All 6 Uses of
assume
in
Frankenstein - 1831 version
- His countenance instantly assumed an aspect of the deepest gloom, and he replied, "To seek one who fled from me."
p. 27.7assumed = took on or adopted
- She looked steadily on life and assumed its duties with courage and zeal.
p. 45.9 *assumed = took on
- Justine assumed an air of cheerfulness, while she with difficulty repressed her bitter tears.
p. 89.9assumed = took on (the appearance of)
- Still, as I ascended higher, the valley assumed a more magnificent and astonishing character.
p. 97.7assumed = took on (an appearance)
- The old man had, in the meantime, been pensive, but on the appearance of his companions he assumed a more cheerful air, and they sat down to eat.
p. 111.5 *assumed = took on or adopted
- I saw, with surprise and grief, the leaves decay and fall, and nature again assume the barren and bleak appearance it had worn when I first beheld the woods and the lovely moon.
p. 134.3assume = take on (an appearance)
Definitions:
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(1)
(assume as in: I assume it's true) to accept something as true without proof
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(2)
(assume as in: She assumed power) beginning to take power or responsibility
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(3)
(assume as in: She assumed a false identity) to take on (adopt, wear, strike a pose or appearance of) -- often while pretending or disguising
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(4)
(assume as in: assumed into heaven) to take up or receive someone into heaven