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Meanings of took the measure in English
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Usage of took the measure in English
1
Then he took the measure of his companion in a shrewd overlook.
2
When she met Antony she quickly took the measure of the man.
3
In June Attorney General Patrick Lynch took the measure to the national level.
4
The rich shoemaker in the city took the measure of her little foot.
5
He took the measure of the room and looked to see where everything was.
6
Jondalar turned to the dark-skinned man, and each took the measure of the other.
7
Felix took the measure of his man at once.
8
His office took the measure of announcing that there would be no fee increase in 2016.
9
Completely unruffled, Aileron took the measure of the army he would have to somehow try to defeat.
10
The boy did so, and the Leprecaun took the measure of his foot with a wooden rule.
11
Boyton sat down and mechanically took the measure every time it was handed to him and drank.
12
Matthew took the measure of the room.
13
Being honest, as well as capable, Miss Kelly took the measure of the would-be Ophelia very promptly.
14
Simon took the measure and, speaking of the lame girl, said: How did it happen to her?
15
Powered by the dark side, Dooku's perception took the measure of those below him with exhilarating precision.
16
Fred Norman, at these vulgar vigils, took the measure of his own self-abasement to a hair's breadth.
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