towards
/tʊˈwɔɹdz/ adjective C2- Near; at hand; in state of preparation; toward.
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He seized a rope which Dantès flung to him, and with an activity that would have done credit to a sailor, climbed up the side of the ship, while the young man, going to his task, left the conversation to Danglars, who now came towards the owner.
“Dantès,” said the shipowner, turning towards the young man, “come this way!”
“He is certainly a good brother,” said Elizabeth, as she walked towards one of the windows.
Danglars and Caderousse set off upon their errand at full speed; but ere they had gone many steps they perceived a group advancing towards them, composed of the betrothed pair, a party of young girls in attendance on the bride, by whose side walked Dantès’ father; the whole brought up by Fernand, whose lips wore their usual sinister smile.
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