The Only Use
pensive
in
Frankenstein - 1831 version
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- 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.†
p. 111.4pensive = appearing deep in thought
Definitions:
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(1)
(pensive) appearing deep in thought -- typically looking sad or serious
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)