leaped or leapt

  • 61overleap — o•ver•leap [[t]ˌoʊ vərˈlip[/t]] v. t. leaped leapt, leap•ing 1) to leap over or across 2) to overreach (oneself) • Etymology: bef. 900 …

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  • 62leap at — [phrasal verb] leap at (something) : to eagerly take (a chance, opportunity, etc.) She leaped at [=jumped at] the chance/opportunity to show her boss what she could do. He leapt at the offer of a better job. • • • Main Entry: ↑leap …

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  • 63DANCE — In Ancient Israel In the Bible, Mishnah, and Talmud, dance is referred to in various contexts as an important ritualized activity and as an expression of joy. None of these references, however, contain descriptions of how the dancers actually… …

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