When the chancellor would become engrossed in reading the day's intelligence, it was impossible for his subordinates to distract him with even the most important news.Which of the following substitutions best captures the meaning of the underlined words?

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When the chancellor would become <u>engrossed</u> in reading the day's intelligence, it was impossible for his subordinates to distract him with even the most important news.<br>Which of the following substitutions best captures the meaning of the underlined words?