Both Uses of
intractable
in
Don Quixote
- "Oh, now I have hit it," said Don Quixote; "thou wouldst say thou art so docile, tractable, and gentle that thou wilt take what I say to thee, and submit to what I teach thee."†
Chpt 2.7-8 *
- The duennas were now close to Sancho, and he, having become more tractable and reasonable, settling himself well in his chair presented his face and beard to the first, who delivered him a smack very stoutly laid on, and then made him a low curtsey.†
Chpt 2.69-70
Definition:
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(intractable) difficultin various senses, including:
- of problems or disease -- difficult to solve or cure
- of people or animals -- difficult to manage or control
- of materials -- difficult to manipulate