the act of directing one's thoughts by looking and listening

concentration

a strong and uncontrollable desire

drive, obligation

(a person, thing) that distracts a person; something that holds the attention and gives pleasure

having one's attention drawn away

absorption

absorption

(an instance of) wanting to know or learn (more) about a person or thing; the money charged or paid for borrowing; a legal right to share in a business etc, especially in its profits

attraction, curiosity

a state of mind in which something takes up all a person's thoughts

absorption