All 3 Uses of
aghast
in
Nicholas Nickleby
- Aghast and stupefied by the boldness of the interference, Squeers released his hold of Smike, and, falling back a pace or two, gazed upon Nicholas with looks that were positively frightful.†
Chpt 13 *
- 'Miss Nickleby!' cried Mrs Wititterly, perfectly aghast at a companion's attempting to quit the room, without her permission first had and obtained.†
Chpt 28
- Beholding him in the trim described at the conclusion of the last chapter, he stood aghast in wonder and consternation.†
Chpt 33
Definition:
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(aghast) shocked with feelings of surprise and dismay (sadness, disappointment, or worry)