless night for Adelina.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She could not reconcile Ralph's lapse of memory with the perfect self-poise subsequently evinced.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were mysteries she could not unravel.
unravelverbUS /ənˈrævəl/
become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of
From this reading There were mysteries she could not unravel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That night was a restless night for Adelina.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were mysteries she could not unravel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She could not reconcile Ralph's lapse of memory with the perfect self-poise subsequently evinced.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She knew that a single instance of forgetfulness would not have been perceived by her with such readiness had it not been for antecedent knowledge of mental derangement.
