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take

Definition 1 (verb)

carry out

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I can't explain, quick, we'll take the back stairs.
The Amazing Mr. X
Lesson 8
Take a turn at the wheel.
Angel and the Badman
Lesson 6
Look, I'm going to take a shower.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Lesson 3
Well, you can take nice, long walks out in the sunshine.
Love Affair
Lesson 2
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Definition 2 (verb)

take somebody somewhere

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Come on, Chris, I'll take you home.
The Amazing Mr. X
Lesson 6
All right, miss. We'll take you on home to your aunt.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Lesson 1
All right, Sam, if you won't take me, I'll go without you.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Lesson 1
You don't want me to take you there?
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Lesson 2
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Definition 3 (verb)

get into one's hands, take physically

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If I'd brought those pictures to a man like Dellarowe he wouldn't have taken them.
Scarlet Street
Lesson 8
Here, Chris, you take the key, I'll tie his wrist.
The Amazing Mr. X
Lesson 6
From then on, getting that estate will be like taking candy away from a baby.
The Amazing Mr. X
Lesson 6
I'll take your furs, miss.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Lesson 1
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Definition 4 (verb)

require (time or space)

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How long will it take to fix it?
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Lesson 5
Does it take two to feed a few chickens, mother?
Angel and the Badman
Lesson 7
It takes 30 years of experience to teach you that in the final analysis...
Angel and the Badman
Lesson 9
It would take me, oh, at least six months to find out if...
Love Affair
Lesson 4
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Definition 5 (verb)

experience or feel or submit to

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I bought a new outfit. I want to show you. Well, let's take a look at it.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Lesson 9
I took a gander at this while you were out.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Lesson 7
Mr. O'Neil was suddenly taken ill.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Lesson 2
How's she taking it?
The Last Time I Saw Paris
Lesson 7
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Definition 6 (verb)

take into one's possession

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Uh...Here, you better take this off my hands, or I'll have to wear it to the office tomorrow.
The Amazing Mr. X
Lesson 2
I needed money. They were going to take the furniture back.
Scarlet Street
Lesson 8
I I couldn't take that.
One-Eyed Jacks
Lesson 1
Come on. Take the gold! Get the gold!
One-Eyed Jacks
Lesson 1
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Definition 7 (verb)

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

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There's a box of cigars on the table, take them along with you.
Scarlet Street
Lesson 10
I was going to take that one to Bill and Mr. Cooper at first...
The Wasp Woman
Lesson 5
You took my umbrella.
The Last Time I Saw Paris
Lesson 9
I don't know... this Zinthrop must be the granddaddy of all confidence men to have taken a gal like Starlin.
The Wasp Woman
Lesson 3
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Definition 8 (verb)

take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

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Only I take your name.
Scarlet Street
Lesson 8
You must take a realistic attitude.
Angel and the Badman
Lesson 2
It was as if my aunt had never died. He took her place.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Lesson 9
Maybe he'll take the starch out of the whole caboodle of them.
Angel and the Badman
Lesson 9
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Definition 9 (verb)

take by force

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as I, the public prosecutor demanded that the state take the life of a man
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Lesson 3
I'm gonna need some help to take that bank.
One-Eyed Jacks
Lesson 2
I never saw a bank two men couldn't take.
One-Eyed Jacks
Lesson 2
But there were others in the car. They'll be taken too.
Plan 9 from Outer Space
Lesson 7
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Definition 10 (verb)

travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route

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Let's take a little walk, you and me.
One-Eyed Jacks
Lesson 5
Take to the outside.
Angel and the Badman
Lesson 6
Be sure you take the elevator.
Love Affair
Lesson 4
I guess I'll take the East Side subway.
Scarlet Street
Lesson 1
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Definition 11 (verb)

interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression

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He might wake up and take it the wrong way.
Angel and the Badman
Lesson 1
But I guess I'll have to take the little lady's word for it.
Angel and the Badman
Lesson 5
I take it you have a date for tonight, too.
The Amazing Mr. X
Lesson 1
To think I took you for a cashier.
Scarlet Street
Lesson 2
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Definition 12 (verb)

receive willingly something given or offered

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But take a tip from me, bud, don't try it.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Lesson 4
I'll take calls now.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Lesson 4
Take my advice...
Angel and the Badman
Lesson 1

Definition 13 (verb)

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

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Scotch. I take a plain water chaser with that when the Scotch isn't so good.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Lesson 2
Well, now you take me, nobody ever taught me how to draw, so...
Scarlet Street
Lesson 4
Take a nice drink for yourself. Use this one.
One-Eyed Jacks
Lesson 6

Definition 14 (verb)

assume, as of positions or roles

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Take a can of your gasoline.
Plan 9 from Outer Space
Lesson 7
Dad, I didn't mean to take the law into my hands, but I did what any person would do.
One-Eyed Jacks
Lesson 9

Definition 15 (verb)

serve oneself to, or consume regularly

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All right, I'll take it, but it won't do any good.
The Amazing Mr. X
Lesson 7

Definition 16 (verb)

require as useful, just, or proper

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He also said he was curious to know how much whiskey it would take.
Angel and the Badman
Lesson 9

Definition 17 (verb)

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

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I have taken two ships from your command.
Plan 9 from Outer Space
Lesson 6

Definition 18 (verb)

make use of or accept for some purpose

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Also, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for electing me to another term as sheriff.
One-Eyed Jacks
Lesson 4