betook

[ bih-took ]

verb

1. the simple past tense of betake.

betook

/ bɪˈtʊk /

verb

1. the past tense of betake

Example Sentences

His lordship retired shortly to his study, Hetton and Mr. Haggard betook themselves to the billiard-room.

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He accordingly betook himself to London, where he had social resources which would, perhaps, make exile endurable.

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To this address he betook himself on the morning of his arrival, but found that his friend had changed his abode.

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That lady turned her back upon him, and betook herself on the spur of the moment to Maude's room, determined to "have it out."

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Whiles some returned to the hall where they had passed the night, others betook them to the gardens and orchards.

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