Both Uses of
compassion
in
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
- A little shamefaced girl lisped, "Mary had a little lamb," etc., performed a compassion-inspiring curtsy, got her meed of applause, and sat down flushed and happy.†
Chpt 21 *
- Many men were moved, and many women's compassion testified itself in tears.†
Chpt 23
Definition:
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(compassion) sympathy for another's suffering and wanting to help