as it would be if
It was as if the world had come to an end.

to speak or shout out angrily
The army sergeant constantly barked at his troops to work harder.

one of the groups of people in a society that are thought of as being at the same social or economic level
Indian culture use to be strictly divided into classes.

a small wild animal, with fur that is a mix of gray, brown and yellow that is similar to a dog and lives in North America
In the American Southwest, it is common to hear coyotes howl in the more rural parts of the area.

to become unconscious very suddenly
The subway was so hot and crowed that many passengers fainted.

treatment given to the sick or injured when doctors are unavailable
I was trained in first aid and am prepared to handle minor injuries.

a tale or legend originating among a people
Folktales are used to explain strange or unusual happenings.

to demand that something happen or be done by someone
I tried to dissuade him from doing so much work, but he insisted he could handle it and there was no changing his mind.

concerning something or someone unfamiliar, strange, or not understood
It was very mysterious why she would always leave the house at eight o'clock.

to imagine that something is true
It's good for children to pretend because it helps with creativity.