Meanings of draw nigher in English

Let us draw nigher and hear what they say.

The resident signed to the other to draw nigher, and, then every appearance of hostility disappeared in that sort of familiarity which confidence begets.

But Ishmael drew nigher, and long contemplated his work in awe, though not in compunction.

I drew nigher to our system, and now I could see the shine of Jupiter.

Sir Gervaise Oakes lost all his constitutional and feverish impatience while the fleets drew nigher and nigher.

It beats easier as the footfall draws nigher, and she can tell it is not that of a man.

The hour drew nigher.

Then, as the stranger drew nigher, One would judge that his dark face had seen as hot a sun as mine.

Once more Birdalone drew nigher, and spake loudly and said: Tell me at least, is it peace between us or unpeace?

Montcalm waited patiently until this little dialogue in demi-voice was ended, when he drew nigher, and opened the subject of their conference.

When Hiram drew nigher, as if expecting his proposition would be accepted, Natty lifted his hand, and motioned for him to retreat.

Insensibly the young man drew nigher to the swarthy lines of the Hurons, and scarcely breathed, so intense became his interest in the spectacle.