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Explain the Expression, ‘Wonder-waiting Eyes.’ - English 2 (Literature in English)

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Explain the expression, ‘wonder-waiting eyes.’

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The expression, ‘wonder-waiting eyes.’ refers to the surprised and questioning attitude of the grandchildren who wanted their grandfather to explain to them the reasons for the war and what good was achieved by it.

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