Meanings

to give up on

to let go by

strange

acquaintance

watching from afar

to compare unfavorably (unfavourably, poorly) with

learning by watching others

appearing and disappearing

watch

highlight (scene)

overlooking

starting a train (or bus, etc.) before all the passengers are on board

(being) worth seeing

choice

ascertainment

to recognise

the parent is the best judge of the child

siding (on a house)

to be fascinated (by)

to find out