used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The "new elements" had produced a greater change than he supposed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN IMPORTANT EVENT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he soon found that his relations to it were no longer what they had been before the days of Vinnie and Jack.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But he soon found that his relations to it were no longer what they had been before the days of Vinnie and Jack.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But he soon found that his relations to it were no longer what they had been before the days of Vinnie and Jack.
boundlessadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndləs/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading He no longer possessed the boundless influence over the boys which his wild spirits formerly gave him.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He no longer possessed the boundless influence over the boys which his wild spirits formerly gave him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he soon found that his relations to it were no longer what they had been before the days of Vinnie and Jack.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The "new elements" had produced a greater change than he supposed.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But he soon found that his relations to it were no longer what they had been before the days of Vinnie and Jack.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading The "new elements" had produced a greater change than he supposed.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading AN IMPORTANT EVENT.
a social unit living together
From this reading Radcliff resumed his place in the family.
at a previous time
From this reading He no longer possessed the boundless influence over the boys which his wild spirits formerly gave him.
set up or found
From this reading But he soon found that his relations to it were no longer what they had been before the days of Vinnie and Jack.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He no longer possessed the boundless influence over the boys which his wild spirits formerly gave him.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The "new elements" had produced a greater change than he supposed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But he soon found that his relations to it were no longer what they had been before the days of Vinnie and Jack.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he soon found that his relations to it were no longer what they had been before the days of Vinnie and Jack.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He no longer possessed the boundless influence over the boys which his wild spirits formerly gave him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Radcliff resumed his place in the family.
of great significance or value
From this reading AN IMPORTANT EVENT.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Radcliff resumed his place in the family.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He no longer possessed the boundless influence over the boys which his wild spirits formerly gave him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he soon found that his relations to it were no longer what they had been before the days of Vinnie and Jack.
a small worthless amount
From this reading But he soon found that his relations to it were no longer what they had been before the days of Vinnie and Jack.
for more time
From this reading But he soon found that his relations to it were no longer what they had been before the days of Vinnie and Jack.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The "new elements" had produced a greater change than he supposed.
not any; not one
From this reading But he soon found that his relations to it were no longer what they had been before the days of Vinnie and Jack.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But he soon found that his relations to it were no longer what they had been before the days of Vinnie and Jack.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He no longer possessed the boundless influence over the boys which his wild spirits formerly gave him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Radcliff resumed his place in the family.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He no longer possessed the boundless influence over the boys which his wild spirits formerly gave him.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The "new elements" had produced a greater change than he supposed.
Radcliff
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From this reading Radcliff resumed his place in the family.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading But he soon found that his relations to it were no longer what they had been before the days of Vinnie and Jack.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Radcliff resumed his place in the family.
in the near future
From this reading But he soon found that his relations to it were no longer what they had been before the days of Vinnie and Jack.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He no longer possessed the boundless influence over the boys which his wild spirits formerly gave him.
required or under orders
From this reading The "new elements" had produced a greater change than he supposed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The "new elements" had produced a greater change than he supposed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he soon found that his relations to it were no longer what they had been before the days of Vinnie and Jack.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Radcliff resumed his place in the family.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he soon found that his relations to it were no longer what they had been before the days of Vinnie and Jack.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he soon found that his relations to it were no longer what they had been before the days of Vinnie and Jack.
Vinnie
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From this reading But he soon found that his relations to it were no longer what they had been before the days of Vinnie and Jack.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But he soon found that his relations to it were no longer what they had been before the days of Vinnie and Jack.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But he soon found that his relations to it were no longer what they had been before the days of Vinnie and Jack.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He no longer possessed the boundless influence over the boys which his wild spirits formerly gave him.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He no longer possessed the boundless influence over the boys which his wild spirits formerly gave him.
