He could not make out the colour of the bark. Everything he saw amazed him, but his admiration was of the growling, grudging kind. The difference in light between the forest behind him and the forest ahead became so marked that he could no longer doubt that he was on the point of coming out. Real light was in front of him; looking back, he found he had a shadow. The trunks acquired a reddish tint. He quickened his pace. As the minutes went by, the bright patch ahead grew luminous and vivid; it had a tinge of blue. He also imagined that he heard the sound of surf.英文原著 · 《A Voyage to Arcturus》
If you let a horse run agin' another feller's horse, bet on him to come in ahead--and then," he cried fiercely, pounding one fist into the other palm, " by Christmas, make 'im come in ahead!" His voice cracked and went flat with emotion.英文原著 · 《Cow-Country》
The uproar back in the hotel began to diminish, or else he was getting out of hearing. The few people he saw close at hand were all coming his way, and only the foremost showed any excitement. Gale walked swiftly, peering ahead for two figures. Presently he saw them--one tall, wearing a cape; the other slight, mantled. Gale drew a sharp breath of relief. Throne and Mercedes were not far ahead. From time to time Thorne looked back. He strode swiftly, almost carrying Mercedes, who clung closely to him.英文原著 · 《Desert Gold》
"He can't--for Ben is ahead!" insisted Carl. "Gunst! That iceboat will run over him. He is clear! They're a couple of geese, anyhow. Hurrah! they're at the turn. Who's ahead?"英文原著 · 《Hans Brinker》
"Oh, we'll send him on ahead, and then ride and tie."
"No, no," said Dodd, "I'll go ahead. That will shake me up. I think I should tumble off a horse; I'm so dead sleepy."
Accordingly he started to walk on the road to Boulogne. He had not been gone three minutes when Moinard sauntered out. Moinard had not been gone two minutes when Thibout strolled out. Moinard kept Dodd in sight and Thibout kept Moinard. The horses were brought soon after, but unfortunately the pair did not start immediately, though, had they known it, every moment was precious. They wasted time in argument.英文原著 · 《Hard Cash》
come ahead strong on the larboard! back the starboard! NOW then, you're all right; come ahead on the starboard; straighten up and go 'long, never tremble: or be alive again, and dare me to the desert damnation can't you keep away from that greasy water? pull her down! snatch her! snatch her baldheaded! with thy sword; if trembling I inhabit then, lay in the leads!--no, only the starboard one, leave the other alone, protest me the baby of a girl. Hence horrible shadow!英文原著 · 《Is Shakespeare Dead》