All 6 Uses of
dismay
in
The Mysterious Benedict Society
- The room erupted in outcries of anger and dismay.†
p. 14..2 *
- "If any others flee the room in panic or dismay," she said sternly, "please remember to close the door behind you.†
p. 21..8
- The afternoon classes went much the same as the morning ones: First Reynie would feel heartened by how well he and Sticky had done on the quiz, then dismayed by the hateful looks their successes brought them — from other students and Messengers in general, but especially from Martina.†
p. 198..1
- "I did all that for nothing?" cried Kate, dismayed.†
p. 231..4
- S.Q. cried in dismay.†
p. 378..2
- Constance cried, seeing her look of dismay.†
p. 431..6
Definition:
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(dismay) to feel sadness, disappointment, or worry -- typically in response to something surprising