He jerked his head backwards and raised his glass, welcoming Vronsky and showing by this gesture that he must first go to the sergeant-major, who was already stretching himself and puckering his lips for a kiss.
Alzó la cabeza y levantó el vaso, saludándole y mostrando con este gesto que no podía dejar de acercarse primero al sargento de caballería, que ya se estiraba conmovido y plegaba los labios para besar al General.