Example sentences of "[vb past] [pron] take [pers pn] [prep] the " in BNC.

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1 Now why , what made them take it to the stage
2 He tapped her on the shoulder-Excuse me — and when she turned he took her by the wrist and round the waist , holding her close , whisking her on to the floor .
3 When Nigel was at home , Gina usually made him take them to the Launderette in a black dust bag .
4 And her suppliant 's face , round and even in this twilight , thickly flushed in the hectic way that he had seen before , repulsed him and made him take her by the arm she had raised and move it like a detached limb back to her side .
5 Helen poured coffee but left them to take it from the tray .
6 The sergeant instructed him to take him into the police station and charge him with taking a vehicle without consent — the offence as complete by moving it thirty yards .
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