(orthography, mnemonic) In English words that contain the letters I and E together, the I tends to come before the E (ie), except in cases when the two are preceded by the letter C, in which case the E comes before the I (cei).

Alternative letter-case form of I before E, except after C

(idiomatic) Alternative form of pull the ladder up behind oneself.

simple past tense of run after

present participle of run after

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of run after.

An alcoholic cocktail made with absinthe, champagne, and sometimes a twist of lemon.