What kind of clues does Nathaniel Hawthorne give us
to the meaning of the word
"curious" in this excerpt from
his biographical sketch of
Isaac Newton?
A. Hawthorne gives us a definition of
"curious" – something that is
"manufactured."
B. Hawthorne gives examples of "curious"
clocks - clocks with dancing figures and
sailing ships,
C. Hawthorne gives us an antonym of
"curious" - "mechanical skill."
D. Hawthorn gives a contrast of "curious"
with an opposing word or idea.