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Meanings of light-footed in anglès

(Of movement) having a light and springy step.

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Usage of light-footed in anglès
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He apparently thought better-orworse-ofthe impulse, and departed light-footed in silence.
The Knave of Diamonds
2
The light-footed Caribs were swiftly gliding to their tasks at the waterside.
Cabbages and Kings
3
Even for light-footed Wanyamwezi pagazis it was anything but comfortable to traverse.
How I Found Livingstone / Travels, adventures, and discoveres in...
4
But then she was only a light-footed girl, not an elderly statesman.
December Love
5
Then she fled over it light-footed, balancing the sword, but he couldn't.
English Fairy Tales
6
He saw life light-footed in a sweet chase for things ideal.
A Spirit in Prison
7
And it was light-footed and swift and noiseless-andit was white.
Spanish Doubloons
8
Kilmeny strode after the Cornishmen with the light-footed step of a night nurse.
The Highgrader
9
Sam Raimi's first two chapters were thrilling and light-footed; his third was catastrophic.
The Guardian
10
One of the light-footed soldiers turned upon him red-faced and violent.
The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War
11
Donahue, hands clasped behind him, was walking off in his leisurely, light-footed way.
Cheerful—By Request
12
The ogre sensed this and lunged eagerly after the light-footed elf.
The Kagonesti (A Story of the Wild Elves)
13
She had begun to move away, light-footed, swift as a bird.
The Bars of Iron
14
Perhaps, as you are light-footed, you can overtake them, and bring Henric back.
Heroes Every Child Should Know
15
He ran with amazing swiftness, and Paul, light-footed, kept beside him.
The Forest Runners: A Story of the Great War Trail in Early Kent...
16
How could I, ye light-footed ones, be hostile to divine dances?
Thus Spake Zarathustra: A Book for All and None
Frequent collocations
Light-footed through the time