indocile
Example Sentences
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The untrained and indocile youth, however, is made the subject of compulsory distribution.
From Modern Economic Problems Economics Volume II by Fetter, Frank Albert
Under their instruction he proved as ready a scholar, as he had been indocile and restive to the pedant who held the office of his tutor.
From Caleb Williams Or Things as They Are by Godwin, William
When Arguelles was her governor, she was indocile and refractory; under the care of Olózaga she only remained three months.
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 355, May 1845 by Various
Aldonza was by no means indocile or incapable.
From The Armourer's Prentices by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
I was indocile at an age When better boys were taught, But thou at length hast made me sage, If I am sage in aught.
From The Home Book of Verse — Volume 1 by Stevenson, Burton Egbert
