All 38 Uses of
approach
in
Eragon
- The Shade approached her with a raised hand, allowing himself to enjoy her helplessness.
Chpt Pro. (definition 1)approached = went to
- His family needed the meat for the rapidly approaching winter and could not afford to buy it in Carvahall.†
Chpt 1 (definition 1)
- With apprehension, he approached the tree.†
Chpt 5 (definition 1)
- The dragon came down to the ground as he approached and leapt into his arms, huddling close to his chest.†
Chpt 5 (definition 1)
- "Well," said Eragon, wondering how best to approach the subject, "I keep hearing about the Dragon Riders and their supposed accomplishments."
Chpt 6 (definition 2) *approach = begin communication with someone about
- He approached apprehensively, aware now that it was an equal.†
Chpt 7 (definition 1)
- Dawn is approaching, and Dempton will be waiting.†
Chpt 9 (definition 1)
- Dempton approached with a smile beneath his flamboyant red mustache.†
Chpt 9 (definition 1)
- Dawn is approaching, and Dempton will be waiting.†
Chpt 9 (definition 1)
- Dempton approached with a smile beneath his flamboyant red mustache.†
Chpt 9 (definition 1)
- He watched as a group of people on proud horses approached a lonely river.†
Chpt 12 (definition 1)
- He talked to Gertrude in a low voice, then approached Eragon.†
Chpt 12 (definition 1)
- Whatever else he might have said faded away as Saphira proudly approached them.†
Chpt 14 (definition 1)
- Farms signaled their approach to Therinsford.
Chpt 16 (definition 1) *approach = getting near
- As they approached it, a greasy man stepped from behind a bush and barred their way.†
Chpt 16 (definition 1)
- As they approached, Brom said, "That's a beautiful animal.†
Chpt 16 (definition 1)
- Cadoc pranced nervously as Saphira approached.†
Chpt 17 (definition 1)
- As they approached the small houses, they could see smoke from a dozen chimneys, but there was no one in the streets.†
Chpt 18 (definition 1)
- So if you see enemies racing after you from a league away, let them approach before using magic.
Chpt 20 (definition 1)approach = get near
- Eragon and Brom approached it with great caution.†
Chpt 21 (definition 1)
- Saphira angled into a shallow dive and slowly approached the ground.†
Chpt 22 (definition 1)
- He approached the woman and asked politely, "Could you tell us which house Jeod lives in?"†
Chpt 25 (definition 1)
- Part of it lies in a death-one that rapidly approaches and will cause you much grief.
Chpt 26 (definition 1)approaches = comes near
- Like how you knew of the Ra'zac in the first place and why they ran away when you approached.†
Chpt 29 (definition 1)
- Eragon sensed their approach and heaved with his arms.
Chpt 34 (definition 1)approach = getting near
- As the rider approached, Eragon recognized Murtagh bent low over Tornac.†
Chpt 39 (definition 1)
- His thoughts were interrupted by the sound of approaching soldiers.†
Chpt 40 (definition 1)
- As they approached the valley, they passed under the knotted branches of the Beor Mountains' forest.†
Chpt 48 (definition 1)
- The approaching Urgals hesitated, unsure of her intentions.†
Chpt 49 (definition 1)
- "Now step away from your dragon and slowly approach me," commanded the bald man.
Chpt 50 (definition 1)approach = come near
- Two human warriors sheathed their swords and hesitantly approached Saphira, who watched them steadily.†
Chpt 50 (definition 1)
- Saphira approached the doors at a measured pace.†
Chpt 51 (definition 1)
- As Eragon, Orik, and Saphira approached, the dwarves pounded the floor with the mattocks' hafts.†
Chpt 55 (definition 1)
- As he scanned the graceful lines, unfamiliar footsteps approached from behind the bookcase.†
Chpt 55 (definition 1)
- She approached on silent footsteps and said in soft, menacing tones, "Shame!†
Chpt 56 (definition 1)
- His hand tightened on Zar'roc as he saw Murtagh, helmed, carrying a dwarven shield and his hand-and-a-half sword, approaching with Tornac.†
Chpt 57 (definition 1)
- She approached the monsters from behind, where their archers were gathered.†
Chpt 58 (definition 1)
- Durza slowly approached Eragon with a triumphant expression.†
Chpt 58 (definition 1)
Definitions:
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(1) (approach as in: approached the city) to get closer to (near in space, time, quantity, or quality)
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(2) (approach as in: approached her with the proposal) to begin communication with someone about something -- often a proposal or a delicate topic