There was a slight frown between his eyes, and a sullenness in his expression that was unusual with him.

他眉心微微皱起，神情中透出一丝不寻常。

The sailor's sullenness was dispelled by the flattery and with a complacent smile he flexed his arm so that the biceps stood out.

水手闷闷不乐被奉承驱散，他露出得意微笑，弯曲手臂，使二出。

Determined that there should be nothing in his conduct towards his mother resembling sullenness, he had occasionally spoken to her on passing matters, and would take no notice of the brevity of her replies.

他打定主意，对母亲决不该有愠怒表现，间或跟她说说眼前正在发生事情，对她言辞不多回答也毫不在意。