Buddenbrooks Glossary

By Padmaja Lakshmi · Edited by Jessica Jones · Last reviewed April 30, 2016

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Weep

Cry gently

Caustic

Sarcastic

Impartiality

Unbiased

Fathom

To comprehend

Reprieve

Cancellation of punishment

Blessing

Something for which one is grateful.

Hesitate

reluctant to do something.

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