take-in, n. (Colloq.) imposition, [fraud], [deception], [swindle], [cheat], hoax.
taken, p.p. charmed, captivated, enamored, fascinated.
take off. doff, [remove], divest one's self of.
take-off, n. [caricature], [burlesque], [travesty], parody.
take the place of. [supplant], [supersede], [displace], [substitute].
take upon one's self. [assume], undertake; arrogate, [usurp].
taking, a. [alluring], [fascinating], [winning], [charming], [captivating].
taking, n. [seizure], [apprehension]; reprisal; prehension.
taking back. [recantation], [retraction], resumption, disavowal, [revocation].
tale, n. [story], romance, parable, apologue, [legend], fable, [narrative], [myth], jeremiad (tale of sorrow).