Kieran Taylor

"labor shortage" (269) - state of not having enough workers

lectured (278) - scolded; gave speeches to

"less alarming" (276) - not as shocking or bothersome

likely (269) probably

linked (277) - connected; associated

literature (272) - printed materials (articles, advertisements, etc.)

litigation (279) - a lawsuit or legal action

livelihoods (279) - means of living or making a living

locality (280) - place; region; area

"lodged a complaint" (280) - formally complained [to]

lukewarm (270) - halfhearted; indifferent; unconcerned; unenthusiastic

lynching (281) - hanging; putting an accused person to death, usually by hanging, without a lawful trial