Landed. Followed. Crossed. Walked. Reached. Climbed. Was.
1. Eventually I began to be curious (about) the history of ancient Rome.
2. Well, it’s absolutely necessary to get rid (of) these odd prejudices, they spoil your life.
3. Simon always tried to stay (aside) of other people's affairs that didn't concern him.
4. Desperate, helpless and white-faced (with) anxiety, Bob and Hans searched the whole house
I think author try to tell us that
1)Parents love their children despite of everything
2)Nowadays beauty is more important than our soul
3)If person's face is beautiful it doesn't mean always that his soul beautiful too
Когда мисс Хаклберри была моим учителем,наши уроки были веселыми.