towards
/tʊˈwɔɹdz/ adjective C2- Near; at hand; in state of preparation; toward.
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Matthew groaned in spirit as he turned about and shuffled gently down the platform towards her.
To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love; and very lively hopes of Mr.
Darcy walked off; and Elizabeth remained with no very cordial feelings towards him.
Hurst and Miss Bingley; and though the mother was found to be intolerable, and the younger sisters not worth speaking to, a wish of being better acquainted with _them_ was expressed towards the two eldest.
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