Question

Read these lines from Macbeth:

The west yet glimmers with some streaks of day:
Now spurs the lated traveller apace,
To gain the timely inn; and near approaches
The subject of our watch.

Which of the following correctly describes how the word gain is used here?

It suggests an increase of some value.
It suggests earning something.
It suggests reaching a place.
It suggests something owned.

Answer 1

The answer is "It suggests a reaching place" It you look at the lines it says: To gain the timely inn; and near approaches" Near approaches is a big clue. I hoped i helped. Let me know :)

Answer 2

It suggests reaching a place.