13
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From this reading Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson was born at No. 8 Howard Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, November 13, 1850.
17
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From this reading In 1852 the family moved from Howard Place to Inverleith Terrace, and two years later to No. 17 Heriot Row, which remained their home for many years.
1850
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From this reading Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson was born at No. 8 Howard Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, November 13, 1850.
1852
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From this reading In 1852 the family moved from Howard Place to Inverleith Terrace, and two years later to No. 17 Heriot Row, which remained their home for many years.
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From this reading Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson was born at No. 8 Howard Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, November 13, 1850.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a child Louis was very delicate and often ill, for years hardly a winter passed that he did not spend many days in bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson was born at No. 8 Howard Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, November 13, 1850.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
BalfournounUS /ˈbælfɔːr/
English statesman; member of the Conservative Party (1848-1930)
From this reading Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson was born at No. 8 Howard Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, November 13, 1850.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading As a child Louis was very delicate and often ill, for years hardly a winter passed that he did not spend many days in bed.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
brought into existence
From this reading Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson was born at No. 8 Howard Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, November 13, 1850.
a young person of either sex
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
Child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading --"Child's Garden of Verses."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading As a child Louis was very delicate and often ill, for years hardly a winter passed that he did not spend many days in bed.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading As a child Louis was very delicate and often ill, for years hardly a winter passed that he did not spend many days in bed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As a child Louis was very delicate and often ill, for years hardly a winter passed that he did not spend many days in bed.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson was born at No. 8 Howard Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, November 13, 1850.
a social unit living together
From this reading In 1852 the family moved from Howard Place to Inverleith Terrace, and two years later to No. 17 Heriot Row, which remained their home for many years.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In 1852 the family moved from Howard Place to Inverleith Terrace, and two years later to No. 17 Heriot Row, which remained their home for many years.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
only a very short time before
From this reading As a child Louis was very delicate and often ill, for years hardly a winter passed that he did not spend many days in bed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a child Louis was very delicate and often ill, for years hardly a winter passed that he did not spend many days in bed.
Heriot
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From this reading In 1852 the family moved from Howard Place to Inverleith Terrace, and two years later to No. 17 Heriot Row, which remained their home for many years.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In 1852 the family moved from Howard Place to Inverleith Terrace, and two years later to No. 17 Heriot Row, which remained their home for many years.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson was born at No. 8 Howard Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, November 13, 1850.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading As a child Louis was very delicate and often ill, for years hardly a winter passed that he did not spend many days in bed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
Inverleith
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From this reading In 1852 the family moved from Howard Place to Inverleith Terrace, and two years later to No. 17 Heriot Row, which remained their home for many years.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In 1852 the family moved from Howard Place to Inverleith Terrace, and two years later to No. 17 Heriot Row, which remained their home for many years.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In 1852 the family moved from Howard Place to Inverleith Terrace, and two years later to No. 17 Heriot Row, which remained their home for many years.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading In 1852 the family moved from Howard Place to Inverleith Terrace, and two years later to No. 17 Heriot Row, which remained their home for many years.
not any; not one
From this reading Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson was born at No. 8 Howard Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, November 13, 1850.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As a child Louis was very delicate and often ill, for years hardly a winter passed that he did not spend many days in bed.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson was born at No. 8 Howard Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, November 13, 1850.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
many times at short intervals
From this reading As a child Louis was very delicate and often ill, for years hardly a winter passed that he did not spend many days in bed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As a child Louis was very delicate and often ill, for years hardly a winter passed that he did not spend many days in bed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson was born at No. 8 Howard Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, November 13, 1850.
participate in games or sport
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading In 1852 the family moved from Howard Place to Inverleith Terrace, and two years later to No. 17 Heriot Row, which remained their home for many years.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading In 1852 the family moved from Howard Place to Inverleith Terrace, and two years later to No. 17 Heriot Row, which remained their home for many years.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson was born at No. 8 Howard Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, November 13, 1850.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading As a child Louis was very delicate and often ill, for years hardly a winter passed that he did not spend many days in bed.
STEVENSONnounUS /ˈstiːvənsən/
Scottish author (1850-1894)
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
TerracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading In 1852 the family moved from Howard Place to Inverleith Terrace, and two years later to No. 17 Heriot Row, which remained their home for many years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As a child Louis was very delicate and often ill, for years hardly a winter passed that he did not spend many days in bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In 1852 the family moved from Howard Place to Inverleith Terrace, and two years later to No. 17 Heriot Row, which remained their home for many years.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In 1852 the family moved from Howard Place to Inverleith Terrace, and two years later to No. 17 Heriot Row, which remained their home for many years.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In 1852 the family moved from Howard Place to Inverleith Terrace, and two years later to No. 17 Heriot Row, which remained their home for many years.
VersesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading --"Child's Garden of Verses."
precisely as stated
From this reading As a child Louis was very delicate and often ill, for years hardly a winter passed that he did not spend many days in bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson was born at No. 8 Howard Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, November 13, 1850.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In 1852 the family moved from Howard Place to Inverleith Terrace, and two years later to No. 17 Heriot Row, which remained their home for many years.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading As a child Louis was very delicate and often ill, for years hardly a winter passed that he did not spend many days in bed.
a late time of life
From this reading In 1852 the family moved from Howard Place to Inverleith Terrace, and two years later to No. 17 Heriot Row, which remained their home for many years.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON "As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees, So you may see, if you will look Through the window of this book, Another child, far, far away, And in another garden, play."
