(to be able) to take it
61To take the law of — Law Law (l[add]), n. [OE. lawe, laghe, AS. lagu, from the root of E. lie: akin to OS. lag, Icel. l[ o]g, Sw. lag, Dan. lov; cf. L. lex, E. legal. A law is that which is laid, set, or fixed; like statute, fr. L. statuere to make to stand. See… …
62can take a joke — if you can take a joke, you are able to laugh when someone makes a joke about you or does something to trick you What s the matter with you? Can t you take a joke? …
63char´ter|able — char|ter «CHAHR tuhr», noun, verb. –n. 1. a written grant by a government to a colony, a group of citizens, a university, or a business or a corporation, bestowing the right of organization, with other privileges, and specifying the form of… …
64in·alien·able — /ˌınˈeıljənəbəl/ adj formal : impossible to take away or give up inalienable rights …
65un·alien·able — /ˌʌnˈeılijənəbəl/ adj chiefly US formal : impossible to take away or give up : ↑inalienable unalienable rights …
66quick on the draw — able to react quickly to a situation. He was quick on the draw answering the reporter s questions. Usage notes: sometimes said about a person who reacts too quickly to a situation and makes serious mistakes Etymology: based on the literal meaning …
67United Kingdom — a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… …
68Germany — /jerr meuh nee/, n. a republic in central Europe: after World War II divided into four zones, British, French, U.S., and Soviet, and in 1949 into East Germany and West Germany; East and West Germany were reunited in 1990. 84,068,216; 137,852 sq.… …
69India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… …
70Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… …
