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presume
in
A Gentleman in Moscow
(Edited)

But coming to a halt at the curb (in order to let the traffic pass), the Count would note that his lunch at the Jockey Club was scheduled for two o'clock—and that while his bankers were expecting him at half past ten, they were for all intents and purposes in the employ of their depositors, and thus could presumably be kept waiting….
p. 19.4

presumably = probably

standard suffix: The suffix "-ably" is a combination of the suffixes "-able" and "-ly". It means in a manner that is capable of being. This is the same pattern you see in words like agreeably, favorably, and comfortably.
She wiggled back and forth once more, presumably to settle in for the duration.
p. 42.1
In the back of the Princess's mind may well have been the presumption that her passenger lived nearby.
p. 50.9

presumption = something thought of as true
Nina eyed the Count with an expression of seasoned tolerance, and then presumably for his benefit, spoke a little more slowly.
p. 52.5

presumably = in a manner thought to be

standard suffix: The suffix "-ably" is a combination of the suffixes "-able" and "-ly". It means in a manner that is capable of being. This is the same pattern you see in words like agreeably, favorably, and comfortably.
He was now inside a dark, narrow space that smelled of dry cedar, presumably the interior of the neighboring closet.
p. 62.9

presumably = probably

standard suffix: The suffix "-ably" is a combination of the suffixes "-able" and "-ly". It means in a manner that is capable of being. This is the same pattern you see in words like agreeably, favorably, and comfortably.
Presumably, this elder had taken part in the 1905 revolution, or penned a pamphlet in 1880, or dined with Karl Marx back in 1852.
p. 66.9
In the aftermath of the Revolution, all three had been discharged; the silenced sewing machines had, presumably, become the property of the People; and the room?
p. 71.1
The manager gave a nod of familiarity, having presumably heard this question a thousand times before, then put both hands on his desk.
p. 74.4
Setting out from some elegant house on the Boulevard Ring, this young beauty presumably arrived in an automobile as black as her coat.
p. 88.6
Presumably, the bells of the Church of the Ascension had been reclaimed by the Bolsheviks for the manufacture of artillery, thus returning them to the realm from whence they came.
p. 90.5
As she progressed through the dark purple scoop (presumably blackberry), he considered how best to articulate the virtues of a formal education.
p. 92.7
In some lecture hall, this lad with a hint of a moustache had presumably admired his fellow student for the sharpness of her intellect and the seriousness of her mien.
p. 95.4
For while house arrest is a definitive infringement upon one's liberty, presumably it is also intended to be something of a humiliation.
p. 109.4
At such proximity the Count could see that she was even more beautiful than he had suspected; and haughtier too. ... "Thank you," she said (with a smile that presumed to launch armadas).
p. 112.6

presumed = was boldly thought to be able
Half an hour later, after the Count had sent Mishka off to a discussion on the future of meter (at which Katerina from Kiev would presumably be in attendance), he headed to the Boyarsky, apparently destined to dine on duck alone.
p. 117.4

presumably = probably

standard suffix: The suffix "-ably" is a combination of the suffixes "-able" and "-ly". It means in a manner that is capable of being. This is the same pattern you see in words like agreeably, favorably, and comfortably.
Presumably, here was a scene that neither of the dogs could have anticipated earlier that day.
p. 119.2
On that fateful night when the Count had dined with the enchantress in her suite, she presumably had the power to render him invisible on the spot.
p. 131.6
Second, there is their infatuation with the West, which presumably stems from their long history of intermarriage with the Poles.
p. 137.5
I presume he has a friend.
p. 141.9

presume = assume
The oriental coffee tables and well-worn desks that have been handed down from generation to generation? Despite being "out of fashion," not only do they add beauty to our daily lives, they lend material credibility to our presumption that the passing of an era will be glacial.
p. 144.5

presumption = something thought of as true
The egg (which presumably had been liberated from the Piazza's kitchen) was held precisely, released exactly, and timed to the centisecond.
p. 152.9

presumably = probably

standard suffix: The suffix "-ably" is a combination of the suffixes "-able" and "-ly". It means in a manner that is capable of being. This is the same pattern you see in words like agreeably, favorably, and comfortably.
Then, presumably to drive home his point, he emptied his glass.
p. 156.4
The handsome captain made a similar gesture, presumably offering to accompany her, but Nina shook his hand just as soberly as she had shaken the Count's and then walked across the square in the general direction of historical necessity.
p. 187.1
And God forbid you should presume to serve with a dangling button—for next thing you knew, it would be floating in a customer's vichyssoise.
p. 187.7 *

presume = be so bold as
His neck and wrists were as thick as a wrestler's and his close-cropped hair revealed a scar above the left ear, which was presumably the result of a glancing blow that had hoped to cleave his skull.
p. 205.9

presumably = probably

standard suffix: The suffix "-ably" is a combination of the suffixes "-able" and "-ly". It means in a manner that is capable of being. This is the same pattern you see in words like agreeably, favorably, and comfortably.
Presumably, Vladimir could simply have broken the top off the bottle, but with surprising agility he produced a corkscrew from a pocket, spun it in his hand, and pulled the cork.
p. 206.7
This was presumably so that they could study more closely how a single idea can sweep the globe.
p. 213.3
Unsealing the smaller of the two, he removed the seating chart, which had presumably been prepared in some office in the Kremlin.
p. 250.5
The Count was presumably right to be concerned for Nina, though we will never know for certain—for she did not return to the Metropol within the month, within the year, or ever again.
p. 271.1 *
Along with six piles of paper, it now boasted a stapler, a penholder, and two telephones (presumably so the Bishop could put the Central Committee on hold while he dialed up the Politburo).
p. 278.6
By now, the Bolsheviks had presumably built new hospitals—modern, bright, and clean—and this old facility had been left behind as some sort of clinic for veterans, the homeless, and the otherwise forsaken.
p. 305.8
At first, he heard muted voices, a few coughs, and the last rustling of an audience settling in; then silence; then heartfelt applause as the performer presumably took the stage.
p. 314.2
Where her mother was prone to express her impatience with the slightest of the world's imperfections, Sofia seemed to presume that if the earth spun awry upon occasion, it was generally a well-intentioned planet.
p. 321.7

presume = assume
When Richard left, the Count looked once around the room to see if there was anyone he knew, and was pleased to discover that the young architect from the Piazza was at a table in the corner, bent over his sketchbook, presumably rendering the bar.
p. 334.7

presumably = probably

standard suffix: The suffix "-ably" is a combination of the suffixes "-able" and "-ly". It means in a manner that is capable of being. This is the same pattern you see in words like agreeably, favorably, and comfortably.
Turning on her side, Anna tamped out her cigarette, opened the drawer in the bedside table, and produced a large American magazine, which, the Count noted, was rather presumptuously entitled LIFE.
p. 351.9

presumptuously = overly bold or overly confident
Given the hardships of the 1930s, the Count supposed he could understand why Shalamov (or his superiors) had insisted upon this little bit of censorship—having presumed that Chekhov's observation could only lead to feelings of discontent or ill will.
p. 374.7

presumed = assumed
Naturally enough, the majority of travel guides in the basement were dedicated to Russia, but a few were for other countries, having presumably been discarded at the end of an extended tour.
p. 393.4

presumably = probably

standard suffix: The suffix "-ably" is a combination of the suffixes "-able" and "-ly". It means in a manner that is capable of being. This is the same pattern you see in words like agreeably, favorably, and comfortably.
The Count wasn't certain what had brought the couple to Moscow, but they reliably left the hotel every evening at seven o'clock, presumably to avail themselves of the city's nightlife.
p. 395.2
Though presumably startled to find a stranger sitting in one of his chairs, the American didn't jump back or shout.
p. 397.9
The note, which had presumably been rolled up in the report, included a straightforward instruction of how to confirm that Sofia had arrived at the embassy safely, followed by a long sequence of seven-digit numbers.
p. 446.1
Then all of a sudden, the old accordion player—who had stopped performing during the scuffle—struck up a friendly tune, presumably in the hopes of restoring some sense of goodwill.
p. 452.9
Given the tightness of security at the railway crossing into Finland, it is presumed that Rostov disembarked in Vyborg in order to cross the border on foot.
p. 457.5

presumed = assumed

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Definitions:

(1) (presume as in: presumption of innocence)
to think of something as true or likely, even though it is not known with certainty

Something can be presumed because it seems reasonable or because there is a rule or law demanding such an assumption. For example, in the United States someone charged with a crime is presumed by law to be innocent unless they are proven guilty at a trial.
(2) (presumptuous as in: she is presumptuous)
exercising privileges to which one is not entitled -- such as being too familiar or too bossy
(3) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)

presume in A Gentleman in Moscow (Edited)

presume
in
A Gentleman in Moscow
(Edited)