Both Uses of
pensive
in
Howards End
- Bursts of disloyal laughter—you must remember that they are half German—greeted these suggestions, and Margaret said pensively, "How inconceivable it would be if the Royal Family cared about Art."†
Part 5 *pensively = with deep thought
- "She's rather old for that," said Margaret pensively.†
Part 32
Definition:
appearing deep in thought -- typically looking sad or serious