It seemed to him, however, that he was gaining upon them a little.

We scarcely seemed to gain ground upon them at all.

Though he tried to form the simple word 'No', the music was gaining influence upon him with every note played.

We can continue to follow and thus gain upon them.

For five miles over the open neither gained a hundred yards upon the other.

He gained so far upon me, that I ventured to look out of the back window.

All yesterday and last night the pumping continued, but still the sea gained upon us.

His pursuers had not gained upon him, but they still were coming.

Slowly the guard worms gained upon the two running men.

It was at this time that the woman would gain more scars upon her arms and chest.