Example sentences of "i [modal v] take [pers pn] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 But one day I may take you at your word , ’ she said darkly .
2 ‘ Perhaps I ought to take her under my wing , ’ he suggested .
3 ‘ I think I ought to take you to the farmhouse to be seen to — that iss , if I can carry you . ’
4 A further discussion with Sir Henry led us to agree that the telegram must be delivered , but that I should take it in person to the Editor and see if something less embarrassing could be agreed .
5 His smile broadened as he said , ‘ Thank you , Mrs Robson ; I might take you at your word . ’
6 I might take you at your word — ’
7 I might take you on myself . ’
8 Sandra : I thought I might take it to Mr Wilson .
9 I 'll take him on a picnic , ’ she said .
10 Pictures : I 'll take him to Maggie 's after closing-time ( the river of lights over the bar , and warmth , and coñac in coffee , and Maggie admiring and relieved ) .
11 ‘ I mean , I 'll take him to school tomorrow . ’
12 ‘ Yes , Jaq , I 'll take him for you . ’
13 If that 's his case then I 'll take him for breach of contract .
14 ‘ To man I can be answerable , and as for God , I 'll take him in my own hands ’ , said the brazen Clavers , and with that he turned his horse and led his men away , knowing that he had been deflated by a poor woman of noble demeanour .
15 But bird lover Carla , 58 , creator of Bread and Butterflies , said : ‘ I 'll take them into my Sussex sanctuary .
16 I 'll take them with me .
17 But I am determined to fight back , and where I think that they 've gone over the top , I 'll take them to court .
18 I 'll take them to him . ’
19 Well if they come round to ours this year I 'll invite them in I 'll take them to my basement and I 'll lock 'em up for a few days .
20 I 'll take them to work .
21 I 'll take them round meself . ’
22 Paddy , the Irishman goes well your native girls like and I 'll take them round the back .
23 He said to Mariana , ‘ I 'll take her for a few minutes .
24 I 'll take her to Argentina with me next week .
25 I 'll take her to Elinor 's night nurse immediately — I expect she 'll give Annabel something to calm her down .
26 So I 'll take her to the doctor .
27 I 'll take her in my wagon .
28 I 'll take her in the Mercedes . ’
29 I 'll take yer to 'im , you might as well meet each other now . ’
30 ‘ If you want to go into Newcastle , then I 'll take you into Newcastle . ’
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