*1. a. The [[action]], [[fact]], or [[state]] of attending or giving heed; earnest direction of the [[mind]], consideration, or regard; esp. in phr. to pay or give attention. The mental power or faculty of attending; esp. with attract, call, draw, arrest, fix, etc. | *1. a. The [[action]], [[fact]], or [[state]] of attending or giving heed; earnest direction of the [[mind]], consideration, or regard; esp. in phr. to pay or give attention. The mental power or faculty of attending; esp. with attract, call, draw, arrest, fix, etc. |