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Contraposition Posted 11 years ago
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indeed



What does 'indeed' and 'still' mean here?
  

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“Indeed” (without a question mark) is simply a confirmation that what was said is interesting. ” would express a mild disbelief of what had been said. “longer strides still” means that he is increasing the length of his strides.

  • “Indeed” (without a question mark) is simply a confirmation that what was said is interesting.
  • ” would express a mild disbelief of what had been said.
  • “longer strides still” means that he is increasing the length of his strides.
  • Once the concept of “hurrying along” has been mentioned, the intensifying of ‘hurrying’ is shown by modifying the word ‘stride’ (which is by itself an indication of haste).
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“Indeed” (without a question mark) is simply a confirmation that what was said is interesting. It is similar to “You don’t say!” or “Really!”
“Indeed?” would express a mild disbelief of what had been said.
“longer strides still” means that he is increasing the length of his strides. Once the concept of “hurrying along” has been mentioned, the intensifying of ‘hurrying’ is shown by modif

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