It was subordinate, not enslaved, to the understanding.
South.
Sub*or"di*nate, n. One who stands in order or rank below another; --
distinguished from a principal. Milton.
Sub*or"di*nate (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Subordinated (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Subordinating.] 1. To place in a lower order or class; to make or
consider as of less value or importance; as, to subordinate one
creature to another.
2. To make subject; to subject or subdue; as, to subordinate the
passions to reason.
-- Sub*or"di*nate*ly, adv. -- Sub*or"di*nate*ness, n.
Sub*or`di*na"tion (?), n. [Cf. F. subordination.] 1. The act of
subordinating, placing in a lower order, or subjecting.
2. The quality or state of being subordinate or inferior to an other;
inferiority of rank or dignity; subjection.
Natural creature having a local subordination.
Holyday.