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Step :: Step (v. i.) The space passed over by one movement of the foot in walking or running; as, one step is generally about three feet, but may be more or less. Used also figuratively of any kind of progress; as, he improved step by step, or by steps..

Slip :: Slip (n.) To move along the surface of a thing without bounding, rolling, or stepping; to slide; to glide..

Trackless :: Trackless (a.) Having no track; marked by no footsteps; untrodden; as, a trackless desert..

Instep :: Instep (n.) The arched middle portion of the human foot next in front of the ankle joint.

Gradual :: Gradual (n.) A series of steps.

Montgolfier :: Montgolfier (n.) A balloon which ascends by the buoyancy of air heated by a fire; a fire balloon; -- so called from two brothers, Stephen and Joseph Montgolfier, of France, who first constructed and sent up a fire balloon..

Tripping :: Tripping (a.) Quick; nimble; stepping lightly and quickly.

Grade :: Grade (v. t.) To arrange in order, steps, or degrees, according to size, quality, rank, etc..

Measured :: Measured (a.) Regulated or determined by a standard; hence, equal; uniform; graduated; limited; moderated; as, he walked with measured steps; he expressed himself in no measured terms..

Stalked :: Stalk (n.) A high, proud, stately step or walk..

Shin :: Shin (v. i.) To climb a mast, tree, rope, or the like, by embracing it alternately with the arms and legs, without help of steps, spurs, or the like; -- used with up; as, to shin up a mast..

Distribution :: Distribution (n.) The steps or operations by which steam is supplied to and withdrawn from the cylinder at each stroke of the piston; viz., admission, suppression or cutting off, release or exhaust, and compression of exhaust steam prior to the next admission..

Springy :: Springy (superl.) Resembling, having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a spring; elastic; as, springy steel; a springy step..

Gaiter :: Gaiter (n.) A covering of cloth or leather for the ankle and instep, or for the whole leg from the knee to the instep, fitting down upon the shoe..

Begin :: Begin (v. i.) To do the first act or the first part of an action; to enter upon or commence something new, as a new form or state of being, or course of action; to take the first step; to start..

Flat :: Flat (superl.) Below the true pitch; hence, as applied to intervals, minor, or lower by a half step; as, a flat seventh; A flat..

Trippingly :: Trippingly (adv.) In a tripping manner; with a light, nimble, quick step; with agility; nimbly..

Pace :: Pace (n.) A broad step or platform; any part of a floor slightly raised above the rest, as around an altar, or at the upper end of a hall..

Commit :: Commit (v. t.) To pledge or bind; to compromise, expose, or endanger by some decisive act or preliminary step; -- often used reflexively; as, to commit one's self to a certain course..

Mistreading :: Mistreading (n.) Misstep; misbehavior.

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