The larger stream was placid, and even sullen, in its course.
Such sullen planets at my birth did shine.
Things are as sullen as we are.
to have the sullens
And let them die that age and sullens have;
sullen manner, sulking attitude
John May était de disposition morose et bougonne, peu aisément emporté par la colère, mais ayant un don peu commun pour la haine obstinée et implacable.