for a character to ‘sneer’ the words ‘I love you’, since the word ‘sneer’ connotes contempt rather than affection. Unless their words ran counter to how they truly felt. Even then, this would maybe need additional, clarifying narration. ...
Rolling my eyes I look at the board. "How come half of your words are dirty Emma?" I snicker, "What has gotten into you tonight? Sex, Butt, Bedroom---" "That's not dirty." "--Boner." Shrugging, she smiles, "What can I say, I've developed a dirty mind. I thank band and ...
Yesterday was a day for mourning the lawlessness and compromise that was elevated to the highest level of leadership in our nation. It was not a time to look for mere words of “God bless this nation” as a glimmer of hope spoken by those whose hearts know not the living God. If Scrip...
In the great, raised bay, separated from the rest of the drawing-room by a thicket of dark leaves, the stout tea-urn was already expectantly humming. In a bright, girlish dress, devoid of coquetry or pouting, Alice came to meet him. “I’m glad you’re here again, Richard.” That ...
left in a tree…for me. I’m beyond words. I hold the small blue book in my hands like it’s the Holy Grail. Lena looks at me expectantly, as if to say “Now what?” But I just slide it under my arm and thank her for her help as I pick up the pace towards the plane. I...
and it became increasingly difficult to write the names of the attendees. All my life I had been terrified of talking in front of people. My throat closed up and my mind went blank whenever people turned and looked at me expectantly. I even took up needlework in my twenties so that I ...
In other words, in this case you are not training your dog to respond to a cue, but conditioning an internal response to someone approaching something that they cherish. Before going any further, stop here an contact a behaviorist or progressive trainer who understands how to use classical ...
,she asked, unable to believe my words. "You heard me now get the fuck out of my office and never show me your face again.",I said seriously. "Bu-",I cut her off, "If you don't leave now, I'll call the security." She left immediately before slamming the door shut. 上一章...
(expectantly?) and heaving great sighs rather than breathing normally. I would have said the dog was feeling “blue” or depressed. And the over-the-moon excitement the dog exhibited when my daughter returned, briefly, before going into A school, was absolutely unmistakable. Not knowing how ...
I know it isn’t behavior many like to encourage, but Zoe brings me her puzzle toys when she thinks I’ve put off a meal for too long. She’ll bring me a puzzle toy and drop it in my lap. I’ll place the toy on the floor, and she immediately hands it to me again. If I ...