prompt; immediate; in real time
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
shorthanded; short of hands; undermanned; insufficient (stock, money, etc.); in short supply; low
one's hand; name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
agreement; coincidence; correspondence; conformity
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
senility; dotage; decrepitude
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
plot; intrigue; scheme; conspiracy
don't you think?; indicates question
sound; noise; (musical) note; fame
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; strikingly; outstandingly; especially
a moment; a minute; an instant; stubborn; obstinate
postponement; deferment; hesitation; delaying; suspended sentence
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
the whole school; all the schools
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
division; splitting; sharing; distribution; draw; tie
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
hope; wish; aspiration; (bright) prospects; expectation
walking briskly; determinedly
houses and inhabitants; population
to be complicated; to be elaborate; (arch.) to push in; (arch.) to be crowded
outside (the room, building); outdoors
partly open; in half bloom
with a snap; with a bang; with a plonk; suddenly; all of a sudden
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
bull; bull; bulldog; bulldozer; bourgeois; bourgeoisie
shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
pitch-dark; pitch-black; completely dark; very bleak (future); utterly hopeless
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
ruins (of a building, town, etc.); remains
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
particularly; only; in the case of
stillness; silence; quiet; hush; calm; serenity