not a word to anyone; keep it secret; mum's the word
human nature; human heart; public feeling; people's sentiments; consciousness; awareness
to spread (e.g. a rumor); to circulate; to disseminate
outside (the room, building); outdoors
reporter; speaker; informer; presenter; rapporteur
to change completely; to change suddenly
beacon; skyrocket; signal fire; starting shot; starting signal
person standing watch; guard duty
edict; ordinance; proclamation
high alert; a state of high alert; on alert
urban areas; the streets; town; city
noisy; confused; uproarious
very small fraction (of); very small proportion; very small part; tiny bit
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
a certain someone; Mr So-and-so
intrusion; bursting into; barging into; breaking into; forcing one's way into
nonexistent; nil; none; nothing (at all); bugger-all
expulsion; driving out; driving away; extermination
complacency about peace; naive belief in continued peace; ignorance of global conflict
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
defense; defence; protection
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
disgraceful (scandalous) conduct; shameful behavior; shameful behaviour
looking out for oneself; putting one's own skin first; prioritizing one's own safety above all else
infuriating; extremely irritating; galling; vexing
to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest
the front; honest; upright; decent
not worth considering; out of the question
departure; leaving; setting off
urgent; pressing; immediate; urgently; promptly; at once
immediate reply; quick answer; ready agreement
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
circulation (of money, goods, etc.); distribution; circulation (of air, water, etc.); ventilation; flow
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
to make an onslaught (on); to close in (on)