Question

Give the meaning of the following word as used in the passage:
(One word answer or short phrase is acceptable.)
'Mused'

Answer 1

The word 'mused' is mentioned in the line "'There is only one taxi in the whole of Dehra,' he mused".
In the context of this line, it means:
'to say to oneself in a thoughtful manner'.
The person in the story, Uncle Ken, thought to himself that since there is only one taxi in the whole of Dehra, he can try his business for another.