reaching
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,751 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 6,037 times across 175,112 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- the act of physically reaching or thrusting out also: reach, stretch
- accomplishment of an objective also: arrival
reaching in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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All wore woollen trousers stuffed into leather boots reaching just to the knee.
The Riverman · Stewart Edward White · Chapter 1
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Mary was reaching for the lap-robe; Brown must decide-there was no time to be lost.
Following the Equator — Part 1 · Mark Twain · Chapter 1
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Reaching the fourth story, he stopped before the door which faced the stairs, and knocked lightly.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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On reaching the haye, the king dismounted, and assisting the Lady Anne from her steed, ascended the stand with her.
Windsor Castle · William Harrison Ainsworth · Chapter 1
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Miette was enveloped in a long brown hooded cloak reaching to her feet, and leaving only her head and hands visible.
The Fortune of the Rougons · Émile Zola · Chapter 1