All 3 Uses of
maternal
in
The Idiot
- It may be said that these outbursts and epithets, such as "wet hen" (in which the maternal solicitude usually showed itself), only made Alexandra laugh.†
Chpt 3.1 *
- The maternal heart trembled with indignation to think of such an absurdity, although in that heart there rose another voice, which said: "And WHY is not the prince such a husband as you would have desired for Aglaya?"†
Chpt 4.5
- She then rushed back to her mother and hid her face in the maternal bosom, and there indulged in more tears.†
Chpt 4.5
Definition:
relating to a mother; or characteristic of parents -- such as to care for and help to develop