To ponder, meditate, reflect, muse; ~ in (of, on, upon), think about (sth.), study; also, think, be capable of thinking [quot.: Gawain].

(a) To ponder (sth.), consider, think (sth.) over; believe (sth.); contrive or invent [quot.: a1400]; (b) with obj. clause: ~ hou (if, that, what, whether, etc.); (c) with inf.: to think or plan (to do sth.); strive (to do sth.).

(a) To marvel, be amazed; wonder at (sth.); ?also, be a source of wonder [quot.: a1500(a1460)]; ~ of (on, upon), marvel at (sb. or sth.), be curious about (sth.); also with obj. clause: ~ what (whether, whi, etc.); ~ hit to mouth, wonder aloud about it; (b) to wonder, be suspicious; be suspicious about (sth.); ~ on, wonder about (sth.).

(a) To fret, worry, be anxious or concerned; brood, think ill thoughts; ~ in (of, on), worry about; -- also with obj. clause; (b) ppl. as adj.: troublesome, serious.

(a) To daydream, dream idly; idle away time; hope for or dream of (sth.); ~ upon, dream about (sb.); (b) ~ in, to find amusement in (sth.).

(a) To be in doubt, hesitate; (b) ~ after, to wait for (sb.).

To gaze intently; contemplate (sth.); also, with inf. of purpose: look (to see, etc.); also fig.

To murmur uneasily, mutter; grumble, complain; ~ to to whisper to (one another).