surveillant

Example Sentences

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On the way downstairs we ran into the Surveillant.

From The Enormous Room by Cummings, E. E. (Edward Estlin)

As soon as I got here I spoke to the Directeur and to the Surveillant.

From The Enormous Room by Cummings, E. E. (Edward Estlin)

A sweeper was appointed from time to time by the Surveillant, acting for the Directeur, from the inhabitants of La Ferté; as was also a cook's assistant.

From The Enormous Room by Cummings, E. E. (Edward Estlin)

The Surveillant smiled and bowed and wound and unwound his hands behind his back and denied anything of the sort.

From The Enormous Room by Cummings, E. E. (Edward Estlin)

There was the Surveillant standing, hands behind back, approvingly regarding my progress.

From The Enormous Room by Cummings, E. E. (Edward Estlin)