Example sentences of "took [adv prt] [art] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Around this time Heather took on a philosophical mood and confided all she wanted out of life was ‘ to be on dry land with a dry pair of knickers , clean teeth and to be able to wash in fresh water ’ . |
| 2 | Her smile took on a strange quality as she surveyed the bracelet at arm 's length . |
| 3 | She bustled to the door and her voice took on a repressive note . |
| 4 | He reacted by behaving in a way which rammed home to the Scots memories of Edward I. The events of 1543 took on a sinister familiarity ; for Edward 's attempted annexation of Scotland had also begun with a proposed marriage , between the infant Margaret , Maid of Norway , who succeeded Alexander III in 1286 , and Edward 's son , the future Edward II . |
| 5 | A race held across land , on water and through the air came up with an unlikely winner , when a steamroller took on a hot air balloon and a narrow boat to see which was the fastest . |
| 6 | So Sarazen took on a young caddie , who , it transpired , seemed to do all the things that even the caddies of today would not dream of doing , like pulling the clubs without consultation with Sarazen , and then , if the club did not work , telling Sarazen he had just hit a bad shot — it was not his club selection at fault . |
| 7 | For some time before this heavy clouds had increased and in the west the sky had become a dense purplish-black , a range of mountainous cumulus against which the outlines of buildings took on a curious clarity and the trees stood out livid and sickly bright . |
| 8 | The place took on a magical quality for Lewis , who had towards it something of that feeling of the Grand Meaulnes for his lost domain . |
| 9 | His mouth took on a sardonic twist . |
| 10 | Besides — ’ his mouth took on a sardonic curve ‘ — what price would you put on your credibility — a woman who liaises with a married man , makes dates with him behind his wife 's back ? |
| 11 | Madeleine 's face took on a new expression . |
| 12 | Running and sport took on a new emphasis as it was the only way to keep warm . |
| 13 | However , the golf reports took on a new look when supplied by Jack Webb in the two or three years before his death . |
| 14 | Suddenly , his inability to attract friends took on a new significance . |
| 15 | There was a renewed interest in gold and other precious metals , but base metals like copper , lead , and zinc took on a new significance , together with a whole range of new raw materials and foodstuffs . |
| 16 | Two years ago , news of the ozone layer hit Bolivia and the San Juan celebrations — and the smoky aftermath took on a new significance . |
| 17 | Since the death of the writer the insults and threats he had dealt out to each member of his family took on a new significance . |
| 18 | Suddenly , this had become a special event and Lewis knew it , for his playing took on a new intensity as he began to alternate between rock ‘ n ’ roll classics from his early career back in the Fifties Sun era to later country material . |
| 19 | Grigorovich 's simplistic , ideological heroes took on a new dimension when danced with such dramatic appeal , with such virility , such fabulous jumps . |
| 20 | Fifty years ago , the Japanese undertook their devastating attack on Pearl Harbor and World War Two took on a new dimension . |
| 21 | When Pauline and Chris Lloyd of Dudley moved house then took on a new garden with a 1 in 3 slope . |
| 22 | Normally Charles and Diana would not sit together at state banquets , but their separation last night took on a new poignancy following the official announcement earlier this week that they have split . |
| 23 | Many aircrew musterings , such as air gunner , became redundant and the entire bombing technique took on a new chapter . |
| 24 | Dermot 's voice took on a new urgency . |
| 25 | However , in mid-1940 , just about the time of Dunkirk — but quite unconnected with it expansion of the milk supply to children took on a new urgency as the Ministry of Food belatedly worked out a national food policy for an island race threatened by the submarine . |
| 26 | Thanks , initially , to Winckelmann , Greece and thereby the whole ancient world took on a new fascination which resulted in a new kind of scholar with a new kind of scholarly aim : the reconstruction of antiquity in all its real detail . |
| 27 | ‘ I have full responsibility for fund-raising and publicity and because I took on a new post it means I am introducing my own ideas in consultation with the directors and chairman . |
| 28 | The committee men took on a new authority . |
| 29 | Last October in Harare , the Commonwealth took on a new role as a promoter of democracy , the rule of law , and respect for individual freedoms . |
| 30 | With plans to expand our cutter fleet in the offing Venturous took on a new role as training ship during the winter periods for the next few years . |