"Protege" and "mentor" are not necessarily comfortable words, hinting, as they do, faintly of dependence.
After you've made sure they're comfortable with it, hint for one.
But what will that mean for Mr. Pataki, who was recently re-elected by a comfortable margin, has hinted that he has no plans to run again for governor, and may have aspirations for the presidency or vice presidency?
Once you're in a comfortable place, make hints.
The rooms are spacious, inviting and comfortable with just a hint of the Moorish in the furnishings (rattan chairs and the like).
Hailing from the Crenshaw district of LA, they're suburban rather than ghetto kids, but no hint of a comfortable upbringing has made it into the music, which is dark as hell and has little to do with any prevalent hip-hop trends.
If she comes over, pats your bed, and says it's "really comfortable," then she may be hinting that she wants to lie down on it with you.
I wasn't comfortable with this idea but she hinted strongly that I would be less likely to be invited back if I insisted on putting my jacket back on.
Ronald Reagan, he said with a hint of envy, "was very comfortable in playing the role of president," with his actor's background.
Still, after a few moments, she seemed comfortable with the amount, and gave a hint about how she would suggest spending it.
