Question

As he came to where they had stopped to wait for him, he could not suppress the desire of his heart, even

though he were knew the old, cold stare of refusal in their eyes.

(a) Who are 'he' and 'they' in the above extract?

(b) What is the desire of 'his' heart?

(c) Which word in the extract means the same as 'hold back'?

(d) Explain "cold stare of ..........".​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) 'He' mean The poet and 'They' mean his friends

b) The desire of 'his' heart may be his old memories, beautiful things.

c) 'Hold back' mean hesitate to act or speak

d) It's when you are looking in the direction of someone, but not actually at them. your eyes are focused behind them as if you are trying to look at something a 1000 yards away