In the first paragraph of the excerpt from An American Childhood, the author states that she “longed for,” or really wanted, a microscope. Reread paragraphs 2 through 5 of the text, and cite at least two details from the text that support the idea that the author really wanted a microscope and explain how important it was to her. ​

Excerpt from the prophet kahlil gibran and think not you can direct the course of love, for love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course. in this line from the passage, what does the word course mean? a) a mode of action or behavior b) a part of a meal served as a unit c) a designated area of land or water d) a continuous layer of building material