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  3. Der Gast der mit der Fähre kam. Roman von Sven Elvestad. Kapitel IV
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Der Lotsenälteste wollte ungern gehen, etwas Unfaßbares hielt ihn zurück, ein seltsames Interesse für den Fremden; er versuchte sich ein Bild von seinen Gesichtszügen zu machen, aber es war ihm gleichsam unmöglich, etwas anderes zu erfassen, als daß es ein mageres, blasses Antlitz war.
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The senior pilot was reluctant to leave; something intangible held him back, an odd interest in the stranger. He tried to form an impression of the man from his features, but he couldn't grasp anything other than it was a thin, pale face.
Translated by markvanroode 8489 6 months ago
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The senior pilot was reluctant to leave; something intangible held him back, an odd interest in the stranger. He tried to form an image of the man's features, but he couldn't grasp anything other than that it was a thin, pale face.
Translated by markvanroode 8489 6 months, 1 week ago

Discussion

Thanks, Wendy.

 by markvanroode 6 months ago

Mark, vielleicht: He tried to form an impression of the man from his features, but he couldn't grasp anything other than it was a thin, pale face.

 by Merlin57 6 months ago