It is less vivid; "raced after" emits a feeling of either action, suspense, or energy. It allows the reader to connect and fully understand what is going on. "ran after" is vague and emits little high energy.
Mischiecious is the answer. Next time
I believe you mean <em>abdication</em>.
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, <em>abdication</em> is an act of giving up sovereign power or high office.
True, the majority of states define rape as forced penetration of a woman by a man.
Rape is forced sexual acts even if the person says no. Many states also define rape as sexual assault, and the punishment is usually imprisonment. 10 countries allow death to the person who committed the assault, which one of the countries include China. A man does not have to commit the crime against a woman. This also goes for women forcing men, women forcing women, or men forcing men.
In America, the picture on the right is called a baseball cap and the picture on the left is called a hat. However, I personally call them both hats. In your situation, it sounds like they are referring to the picture on the right.
I hope this helps.
