themselves

(Þĕm-sĕlvzˈ, Þəm-)

1. Those ones identical with them:
   a. Used reflexively as the direct or indirect object of a verb or as the object of a preposition: prepared themselves for the trip; gave themselves plenty of time; were left to themselves.
   b. Used for emphasis: The cooks themselves eat after all the guests have finished.
   c. Used in an absolute construction: Newcomers themselves, they knew few people at the party.
2. Their normal or healthy condition: The members of the crew were themselves again after the crisis passed.