take captive
Example Sentences
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How admirably contrived is every part of the structure of this system to take captive the imagination.
From Samuel F. B. Morse, His Letters and Journals In Two Volumes, Volume I. by Samuel F. B. (Samuel Finley Breese) Morse
"And now," she said, "ye must have arms; but use them not rashly; take captive, but save life; let the law have its own—he must speak ere he die."
From The Junior Classics — Volume 5 by William Patten
I might take captive the entire army of your Majesty.
From World's Best Histories — Volume 7: France by M. (François) Guizot
Prince John wished to disarm and take captive, not in any way to wound or injure, least of all to kill, his fair opponent.
From Maid Marian by Thomas Love Peacock
The doctrines of men take captive the conscience.
From Works of Martin Luther With Introductions and Notes (Volume II) by Martin Luther
