"take someone time" construction
Form
NP
Activity
take
NP
Agent
NP
Time_length
Examples
Activity
[The job search]
take
took
Agent
him
Time_length
[seven years.]
Meaning
An Activity requires some Time_length to be completed by an Agent.
Roles
Activity
The event which requires some Time_length for completion by the Agent.
Agent
The individual who performs the Activity.
Time_length
The amount of time required for the Activity by the Agent.