"He was taken 'aback' by the story he heard"

aback is having the wind against the forward side of the sails.

It is a nautical term. When the sails of a squared-rigged sailing ship are suddenly carried by the wind back against the mast the ship is 'taken aback' and stopped dead. So that lead to a person being taken aback as well.

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I was momentarily taken aback by the kitten's sudden defiance.

I was momentarily taken aback when the ploice officer said, "Catch you later."

Scheduling conflicts BUT there is a rumor that they met on the studio lot and she was taken aback by all of Elvis' Memphis Mafia members

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Aback, abaft, behind, astern, hind, rear, posterior, tail, backward.

He was taken aback as he feared that they would kill him, for killing a Egyptian.

She answered his question brusquely, causing him to feel taken aback by her attitude.

I was suddenly taken aback by quite an unusual sight.

That's an unusual design.

It means "toward the back" just as "aside" means "toward the side".

The expression "taken aback" comes from sailing. In order for the sailboat to go forward, the wind must fill the back of the sail and push it forward. But if the sail is set at the wrong angle, the wind will fill the front of the sail instead, bringing it to a sudden stop and even pushing it backwards. Although this was sometimes used with large sailing ships as a kind of brake, generally it was not a desirable end. The reaction of someone who is stopped short by surprise was thought by sailors to be like a ship that was taken aback, so it was used metaphorically. Nowadays people mostly know only the metaphorical sense.

As an obsolete term, an aback refers to an abacus.

Yes, as far as I know a rag worm is an Invertebrate.

Doug is taken aback by Ralph's unexpected appearance. He finds Ralph's presence surprising or unexpected.

She is in shock. The unexpectedness and vehemence of Othello's accustion took her aback.

Yes aback bear will way a cat it will eat any kind of meat it can get it's paws on

He hoped that becoming the circus tightrope walker would be a...

answer: STEADY JOB (joist, aback, docket, choppy)

Toward the back or rear; backward., Behind; in the rear., Backward against the mast; -- said of the sails when pressed by the wind., An abacus.

aback abase abode abort about above abuse argue actor acorn added acute adieu atlas admit after adore

To regard something with wonder or astonishment is to be in awe of it, to view it with surprise is to be taken aback by it, and to marvel at it is to be amazed by its qualities or significance.

The girl had a unassuming personality, or, in other words, her personality was very modest.

astounded, amazed, staggered, surprised, startled, stunned, confounded, stupefied, dazed, taken aback, flabbergasted, floored, bowled over, knocked for a loop.

The correct spelling is immediately.


Some example sentences are:
Come to my office immediately.

We immediately activated counter-measures to deflect the missiles.

He was immediately taken aback by the smell.

i need it for my future use

Journal is where you put the important things in your life and when you look at it you will be taken aback in the past and remember the sad or joyful things that happened in your life and you could use it in your future.

Consternation refers to feelings of anxiety, dismay, or confusion caused by something unexpected or unpleasant. It often involves a sense of being overwhelmed or taken aback by a situation.

astonish, bewilder, blow away, bowl over*, confound, confuse, daze, dumbfound, flabbergast, knock over with feather, overwhelm, shock, stagger, startle, stun, stupefy, surprise, take aback

Hi all, i was also taken aback by the sudden disappearance of the familiar Club penguin start page. I did a few quick searches and found out what happen. Apparently, the site is down (for a little while) but not out.

The expression "heart being floored" means feeling overwhelmed with emotions such as shock, surprise, or intense feelings. It refers to being emotionally taken aback or deeply affected by something.

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Stolen kiss is the sweetest kiss.You suddenly get taken aback with an unexpected kiss on your cheeks by your beau or frend or fiancee and the resultant facial blush or sudden reddishness on your cheeks says it all that the kiss did serve the intended purpose !

Apologized. Confronted. Surrounded.Complicated.

Some of the five letter word that starts with a includes apple, abaft, aback, abate, abash, abbes, abeam, abbey, adept, addle, acorn, adieu, acted and acids.

He might be slightly taken aback at this rush of emotion. If you attempt flirting or insinuating that you want to kiss him, and he doesn't freak out or get scared, then go for the kiss! Good luck!

Abaci, aback, abase, abase, abbey, abbot, abhor, abide, abort, about, above, abuse and abuzz are 5 letter words. They start with the letters ab and end with different letters.

Yes! it's. children make many meaningful objects by joining the bits and enjoy. Even parents aback when little children make meaningful objects. It's a heuristic game.

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The GI was taken aback by the strong taste and potency of lambanog, a traditional Filipino coconut liquor. He may have experienced a burning sensation in his throat and felt the effects of the alcohol quickly due to its high alcohol content.

Hester is surprised and taken aback by Dimmesdale's sudden appearance in the forest. She is shaken by his gaunt and spiritually tormented appearance, which is a stark contrast to his public persona as a revered and respected minister.

Ashen

Argot

Alone

Atone

In addition, these are the other words that starts with a, addle, apple, acorn, adieu, acids, acted, abash, abbes, abeam, abaft, aback and adept.

Rochester initially seems taken aback by Jane's honesty but then appreciates her sincerity. He values her forthrightness and sees it as a unique trait that sets her apart from other women. Overall, Rochester respects Jane's opinion and values her independence.

breathless, at a loss for words, flabbergasted, silently miming, taken aback, aghast, stunned, dumbfounded, muted, soundless, floored, tongue-tied, voiceless, wordless, dazed depends on what context "speechless" is in. source is thesaurus.com

It means completely taken aback, so shocked that you almost feel someone struck you in the face. (Gob is slang for mouth).

Rochester's reactions can be seen as a mix of shock, disappointment, and a sense of loss. He was not expecting Mason to want to leave suddenly and seemed taken aback by his decision. There may have been a feeling of betrayal or abandonment on Rochester's part as well.

The poverty, disease, and overcrowded conditions on the reservation shock Lenina, who comes from a highly advanced and technologically superior society. She is taken aback by the lack of sanitation, primitive living conditions, and the stark contrast to the luxurious lifestyle she is accustomed to in the World State.

Definition:suddenly, with forceSynonyms:abruptly, hard, head on, headlong, noisily,precisely, smack, straight, suddenly, aback, abruptly, all at once, all of a sudden, asudden, forthwith, on spur of moment, quickly,short, sudden, swiftly, unanticipatedly, unaware, unawares, without warning

Surprise. Jim is initially shocked and taken aback by Della's short hair after she sells it to buy him a gift in "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry.

Pip's reaction to the man was one of fear, surprise, and curiosity. He was taken aback by the man's sudden appearance and mysterious demeanor, but also felt a sense of intrigue and interest in getting to know more about him.