merciful
/ˈmɝ.sɪ.fl̩/ adjective B2- Showing mercy.
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“Oh, Villefort!” cried Renée, clasping her hands, and looking towards her lover with piteous earnestness, “be merciful on this the day of our betrothal.”
“Merciful goodness!”
But I will be more merciful than ye are.
“Oh, merciful Heavens!” murmured Villefort.
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