Young Thomas expressed these sentiments sitting astride a chair before the fire, with his arms on the back, and his sulky face on his arms.

• 小托马斯双腿胯开坐在壁炉前的一张椅子上发表了这些意见，他的两只胳膊放在椅背上，托着他那张闷闷不乐的脸。