independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
curious onlookers; rubbernecks
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
to flatly refuse; to reject; to spurn
mental; spiritual; emotional
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
leaving one's seat (before an event is over); excusing oneself (from a meeting, conversation, etc.)
leaving (e.g. work at end of day); withdrawal (e.g. from a noble's or superior's presence); exit (e.g. from a market)
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
entirely; completely; all; nothing but
wholly; solely; entirely; principally; mostly; chiefly
in groups of twos and threes; in small groups
to gather in large numbers (of people); to hang out (as a large group); to assemble (as a military unit or posse); to be quartered (in a particular location)
hereditary disposition; temperament; nature; (arch.) body build
inclination; tendency; nature; character
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
very interesting; of great interest
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to look around; to take a view of
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb
sensitive; susceptible; impressionable
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
sad; wretched; deplorable
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
to intensify; to be excited; to fly into a rage; to dash against; to encourage
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
state; condition; circumstances; sight; spectacle
persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
to abuse (verbally); to curse at; to shout abuse at; to speak ill of
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
to play dumb; to feign innocence
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal