218. I _____ you the exciting news, but you were not at home.

A.meaned telling     B. meaned to tell       C. meant telling                D meant to tell

218. I _____ you the exciting news, but you were not at home.

 A.meaned telling      B. meaned to tell        C. meant telling                 D meant to tell

218. I _____ you the exciting news, but you were not at home.
A.meaned telling     B. meaned to tell       C. meant telling                D meant to tell