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Example sentences for "took out"

  • In May 1836, he took out a patent for propelling vessels by means of a screw revolving beneath the water at the stern.

  • He took out a patent, which included a rotatory steam-engine, and a mode of propelling vessels by means either of a paddle-wheel or a "screw propeller.

  • I took out my revolver and held it out to her.

  • I took out some of the screws with my knife, and--then I broke the door.

  • The air being somewhat better, I closed and locked the door again, and, coming in, took out my notebook and pencil.

  • Vassily Ivanovitch moved swiftly to the open window, took out a small silver whistle, blew lightly.

  • He took out a small sheet of notepaper, carefully dipped his pen into the ink, but for a long while he did not begin to write, knitted his brows, lifted his eyes to the ceiling, bit the end of his pen.

  • I took off the slipper, took out of it a carefully folded piece of paper, unfolded it, and found an accurate map of our camp.

  • He put his hand into his bosom, took out a scrap of paper and a pencil, and began writing or drawing something.

  • I took out a memorandum-book, wrote down the address on the trunks, saying that I was sorry not to have seen Mr De Benyon, and that I would write to him.

  • I took out my tablets, and wrote down the address.

  • His jacket had large pockets, and he took out of them a bunch of eighteen bright steel keys, numbered, a set of new screwdrivers, a flask of rum, and two ship biscuits.

  • He took out of his, pocket the smaller conglomeration of Spanish coin, and put it into Fullalove's hand.

  • He took out "The Receipt" and held it in his hand, and eyed it greedily, and asked himself could he really part with it.

  • He took out a white handkerchief and dried her cheeks gently for her, and gave her a parting kiss.

  • He then unlocked a desk, took out a banker's receipt; and told Skinner to fill it in.

  • He took out of it a cushion of the same regal material, on which reposed, in solitary magnificence, a golden coronet of antique workmanship.

  • I settled myself in my chair, took out my handkerchief, and prepared my mind for the worst.

  • She sat down beside him, deep in thought, took out a tablet, and made a pencil note.

  • He took out a silk handkerchief and wiped his brow.

  • On the first floor she paused, took out a blank card, and pencilled on it: "Can I see you a minute?

  • He was on his way to his tutor's to read an essay on Oliver Cromwell; and under the old wall, which had once hedged in the town, he took out of his pocket a beast.

  • He took out a decanter of cut glass and set it on the table before Martin.

  • Opening a drawer full of miscellaneous objects, he took out a box of odd keys, and selected a small one distinguished by a piece of pink tape.

  • He took out a little note-book and wrote that down carefully.

  • He paused, folded up the paper again and put it in his pocket, took out a card and handed it to Wetherell.

  • I recall a gasp when they told me they played for rouleaux of ten pounds each, but I took out my pocket-book as boldly as tho' I had never played for less, and laid my stake upon the board.

  • He took out a pencil case and tore another leaf from his pocket-book.

  • Then he took out an envelope, on which he had jotted various memoranda, and waited awhile.

  • As for myself, I took out Dalrymple's pocket-book, and laid it beside me, as if I were an experienced player and meant to break the bank.

  • I took out my handkerchief and waved it gently; at which great marvel he trotted back, stopping anon to look and stamp his little foot, to show me that he was not afraid.

  • Moreover, I have given to thee one portion above thy brethren, which I took out of the hand of the Amorite with my sword and with my bow.

  • I made her a low bow, took out my knife and fork, and fell to eat, which gave them exceeding delight.

  • He received it on the palm of his hand, and then applied it close to his eye to see what it was, and afterwards turned it several times with the point of a pin (which he took out of his sleeve), but could make nothing of it.

  • Illustration: "Putting his 'and to Bill's mug, he took out a live frog.


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    Some common collocations, pairs and triplets of words:
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