The debate hall was packed with (people excessively passionate about a cause)
and (people who publicly support)
for both sides, while a few (people who habitually doubt)
sat quietly in the back. One speaker admitted that many families had to (survive with great difficulty)
out a living, and that gave the audience an (slight hint or feeling)
of why tempers were rising. His smug tone began to (annoy)
the crowd, and one man made a (recklessly bold)
attempt to rush the stage. Fortunately, most listeners remained (ready to listen to new ideas)
once they were (informed)
of the real facts. Several newspapers later (mentioned)
the incident, noting that the loudest critics seemed deeply (very angry)
by compromise.