English English Dictionary

To move or direct the course; to resort; to betake one's self; to proceed; to go; -- usually with to; as, the fox, being hard pressed, took to the hedge.

To admit of being pictured, as in a photograph; as, his face does not take well.

That which is taken; especially, the quantity of fish captured at one haul or catch.

The quantity or copy given to a compositor at one time.

Imposition; fraud.

An imitation, especially in the way of caricature.

That which takes up or tightens; specifically, a device in a sewing machine for drawing up the slack thread as the needle rises, in completing a stitch.

p. p. of Take.

of Take

One who takes or receives; one who catches or apprehends.

of Take

Apt to take; alluring; attracting.

Infectious; contageous.

The act of gaining possession; a seizing; seizure; apprehension.

Agitation; excitement; distress of mind.

Malign influence; infection.

Removal; murder. See To take off (c), under Take, v. t.

A small African monkey (Cercopithecus, / Miopithecus, talapoin) -- called also melarhine.

Small wings or winged shoes represented as fastened to the ankles, -- chiefly used as an attribute of Mercury.

A sort of dog, noted for quick scent and eager pursuit of game.