Both Uses of
pensive
in
In Cold Blood
- Afterward, as he crossed the darkening courthouse square, pensively scuffing through dry mounds of un-raked leaves, Dewey wondered at his lack of elation.†
Chpt 3 *pensively = with deep thought
- Mr. Hickock, between pensive hesitations, listed several: Dick was sulky and restless, he ran around with older men, drank and gambled.†
Chpt 4pensive = appearing deep in thought
Definition:
appearing deep in thought -- typically looking sad or serious