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Dear teachers,

I came across the sentences below when I read a short story.

I hadn't seen him smile in all that time. He'd lectured lugubriously
at the university,glumly addressed a gathering at the British
Council library, done depressing signings at two bookshops and
sulked his way round a reception at the Irish embassy.

I'd like to ask you about the phrase �sulked his way round a reception�.
Did he attend the reception? What exactly does the phrase mean?

I'd appreciate it if someone would answer my question.

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[CP]

Well, to sulk is to act sullen and self-pitying. This writer is using the verb in a creative way to indicate that the glum, unsmiling person went to an embassy reception and was sulking the whole time.
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[skylit]

Hi, CP,

Thank you for your illuminating answer.
Now I get it.

Best Regards,
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