All 3 Uses of
dismay
in
Chasing Lincoln's Killer
- To their dismay, the doctor refused to help them.†
p. 152.5 *dismay = sadness, disappointment, or worry
- To David Herold's dismay, Booth intended to spend another night at the farm.†
p. 160.4
- To his dismay, Booth and Herold said they did not want to leave until morning!†
p. 162.6
Definition:
to feel sadness, disappointment, or worry -- typically in response to something surprising