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the feeling or expression of regret for having done something wrong with a firm decision to be a better person in the future
- Where I have learn'd me to repent the sin Of disobedient opposition To you and your behests, and am enjoined By holy Lawrence to fall prostrate here, To beg your pardon:—pardon, I beseech you!4.2 — Act 4 Scene 2 — Hall in Capulet's House (39% in)
- And for that offence Immediately we do exile him hence: I have an interest in your hate's proceeding, My blood for your rude brawls doth lie a-bleeding; But I'll amerce you with so strong a fine That you shall all repent the loss of mine: I will be deaf to pleading and excuses; Nor tears nor prayers shall purchase out abuses, Therefore use none: let Romeo hence in haste, Else, when he is found, that hour is his last.3.1 — Act 3 Scene 1 — A public Place (97% in)
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