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In conversing with him she at times displayed a singular timidity, a nervousness, a self-subdual surprisingly unlike anything that could be expected from her.

From The Nether World by Gissing, George

Whenever she thought of Sidney Kirkwood, the injury he was inflicting upon her pride rankled into bitter resentment, unsoftened by the despairing thought of self-subdual which had at times visited her sick weariness.

From The Nether World by Gissing, George

She drew towards the exit, and when her one hand was on the key, Piers, with sudden self-subdual, spoke.

From The Crown of Life by Gissing, George

But her demeanour still had the air of self-subdual which seemed at moments to become a diffidence bordering on humility.

From The Whirlpool by Gissing, George

She desired to speak privately with Mildred Vesper, and opportunity might have been made, but, as part of her scheme of self-subdual, this conversation was postponed until the second week.

From The Odd Women by Gissing, George