itself
/ɪtˈsɛlf/ pronoun A2- it; A thing as the object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject · When the opportunity presented itself, no feasible course of action suggested itself (to us).
- it; used to intensify the subject, especially to emphasize that it is the only participant in the predicate · The door itself is quite heavy.
Plural themselves
From the library
A false tale often betrays itself.
And now I think of it, by Heavens, he may have sent the letter itself!
Fernand’s paleness appeared to have communicated itself to Danglars.
Of this, however, be assured, that should any favorable opportunity present itself, I will not fail to offer you the choice of being present.”
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