8. Read the passage below from "The Fight." What does the word "ponder" mean

in the context of the sentence? Explain your answer. (RL.6.4)

Kevin shrugged. "Okay," he said, "but I still think Mike could take you."

Now it was my turn to shrug. It was also my turn to lay a condescending hand upon

Kevin's shoulder and leave him to ponder his absurd and traitorous notions.