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watching

/ˈwɑt͡ʃɪŋ/ noun A1
  1. The act of one who watches.

Plural watchings

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Sherlock Holmes’ earnest demeanour had so far convinced us that we all sat in silence, watching the animal intently, and expecting some startling effect.
A Study in Scarlet, p. 72 · B2
When she had tired watching the dancing, Boq led her into the house, where he gave her a room with a pretty bed in it.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 15 · B2
“But,” replied the owner, glancing after Dantès, who was watching the anchoring of his vessel, “it seems to me that a sailor needs not be so old as you say, Danglars, to understand his business, for our friend Edmond seems to understand it thoroughly, and not to require instruction from anyone.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 4 · C1
“Bonaparte,” continued the baron, “is mortally wearied, and passes whole days in watching his miners at work at Porto-Longone.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 91 · C1

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