[mind] n [ME, fr. OE gemynd; akin to OHG gimunt memory, L ment-, mens mind, monere to remind, warn, Gk menos spirit, mnasthai, mimneskesthai to remember] (bef. 12c) 1: recollection, memory "keep that in ~" "time out of ~"
2. a: the element or complex of elements in an individual that feels, perceives, thinks, wills, and esp. reasons b: the conscious mental events and capabilities in an organism c: the organized conscious and unconscious adaptive mental activity of an organism
3: intention, desire "I changed my ~"
4: the normal or healthy condition of the mental faculties
5: opinion, view
6: disposition, mood
7. a: a person or group embodying mental qualities "the public ~" b: intellectual ability
8. cap, Christian Science: god 1b 9: a conscious substratum or factor in the universe
[2]mind vt (14c) 1 chiefly dial: remind
2. chiefly dial: remember
3: to attend to closely
4. a (1): to become aware of: notice (2): to regard with attention: consider important--often used in the imperative with following you for emphasis "I'm not against inspiration, ~ you; I simply refuse to sit and stare at a blank page waiting for it --Dennis Whitcomb" b chiefly dial: intend, purpose
5. a: to give heed to attentively in order to obey b: to follow the orders or instructions of
6. a: to be concerned about b: dislike "I don't ~ going"
7. a: to be careful: see "~ you finish it" b: to be cautious about "~ the broken rung" 8: to give protective care to: tend ~ vi 1: to be attentive or wary
2: to become concerned: care
3: to pay obedient heed or attention -- mind.er n