Both Uses of
penitent
in
Oliver Twist
- "It is never too late," said Rose, "for penitence and atonement."
Chpt 40 *penitence = feeling or expressing sorrow for having done wrong
- —A sheet of paper crossed and crossed again, with a penitent confession, and prayers to God to help her.†
Chpt 51
Definition:
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(penitent) feeling or expressing sorrow for having done wrong; or a person who does such