34-3. die refers to Briefe.

34-4. aufs entschiedenste—form of the absolute adverb superlative expressing a very high degree without implying comparison.

34-5. In English with indef. article.

Page 35.35-1. The preposition durch ( through ) appended adverbially to an accusative expressing duration of time.

35-2. die Lunge (sing.)—in English, pl.—comp. die Asche (ashes), der Dank (thanks), die Schere (scissors), die Zange (tongs).

35-3. die refers to Reizbarkeit.

35-4. wäre—cf. Page 13, Note 8.

35-5. Nizza, the German name for Nice (Southern France) on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea ("The Riviera"), a district noted for its exceedingly mild climate.

35-6. Florenz´, the German name for Florence (Ital.: "Firenze").

35-7. Why das and not die?Cf. Page 15, Note 1.