Boy listened intently, eyes wide open.

Meaning: The boy was completely focused on the story, his eyes wide with excitement.

Choice of Words: Boy is a young male child. Listened means to pay attention to what someone is saying or to a sound. Intently means with great attention and focus. Eyes are the organs of sight. Wide means large in size or extent. Open means not closed or shut.

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