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The blocks were all lined up for those who would use them
The hundred-yard dash and the race to be run
These were nine resolved athletes in the back of the starting line
Poised for the sound of the gun.
Lines 1-2: “The blocks were all lined up for those who would use them / The hundred-yard dash and the race to be run”
Important words
Meaning: The starting blocks have been set up for the runners. The race is the hundred-yard dash — a short, fast sprint.
Lines 3-4: “These were nine resolved athletes in the back of the starting line / Poised for the sound of the gun.”
Important words
Meaning: Nine very determined athletes are lined up at the starting line. They are calm and fully ready, waiting for the starting gun.
The starting blocks are ready. Nine very determined athletes are waiting at the starting line. They are all ready to run the 100-yard race. They are waiting for the gun to fire.
