here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
starting point; starting line
starting late; late departure
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
each individual; each person
sole (of a shoe); sole (fish)
to exercise one's ingenuity; to come up with an ingenious plan
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
trekking shoes; hiking shoes
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
tiring easily; easy to tire
on the occasion of; at the time of
science and technology; technology; scientific techniques
first challenge; first try
to get one's head around; to think about
experienced person; person who has had a particular experience
party (social gathering); party (group of people participating in an activity, esp. mountain climbing); (political) party
various; diverse; different; divergent; divided; conflicting
distant view; looking from a distance; being able to see a long distance; good long-distance vision; farsightedness
row; line; group (of peers); ranks (of); sequence; series (taxonomic rank)
rearguard; rear guard; back (player)
making use of; application; practical use; operation (esp. of a boat); steering
pipe; tube; (tobacco) pipe; cigarette holder; go-between; intermediary
as necessary; if necessary; as the need arises; as occasion demands; where appropriate
maintenance; preservation; improvement
physical; relating to stamina; in terms of physical strength
(someone's) assistance; help; aid; grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); blessing
high-capacity; high-volume
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
to leave words (behind one, e.g. after death); to say (for posterity); to utter last words; to leave some things unsaid
success or failure; result
none of your business; not your concern
look!; there!; here!; that is
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
lowest-ranking; one-star (hotel, restaurant, etc.)
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)
to alert; to get one's attention; to draw one's attention
simple substance (e.g. chemical); something standing alone; separate item; solo item
freely; at liberty; at will; as one likes