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from The Century Dictionary.
- In a museful manner; thoughtfully.
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Examples
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Diana's face was clearly before him through the deluge; now in ogle features, the dimple running from her mouth, the dark bright eyes and cut of eyelids, and nostrils alive under their lightning; now inkier whole radiant smile, or musefully listening, nursing a thought.
Diana of the Crossways — Volume 5 George Meredith 1868
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Diana's face was clearly before him through the deluge; now in ogle features, the dimple running from her mouth, the dark bright eyes and cut of eyelids, and nostrils alive under their lightning; now inkier whole radiant smile, or musefully listening, nursing a thought.
Diana of the Crossways — Complete George Meredith 1868
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Diana's face was clearly before him through the deluge; now in ogle features, the dimple running from her mouth, the dark bright eyes and cut of eyelids, and nostrils alive under their lightning; now inkier whole radiant smile, or musefully listening, nursing a thought.
Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith George Meredith 1868
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