Chapter V

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

From this reading Not the most enthusiastic observer could have foretold the growth of a friendship between Philip and Mottele.

conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy

From this reading He was not wholly satisfied that a sound Jewish atmosphere ruled in the Sewelson household, but his own path and theirs were too far apart for any accurate ascertainment.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading On the other hand, Reb Monash regarded with some alarm the growing relations between his son and Harry Sewelson.

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

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

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

From this reading Not the most enthusiastic observer could have foretold the growth of a friendship between Philip and Mottele.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He was not wholly satisfied that a sound Jewish atmosphere ruled in the Sewelson household, but his own path and theirs were too far apart for any accurate ascertainment.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading He was not wholly satisfied that a sound Jewish atmosphere ruled in the Sewelson household, but his own path and theirs were too far apart for any accurate ascertainment.

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From this reading He was not wholly satisfied that a sound Jewish atmosphere ruled in the Sewelson household, but his own path and theirs were too far apart for any accurate ascertainment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading He was not wholly satisfied that a sound Jewish atmosphere ruled in the Sewelson household, but his own path and theirs were too far apart for any accurate ascertainment.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Not the most enthusiastic observer could have foretold the growth of a friendship between Philip and Mottele.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was not wholly satisfied that a sound Jewish atmosphere ruled in the Sewelson household, but his own path and theirs were too far apart for any accurate ascertainment.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Not the most enthusiastic observer could have foretold the growth of a friendship between Philip and Mottele.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

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From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

past form of “emigrate” — leave one's country of residence for a new one

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

a movement into or inward

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading Not the most enthusiastic observer could have foretold the growth of a friendship between Philip and Mottele.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

divisible by two

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

expel from a country

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He was not wholly satisfied that a sound Jewish atmosphere ruled in the Sewelson household, but his own path and theirs were too far apart for any accurate ascertainment.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was not wholly satisfied that a sound Jewish atmosphere ruled in the Sewelson household, but his own path and theirs were too far apart for any accurate ascertainment.

inflected form of “foretell” — foreshadow or presage

From this reading Not the most enthusiastic observer could have foretold the growth of a friendship between Philip and Mottele.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading Not the most enthusiastic observer could have foretold the growth of a friendship between Philip and Mottele.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading On the other hand, Reb Monash regarded with some alarm the growing relations between his son and Harry Sewelson.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Not the most enthusiastic observer could have foretold the growth of a friendship between Philip and Mottele.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading On the other hand, Reb Monash regarded with some alarm the growing relations between his son and Harry Sewelson.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading On the other hand, Reb Monash regarded with some alarm the growing relations between his son and Harry Sewelson.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Not the most enthusiastic observer could have foretold the growth of a friendship between Philip and Mottele.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was not wholly satisfied that a sound Jewish atmosphere ruled in the Sewelson household, but his own path and theirs were too far apart for any accurate ascertainment.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading On the other hand, Reb Monash regarded with some alarm the growing relations between his son and Harry Sewelson.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

a social unit living together

From this reading He was not wholly satisfied that a sound Jewish atmosphere ruled in the Sewelson household, but his own path and theirs were too far apart for any accurate ascertainment.

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From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

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

From this reading He was not wholly satisfied that a sound Jewish atmosphere ruled in the Sewelson household, but his own path and theirs were too far apart for any accurate ascertainment.

as a matter of instinct

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

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

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion

From this reading He was not wholly satisfied that a sound Jewish atmosphere ruled in the Sewelson household, but his own path and theirs were too far apart for any accurate ascertainment.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

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From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

social deportment

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

and nothing more

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

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From this reading On the other hand, Reb Monash regarded with some alarm the growing relations between his son and Harry Sewelson.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Not the most enthusiastic observer could have foretold the growth of a friendship between Philip and Mottele.

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From this reading Not the most enthusiastic observer could have foretold the growth of a friendship between Philip and Mottele.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

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From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not the most enthusiastic observer could have foretold the growth of a friendship between Philip and Mottele.

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading Not the most enthusiastic observer could have foretold the growth of a friendship between Philip and Mottele.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not the most enthusiastic observer could have foretold the growth of a friendship between Philip and Mottele.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the other hand, Reb Monash regarded with some alarm the growing relations between his son and Harry Sewelson.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the other hand, Reb Monash regarded with some alarm the growing relations between his son and Harry Sewelson.

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From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He was not wholly satisfied that a sound Jewish atmosphere ruled in the Sewelson household, but his own path and theirs were too far apart for any accurate ascertainment.

a course of conduct

From this reading He was not wholly satisfied that a sound Jewish atmosphere ruled in the Sewelson household, but his own path and theirs were too far apart for any accurate ascertainment.

deliberately deviant

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Not the most enthusiastic observer could have foretold the growth of a friendship between Philip and Mottele.

extremely

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading On the other hand, Reb Monash regarded with some alarm the growing relations between his son and Harry Sewelson.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading On the other hand, Reb Monash regarded with some alarm the growing relations between his son and Harry Sewelson.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading On the other hand, Reb Monash regarded with some alarm the growing relations between his son and Harry Sewelson.

plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

subject to a ruling authority

From this reading He was not wholly satisfied that a sound Jewish atmosphere ruled in the Sewelson household, but his own path and theirs were too far apart for any accurate ascertainment.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading He was not wholly satisfied that a sound Jewish atmosphere ruled in the Sewelson household, but his own path and theirs were too far apart for any accurate ascertainment.

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From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

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From this reading On the other hand, Reb Monash regarded with some alarm the growing relations between his son and Harry Sewelson.

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From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

estrangement from god

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading On the other hand, Reb Monash regarded with some alarm the growing relations between his son and Harry Sewelson.

a male human offspring

From this reading On the other hand, Reb Monash regarded with some alarm the growing relations between his son and Harry Sewelson.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading He was not wholly satisfied that a sound Jewish atmosphere ruled in the Sewelson household, but his own path and theirs were too far apart for any accurate ascertainment.

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

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was not wholly satisfied that a sound Jewish atmosphere ruled in the Sewelson household, but his own path and theirs were too far apart for any accurate ascertainment.

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

From this reading Not the most enthusiastic observer could have foretold the growth of a friendship between Philip and Mottele.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading He was not wholly satisfied that a sound Jewish atmosphere ruled in the Sewelson household, but his own path and theirs were too far apart for any accurate ascertainment.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

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

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He was not wholly satisfied that a sound Jewish atmosphere ruled in the Sewelson household, but his own path and theirs were too far apart for any accurate ascertainment.

an administrative division of a county

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

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

From this reading He was not wholly satisfied that a sound Jewish atmosphere ruled in the Sewelson household, but his own path and theirs were too far apart for any accurate ascertainment.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He was not wholly satisfied that a sound Jewish atmosphere ruled in the Sewelson household, but his own path and theirs were too far apart for any accurate ascertainment.

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

From this reading He remembered with a certain dismay how upon the first occasion that Philip had invited his friend to Angel Street, Sewelson had instinctively removed his cap upon entering the kitchen--an act which, perversely enough to non-Jewish minds, is not merely bad manners in an orthodox Jewish house, but positively savours of sin.

which person or people

From this reading Though they did not live far away the Sewelsons were neither relatives nor _landsleit_; and it was a fact that _landsleit_, that is, folk who have emigrated from the same region or township in Eastern Europe, knew more of each other's affairs though they lived at opposite ends of Doomington, than folk who had originated from different provinces of the Exile, even though these lived in the same street.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading He was not wholly satisfied that a sound Jewish atmosphere ruled in the Sewelson household, but his own path and theirs were too far apart for any accurate ascertainment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the other hand, Reb Monash regarded with some alarm the growing relations between his son and Harry Sewelson.