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Chapter II
But Marlow was not put off. He was patient and reflective. He had been at sea many years and I verily believe he liked sea-life because upon the whole it is favourable to reflection. I am speaking of the now nearly vanished sea-life under sail. To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.
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for the reason that
From this reading “He had been at sea many years and I verily believe he liked sea-life because upon the whole it is favourable to reflection.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “He had been at sea many years and I verily believe he liked sea-life because upon the whole it is favourable to reflection.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He had been at sea many years and I verily believe he liked sea-life because upon the whole it is favourable to reflection.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He had been at sea many years and I verily believe he liked sea-life because upon the whole it is favourable to reflection.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I am speaking of the now nearly vanished sea-life under sail.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “I am speaking of the now nearly vanished sea-life under sail.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “He had been at sea many years and I verily believe he liked sea-life because upon the whole it is favourable to reflection.”
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From this reading To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am speaking of the now nearly vanished sea-life under sail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was patient and reflective.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had been at sea many years and I verily believe he liked sea-life because upon the whole it is favourable to reflection.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.
for the reason that
From this reading He had been at sea many years and I verily believe he liked sea-life because upon the whole it is favourable to reflection.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been at sea many years and I verily believe he liked sea-life because upon the whole it is favourable to reflection.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He had been at sea many years and I verily believe he liked sea-life because upon the whole it is favourable to reflection.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Marlow was not put off.
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From this reading To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had been at sea many years and I verily believe he liked sea-life because upon the whole it is favourable to reflection.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been at sea many years and I verily believe he liked sea-life because upon the whole it is favourable to reflection.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was patient and reflective.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He had been at sea many years and I verily believe he liked sea-life because upon the whole it is favourable to reflection.
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From this reading To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had been at sea many years and I verily believe he liked sea-life because upon the whole it is favourable to reflection.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had been at sea many years and I verily believe he liked sea-life because upon the whole it is favourable to reflection.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had been at sea many years and I verily believe he liked sea-life because upon the whole it is favourable to reflection.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had been at sea many years and I verily believe he liked sea-life because upon the whole it is favourable to reflection.
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From this reading But Marlow was not put off.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.
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From this reading I am speaking of the now nearly vanished sea-life under sail.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Marlow was not put off.
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From this reading I am speaking of the now nearly vanished sea-life under sail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am speaking of the now nearly vanished sea-life under sail.
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From this reading But Marlow was not put off.
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From this reading To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.
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From this reading He was patient and reflective.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Marlow was not put off.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had been at sea many years and I verily believe he liked sea-life because upon the whole it is favourable to reflection.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was patient and reflective.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I am speaking of the now nearly vanished sea-life under sail.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had been at sea many years and I verily believe he liked sea-life because upon the whole it is favourable to reflection.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had been at sea many years and I verily believe he liked sea-life because upon the whole it is favourable to reflection.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am speaking of the now nearly vanished sea-life under sail.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had been at sea many years and I verily believe he liked sea-life because upon the whole it is favourable to reflection.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had been at sea many years and I verily believe he liked sea-life because upon the whole it is favourable to reflection.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I am speaking of the now nearly vanished sea-life under sail.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had been at sea many years and I verily believe he liked sea-life because upon the whole it is favourable to reflection.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am speaking of the now nearly vanished sea-life under sail.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had been at sea many years and I verily believe he liked sea-life because upon the whole it is favourable to reflection.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Marlow was not put off.
which person or people
From this reading To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had been at sea many years and I verily believe he liked sea-life because upon the whole it is favourable to reflection.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading To those who may be surprised at the statement I will point out that this life secured for the mind of him who embraced it the inestimable advantages of solitude and silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had been at sea many years and I verily believe he liked sea-life because upon the whole it is favourable to reflection.
