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instep

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instep
the middle section of the human foot, forming the arch between the ankle and toes

instep [′in‚step]
(anatomy)
The arch on the medial side of the foot.


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Her slippers were of the same colour, with black bows at the instep.
But coming as the invitation did at the particular juncture when fear and indignation at these adversaries could be transformed by a spring of the foot into a triumph over them, she abandoned herself to her impulse, climbed the gate, put her toe upon his instep, and scrambled into the saddle behind him.
The instep of his foot caught Michael squarely under the chest, half knocking the breath out of him and wholly lifting him into the air, so that he fell heavily on his side.
 
 
 
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