All 3 Uses of
pensive
in
The Brothers Karamazov
- People who saw something pensive and sullen in his eyes were startled by his sudden laugh, which bore witness to mirthful and light-hearted thoughts at the very time when his eyes were so gloomy.†
Chpt 2pensive = appearing deep in thought
- But now Thou hast seen these "free" men,' the old man adds suddenly, with a pensive smile.†
Chpt 5 *
- Look," said I, "at the horse, that great beast that is so near to man; or the lowly, pensive ox, which feeds him and works for him; look at their faces, what meekness, what devotion to man, who often beats them mercilessly.†
Chpt 6
Definition:
appearing deep in thought -- typically looking sad or serious