1.  Besides - he is one of several players i have to compete with and i take that as a challenge.

2.  I take that as a compliment.

3.  If the earnings figure is higher than the upper earnings limit, take that as the figure.

4.  To him it appeared as a sceptre, not as a sword, and perhaps he took this as a sign.

5.  Right, hopefully, I think we must take this as erm, part B agenda item at the main council meeting.

6.  The boy took this as an invitation to London.

7.  Besides -- he is one of several players i have to compete with and i take that as a challenge.

8.  But Marcel would no doubt take that as a compliment.

9.  Take that as a no then.