What is the real breath of a man — the breathing out or the breathing in?

“There were a few other moves of his father's he could do without as well - the …”

“No empire imposed by force or otherwise has ever been without this feature: con…”

“It's okay, mummy's in there lying on the floor. She'll be alright in an hour or…”

“Without a word she swivels, as if she’s voice activated, as if she’s on little …”