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Definition
feeling or expressing sorrow for having done wrong; or a person who does such
- Mournful penitence appeared on every feature.Chapter 10 — Anne's Apology (45% in)
penitence = sorrow for having done wrong
- This was no meek penitent such as it behooved her to take into the presence of the offended Mrs. Lynde.Chapter 10 — Anne's Apology (40% in)
- "Oh, I'm so sorry," said Anne penitently.Chapter 20 — A Good Imagination Gone Wrong (41% in)
There are no more uses of "penitent" in Anne Of Green Gables.
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