Literary notes about studied (AI summary)
The word “studied” in literature is used to convey a sense of deliberate, methodical examination or learning, whether through formal education or careful observation. For example, it can indicate the process of acquiring deep insight into human nature or a subject, as seen when a character reflects on having “studied human nature” in a sheltered environment [1] or when Anton Chekhov’s background in medicine informs his literary craftsmanship [2]. At times, “studied” simply describes the physical act of looking over an object with focused attention, as when a watch is scrutinized [3] or faces are observed to discern emotion [4]. In other instances, the term underscores the rigorous academic and intellectual pursuits—ranging from the deliberate preparation of orations [5, 6] to the systematic attention given to the subjects of law [7] and theology [8, 9]. Overall, “studied” functions as a versatile term that not only denotes formal learning but also emphasizes a thorough and analytical approach to understanding both the natural world and the complexities of human experience.
- The cottage of my protectors had been the only school in which I had studied human nature, but this book developed new and mightier scenes of action.
— from Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley - Anton Chekhov studied medicine, but devoted himself largely to writing, in which, he acknowledged, his scientific training was of great service.
— from Best Russian Short Stories - He plucked out a watch and studied it.
— from The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan - Arms crossed, leaning against a corner of the table, the commander studied us with great care.
— from Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas: An Underwater Tour of the World by Jules Verne - In a studied oration, the new sovereign of Constantinople congratulated his own and the public fortune.
— from The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon - Before an assembly thus modelled and prepared, Augustus pronounced a studied oration, which displayed his patriotism, and disguised his ambition.
— from The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon - Throughout their lives they remained close friends, and both studied law at Marburg University.
— from Grimms' Fairy Tales by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm - In 1823 he embraced the evangelical faith and studied theology, passing his examination in 1826.
— from Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ by Aaron Bernstein - Fay studied theology and became Pastor in the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland.
— from Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ by Aaron Bernstein
