He devoted himself during the remainder of the evening to keeping a most vigilant watch on Mrs. Cruncher, and sullenly holding her in conversation that she might be prevented from meditating any petitions to his disadvantage.

• 那天晚上剩下的时间他都十分警惕地监视着克朗彻太太，闷闷不乐地跟她说东道西，不让她进行不利于他的祈祷。