All 3 Uses of
repent
in
Pride and Prejudice
- But though everything seemed neat and comfortable, she was not able to gratify him by any sigh of repentance, and rather looked with wonder at her friend that she could have so cheerful an air with such a companion.†
p. 154.2repentance = to feel or express regret for having done wrong
- His attachment excited gratitude, his general character respect; but she could not approve him; nor could she for a moment repent her refusal, or feel the slightest inclination ever to see him again.†
p. 206.6 *repent = to express or feel regret for having done wrong
- She was humbled, she was grieved; she repented, though she hardly knew of what.†
p. 295.5repented = expressed regret for having done something wrong
Definition:
to feel regret for having done wrong and to firmly decide to be a better person in the future