Both Uses of
docile
in
Washington Square, by Henry James
- Her father's opinion of her moral purity was abundantly justified; she was excellently, imperturbably good; affectionate, docile, obedient, and much addicted to speaking the truth.†
Chpt 2 *
- She was always her father's docile and reasonable associate—going through their sight-seeing in deferential silence, never complaining of fatigue, always ready to start at the hour he had appointed over-night, making no foolish criticisms and indulging in no refinements of appreciation.†
Chpt 24
Definition:
easily led or managed -- perhaps submissive or well-behaved