Both Uses of
dumfounded
in
Where the Red Fern Grows
- Grandpa was dumbfounded. He tried to say something, but it wouldn't come out.
p. 24.8 *dumbfounded = so surprised he was made temporarily speechless
- I was dumbfounded.†
p. 179.4dumbfounded = very surprised -- often too surprised to know what to say or do
Definition:
very surprised - often too surprised to know what to say or do