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hearken

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hear·ken also har·ken  (härkn)
v. hear·kened, hear·ken·ing, hear·kens
v.intr.
To listen attentively; give heed.
v.tr. Archaic
To listen to; hear.
[Middle English herknen, from Old English hercnian; see kous- in Indo-European roots.]
hearken
Verb
Archaic to listen [Old English heorcnian]
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Verb1.hearken - listen; used mostly in the imperative
hark, harken
listen - hear with intention; "Listen to the sound of this cello"
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Hearken not to the unnatural voice which tells you that the people of America, knit together as they are by so many cords of affection, can no longer live together as members of the same family; can no longer continue the mutual guardians of their mutual happiness; can no longer be fellow citizens of one great, respectable, and flourishing empire.
Federalist Papers Authored by James Madison by Madison, James View in context
"Dans le bon vieux temps," said the vicomtesse, examining me through her spectacles, and addressing Georges, who stood, hat in hand, to hearken to her wisdom; "dans le bon vieux temps, mon ami, the ladies of the chateau did not want for these things.
Autobiography of a Pocket-Handkerchief by Cooper, James Fenimore View in context
"But hearken, O my most gracious Sovereign," said the Sheriff.
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Pyle, Howard View in context
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