The cab leaped straight for the rear door of the garage and shattered its flimsy woodwork into toothpicks, along with a shower of glass that was chopped to mincemeat.

The cab leaped forward.

The cab leaped at the big car like a small beast attacking a large one.

The cab leaped into motion with a loud squeal.

The cab leaps offence more.

The driver shrugged and the cab leaped forward.

The cab leaped away without warning, forcing Weatherly to jump back.

The cab skidded slightly, as it came to a standstill; then the taximan swung the wheel, and the cab leaped forward like a living creature.

Then the old cab leaped ahead with a ferocious roar.

The cab leapt forward like a racehorse from the gate, its jockey's laugh rising above the guttural din of the engine.