HARKENING

verb

1. To hark back, to return or revert (to a subject, etc.), to allude to, to evoke, to long or pine for (a past event or era).

noun

1. The act of one who harkens or listens.

verb

1. (obsolete except poetic) To hear (something) with attention; to have regard to (something).
2. To listen; to attend or give heed to what is uttered; to hear with attention, compliance, or obedience.
3. To enquire; to seek information.