to gouge out; to cut out; to scoop out; to bring to light; to reveal
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
to be ruined; to go under; to perish; to be destroyed
preliminary step; first step
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
calamity; disaster; misfortune
cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes; remains (of war dead)
to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
to emboss; to print out; to print; to work out (e.g. policy); to hammer out; to strike (a drum indicating the end of a performance)
to need; to demand; to take; to require
robust health; able-bodied
weakness; debility; breakdown; prostration
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
near-field earthquake; local earthquake, esp. with a shallow focus directly under a populated area
paralysis; palsy; numbness; stupor
municipality; local government; self-governing body; autonomous body
major earthquake; large earthquake
proposed site; site chosen
disaster preparedness; prevention of damage resulting from a natural disaster; protection against disaster
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
(essential) utilities; lifeline
here and there; everywhere
suspension of water supply; water outage
extinction; discontinuation; severance; rupture; to become extinct; to cease to exist
a considerable number; a fair number
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
various places; several sources
crowding together; clustering together; close formation; swarm
rescue operation; aid operation; rescue work