Throngs of people
Crowds of / many people
On the verge of
Nearly about to (on the edge)
Wailing
Crying very loudly
Reassuring
Comfort, to remove one's doubts / fears
Desperately
In despair (without hope) and distress (panic)
Assist
To help
Elated
Very happy
Fruit of their hard labour
The gains achieved from hard work
Make up their minds
Make a decision
Tattered
Old and torn
