They were beginning to assume an aspect he did not altogether like.

The eastern horizon was gradually assuming a most stormy aspect.

The thing was beginning to assume an uncanny aspect, when the voice spoke again.

You see, Watson, our little deductions have suddenly assumed a much more important and less innocent aspect.

"Then let there be a trial," she said, assuming an aspect of abrupt reasonableness.

These failing, what was meant in jest assumes a serious aspect.

Thus the world assumed another and a better aspect from the hour that the poet blessed it with his happy eyes.

Away they started, and, after walking about half an hour, the country began to assume a new aspect, suddenly changing its sterility for cultivation.

The argument for his staying on, though strong, has unfortunately assumed a promotional aspect.

But, as the months went on and the struggle still continued, the war assumed a harsher aspect.