nimbly

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They ran nimbly, as men used to swaying decks, and compassed the distance in a few strides.

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  1. In a nimble manner; with agility; with light, quick motion. He capers nimbly in a lady's chamber. Shak., Rich. III., i. 1. 12. She's ta'en her young son in her arms, And nimbly walk'd by yon sea strand. The Knight's Ghost (Child's Ballads, I. 210).

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