Both Uses of
contrite
in
For Whom the Bell Tolls
- ...and started an act of contrition racing in it, "Oh my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended thee who art worthy of all my love--"
Chpt 27 *contrition = a prayer or other action done to amend for a sin
- It was hammering now in the roar and he could not remember the act of contrition.†
Chpt 27
Definition:
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(contrite) feeling sorrow or regret for a fault or offense