单词 | to tiptoe it |
释义 | > as lemmasto tiptoe it 2. To go or walk on tiptoe; to step or trip lightly. Also to tiptoe it. ΘΚΠ the world > movement > progressive motion > walking > walk, tread, or step [verb (intransitive)] > walk on tiptoe tiptoe1748 tippy-toe1901 the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > secrecy, concealment > stealthy action, stealth > stealthy movement > move stealthily [verb (intransitive)] > on tiptoe tiptoe1748 tippet1916 the mind > mental capacity > expectation > expect [verb (intransitive)] > with anxiety or eagerness to be at or in weeningc1275 on or upon (one's) tiptoes1642 tiptoe1883 to be unable (etc.) to wait1938 1748 S. Richardson Clarissa V. lxii. 373 Mabell tiptoed it to her door. 1883 E. C. Rollins New Eng. Bygones (new ed.) 62 I tiptoe across the fragile floor and look out. 1897 W. D. Howells Landlord Lion's Head 68 Ladies..lifting their skirts and tiptoeing through the dew. < as lemmas |
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