Chapter Longness to Loop of L by Webster's Dictionary (1913 Edition)

(c) To seek; to search.

My subject does not oblige me to look after the water, or point forth the place where to it is now retreated.

Woodward.

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To look at, to direct the eyes toward so that one sees, or as if to see; as, to look at a star; hence, to observe, examine, consider; as, to look at a matter without prejudice. — To look black, to frown; to scowl; to have a threatening appearance.

The bishops thereat repined, and looked black.

Holinshed.

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To look down onor upon, to treat with indifference or contempt; to regard as an inferior; to despise. — To look for. (a) To expect; as, to look for news by the arrival of a ship. "Look now for no enchanting voice." Milton. (b) To seek for; to search for; as, to look for lost money, or lost cattle. — To look forth. (a) To look out of something, as from a window. (b) To threaten to come out. Jer. vi. 1. — To look into, to inspect closely; to observe narrowly; to examine; as, to look into the works of nature; to look into one's conduct or affairs. — To look on. (a) To regard; to esteem.

Her friends would look on her the worse.

Prior.

(b) To consider; to view; to conceive of; to think of.

I looked on Virgil as a succinct, majestic writer.

Dryden.

(c) To be a mere spectator.

I'll be a candleholder, and look on.

Shak.

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To look out, to be on the watch; to be careful; as, the seaman looks out for breakers. — To look through. (a) To see through. (b) To search; to examine with the eyes. — To look toor unto. (a) To watch; to take care of. "Look well to thy herds." Prov. xxvii. 23. (b) To resort to with expectation of receiving something; to expect to receive from; as, the creditor may look to surety for payment. "Look unto me, and be ye saved." Is. xlv. 22. — To look up, to search for or find out by looking; as, to look up the items of an account. — To look up to, to respect; to regard with deference.

Look
(Look), v. t.

1. To look at; to turn the eyes toward.

2. To seek; to search for. [Obs.]

Looking my love, I go from place to place.

Spenser.

3. To expect. [Obs.] Shak.

4. To influence, overawe, or subdue by looks or presence as, to look down opposition.

A spirit fit to start into an empire,
And look the world to law.

Dryden.

5. To express or manifest by a look.

Soft eyes looked love to eyes which spake again.

Byron.

To look daggers. See under Dagger. — To look in the face, to face or meet with boldness or confidence; hence, sometimes, to meet for combat. — To look out, to seek for; as, prudent persons look out associates of good reputation.