When the softened mood caused by the nearness of death had passed, Karenin began to notice that Anna feared him, was oppressed by his presence, and avoided looking him straight in the eyes.
Al desvanecerse aquel momento de enternecimiento producido por la proximidad de la muerte, Alexey Alejandrovich comenzó a comprobar que Ana le temía, se sentía inquieta en su presencia y no osaba arrostrar su mirada.