| In reaction to other philosophies of life the Taoists retreated and lived as recluses outside the milieu of society. |
| That had been over a year ago, before Tess and I became total recluses and outcasted ourselves until this night. |
| I hope they won't be recluses and that they'll enjoy rural life and all that goes on in the community. |
| Later Mrs Marsh ran a bed and breakfast business but that ended years ago and they were described by residents as virtual recluses. |
| The only way to counter this is for us to become a nation of paranoid recluses. |
| The majority had to severely restrict their lives by changing or abandoning work, curtailing all social activities, and becoming virtual recluses. |
