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).