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Chapter IX
“A modern man,” said Dr. Cyrus Pym, “must, if he be thoughtful, approach the problem of marriage with some caution. Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire. What, gentlemen, is the ethical position of marriage? Have we outlived it?” “Outlived it?” broke out Moon; “why, nobody’s ever survived it!
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Outlived it?” broke out Moon; “why, nobody’s ever survived it!”
prepared and equipped for a particular purpose
From this reading “Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “What, gentlemen, is the ethical position of marriage?”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Have we outlived it?””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading ““A modern man,” said Dr. Cyrus Pym, “must, if he be thoughtful, approach the problem of marriage with some caution.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.”
in the direction of
From this reading “Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A modern man,” said Dr. Cyrus Pym, “must, if he be thoughtful, approach the problem of marriage with some caution.
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From this reading Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.
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From this reading “A modern man,” said Dr. Cyrus Pym, “must, if he be thoughtful, approach the problem of marriage with some caution.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “A modern man,” said Dr. Cyrus Pym, “must, if he be thoughtful, approach the problem of marriage with some caution.
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From this reading “Outlived it?” broke out Moon; “why, nobody’s ever survived it!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “A modern man,” said Dr. Cyrus Pym, “must, if he be thoughtful, approach the problem of marriage with some caution.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “A modern man,” said Dr. Cyrus Pym, “must, if he be thoughtful, approach the problem of marriage with some caution.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “A modern man,” said Dr. Cyrus Pym, “must, if he be thoughtful, approach the problem of marriage with some caution.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What, gentlemen, is the ethical position of marriage?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Outlived it?” broke out Moon; “why, nobody’s ever survived it!
prepared and equipped for a particular purpose
From this reading Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading What, gentlemen, is the ethical position of marriage?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Have we outlived it?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “A modern man,” said Dr. Cyrus Pym, “must, if he be thoughtful, approach the problem of marriage with some caution.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “A modern man,” said Dr. Cyrus Pym, “must, if he be thoughtful, approach the problem of marriage with some caution.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Have we outlived it?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “A modern man,” said Dr. Cyrus Pym, “must, if he be thoughtful, approach the problem of marriage with some caution.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “A modern man,” said Dr. Cyrus Pym, “must, if he be thoughtful, approach the problem of marriage with some caution.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “A modern man,” said Dr. Cyrus Pym, “must, if he be thoughtful, approach the problem of marriage with some caution.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Outlived it?” broke out Moon; “why, nobody’s ever survived it!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “A modern man,” said Dr. Cyrus Pym, “must, if he be thoughtful, approach the problem of marriage with some caution.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Outlived it?” broke out Moon; “why, nobody’s ever survived it!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “A modern man,” said Dr. Cyrus Pym, “must, if he be thoughtful, approach the problem of marriage with some caution.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Outlived it?” broke out Moon; “why, nobody’s ever survived it!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Have we outlived it?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What, gentlemen, is the ethical position of marriage?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “A modern man,” said Dr. Cyrus Pym, “must, if he be thoughtful, approach the problem of marriage with some caution.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “A modern man,” said Dr. Cyrus Pym, “must, if he be thoughtful, approach the problem of marriage with some caution.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “A modern man,” said Dr. Cyrus Pym, “must, if he be thoughtful, approach the problem of marriage with some caution.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “A modern man,” said Dr. Cyrus Pym, “must, if he be thoughtful, approach the problem of marriage with some caution.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Outlived it?” broke out Moon; “why, nobody’s ever survived it!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “A modern man,” said Dr. Cyrus Pym, “must, if he be thoughtful, approach the problem of marriage with some caution.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “A modern man,” said Dr. Cyrus Pym, “must, if he be thoughtful, approach the problem of marriage with some caution.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.
in the direction of
From this reading Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What, gentlemen, is the ethical position of marriage?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Outlived it?” broke out Moon; “why, nobody’s ever survived it!
in the company of; together with
From this reading “A modern man,” said Dr. Cyrus Pym, “must, if he be thoughtful, approach the problem of marriage with some caution.
but in spite of that
From this reading Marriage is a stage—doubtless a suitable stage—in the long advance of mankind towards a goal which we cannot as yet conceive; which we are not, perhaps, as yet fitted even to desire.
