"I was always an independent man, never in the hands of any very powerful agent," he said.

An independent man could live here in comfort, with challenge.

Joanna hadn't known what to do with the strong and independent man he became.

"I am a completely independent man," he said with a smile.

You are the most powerful and independent man I have ever met.

They are not very good soldiers, but a cross section of average, independent men.

People know him as a very independent and strong man.

On the other hand, if it goes through, he will be, financially, an independent man for life.

"He will not come to our table because we have recently had words and he is a very independent young man."

He was, as everyone knew, a most independent man.