Chapter I

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From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

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From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

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From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

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From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

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From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

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From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

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From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

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From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

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From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

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

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

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From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

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From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

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From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

(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 It is not raining, but the sky is not clear; it is a uniform light grey, uninteresting and sombre, and the street lies in a dull and sober light which robs it of all mystery, all individuality.

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

From this reading The time is noon on an ordinary week-day; the season of the year does not matter.

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

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Italic text has been marked with _underscores_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is not raining, but the sky is not clear; it is a uniform light grey, uninteresting and sombre, and the street lies in a dull and sober light which robs it of all mystery, all individuality.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

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From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It is not raining, but the sky is not clear; it is a uniform light grey, uninteresting and sombre, and the street lies in a dull and sober light which robs it of all mystery, all individuality.

a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

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

From this reading The time is noon on an ordinary week-day; the season of the year does not matter.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading It is not raining, but the sky is not clear; it is a uniform light grey, uninteresting and sombre, and the street lies in a dull and sober light which robs it of all mystery, all individuality.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The weather is fair to moderate.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

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From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

a person of German nationality

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading It is not raining, but the sky is not clear; it is a uniform light grey, uninteresting and sombre, and the street lies in a dull and sober light which robs it of all mystery, all individuality.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

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

From this reading Italic text has been marked with _underscores_.

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From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

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

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

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From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

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

From this reading It is not raining, but the sky is not clear; it is a uniform light grey, uninteresting and sombre, and the street lies in a dull and sober light which robs it of all mystery, all individuality.

the quality of being individual

From this reading It is not raining, but the sky is not clear; it is a uniform light grey, uninteresting and sombre, and the street lies in a dull and sober light which robs it of all mystery, all individuality.

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

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is not raining, but the sky is not clear; it is a uniform light grey, uninteresting and sombre, and the street lies in a dull and sober light which robs it of all mystery, all individuality.

a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

From this reading Italic text has been marked with _underscores_.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading It is not raining, but the sky is not clear; it is a uniform light grey, uninteresting and sombre, and the street lies in a dull and sober light which robs it of all mystery, all individuality.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It is not raining, but the sky is not clear; it is a uniform light grey, uninteresting and sombre, and the street lies in a dull and sober light which robs it of all mystery, all individuality.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

most important element

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

United States educator who introduced reforms that significantly altered the system of public education (1796-1859)

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Italic text has been marked with _underscores_.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The time is noon on an ordinary week-day; the season of the year does not matter.

preside over

From this reading The weather is fair to moderate.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading It is not raining, but the sky is not clear; it is a uniform light grey, uninteresting and sombre, and the street lies in a dull and sober light which robs it of all mystery, all individuality.

the middle of the day

From this reading The time is noon on an ordinary week-day; the season of the year does not matter.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The time is noon on an ordinary week-day; the season of the year does not matter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The time is noon on an ordinary week-day; the season of the year does not matter.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading The time is noon on an ordinary week-day; the season of the year does not matter.

something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

falling in drops or as if falling like rain

From this reading It is not raining, but the sky is not clear; it is a uniform light grey, uninteresting and sombre, and the street lies in a dull and sober light which robs it of all mystery, all individuality.

third-person singular of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading It is not raining, but the sky is not clear; it is a uniform light grey, uninteresting and sombre, and the street lies in a dull and sober light which robs it of all mystery, all individuality.

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From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

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From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The time is noon on an ordinary week-day; the season of the year does not matter.

a person who makes or repairs shoes

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading It is not raining, but the sky is not clear; it is a uniform light grey, uninteresting and sombre, and the street lies in a dull and sober light which robs it of all mystery, all individuality.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading It is not raining, but the sky is not clear; it is a uniform light grey, uninteresting and sombre, and the street lies in a dull and sober light which robs it of all mystery, all individuality.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading It is not raining, but the sky is not clear; it is a uniform light grey, uninteresting and sombre, and the street lies in a dull and sober light which robs it of all mystery, all individuality.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading It is not raining, but the sky is not clear; it is a uniform light grey, uninteresting and sombre, and the street lies in a dull and sober light which robs it of all mystery, all individuality.

the words of something written

From this reading Italic text has been marked with _underscores_.

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

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The time is noon on an ordinary week-day; the season of the year does not matter.

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

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

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From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)

From this reading Italic text has been marked with _underscores_.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading It is not raining, but the sky is not clear; it is a uniform light grey, uninteresting and sombre, and the street lies in a dull and sober light which robs it of all mystery, all individuality.

arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement

From this reading It is not raining, but the sky is not clear; it is a uniform light grey, uninteresting and sombre, and the street lies in a dull and sober light which robs it of all mystery, all individuality.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The weather is fair to moderate.

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From this reading The time is noon on an ordinary week-day; the season of the year does not matter.

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

From this reading ] Translated from the German of THOMAS MANN by A. Cecil Curtis Prelude vii The Constriction 1 The Country 25 Hinnerke the Shoemaker 37 Doctor Ueberbein 64 Albrecht II 110 The Lofty Calling 146 Imma 168 The Fulfilment 265 The Rose-Bush 328 PRELUDE The scene is the Albrechtstrasse, the main artery of the capital, which runs from Albrechtsplatz and the Old Schloss to the barracks of the Fusiliers of the Guard.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Italic text has been marked with _underscores_.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The time is noon on an ordinary week-day; the season of the year does not matter.