Emily Dickinson Lexicon

regard (-ed, -s), v. [Fr. re-, again + garder, guard < Germ. *wardâ, ward.] (webplay: day, eyes, heart, look, love, mind, observe, seen, solemn, value, worthy).

1. Consider; deem; value; assess; judge; think of.
2. Esteem; admire; revere; venerate; hold in respect or affection.
3. Contemplate; study; examine; look at; size up; meet eyes with.
4. Notice; observe; watch; attend to; pay attention to; [fig.] show compassion for; be merciful to.