pensive serious or deep thought, dreamily

thoughtful

observant looking at; watching attentively

agonize to make a great effort; struggle

dubiousuncertainty or doubt

solitude being alone; a lonely or secluded place

reluctantly resistant, unwilling

conspicuous easy to notice, obvious

tantalizing to tease or make frustrated

hesitation a delay due to uncertainty

quizzicalquestioning, puzzled

foreshadowingA hint or clue about something that is going to happen later.