declaration of a state of emergency
high alert; a state of high alert; on alert
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
to cause casualties; to result in deaths
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
to wake (someone) up (by calling for them); to awaken; to call (to mind); to bring back (memories); to evoke
becoming red hot; red heat; scorching heat; running high (of emotions); burning (with passion, enthusiasm, etc.)
gentle breeze; soft wind; breath of air; zephyr
equal; identical; the same; no different (to); just like; equivalent
something small; something petty; trifle
being too late; losing one's final chance
both hands; both arms; ten
fashion; way; school (of thought); class; rank; current (electrical, water, etc.)
to burn completely; to consume (by fire); to burn to nothing; to burn to the ground; to reduce to ashes
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
to come near; to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to; to overhang; to hang over
weakening; emaciation; decline
to be content; to have enough; to be happy; to be sufficient; to be satisfied
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
ageing; aging; senile deterioration
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
tidal hour; right time; favourable opportunity (favorable)
mediator; peacemaker; troubleshooter; manager
new face; newcomer; rookie; modern humans (from Cro-Magnon man onwards)
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
anything and everything; from top to toe; from A to Z
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
to cease; to desist; to cut it out; to lay off (an activity); to drop (a subject) to abolish; to resign
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
government service; the bureaucracy
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing