within reach

I gained on the shadow, approached it nearer and nearer,—I was within reach of it.

The vicar said he was now going to say a bold thing; if it brought him within reach of the law he could not help it.

Immediately he got his rifle, filled the magazine, and stood it within reach.

No sooner were they within reach than another impatient passenger leaped overboard.

Then, seating himself sideways on one of the larger boughs, gathered all that were within reach.

To the left, within reach of the writing-table, all is Botany, and not very modern botany either.

Fire steadily at them, my lads,” cried Alick; “and if they get within reach of our bayonets, let them feel the points.

Within reach of our large towns, the choicer spring wild flowers are hunted mercilessly.

When the parcels for distant families are ready, they are shipped by express, but all within reach are given out personally.

Inspirited by these words of encouragement, one of the men at length got within reach of the rope.