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.†
p. 70.2
- Mournful penitence appeared on every feature.
p. 70.5 *penitence = sorrow for having done wrong
- "Oh, I'm so sorry," said Anne penitently.†
p. 158.7penitently = with sorrow and regret for having done wrong
Definition:
feeling or expressing sorrow for having done wrong; or a person who does such