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pen in

verb
  1. To enclose (animals) in a pen.
  2. To cause to be stuck in a situation; to be forced into a situation by circumstances. (figuratively)
  3. To schedule; fix a date for.
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"Try it yourself, Holmes!" he has retorted, and I am compelled to admit that, having taken my pen in my hand, I do begin to realize that the matter must be presented in such a way as may interest the reader.
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, p. 1 · B2
With forced composure he dipped the pen in the ink, and wrote the following lines upon a sheet of paper:
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 982 · C1

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