apace
part of speech
adverb (no other forms)
meaning for a pupil
(old use) Quickly, at a fast pace; «grow apace» means grow fast. tree →
sense in the lessons
In the Tanakh and Jewish tradition: It is an old word that means quickly, as when a runner comes fast or enemies run away. In the primary lessons: children or plants growing or time passing quickly in tales
examples
- And the king said: 'If he be alone, there is tidings in his mouth.' And he came apace, and drew near. (Prophets 2SA.18.25, JPS 1917) tree →
- Let them melt away as water that runneth apace; when he aimeth his arrows, let them be as though they were cut off. (Writings PSA.58.8, JPS 1917) tree →
- Wherefore do I see them dismayed and turned backward? and their mighty ones are beaten down, and they are fled apace, and look not back; terror is on every side, saith the LORD. (Prophets JER.46.5, JPS 1917) tree →
- The seedlings grew apace in the warm sun. tree →
- Time passed apace while we played. tree →
note
nothing for maths.
Trees and pragmatics
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