Experiencing English 2, Unit 4 Calamities and Rescues Words and Expressions 8. stride: a long step in walking Examples: In a few strides he crossed the room He reached the house several strides before us Passage B In the Nick of Time FRNSWUCGExperiencing English 2, Unit 4 Calamities and Rescues Passage B In the Nick of Time Words and Expressions 8. stride: a long step in walking Examples: • In a few strides he crossed the room. • He reached the house several strides before us