All 3 Uses of
penitent
in
Anne Of Green Gables
- This was no meek penitent such as it behooved her to take into the presence of the offended Mrs. Lynde.†
Chpt 10
- Mournful penitence appeared on every feature.
Chpt 10 *penitence = sorrow for having done wrong
- "Oh, I'm so sorry," said Anne penitently.†
Chpt 20
Definition:
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(penitent) feeling or expressing sorrow for having done wrong; or a person who does such