Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A NEW WAY OF GETTING UP STAIRS AND A NEW MISSIONARY FIELD.

characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

in actual fact

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "The question of getting up stairs," said Jack, as they continued the study of the one-story plan, "is at least an interesting one.

plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A NEW WAY OF GETTING UP STAIRS AND A NEW MISSIONARY FIELD.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "The question of getting up stairs," said Jack, as they continued the study of the one-story plan, "is at least an interesting one.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "The question of getting up stairs," said Jack, as they continued the study of the one-story plan, "is at least an interesting one.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading I fancy it will be much nearer to this one-story house, with the high basement and big attic, than to the seven-story mansard with sub-cellar for fuel and furnace.

completely unclothed

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I fancy it will be much nearer to this one-story house, with the high basement and big attic, than to the seven-story mansard with sub-cellar for fuel and furnace.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "The question of getting up stairs," said Jack, as they continued the study of the one-story plan, "is at least an interesting one.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

divisible by two

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading I fancy it will be much nearer to this one-story house, with the high basement and big attic, than to the seven-story mansard with sub-cellar for fuel and furnace.

plural of “fashion” — how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading A NEW WAY OF GETTING UP STAIRS AND A NEW MISSIONARY FIELD.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

superlative of “fit” — meeting adequate standards for a purpose

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I fancy it will be much nearer to this one-story house, with the high basement and big attic, than to the seven-story mansard with sub-cellar for fuel and furnace.

well in the past; former

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

provide with a combustible substance that provides energy

From this reading I fancy it will be much nearer to this one-story house, with the high basement and big attic, than to the seven-story mansard with sub-cellar for fuel and furnace.

an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.

From this reading I fancy it will be much nearer to this one-story house, with the high basement and big attic, than to the seven-story mansard with sub-cellar for fuel and furnace.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading A NEW WAY OF GETTING UP STAIRS AND A NEW MISSIONARY FIELD.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading I fancy it will be much nearer to this one-story house, with the high basement and big attic, than to the seven-story mansard with sub-cellar for fuel and furnace.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading "The question of getting up stairs," said Jack, as they continued the study of the one-story plan, "is at least an interesting one.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "The question of getting up stairs," said Jack, as they continued the study of the one-story plan, "is at least an interesting one.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

a small worthless amount

From this reading "The question of getting up stairs," said Jack, as they continued the study of the one-story plan, "is at least an interesting one.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading "The question of getting up stairs," said Jack, as they continued the study of the one-story plan, "is at least an interesting one.

a hip roof having two slopes on each side

From this reading I fancy it will be much nearer to this one-story house, with the high basement and big attic, than to the seven-story mansard with sub-cellar for fuel and furnace.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading A NEW WAY OF GETTING UP STAIRS AND A NEW MISSIONARY FIELD.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I fancy it will be much nearer to this one-story house, with the high basement and big attic, than to the seven-story mansard with sub-cellar for fuel and furnace.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading I fancy it will be much nearer to this one-story house, with the high basement and big attic, than to the seven-story mansard with sub-cellar for fuel and furnace.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A NEW WAY OF GETTING UP STAIRS AND A NEW MISSIONARY FIELD.

not any; not one

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A NEW WAY OF GETTING UP STAIRS AND A NEW MISSIONARY FIELD.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "The question of getting up stairs," said Jack, as they continued the study of the one-story plan, "is at least an interesting one.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "The question of getting up stairs," said Jack, as they continued the study of the one-story plan, "is at least an interesting one.

and nothing more

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading "The question of getting up stairs," said Jack, as they continued the study of the one-story plan, "is at least an interesting one.

all of the offspring of a given progenitor

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading "The question of getting up stairs," said Jack, as they continued the study of the one-story plan, "is at least an interesting one.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The question of getting up stairs," said Jack, as they continued the study of the one-story plan, "is at least an interesting one.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I fancy it will be much nearer to this one-story house, with the high basement and big attic, than to the seven-story mansard with sub-cellar for fuel and furnace.

in or at or to some place

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading A NEW WAY OF GETTING UP STAIRS AND A NEW MISSIONARY FIELD.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading "The question of getting up stairs," said Jack, as they continued the study of the one-story plan, "is at least an interesting one.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I fancy it will be much nearer to this one-story house, with the high basement and big attic, than to the seven-story mansard with sub-cellar for fuel and furnace.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

one who lives through affliction

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I fancy it will be much nearer to this one-story house, with the high basement and big attic, than to the seven-story mansard with sub-cellar for fuel and furnace.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "The question of getting up stairs," said Jack, as they continued the study of the one-story plan, "is at least an interesting one.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "The question of getting up stairs," said Jack, as they continued the study of the one-story plan, "is at least an interesting one.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

everywhere

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A NEW WAY OF GETTING UP STAIRS AND A NEW MISSIONARY FIELD.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A NEW WAY OF GETTING UP STAIRS AND A NEW MISSIONARY FIELD.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

in or at the place that

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading It seems to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that modern dwelling houses, even in the country, where the cost of the land actually covered by the house is of no consequence, must be two stories at least above the basement; but I doubt whether this principle in the evolution of domestic habitations is well established.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

belonging to which person

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Between the aboriginal wigwam, whose first and only floor is the bare earth itself, and the 'high-basement-four-story-and-French-roof' style, there is somewhere the happy medium which our blessed posterity--blessed in having had such wise ancestors--will universally adopt as the fittest survivor of our uncounted fashions.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I fancy it will be much nearer to this one-story house, with the high basement and big attic, than to the seven-story mansard with sub-cellar for fuel and furnace.