1gleam 
/ˈgli:m/ noun
plural gleams /ˈgli:m/ noun 1 [count] : a small, bright light
▪ He saw the gleam of a flashlight in the distance. 2 [singular] : a bright or shining quality
▪ the rich gleam of the polished wood 3 [count] : a small amount or sign of something
▪ a gleam [=glimmer] of hope 4 [count] : a small amount of emotion (such as happiness or excitement) that can be seen in someone's eyes
▪ Her father had a gleam in his eyes as he told the story.
▪ He saw the gleam of a flashlight in the distance.
▪ the rich gleam of the polished wood
▪ a gleam [=glimmer] of hope
▪ Her father had a gleam in his eyes as he told the story.
