See Also: Watchful(medicine)
watchful(dictionary)
watchful(dictionary)
Watchful waiting(health)

crossways (iou) and watchful (oh)


crossways (iou)



crossways adjective & adverb. ME.
[from CROSS- + -WAYS.]
A. adjective. = CROSSWAY adjective Only in ME.
b. adverb. = CROSSWISE adverb. LME.

watchful (oh)



very careful to notice what is happening, and to make sure that everything is all right
::The entrances are guarded by watchful Security staff.
::His eyes were watchful .
:: Keep a watchful eye on elderly residents.
under sb's watchful eye
following someone's instructions or with someone's help
::Learn the basics under the watchful eye of a qualified instructor.
-- watchfully adv
-- watchfulness n [U]