All 6 Uses of
assume
in
Frankenstein
- His countenance instantly assumed an aspect of the deepest gloom, and he replied, "To seek one who fled from me."
Chpt Intr. (definition 1)assumed = took on (an appearance)
- She looked steadily on life and assumed its duties with courage and zeal.
Chpt 3 (definition 2) *assumed = took on (power or responsibility)
- Justine assumed an air of cheerfulness, while she with difficulty repressed her bitter tears.
Chpt 8 (definition 1)assumed = took on (an appearance)
- Still, as I ascended higher, the valley assumed a more magnificent and astonishing character.
Chpt 9 (definition 1)
- 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.
Chpt 11 (definition 1) *
- 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.
Chpt 15 (definition 1)assume = take on (an appearance)
Definitions:
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(1) (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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(2) (assume as in: She assumed power) beginning to take power or responsibility