Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading But mighty Paris is a place of good luck or ill, as one takes it, and it was my part to catch the favouring gale.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

matters of personal concern

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading Paris was not wholly new to me, as my readers know I had spent two years there, but I must confess that, having then no other aim than to pass the time pleasantly, I had merely devoted myself to pleasure and enjoyment.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

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

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

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

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

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

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

cause to be attached

From this reading Fortune, to whom I had paid no court, had not opened to me her golden doors; but I now felt that I must treat her more reverently, and attach myself to the throng of her favoured sons whom she loads with her gifts.

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

for the reason that

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

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From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But mighty Paris is a place of good luck or ill, as one takes it, and it was my part to catch the favouring gale.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading But mighty Paris is a place of good luck or ill, as one takes it, and it was my part to catch the favouring gale.

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From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

someone who maintains and audits business accounts

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Paris was not wholly new to me, as my readers know I had spent two years there, but I must confess that, having then no other aim than to pass the time pleasantly, I had merely devoted myself to pleasure and enjoyment.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Fortune, to whom I had paid no court, had not opened to me her golden doors; but I now felt that I must treat her more reverently, and attach myself to the throng of her favoured sons whom she loads with her gifts.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

dearly loved

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Paris was not wholly new to me, as my readers know I had spent two years there, but I must confess that, having then no other aim than to pass the time pleasantly, I had merely devoted myself to pleasure and enjoyment.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Fortune, to whom I had paid no court, had not opened to me her golden doors; but I now felt that I must treat her more reverently, and attach myself to the throng of her favoured sons whom she loads with her gifts.

plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine

From this reading I understood now that the nearer one draws to the sun the more one feels the warmth of its rays.

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From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

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From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading Paris was not wholly new to me, as my readers know I had spent two years there, but I must confess that, having then no other aim than to pass the time pleasantly, I had merely devoted myself to pleasure and enjoyment.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

at any time

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

the country where you were born

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

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From this reading Fortune, to whom I had paid no court, had not opened to me her golden doors; but I now felt that I must treat her more reverently, and attach myself to the throng of her favoured sons whom she loads with her gifts.

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From this reading But mighty Paris is a place of good luck or ill, as one takes it, and it was my part to catch the favouring gale.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading I understood now that the nearer one draws to the sun the more one feels the warmth of its rays.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Fortune, to whom I had paid no court, had not opened to me her golden doors; but I now felt that I must treat her more reverently, and attach myself to the throng of her favoured sons whom she loads with her gifts.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Fortune, to whom I had paid no court, had not opened to me her golden doors; but I now felt that I must treat her more reverently, and attach myself to the throng of her favoured sons whom she loads with her gifts.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading But mighty Paris is a place of good luck or ill, as one takes it, and it was my part to catch the favouring gale.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading Fortune, to whom I had paid no court, had not opened to me her golden doors; but I now felt that I must treat her more reverently, and attach myself to the throng of her favoured sons whom she loads with her gifts.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Fortune, to whom I had paid no court, had not opened to me her golden doors; but I now felt that I must treat her more reverently, and attach myself to the throng of her favoured sons whom she loads with her gifts.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading But mighty Paris is a place of good luck or ill, as one takes it, and it was my part to catch the favouring gale.

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

From this reading Paris was not wholly new to me, as my readers know I had spent two years there, but I must confess that, having then no other aim than to pass the time pleasantly, I had merely devoted myself to pleasure and enjoyment.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Paris was not wholly new to me, as my readers know I had spent two years there, but I must confess that, having then no other aim than to pass the time pleasantly, I had merely devoted myself to pleasure and enjoyment.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Fortune, to whom I had paid no court, had not opened to me her golden doors; but I now felt that I must treat her more reverently, and attach myself to the throng of her favoured sons whom she loads with her gifts.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

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

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading But mighty Paris is a place of good luck or ill, as one takes it, and it was my part to catch the favouring gale.

plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

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

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

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

From this reading But mighty Paris is a place of good luck or ill, as one takes it, and it was my part to catch the favouring gale.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But mighty Paris is a place of good luck or ill, as one takes it, and it was my part to catch the favouring gale.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I understood now that the nearer one draws to the sun the more one feels the warmth of its rays.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Paris was not wholly new to me, as my readers know I had spent two years there, but I must confess that, having then no other aim than to pass the time pleasantly, I had merely devoted myself to pleasure and enjoyment.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

a large number or amount

From this reading Fortune, to whom I had paid no court, had not opened to me her golden doors; but I now felt that I must treat her more reverently, and attach myself to the throng of her favoured sons whom she loads with her gifts.

something that is regarded as a chance event

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading But mighty Paris is a place of good luck or ill, as one takes it, and it was my part to catch the favouring gale.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

and nothing more

From this reading Paris was not wholly new to me, as my readers know I had spent two years there, but I must confess that, having then no other aim than to pass the time pleasantly, I had merely devoted myself to pleasure and enjoyment.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading But mighty Paris is a place of good luck or ill, as one takes it, and it was my part to catch the favouring gale.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Paris was not wholly new to me, as my readers know I had spent two years there, but I must confess that, having then no other aim than to pass the time pleasantly, I had merely devoted myself to pleasure and enjoyment.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Paris was not wholly new to me, as my readers know I had spent two years there, but I must confess that, having then no other aim than to pass the time pleasantly, I had merely devoted myself to pleasure and enjoyment.

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

From this reading I understood now that the nearer one draws to the sun the more one feels the warmth of its rays.

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

From this reading Paris was not wholly new to me, as my readers know I had spent two years there, but I must confess that, having then no other aim than to pass the time pleasantly, I had merely devoted myself to pleasure and enjoyment.

not any; not one

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Paris was not wholly new to me, as my readers know I had spent two years there, but I must confess that, having then no other aim than to pass the time pleasantly, I had merely devoted myself to pleasure and enjoyment.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Fortune, to whom I had paid no court, had not opened to me her golden doors; but I now felt that I must treat her more reverently, and attach myself to the throng of her favoured sons whom she loads with her gifts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

on one occasion

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But mighty Paris is a place of good luck or ill, as one takes it, and it was my part to catch the favouring gale.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Fortune, to whom I had paid no court, had not opened to me her golden doors; but I now felt that I must treat her more reverently, and attach myself to the throng of her favoured sons whom she loads with her gifts.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Paris was not wholly new to me, as my readers know I had spent two years there, but I must confess that, having then no other aim than to pass the time pleasantly, I had merely devoted myself to pleasure and enjoyment.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Fortune, to whom I had paid no court, had not opened to me her golden doors; but I now felt that I must treat her more reverently, and attach myself to the throng of her favoured sons whom she loads with her gifts.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading But mighty Paris is a place of good luck or ill, as one takes it, and it was my part to catch the favouring gale.

go across or through

From this reading Paris was not wholly new to me, as my readers know I had spent two years there, but I must confess that, having then no other aim than to pass the time pleasantly, I had merely devoted myself to pleasure and enjoyment.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But mighty Paris is a place of good luck or ill, as one takes it, and it was my part to catch the favouring gale.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading Paris was not wholly new to me, as my readers know I had spent two years there, but I must confess that, having then no other aim than to pass the time pleasantly, I had merely devoted myself to pleasure and enjoyment.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Paris was not wholly new to me, as my readers know I had spent two years there, but I must confess that, having then no other aim than to pass the time pleasantly, I had merely devoted myself to pleasure and enjoyment.

by chance

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading I understood now that the nearer one draws to the sun the more one feels the warmth of its rays.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Paris was not wholly new to me, as my readers know I had spent two years there, but I must confess that, having then no other aim than to pass the time pleasantly, I had merely devoted myself to pleasure and enjoyment.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

with reverence; in a reverent manner

From this reading Fortune, to whom I had paid no court, had not opened to me her golden doors; but I now felt that I must treat her more reverently, and attach myself to the throng of her favoured sons whom she loads with her gifts.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Fortune, to whom I had paid no court, had not opened to me her golden doors; but I now felt that I must treat her more reverently, and attach myself to the throng of her favoured sons whom she loads with her gifts.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Fortune, to whom I had paid no court, had not opened to me her golden doors; but I now felt that I must treat her more reverently, and attach myself to the throng of her favoured sons whom she loads with her gifts.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Paris was not wholly new to me, as my readers know I had spent two years there, but I must confess that, having then no other aim than to pass the time pleasantly, I had merely devoted myself to pleasure and enjoyment.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading I understood now that the nearer one draws to the sun the more one feels the warmth of its rays.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading But mighty Paris is a place of good luck or ill, as one takes it, and it was my part to catch the favouring gale.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Paris was not wholly new to me, as my readers know I had spent two years there, but I must confess that, having then no other aim than to pass the time pleasantly, I had merely devoted myself to pleasure and enjoyment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

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

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Paris was not wholly new to me, as my readers know I had spent two years there, but I must confess that, having then no other aim than to pass the time pleasantly, I had merely devoted myself to pleasure and enjoyment.

a large gathering of people

From this reading Fortune, to whom I had paid no court, had not opened to me her golden doors; but I now felt that I must treat her more reverently, and attach myself to the throng of her favoured sons whom she loads with her gifts.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Paris was not wholly new to me, as my readers know I had spent two years there, but I must confess that, having then no other aim than to pass the time pleasantly, I had merely devoted myself to pleasure and enjoyment.

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

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

interact in a certain way

From this reading Fortune, to whom I had paid no court, had not opened to me her golden doors; but I now felt that I must treat her more reverently, and attach myself to the throng of her favoured sons whom she loads with her gifts.

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

From this reading Paris was not wholly new to me, as my readers know I had spent two years there, but I must confess that, having then no other aim than to pass the time pleasantly, I had merely devoted myself to pleasure and enjoyment.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading I understood now that the nearer one draws to the sun the more one feels the warmth of its rays.

of the remaining member of a pair

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

lacking in value or merit

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

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From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading I understood now that the nearer one draws to the sun the more one feels the warmth of its rays.

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

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

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

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Paris was not wholly new to me, as my readers know I had spent two years there, but I must confess that, having then no other aim than to pass the time pleasantly, I had merely devoted myself to pleasure and enjoyment.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Fortune, to whom I had paid no court, had not opened to me her golden doors; but I now felt that I must treat her more reverently, and attach myself to the throng of her favoured sons whom she loads with her gifts.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Fortune, to whom I had paid no court, had not opened to me her golden doors; but I now felt that I must treat her more reverently, and attach myself to the throng of her favoured sons whom she loads with her gifts.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.

a late time of life

From this reading Paris was not wholly new to me, as my readers know I had spent two years there, but I must confess that, having then no other aim than to pass the time pleasantly, I had merely devoted myself to pleasure and enjoyment.

but in spite of that

From this reading The Minister of Foreign Affairs M. de Boulogne, the Comptroller--M. le Duc de Choiseul--M. Paris du Vernai-- Establishment of the Lottery--My Brother’s Arrival at Paris; His Reception by the Academy Once more, then, I was in Paris, which I ought to regard as my fatherland, since I could return no more to that land which gave me birth: an unworthy country, yet, in spite of all, ever dear to me, possibly on account of early impressions and early prejudices, or possibly because the beauties of Venice are really unmatched in the world.