All 3 Uses of
intractable
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- "With all my heart!" replied Danglars, pleased to find the other so tractable.†
Chpt 5-6
- He was, too, very learned, and rational enough on all points which did not relate to his treasure; but on that, indeed, he was intractable.†
Chpt 19-20 *
- "Come," he said to himself, "let me try if he will be more tractable than the other;" and he tapped gently at the door.†
Chpt 115-116
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