take captive
Example Sentences
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But, before the bright Indra and his solar heroes can reconquer their treasures they must take captive the offspring of Brisaya, the violet light of morning.
From Myths and myth-makers: Old Tales and Superstitions Interpreted by Comparative Mythology by Fiske, John
Though the enemy be many they shall turn their backs in flight before the weak man, and one shall take captive a thousand.
From The Literature of the Ancient Egyptians by Budge, E. A. Wallis (Ernest Alfred Wallis), Sir
Now the King had no mind that Robin Hood should do as he willed, and called his Knights to follow him to Nottingham, where they would lay plans how best to take captive the felon.
From Tales of Romance by Anonymous
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 Peacock, Thomas Love
There Barak is not summoned against his will; on the contrary, he has a personal motive for taking up arms: "Arise, Barak; take captive thy captors, thou son of Ahinoam."
From Prolegomena by Wellhausen, Julius
