He appeared to be almost a stranger, for of the passers by only a few greeted him, although many a one involuntarily was compelled to gaze into those grave eyes.

• 他差不多是一个异乡人，因为那些过路的人只有少数向他招呼，但仍有许多人都不由得要去注目那双庄严有神的眼睛。