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assume
in
Hunger Games Book #3 (Mockingjay)
(Edited)

"So they don't know I'm here?" I assumed, as usual, it was my presence that brought on punishment.
Chpt 7 *

assumed = accepted as true (without proof)
Neither does one other I assume was hit by gunfire.
Chpt 7

assume = accept as true (without really knowing for sure)
Although we have decades of support for the assumption that further direct attacks on Thirteen would be counterproductive to the Capitol's cause.
Chpt 10

assumption = something accepted as true (without proof)
I assume what they really want, in the short term, is to stop the Airtime Assaults and keep me off the televisions of Panem.
Chpt 11

assume = accept as true (without really knowing for sure)
Finnick finally gives up and assumes the hunched position he took in the arena when the jabberjays attacked.
Chpt 12 *

assumes = takes on (a posture)
I don't know if they've told Gale, but since he's not here, I assume they haven't.
Chpt 13

assume = accept as true (without really knowing for sure)
I know Gale's been down here working with Beetee a lot, but I assumed they were messing around with bows and guns.
Chpt 13

assumed = accepted as true (without proof)
I assumed Johanna was fine, had passed her exam, but simply wasn't assigned to a sharpshooters' unit.
Chpt 18
It doesn't matter whether they tracked us to the second apartment or assumed we went directly underground.
Chpt 22
"Come back!" By the thud of his body hitting the floor, I assume he tried to follow me, but there's no point.
Chpt 26

assume = accept as true (without really knowing for sure)

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(1) (assume as in: I assume it's true)
to accept something as true without proof
(2) (assume as in: She assumed power)
beginning to take power or responsibility
(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
(4) (assume as in: assumed into heaven)
to take up or receive someone into heaven
(5) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)

assume in Hunger Games Book #3 (Mockingjay) (Edited)

assume
in
Hunger Games Book #3 (Mockingjay)
(Edited)