gap; opening; spare moment; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
large-breed dog; large dog
to go past; to pass; to pass by
small-time candy store; penny candy store
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
to parade; to march; to walk in procession
to feel nostalgic for the past; to look back fondly on the old days; to yearn for days gone by
(all) through (e.g. the night); throughout (e.g. the year); within (e.g. the week); in the course of (e.g. today); all over; throughout (e.g. the world)
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
to get used to seeing; to become accustomed to seeing; to be familiar with
ten; 10; ten years of age
(period of) a year; during the era (of)
plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place
to be erected; to be built
tag (children's game); tig
hide-and-seek (game); hide-and-go-seek
super hero play; playacting as action heroes
to play around; to gallivant about
vacant land; unoccupied ground; empty lot; empty point
demesne; estate; private land; private property
mountain; hill; mine; (mountain) forest; heap; pile; protruding or high part of an object
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving unattended; neglecting; abandoning
scenery; scene; landscape
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
along; parallel to; in accordance with
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
one-eyed; first (in a series); initial
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
to climb; to clamber (over, up); to scramble (up); to scale; to claw one's way up
a step; short distance; short time
assistance; support; subsidy; supplement; spotting (in weight training)
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
base (military, expedition, etc.); enthusiast; maniac; fanatic
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
plastic sheet (usu. blue); vinyl sheet; tarpaulin