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although respect and distance had not allowed
His left arm was too short, the hand was stunted, everybody knew that, and knew various explanations of the origin of the defect, although respect and distance had not allowed a clear view of it or even its recognition in so many words.
— from Royal Highness by Thomas Mann

as readily as did his neighbors and
His wife also recognized him as readily as did his neighbors, and gave him an affectionate welcome.
— from The Bay State Monthly — Volume 2, No. 6, March, 1885 by Various


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