In a course or line leading to; also, facing.
Aiming at or contributing to; for.
Near in time; about.
Approaching attainment.
Then Jed turned suddenly and rushed toward Ken. – The Year When Stardust Fell by Raymond F. Jones
Marr glided toward the door and stood in the opening. – The Ice Pilot by Henry Leverage
He rose and walked toward the water. – The Road to Frontenac by Samuel Merwin