He sat in a brown study, staring blankly at the wall.
brown study
idiomA melancholy mood accompanied by deep thought; a moody daydream.
Origin
disputed originFrom obsolete brown (“gloomy”) and study.
After the bad news, she fell into a brown study and ignored everyone in the room.
Lost in a profound brown study, the scholar remained entirely unaware of the bustling activity occurring around him.
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brown bag
A short presentation or seminar on a given subject, especially one given at lunchtime.
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brown bread
Dead.
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brown noser
One who brownnoses (flatters or humors somebody in an obsequious manner for personal gain); one who sucks up; a bootlicker, dickrider, ass-kisser, sycophant.
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brown power
The production of electricity made from conventional sources, such as coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear power.
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brown thumb
A lack of skill at growing plants; a poor gardening skill.
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quick study
One who is capable of learning at a fast pace; a fast learner.
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slow study
One who takes a long time to learn or understand things; a slow learner.
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take someone to brown town
To have anal sex with someone.