He sat long with his elbows on his knees and his chin in his hands, meditating.

他长时间地坐着，双肘支在膝盖上，双手托着下巴，沉思着。

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Here he sat, with his pipe between his teeth and both hands resting on his knees.

他坐在那里，嘴里叼着烟斗，双手放在膝盖上。

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Holding it in his hands, he sat down on the old bench and waited.

他把它抱在手里，坐在旧长凳上等着。

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The old man sat without moving, his wide old hands resting on his knees.

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