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we could never regain the old intimacy with those scenes. it was not any recognition of their beauty and their significance that attracted us, but the communion, the feeling of a comradeship with the things and events of our existence, which cut us off and made the world of our parents a thing incomprehensible to us--for then we surrendered ourselves to events and were lost in them, and the least little thing was enough to carry us down the stream of eternity. perhaps it was only the privilege of our youth, but as yet we recognised no limits and saw nowhere an end. we had that thrill of expectation in the blood which united us with the course of our days.
knowing that the word attracted contains the latin root tract meaning pull or drag, what does that tell you about the meaning of the word?
when someone is attracted to something, they feel a small amount of interest in it.
when someone is attracted to something, they do not have any interest in it.
when someone is attracted to something, they are not using their emotions.
when someone is attracted to something, they feel drawn to it.

Explanation:

The Latin root "tract" means "pull or drag". So, "attracted" implies a sense of being pulled or drawn towards something. The first option ("a small amount of interest") is too weak compared to the root's meaning. The second option ("no interest") is the opposite. The third option ("not using emotions") is not related to the root. The fourth option ("feel drawn to it") aligns with the "pull/drag" meaning of the root "tract".

Answer:

When someone is attracted to something, they feel drawn to it.