half-minded
- a word derived from minded.
Example Sentences
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"I rejoice to hear you say it," said the Master, plainly relieved, and he appeared half-minded to withdraw and pocket the scrap of paper for which Copas held out a hand.
From Brother Copas by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
I wrote it slowly, half-minded to write "one another" instead of "them."
From The Reckoning by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
The dinner-hour's quiet rested on the little town, and there was no one in the street to observe him as he halted by the church-gate, half-minded to return.
From Shining Ferry by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
Her lids veiled a look of disappointment; she was half-minded curtly to dismiss him, when a few words of low remonstrance and the sight of my lord's face decided her.
From The Lady of the Mount by Isham, Frederic Stewart
He was half-minded to take her home and leave her alone.
From The Blood of the Conquerors by Fergusson, Harvey
