The word “looked” serves as a versatile narrative tool in literature, often used not only to denote the simple act of seeing but also to evoke deeper emotional or psychological undercurrents in a character’s state of mind. It can indicate an upward glance imbued with hope or humor, as when a character “looked up” in a moment of serendipity or command [1], or describe a scene charged with inner terror and astonishment where one “looked about” in an almost existential search for meaning [2]. At other times, “looked” functions to illustrate subtle evaluations or shifts in perception—a character might “look around” with eager anticipation [3], or fix a blank or anxious gaze that hints at unspoken thoughts and feelings [4], [5]. Whether it is used for vivid physical description, as in someone “looking up into her face in astonishment” [6], or for a fleeting observation that captures the essence of a mood or moment [7], this simple verb enriches narrative detail by providing a snapshot of the characters’ interactions with their everchanging world.