Question

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

it suggests that its something thats going to eventually be owned