rapt

• Sometimes he would not read at all, but would sit contemplating his collection, rising to dust a volume, to tap it gently into place, or simply to hold it a moment, his hands caressing its cover and spine, his expression rapt in admiration. —  FSF,April2008
• And superimposed on the reflection another reflection—Alis's face, rapt, absorbed, watching Fred and Eleanor in white, dancing on the starry floor. —  Futures Imperfect
• Anyone who ever heard him repeat certain poems that he loved--and he loved the mystical ones--will recall the rapt expression that came over his face, the tears that welled up in his eyes The other thing which had kept him for many years somewhat aloof from the churches was sectarianism. —  Lynch, Frederick - Personal Recollections of Andrew Carnegie
• Felix's interest rises slightly as he holds the photo closer to his face and the atmosphere surrounding the bar is smoky and vague and the piano player continues with the mournful rendition of "Anything Goes" while various extras playing soused nannies, croupiers and beverage personnel listen, rapt, and I focus on the silence surrounding the music and try to get the bartender's attention. —  Glamorama
• Lace sat down and crossed her long legs, her expression rapt. —  Lori Foster - Duets.html

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