Hypertext Webster Gateway: "watched"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Watch \Watch\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Watched}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Watching}.]
1. To give heed to; to observe the actions or motions of, for
any purpose; to keep in view; not to lose from sight and
observation; as, to watch the progress of a bill in the
legislature.

Saul also sent messengers unto David's house to
watch him, and to slay him. --1 Sam. xix.
11

I must cool a little, and watch my opportunity.
--Landor.

In lazy mood I watched the little circles die.
--Longfellow.

2. To tend; to guard; to have in keeping.

And flaming ministers, to watch and tend Their
earthy charge. --Milton.

Paris watched the flocks in the groves of Ida.
--Broome.


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