Its an independent clause, because it can stand on its own and doesn't need another sentence with it for it to make sense.
The reaction to Moshe the Beadle's story is one of rejection with being dismissive. The Jewish individuals of Sighet essentially negate his story. Their rationales are not openly asserted, but are clearly present.
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description, sequence, cause and effect, compare and contrast, and problem and solution.
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