used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
in addition
From this reading She was not only the youngest child, and consequently the favorite, but she also possessed strong perceptive qualities, and a heart susceptible of the tenderest emotions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading Old Mr. Lonner loved Nanna as the apple of his eye.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
ATTIC-ROOMS
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From this reading THE ATTIC-ROOMS.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was not only the youngest child, and consequently the favorite, but she also possessed strong perceptive qualities, and a heart susceptible of the tenderest emotions.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She was not only the youngest child, and consequently the favorite, but she also possessed strong perceptive qualities, and a heart susceptible of the tenderest emotions.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading She was not only the youngest child, and consequently the favorite, but she also possessed strong perceptive qualities, and a heart susceptible of the tenderest emotions.
power to direct or determine
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
a small house with a single story
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading She was, so to speak, a living emblem of those harmonious dreams that her father in his youth had hoped to see realized.
emblemnounUS /ˈembləm/
special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
From this reading She was, so to speak, a living emblem of those harmonious dreams that her father in his youth had hoped to see realized.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading She was not only the youngest child, and consequently the favorite, but she also possessed strong perceptive qualities, and a heart susceptible of the tenderest emotions.
the organ of sight
From this reading Old Mr. Lonner loved Nanna as the apple of his eye.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She was, so to speak, a living emblem of those harmonious dreams that her father in his youth had hoped to see realized.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading She was not only the youngest child, and consequently the favorite, but she also possessed strong perceptive qualities, and a heart susceptible of the tenderest emotions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
harmoniousadjectiveUS /hɑːrˈmoʊniəs/
musically pleasing
From this reading She was, so to speak, a living emblem of those harmonious dreams that her father in his youth had hoped to see realized.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She was not only the youngest child, and consequently the favorite, but she also possessed strong perceptive qualities, and a heart susceptible of the tenderest emotions.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Old Mr. Lonner loved Nanna as the apple of his eye.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading She was, so to speak, a living emblem of those harmonious dreams that her father in his youth had hoped to see realized.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading She was, so to speak, a living emblem of those harmonious dreams that her father in his youth had hoped to see realized.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
Lonner
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From this reading Old Mr. Lonner loved Nanna as the apple of his eye.
held dear
From this reading Old Mr. Lonner loved Nanna as the apple of his eye.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Old Mr. Lonner loved Nanna as the apple of his eye.
NannanounUS /ˈnænə/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not only the youngest child, and consequently the favorite, but she also possessed strong perceptive qualities, and a heart susceptible of the tenderest emotions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Mr. Lonner loved Nanna as the apple of his eye.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
and nothing more
From this reading She was not only the youngest child, and consequently the favorite, but she also possessed strong perceptive qualities, and a heart susceptible of the tenderest emotions.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
perceptiveadjectiveUS /pərˈseptɪv/
of or relating to perception
From this reading She was not only the youngest child, and consequently the favorite, but she also possessed strong perceptive qualities, and a heart susceptible of the tenderest emotions.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading She was not only the youngest child, and consequently the favorite, but she also possessed strong perceptive qualities, and a heart susceptible of the tenderest emotions.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading She was not only the youngest child, and consequently the favorite, but she also possessed strong perceptive qualities, and a heart susceptible of the tenderest emotions.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading She was, so to speak, a living emblem of those harmonious dreams that her father in his youth had hoped to see realized.
sanctuarynounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She was, so to speak, a living emblem of those harmonious dreams that her father in his youth had hoped to see realized.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was, so to speak, a living emblem of those harmonious dreams that her father in his youth had hoped to see realized.
express in speech
From this reading She was, so to speak, a living emblem of those harmonious dreams that her father in his youth had hoped to see realized.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She was not only the youngest child, and consequently the favorite, but she also possessed strong perceptive qualities, and a heart susceptible of the tenderest emotions.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading She was not only the youngest child, and consequently the favorite, but she also possessed strong perceptive qualities, and a heart susceptible of the tenderest emotions.
tenderest
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From this reading She was not only the youngest child, and consequently the favorite, but she also possessed strong perceptive qualities, and a heart susceptible of the tenderest emotions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was, so to speak, a living emblem of those harmonious dreams that her father in his youth had hoped to see realized.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ATTIC-ROOMS.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She was, so to speak, a living emblem of those harmonious dreams that her father in his youth had hoped to see realized.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was, so to speak, a living emblem of those harmonious dreams that her father in his youth had hoped to see realized.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not only the youngest child, and consequently the favorite, but she also possessed strong perceptive qualities, and a heart susceptible of the tenderest emotions.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As we have before stated, Nanna had supreme control over one of the attic-rooms of the cottage, and for a long time it had been a sanctuary in which she stored her precious things.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She was not only the youngest child, and consequently the favorite, but she also possessed strong perceptive qualities, and a heart susceptible of the tenderest emotions.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading She was, so to speak, a living emblem of those harmonious dreams that her father in his youth had hoped to see realized.
