It was likely that Mick was unlettered and would be unable to read her words should he venture closer.

He ventured closer, drawn by a vague glow, seeing only an old man collapsed on the floor, cupping fire in his hands.

He ventured closer on his belly and saw several of the enemy firing weapons while a man swung his arm high.

He felt a sweat break out on the back of his neck as the birds ventured closer.

Venturing closer, the boys found small articles lying about, tossed among the rocks by the waves.

As Spock ventured closer, he could only see that she was kicking and biting anyone who tried to subdue her.

I hesitated, and then ventured one step closer.

He'd been studying it to form a first impression before he ventured closer when Leslie and Ian had come out together.

He ventured closer still, and then he leaned against my leg, asking quietly, Food?

The real ones never ventured a step closer.