a detailed critical inspection

applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)

a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

a state of deep mental absorption

a room used for reading and writing and studying

a branch of knowledge

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

attentive consideration and meditation

someone who memorizes quickly and easily (as the lines for a part in a play)

a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique