Alternative form of every cloud has a silver lining

(archaic, idiomatic) To prepare a particular punishment or penalty to be applied in the future.

(historical) Alternative form of AUC, the era of the Roman historians now usually reckoned from 753 bc.

(historical, Australia, Western US) To enter upon and take possession of land to which another has acquired a claim by prior entry and occupation.

1 (outdated) To an extreme; exceedingly. / Somewhat, a little

(archaic, colloquial) To comprehend a difficult matter.

To thwart or obstruct someone in the execution of some design.

simple past tense of take aback

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of take aback

present participle of take aback