regardful

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Possibly we have become too regardful of things that we call luxuries .

From Time Magazine Archive

And while the law takes care of one’s neighbour by affixing a well-known penalty to murder, it is so regardful of oneself that it absolutely prohibits suicide.

From Practical Politics; or, the Liberalism of To-day by Robbins, Alfred Farthing

I have not wanted good words, and exceeding kind and regardful usance.

From Great Ralegh by Selincourt, Hugh de

As thus, regardful of the sacred day, The festive navy cut the wat'ry way, Melinda's sons the shore in thousands crowd, And, offering joyful welcome, shout aloud: And truth the voice inspir'd.

From The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem by Camões, Luís de

One alone, The redbreast, sacred to the household gods, Wisely regardful of the embroiling sky, In joyless fields and thorny thickets leaves His shivering mates, and pays to trusted man His annual visit.

From English Verse Specimens Illustrating its Principles and History by Alden, Raymond MacDonald