solitude
n[U]
(state or quality of) being alone without companions; solitary state 孤单; 独居
not fond of solitude 不喜欢孤身一人
She enjoys the solitude of her own flat. 她喜欢独自在自己的公寓里.
Some stories are for swallowing. Imagine that you have found a good story, and, what is even more important, the time to enjoy it. You might be on holiday, or on a long train journey. If it is a good book, you might say, It's so good I can't put it dow
I am sorry that you have a disagreement with your father. Personally, I think it is important to follow your interests and your abilities, and it sounds as though you have plenty of both of these already.