Mused

The child mused about what toys to play with next.

The historian mused on the events leading up to the war.

She mused on the impact of colonialism on language and culture.

She mused at the ridiculous costumes in the carnival parade.

The screenwriter mused over the dialogue and pacing of the script.

The filmmaker mused over the shots and angles of the scene.

The journalist mused over the angle and tone of her article.