Yet he could not refuse to explain the reason for his commands.
He refused to explain himself, or even talk about it.
At the time he refused to explain what triggered his anger.
York also has a scar on his face which he refuses to explain.
He couldn't see the point of the story at all, but Ellen refused to explain.
He wants to go alone and refuses to explain his reasons for going.
For two weeks after the operation began, the Government refused to explain or even acknowledge it.
She'd refused to explain further, and he'd never been able to learn more of the details.
He refused to explain further, saying, "I'm going to keep my reasons private."
But you refused to explain the nature of this business.