All 4 Uses of
assume
in
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
- His expression, his manner, his very soul seemed to vary with every fresh part that he assumed.†
Chpt 1 *
- His extreme love of solitude in England suggests the idea that he was in fear of someone or something, so we may assume as a working hypothesis that it was fear of someone or something which drove him from America.†
Chpt 5
- You see, Watson, our little deductions have suddenly assumed a much more important and less innocent aspect.†
Chpt 7
- Henry Baker, I believe," said he, rising from his armchair and greeting his visitor with the easy air of geniality which he could so readily assume.†
Chpt 7
Definition:
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(assume as in: I assume it's true) to accept something as true without proof