consider+attentively
11Pondered — Ponder Pon der, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Pondered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Pondering}.] [L. ponderare, fr. pondus, ponderis, a weight, fr. pendere to weigh: cf. F. pond[ e]rer. See {Pendant}, and cf. {Pound} a weight.] [1913 Webster] 1. To weigh. [Obs.]… …
12Pondering — Ponder Pon der, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Pondered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Pondering}.] [L. ponderare, fr. pondus, ponderis, a weight, fr. pendere to weigh: cf. F. pond[ e]rer. See {Pendant}, and cf. {Pound} a weight.] [1913 Webster] 1. To weigh. [Obs.]… …
13Historical Criticism — • The art of distinguishing the true from the false concerning facts of the past Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Historical Criticism Historical Criticism …
14contemplate — v. a. 1. Gaze upon, view attentively, look abroad upon, survey. 2. Study, ponder, survey, meditate on, dwell on, think about, reflect upon, muse on, consider attentively, revolve in the mind. 3. Intend, purpose, design, think of, have in view,… …
15study — I. noun (plural studies) Etymology: Middle English studie, from Anglo French estudie, from Latin studium, from studēre to devote oneself, study; probably akin to Latin tundere to beat more at contusion Date: 14th century 1. a state of… …
16probe — I noun analysis, careful search, critical examination, deep study, examination, exhaustive study, exploration, exploratory examination, indagation, inquiry, inspection, investigation, perquisition, perscrutation, pursuit, quest, research, review …
17contemplate — [c]/ˈkɒntəmpleɪt / (say kontuhmplayt) verb (contemplated, contemplating) –verb (t) 1. to look at or view with continued attention; observe thoughtfully. 2. to consider attentively; reflect upon. 3. to have as a purpose; intend. 4. to have in view …
18Enter — En ter, v. i. 1. To go or come in; often with in used pleonastically; also, to begin; to take the first steps. The year entering. Evelyn. [1913 Webster] No evil thing approach nor enter in. Milton. [1913 Webster] Truth is fallen in the street,… …
19Observance — Ob*serv ance, n. [F. observance, L. observantia. See {Observant}.] 1. The act or practice of observing or noticing with attention; a heeding or keeping with care; performance; usually with a sense of strictness and fidelity; as, the observance of …
20Speculate — Spec u*late, v. t. To consider attentively; as, to speculate the nature of a thing. [R.] Sir W. Hamilton. [1913 Webster] …