What does marlow mean when he says that ""[kurtz’s] appetite for more ivory had got the better of – what shall i say – less material aspirations? "" to what aspirations is he referring?

Ihave to write a narrative poem for an english assignment, but i cant come up with any topics/ideas for the poem. any topics?

The conventions of a number of the states, having at the time of their adopting the constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added: and as extending the ground of public confidence in the government, will best ensure the beneficent ends of its institution. what is meant by the phrase "further declaratory and restrictive clauses"?

My friends asked me, “are you not coming for the party? "change into passive voice