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Meanings of penitence in English
Usage of penitence in English
1
Florence gazed at him a moment in bitter, in almost selfish penitence.
2
The words of penitence and the words of pardon had been spoken.
3
He did not know how much penitence there was in the sorrow.
4
Her penitence was the beginning of the sentimental side of our acquaintance.
5
The penitence of the robber, on analysis, discloses the three familiar elements-
6
So would I have another life to spend in works of penitence.
7
Hart Minor fetched the stool of penitence and climbed up on it.
8
After a life of penitence and hardship, in 1057 pope Stephen IX.
9
Then self-pity changed to something else, closer to regret or even penitence.
10
Hold the sorrow of repentance as better than that of mere penitence.
11
The bar of penitence is the throne of the God of mercies.
12
Pere de la Tour made her perform a terrible act of penitence.
13
His expression of satisfaction had changed to one of penitence and humility.
14
It was too late now for penitence, it was time to act.
15
She could not bring herself to speak words of penitence and humility.
16
He looked up with a curious air of surprise and mock penitence.
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