Both Uses
engrossed
in
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
(Edited)
- Engrossed in a mystery, I was startled when the comfortable sounds were shattered by three rapid knocks on the side door.
p. 59.8engrossed = with all attention focused
- All of us were so engrossed in the battle that no one saw a mule wagon halt on the road and a giant man step out.
p. 85.4 *
Definitions:
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(1)
(engrossed as in: engrossed in the book) with all attention focused
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)