INTENTLY
intently
(adverb) with strained or eager attention; “listened intently”; “stood watching intently”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
intently (comparative more intently, superlative most intently)
In an intent or focused manner.
Source: Wiktionary
In*tent"ly, adv.
Definition: In an intent manner; as, the eyes intently fixed.
Syn.
– Fixedly; steadfastly; earnestly; attentively; sedulously;
diligently; eagerly.
INTENT
In*tent", a. Etym: [L. intentus, p. p. of intendere. See Intend, and
cf. Intense.]
1. Closely directed; strictly attentive; bent; -- said of the mind,
thoughts, etc.; as, a mind intent on self-improvement.
2. Having the mind closely directed to or bent on an object;
sedulous; eager in pursuit of an object; -- formerly with to, but now
with on; as, intent on business or pleasure. "Intent on mischief."
Milton.
Be intent and solicitous to take up the meaning of the speaker. I.
Watts.
In*tent", n. Etym: [OE. entent, entente, attention, purpose, OF.
entente, F. entente understanding, meaning; a participial noun, fr.
F. & OF. entendre. See Intend.]
Definition: The act of turning the mind toward an object; hence, a design;
a purpose; intention; meaning; drift; aim.
Be thy intents wicked or charitable. Shak.
The principal intent of Scripture is to deliver the Hooker.
To all intents, and purposes, in all applications or senses;
practically; really; virtually; essentially. "He was miserable to all
intents and purpose." L'Estrange.
Syn.
– Design; purpose; intention; meaning; purport; view; drift;
object; end; aim; plan.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition