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Synonyms for watchful
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : woch-fuhl |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈwɒtʃ fəl |
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Définition of watchful
Origin :- c.1500, waccheful, from watch (v.) + -ful. Related: Watchfulness.
- adj on the lookout
- Robert's suspicions were lulled to sleep, and he ceased to be as vigilant and watchful as he had been.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- The Legislature is the watchful guardian over the public purse.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- The reports of the rifles and cannon kept every one alert and watchful.
- Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
- The regiment after salving its wounds resumed its watchful march.
- Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
- Refreshed and watchful, the regiment rode away from Bellevue.
- Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
- She fed and warmed them, she was their wise and watchful keeper.
- Extract from : « Johnny Bear » by E. T. Seton
- After that he was wary and watchful and full of his purpose.
- Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
- But virtue is ever triumphant, virtue is never deserted of the watchful care of heaven.
- Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
- I say again that no faith is needed to attain the certainty of a most watchful Providence.
- Extract from : « The Stark Munro Letters » by J. Stark Munro
- Her rider was forced to keep a watchful eye and a close seat.
- Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum
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