and Glossary of meteorology. AAW An acronym for anti-aircraft warfare. aback (of a sail) Filled by the wind on the opposite side to the one normally...

on Mitford's sister Unity.) Always fond of cruel teasing, she was taken aback when Diana Mitford took offence to the novel and tried to placate her sister...

disarming the bomb. Chris proposes house hunting to Lucy, which takes her aback. 85 9 "Take Back" David McWhirter Alexi Hawley December 4, 2022 (2022-12-04)...

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magic of Christians, priests, or as a corrupted version of "confused, taken aback" or "dōmawari, mekurami," but the details are unclear. Before this work...

Fox Theater with her fellow Ronettes more than 40 years ago—was so taken aback at a picture of Winehouse in the New York Post that she exclaimed, "I don't...

years now since I've even talked about autism or vaccines — I was taken aback when people freaked out that I was going to come on The View and preach...

stepped out of their fortifications to harvest their dates, they were taken aback by the sight of the advancing Muslim forces. Muhammad cried out, "Allahu...

was much displeased with her appearance. The King was reportedly taken aback and told his courtiers "I promise you, I see no such thing as hath been...

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Siddhartha who had been secluded from such sights within the palace was taken aback. Channa was later entrusted by Siddhartha to accompany him upon his escape...

generally involve bracing round the square topsail on one or more masts to an aback position to counterbalance the sails that remain set in their normal position...

Tremblay's resignation shortly before but without explanation. Lomeli is taken aback, as there was no official record and he cannot obtain corroboration. An...

where her sister-in-law's brother Navin proposes to her, only to be taken aback when Guddi discloses that she is in love with Dharmendra. Navin discusses...

Schoenberg in Vienna's Musikverein – members of the audience were so taken aback as to erupt in a famous riot, wounding the composer's feelings so deeply...

obsession became a breakthrough success for Fuseli. Critics were taken aback by its overt sexuality, since interpreted as anticipating Jungian ideas...

with the division to the U.S. Army on 8 May 1945. Ribbentrop was “taken aback” by the American artillery barrages in Normandy: “The Americans threw everything...

In New York, Rachel realizes she still loves Ross, and is further taken aback that the entire group apart from Ross knew about it. Phoebe tries to help...

which Tom Jones turned his chair for him. Jones, when finding out and taken aback by who he was, performed an impromptu duet of the song with Peter. List...

broken, obsession and confusion ensue, and Sneha is heartbroken and taken aback. Vicky tries to talk to Sneha but Karan intervenes and fights with him....

the villa, his fiancée Cassie is there to surprise him, which takes him aback, as they were on a break. Brandon shows up in the morning. That evening...

war. On May 11, 1998, CIA Director George Tenet and his agency were taken aback by India's second nuclear test. The test prompted concerns from its nuclear-capable...

aggressive. When she says she intends to cease treating him, he is taken aback and hurt: "We're making progress! It's been seven years!" She says, "You...

Balaji Selvaraj 18 July 2025 (2025-07-18) Sundaramoorthy and Aruna are taken aback to learn that Kuppusamy has been undergoing psychiatric treatment for several...

square-rigged vessel in irons by accident is taken aback with the sails blown against the mast or laid aback if deliberate. In either case, the stopped vessel...

Alton Benes was praised by the cast and crew; however, they were taken aback by his disturbing behavior. The majority of the episode was filmed on December...

Molaro told a story about how he first met actor Judd Hirsch and was taken aback by his dilated pupil. One of the other writers researched it and discovered...

the disturbing sketch but could take it a step further. "I'm very taken aback that an adult was actually able to take accountability because I haven't...

inconveniently wedged between Bavaria and Austria. Joseph II was taken aback by the suddenness and strength of the opposition to his plan and after some...

Ormerod that he has heard things are not well at home. Ormerod is taken aback when Woods offers a sympathetic ear and a stiff drink. It seems Woods has...

premiere on Disney+ in the second half of 2026. Empress Navier is taken aback by her husband's cruel demand for a divorce so he can wed his mistress,...

assessor visits to investigate Leslie's living conditions, and is taken aback when she sees Martin present in the house. Amanda saves him by saying she...

changed at all, with the exception of him being thinner. Briefly taken aback, Larry nevertheless resolves himself to chasing women. Soon after, Larry...

marriage. When he confesses about his relationship with Molly, Ann is taken aback and decides to leave, taking the children to Denver to live with her mother...

realizes his own savant power over the Alternative Forces. He is taken aback by his growing hyper-awareness of the world around him, specifically the...

even telling him to buy a coal-scuttle for his room. Bob is at first taken aback by Scrooge's transformation. The Cratchit family has been described as "impoverished...

woman arrive at what seems to be their vacation house. The man is taken aback when the woman remarks that the door is unlocked. They are soon greeted...

featured a high-impact bus crash sequence, and Mehmood was reportedly taken aback by the raw intensity Amitabh displayed in the action scene – a performance...

Australia and aired on Network 10 and 5. Viewers of the show were taken aback by the wig that was worn by the character of Helen, with most viewers having...

huge breasts. It looked like a character from the musical Cats." Taken aback, he had asked them how it was supposed to be Pikachu, and in response they...

lead vocal, arranged by Jasper and Ernie. Ernie later said he was taken aback that Ron had uttered "bullshit". When asked why he used the word, Ron simply...

loan. He goes to the house early one morning to confront her. He is taken aback when the door is opened by Richie, who says that he and Janice have revived...

reaffirmed their commitment to neutrality, stating that they were "taken aback" by the press conference held in the name of the Darfur groups. The groups...

Roschmann attempts to justify his actions to his "fellow Aryan" but is taken aback when Miller says he has not tracked down Roschmann for being a mass murderer...

an unknown individual beats them up and saves Dugga. Animesh is taken aback when he learns the true identity of the person who came to the rescue. 6...

Chawla had heard of Khan but had never met or seen him. She was taken aback by his skinny frame and untidy hair when they first met on the sets. That...

Tamako of his future plans and confesses his love to her. Tamako is taken aback and runs away; over the next few days, she remains distracted by the event...

Cohesion and Anne-Elisabeth Moutet of the Rousseau Institute — were taken aback when he said that the perpetrators of the September 11 attacks were "not...

and this visa with no problems, to meet fans and make friends, I am taken aback by the accusations and the treatment that faced me from the Brazilian police...

Tendulkar), a young journalist from the city. During his visit home, he is taken aback to learn that his family has almost finalised his marriage with Sakhu without...

explaining that he fears losing his job and their standard of living. Taken aback, the family refuses to accompany him, leaving him to make his way to the...

of relief when he hears Young has died, and despite his guilt, is taken aback when Ackland questions his involvement. As he retrieves the evidence he...

who [he is]" in an attempt to make her grant the third wish; she is taken aback and repulsed by his pushiness. The Djinn brethren make their presence known...

the radio versions. Phil Potter, a freelance magazine writer, is taken aback when his wife Jessica, who cheated on him with his boss, asks for a divorce...

taking her to the park, and whose physical affection Libby rejects. Taken aback at Libby's lack of familial interaction, and wishing to help the child diversify...

because he is usually using beautiful nude female models, she is taken aback when David finds her face "interesting" and asks her to model for him. Their...

was Hilda. She responded in her normal accent, "I beg your pardon?" Taken aback, the fan said, "Oh, don't you talk funny!" The British League for Hilda...

she needs to kiss Scott, and although Malia's Alpha is initially taken aback, Scott then responds by passionately kissing Malia, confirming that he returns...

be interviewed by The Independent reporter, Trent Crimm. Crimm is taken aback when he finds that Ted's strategy was conceived by Nate and that Ted is...

uncovers a love triangle and while detectives have multiple suspects in their grasp, they are taken aback when the true murderer shows their face on camera....

son of a debtor. Over the course of a few days, she is initially taken aback by the guy, who doesn't seem afraid of her and even shows her kindness and...

desert and threatened his family, a revelation by which Jesse is taken aback. Jesse later receives a call from Andrea Cantillo that her son, Brock Cantillo...

remarked the "metallic excellence" of the album, but was negatively taken aback by the "creepy package" and the lyrics. Guitarist Andy LaRocque said it...

violated her constitutional rights, infuriating Walsh who's also taken aback when Helen tells him directly she once admired him but now questions him...

children insist he is guilty. When Gilbert visits the prison, she is taken aback by his calm demeanor. The pair connect over their mutual struggles as parents...

Shakuntala to take her son to Dushyanta. However, Shakuntala was taken aback when Dushyanta expressed unfamiliarity towards her and her son. However...

a back fence talk, which leaves Satyambabu bankrupt. The incident takes aback, and the entire department is on Koteswara Rao's hunt. Afterward, a social...

out of 5 and commented that "You get enough surprises but are never taken aback by them. In the last episode, which is the longest at one hour-13 minutes...

Kremlin using Russian diplomatic facilities. Kislyak reportedly was "taken aback by the suggestion of allowing an American to use Russian communications...

needed] Broken heart Cold feet Heart (symbol) Taken aback, on a sailing vessel the sails were 'taken aback' when the wind was unintentionally blowing on the...

of a rooster boldly confronting the elephant of the king. He was taken aback for a moment but then decided to build his empire around that place after...

Fox Theater with her fellow Ronettes more than 40 years ago—was so taken aback at a picture of Winehouse in the New York Post that she exclaimed, "I don't...

the village president proposes that Meena marry his son, and he is taken aback by her response. 4 "Encounter With The Truth" Krishna Poluru 26 June 2025 (2025-06-26)...

starring Boy George and asked Christian if he'd direct. Christian was taken aback by the offer, but after looking up Nostradamus in the Encyclopedia became...

Murder (Concluding part)" 10 June 2005 (2005-06-10) The CID team is taken aback to know that a lot of people had reasons why they would want the actor dead...

Pandey (EXCLUSIVE)". September 2023. "Bhav Dhulia: I was completely taken aback by the unique story of the Freelancer". Cinema Express. "Bhav Dhulia: The...

generation must not be different from the Nazis after all. Böse was taken aback and responded, "I'm no Nazi! ... I am an idealist", further saying that...

intentions are revealed: he loves Radha and wants to marry her. Radha is taken aback, and Raja's sister overhears the conversation, learning that Radha is already...

claims he does not think he could be a vicious killer. The Landrys are taken aback, and retreat upstairs to discuss. Craig feels the torture is unnecessary...

Steve that Roger is responsible for the scratch. The Douglases are taken aback at the way the Roy berates his son for being so careless. Chip thanks Steve...

daughter and grandson to his house. It is then Atmaram is broken and taken aback. He starts to rectify his mistakes, brings his daughter in law and grandson...

more interested in directing Ed Wood (1994), later reflected he was taken aback by some of the focus group meetings for Batman Forever, a title he hated...

visit three colleges she is considering. During the drive, Tony is taken aback when she asks if he is "in the Mafia" and instinctively denies it. When...

walks as her excuses, Connie visits the cottage more and more. She is taken aback by Oliver's surprising tenderness, and they begin a fervent love affair...

experiences and relationships when he proposed it in 2016. He was initially taken aback, given Miyazaki's avoidance of highly personal themes. The narrative is...

unwilling to release the album in its current form. The label was taken aback, having expected the band to continue producing death metal in the vein...

the head of the pretender to the sebastocrator Alexios, who was so taken aback by the similarities of its features to those of Manuel I, that he exclaimed...

relocating to Los Angeles. According to Hopkins, the studio was so taken aback by the bleak tone of the dailies that they thought the crew were using a...

and "Allah" to be synonymous. People coming to his abode were so taken aback to see Hindus, Muslims, and others living together so peacefully that in...

condition of the poet can be considered a kind of knowledge. But I was taken aback by Sylvia Plath's reading. It was not anything like I could have imagined...

instigated, reaches Sophie's house and calls her to come with him. Sophie taken aback by the suddenness and fearful of her cousins, refuses to go with him. It...

sex-trafficking industry. Salander, hacking Blomkvist's computer, is taken aback by the mention of Zala, and visits Svensson and Johansson to ask questions...

conduct a handwriting test on him with them, and woos Rajni. Mala is taken aback when she finds out the same, as also the real identity of now Deepak the...

minister for finance in 1980 caused some political commentators to be taken aback, particularly because of his political inexperience and also Fitzgerald...

Debra reluctantly asks Dexter if he is a serial killer. Dexter, taken aback, replies that he is. Horrified, Debra recoils from Dexter as he admits that...

Forest. Hopkins later recalled: When I saw the actor I was somewhat taken aback, for [I realized] he was the one I never much admired. He was an antiquated...

missionary parents arrive from Kenya to pay her a surprise visit and are taken aback by her relationship with Al. Someone breaks into the school and vandalizes...

treatment of the secondary character (i.e. Liù). Princess Turandot is taken aback by Liù's strong resolve by not revealing the name of the Prince, and asked...

comes". Matt Mitchell of Paste commented that he was "particularly taken aback" by the song's line "I'll sing the wrong damn song in the wrong damn key...

him short and reveals that she was already married and now a widow. Taken aback briefly, Raja returns with his suit, but Kajal continues to resist his advances...

character development. Paul Doro of Shock Till You Drop was also taken aback by the film's focus on melodrama as opposed to the monster and exploitation...

Casino. Although he had not received a response from Stevens, he was taken aback by the popularity of his tweet, which became his most engaged with ever...

sail this is accomplished by using the mainsail with a small jib slightly aback. The boat's speed can be controlled by slacking or tightening the jib, while...

following year came as a surprise to Olga, who later explained, "I was so taken aback that all I could say was 'thank you'". She assumed that Oldenburg was pushed...

The twins are unnerved by their mother's appearance and are further taken aback when she begins to exhibit strange behavior. She pointedly ignores Lukas...

discovers a tape recorder on which Raghbir threatens to kill Bani, she is taken aback. Bani, who did not die but underwent plastic surgery and returned as Pragati...

have let their technical talents run wild." Other reviewers were taken aback by the sexual dynamics of the film, particularly the idea of Donald Duck...

me, just based on gender," she says. "I think they were a little taken aback when I chose Guardians, because there were ones that would make a lot more...

Emmanuelle's bed. Afterwards Emmanuelle professes her love for Bee, who is taken aback, having never been with another woman before. They agree to meet again,...

Priya (Divya Dutta) asking her to be her mother, but her teacher is taken aback and feels upset. And due to this note, Priya misunderstands Laadli's father...

Radha's shoulder. Radha, who had a bad experience earlier is extremely taken aback and asks him to leave the room immediately. Later it is revealed that Radha...

forgotten and should remain a global priority." Arnold said he was taken aback but delighted when he was asked by U2 lead singer Bono if his organisation...

unaware that Aishwarya loves him, but she has told Shruthi, who is taken aback. After Aishwarya leaves, feeling sorry for Shivaraj, Shruthi asks for his...

wearing red, blue, and green and is in shadow, looking withdrawn and taken aback by the sudden revelation of his plan. He is clutching a small bag, perhaps...

aimed to "make the causes of suffering audible". Audiences who were taken aback by what they saw initially responded negatively. Much of his work was even...

her. However, when she sees Xi Shi for the first time, she is so taken aback by her beauty and accidentally hurts Xi Shi with her neigong while thrusting...

Lethert Wingerd writes that Lincoln and members of his cabinet were "taken aback" by the number of condemned and the irregular proceedings. Lincoln then...

class and warning of the dangers of underage drinking. He is then taken aback as Elliott's chair rises from the floor, while E.T. is levitating his "phone"...

looking for somewhere to live. Since this is news to George, he is taken aback and heartbroken, and after the party, the two split up. George accepts Nina's...

her, expressing regret for not being exclusive with her. Joan is taken aback and appears conflicted about their relationship. Posing as strangers to...

Muzaffarnagar that had been freed by Indian revolutionaries. They were taken aback to observe that, in contrast to their European counterparts, women from...

share. When a godman predicts that Susi is the one for Billu, she is taken aback. She dreads her father and fears that things will go topsy-turvy if their...

pressures Ellen to come home and take care of her mother. Ellen is taken aback by this request, knowing it could jeopardize her career and love interest...

into a swish London outfitters to buy a top hat. He was somewhat taken aback to find out it would cost him £500, but, unwilling to go incorrectly dressed...

his question, she says her father is in waste management. She is taken aback when Noah says his father has taken out a restraining order against Caitlin...

Huyayy ibn Akhtab, informing him of Qurayza's response. Huyayy was taken aback, and Abu Sufyan branded him as a "traitor". Fearing for his life, Huyayy...

face and collapses dead, revealing a knife in her back. The gang is taken aback by this unexpected development, but quickly recovers and hides Sheetal's...

dance was so strong they should get married, and Deety agrees. Zeb is taken aback but then accepts. As they are leaving, Deety and Zeb rescue Jacob from a...

"Somebody Like Me" and wanted to have Eddy Arnold record it. Carson was taken aback when he got a call from Arnold, one of the most successful country acts...

attraction under the drag persona Zaza Napoli. One evening, Renato is taken aback when his 20 year-old son from a brief heterosexual fling, Laurent, announces...

suspecting Soo-jin's affectionate relationship with her neighbor, Kris. Taken aback by the situation, Jae-hoon decides to watch them from a distance, only to...

leaving Nicky's life forever. She finds Jude in the corridor, who is taken aback, but Rachel calms him down, and apologises for everything that happened...

extremely adept script. Shaun McKenna even writes a scene that quite takes one aback, which offers up an interpretation of the strangling of Desdemona in Shakespeare’s...

be with him forever. He shows the pictures to Raj. Raj, a little taken aback, tells him to handle Gopal while he goes for Lipakshi. Raj gets on a bus...

finally pushes Sean for the reason behind his cold behavior. Joan is taken aback when he confesses to being a sex addict. Meanwhile, Toni annoys Greg with...

Boonie about her real father, Karen seeks out Mac, now a general. Taken aback by the news that she is his daughter, he has little insight in the way of...

chest gesturing to Mary. Mary is depicted as sweet and innocent, yet taken aback by Gabriel's arrival. Her innocence and virginity is represented by the...

officer in another city. When questioned by the police, Sarita is taken aback, fearing that her use of the hidden cash will lead to unnecessary trouble...

wash. September 5, 2016 "Teacher Harriet's New Hairdo" Daniel is taken aback when Teacher Harriet sports a new hairstyle. Strategy You can change your...

arrives in Istanbul to get a speedy divorce from Francesco, but she is taken aback when she realizes how much Francesco has changed from his old self: both...

Istanbul, (Constantinople) as a tourist. During his visit, he was taken aback to see the number of people struggling up and down Yüksek Kaldırım Avenue...

that he is not Vijay, but Narada, leaving all those present there, taken aback. Narada also gets to interact with an eccentric plainclothesman police officer...

diamond company, is grieving her father's recent suicide. She is taken aback by the arrival of a man claiming to be her brother, Ward, believed to have...

1995 and 1996. A senior Taiwanese official admitted that Taiwan was 'taken aback by China's moves', and there were fears that these could lead to an arms...

visited her apartment by handing her a hairpin he found there. Anne is set aback and prepares to leave. While bidding farewell, Anne says that like him,...

players really knew what they were protesting about and they were just taken aback that they had conceded the goal. He was a police inspector in Cambridgeshire...

Siouxsie and the Banshees and Marc Almond, among others, but was taken aback when his fame on American MTV as a video director began to rival that of...

scratch; he was trained to look professional by Pat Cash, who was taken aback by Nichols' skill. Cash observed, "It's absolutely as good as anybody's...

"altura" ("altitude") and the adjective "azorado" ("bewildered" or "taken aback"). "Azorado" has more than one meaning in Spanish and can be interpreted...

sound called "Whistl'n Joe". After hearing this sound, Carter was "taken aback" and noted it was "going to be good". According to the "Behind the Truth"...

Phil is not Jewish. Despite seeming to have liberal views, Kathy is taken aback after learning of Phil's plan. Phil is assigned a secretary, Elaine Wales...

the same truths she had revealed to Mark, to all her companions. Taken aback at her prolific lies, the group rejects her. Emma then leaves the clinic...

throne. Upon meeting the shaven-headed monks Devanampiyatissa was taken aback by their appearance and asked who they were. After exchanging greetings...

Retrieved December 3, 2018. Volin, Ben (June 28, 2013). "Patriots were 'taken aback' by murder charge". The Boston Globe. Retrieved April 22, 2020. "NFL: No...

000 in compensation. The move left Crewe Alexandra coaches somewhat taken aback, with then-manager David Artell stating that he was "fairly confident" that...

telling him that she only loves Sam. When Jack sees Deepa, he is taken aback and mistakes her to be someone he knows. But Deepa remains clueless. Jack...

Dracula black. Marc and his love Angela race to destroy Dracula but are taken aback upon seeing Dracula's new skin tone. Their surprise gives the vampires time...

himself. Angered, the count pulls off Oblio's pointed hat, but is taken aback when he sees a point on top of Oblio's bare head. Upon this revelation the...

Harry Harris Kathleen Hite December 9, 1961 (1961-12-09) 31009 Doc is taken aback when he's approached by a man, who earlier was involved with a gang that...

their 'last night'. Joey offers Dawson Audrey's bed and when she is taken aback by his birthday present, the two kiss and have sex. 106 2 "The Song Remains...

named Kazu, and the two begin a relationship. Margaret is at first taken aback by Kazu's revelation that he is about to get married, but she continues...

help of her father. This sudden development takes his scheming friends aback. They cook up evidences to convince Manohar that Kalyani is a prostitute...

phonology Dutch boer [buːr] 'farmer' See Dutch phonology English aback [əˈbæk] 'aback' See English phonology Esperanto batalo [baˈtalo] 'war' See Esperanto...

Ganeswara Rao After hearing the plot, the producers were initially taken aback due to the parallel cinema tone to the subject matter, but finally Edida...

Twins. He explains himself to the Guardians of the Globe, who are taken aback by his revelations, before learning the truth about Omni-Man and their predecessors'...

On the way, they meet a pregnant lady called Maria. Langston is taken aback by the comfortable home his grandparents live in and by the fact that they...

punish me with death." Hearing such an extreme plea, the King was taken aback and was astonished. Others in her situation would have played safe and not...

and is admitted to a nearby psychiatric hospital. He is initially taken aback and feels he doesn't belong in a loony bin. With the adolescent floor of...

sending them to answer to Avon himself. Near the end of the war, he is taken aback by Stringer's demand that he must kill Senator Clay Davis, protesting that...

her own tour, had to smooth things with the Indian hosts who were taken aback at Alice's sudden change of plans. She later claimed she had had an out-of-body...

not accept the proposal if Maha is uncomfortable. Though a little taken aback by the proposal, Maha gives her consent to the marriage. A few days later...

door there, and straight away ask her if she would marry him. She is taken aback but all the more impressed by his candidness. He then proceeds to the "Mana"...

Siddhartha had been secluded from such sights within the palace and was taken aback. Later, Kanthaka was the horse used by Siddhartha to escape from the palace...

perfectly identical, even having the same scar on their chests. Adam is taken aback by Anthony's direct personality, says the meeting was a mistake, and quickly...

but he soon returns and volunteers to be strip searched. Tina is taken aback when she learns that the man has female genitalia and a large scar on his...

Harry Thropen, the store's mysterious and handsome owner. Leslie is taken aback by his interest in her, but invites him to lunch after Harry stops a purse...

wrote "Malang is a tepid thriller and its twists don't really take you aback". Kennith Rosario of The Hindu wrote "The high-pitched aesthetics of this...

which confuses him. So he invites Laura to a church social and is taken aback when she says she'll think about it. Later he comes in while one of her...

Two new guests, a man and a young boy, arrive at the bar. Decim is taken aback when the man recalls having been there before and becomes violent. As Decim...

pretty much a paisa vasool experience already. So, though you may be taken aback by the title of Manju Musik Raftaar's next offering 'The Pappi Song', you...

Hardy as a (controversial) writer of prose alone. Hardy himself was taken aback by the failure to recognise his dry humour, as in the (slightly bawdy) 'Bride-Night...

towards the bow of the ship and into the wind, preventing it from being taken aback. A ship is said to be on a "taut bowline" when these lines are made as taut...

lost mate, revealed during a breakfast revelation. The Stooges are taken aback upon learning that Schnapps, the horse in jeopardy, is Birdie's long-lost...

therapist that he smoked drugs with Charlie at the party, and is taken aback to hear that his therapist was also in attendance. Still the legal owner...

lives in, Kolya starts to behave towards her somewhat acquisitively. Taken aback, the girl declares herself to be totally disillusioned with him. "You do...

milkshakes, Sam calls her over to the table and introduces her to Elwood. Taken aback, she pretends not to know Elwood before quickly leaving. Later that night...

attempt to make physics accessible. Fisher appeared to be somewhat taken aback by the large amount of media attention, ascribing it to a "hunger for accessible...

who stand beside her. On his visit to Rahim's house, Srinivasan is taken aback when he realises Ameera is mute by birth. He repents his actions and on...

its Lada XRAY SUV under "such tight lock and key that it took all of us aback when it was debuted at the Moscow Motor Show". It was mentioned that Lada...

Blood was oozing out of the place and the king and the troops were taken aback. The enemies left a pot of snakes and a snake charmer came and rescued the...

to London. Jessica, a fan of British period films and romances, is taken aback by her council flat accommodation and loneliness. After forcing herself...

President Cipriano Castro took power. Secretary of State John Hay was taken aback by the reference to the Monroe Doctrine and delayed six weeks before responding...

dating. Heath does come, and is both met with open hostility, and taken aback by how risqué and free everyone is. He leaves early, and Millicent points...

space and science fiction, adding, "I think [Marvel] were a little taken aback when I chose Guardians, because there were ones that would make a lot more...

torment, Maurice decides to bid Alec farewell at Southampton. He is taken aback when Alec does not show up at the port but immediately realizes what that...

men barge in, grab Veer, and demand 'Where is Charlie?'. Completely taken aback, Veer politely says he does not know of any Charlie and asks them if they...

the confirmation of her niece Constance. Her regular patrons are taken aback when they discover the whorehouse is "closed" without explanation that weekend...

pulled. Due to the secrecy of the project, fans and critics alike were taken aback by the sudden announcement and sooner-than-expected release date. The first...

would almost blush from staring at her too intently". Guo Jing is taken aback by her new look. Huang Rong learnt most of her martial arts and skills from...

wooden ships have set sail. Crosby said, "Well, fuck 'em," and Browne, taken aback by Crosby's answer (which Crosby later regretted), wrote his 1973 song "For...

brings his new fiancée Gloria (Cecilia Hart) to meet the trio. Jack is taken aback when Gloria reveals herself to Jack as an old high school classmate of his--and...

presented the news about Esterhazy, he would be promoted. He was quite taken aback by their revelation that they preferred him to shut up. He had to do this...

that "[w]hen Shaktida told me that I have to play a blind lady I was taken aback. I honestly told Shaktida that I may not do justice to the role as I have...

calling it "scarcely recognizable" and a "forgery". Mahler was so taken aback by these criticisms that he decided to issue an explanatory note and conducted...

misunderstood their relationship and left the town for good. Raj is taken aback when Mili tearfully tells him that she too loves Munna and can't think of...

he appears to recognize his own feelings for Natalie, and Natalie, taken aback by the honest moment, seems to recognize developing feelings as well. The...

to work for Dalton's dark-horse campaign. Dalton, who is initially taken aback by Charlotte's generous campaign donation, allows Nicky to help at the campaign...

said the cat, winking and sniggering in a most irritating way. I was taken aback. Perhaps I ought to have known about the chandrabindoo, I thought. "Ah!"...

adult life, complete with a mortgage and a good job. However, he is taken aback to discover that Shifty has been involved in cocaine dealing for quite some...

Dev's father on Nimmi's behalf. Mr. Khanna initially agrees but is taken aback when he realizes that Sarita is talking about Nimmi and not Shalu. When...

honor of the birth goddesses had been cancelled. The goddesses were taken aback and loosened their grip so Alcmene delivered. The Moerae, enraged by the...

Sasha reconnects to the city and the two fall in love, Marcus is taken aback to learn that, as planned, she still intends to move on to New York for...

coming to their house that evening. As the door swings open, Natsuo is taken aback to discover that Tsukiko Tachibana, the woman his father plans to marry...

her in private. After sharing her first kiss with Takeda, Yuma is taken aback when Hotaru suddenly French kisses her under the pretense of "practice"...

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definitely inspired by political confusion, because I was really taken aback when Bush got reelected." Beam has released most of his music on iTunes...

memorize. When they show it to Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), he is taken aback, but likes the idea. Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) takes Eva (Annabelle Toomey)...

wedding ceremony with Jackie & Neville and Harris & Aldo. Harris is taken aback by Aldo wanting a baby right away. 71 20 "A Judge and a Priest Walk into...

that he is a murderer and has evidence to back it up. Jeremiasz is taken aback and denies any involvement in any crime. But Texel is adamant and even takes...

the guides at the airfield. Expecting only Patrick, the guides are taken aback by a film crew; they contact Father, the leader, who authorizes their entrance...

other way round. He sells his theory. The girls, understandably, are taken aback with the boys ignoring them. They feel miserable. If Adi's got a concept...

reopening of Reece's restaurant. He and Reece are civil, but Adam is taken aback upon spotting his ex-girlfriend Anne Marie, Jean-Luc's daughter. She is...

to another of his lavish parties ("Just A Little Party"). Tom is taken aback by the extravagance and confused at how Daisy and Gatsby know each other...

publicity. While interviewing potential management companies, they were taken aback when they heard their original songs altered and abbreviated by one company...

streetwear and sporting a spiky hairdo. The shows' producers were taken aback at first, but found the irreverent style to be a welcome departure from...

offered by Guy Lombardo, Sammy Kaye, Kay Kyser and Shep Fields, were taken aback by the rambunctiousness of swing music. Swing was sometimes regarded as...

previous night, for an art project. The more reserved Russell is taken aback by Glen's blunt discussion of sex. After Russell finishes, they exchange...

causing him to get expelled. Forbes accepts the apology but seems to be taken aback at Reuben's involvement. Unnerved, Cyrus declines to take part in round...

Ledger Dispatch. Sir Conor O'Brien was received warmly, and was taken aback when he received the proclamation from the City Council of "Sir Conor O'Brien...

Hyunseo arrives at Suho's house for the lesson, both of them are taken aback and Hyunseo storms out. It is then revealed that Suho and Hyunseo were in...

end of the dock, Dorothy sees him and rushes into his arms. Joe is taken aback, but then embraces her. Meanwhile, Swede examines the coin: it has a head...

to surprise Teach and his crew worked; the pirates were apparently taken aback at the assault. Teach rallied his men and the two groups fought across the...

Thailand when she was eight years old. Whilst on holiday, she was taken aback by the amount of plastic pollution she observed on the beaches she visited...

(Patrick Baladi) is now engaged to another woman, and Rebecca is taken aback when she repeats a phrase that was in one of Tish's predictions. Meanwhile...

corner him at several places around the campus. The seniors were taken aback by the spirit built up by Yuva in a short time on campus and chose to stay...

Huyayy ibn Akhtab, informing him of Qurayza's response. Huyayy was taken aback, and Abu Sufyan branded him as a "traitor". Fearing for his life, Huyayy...

argument escalates, Ethel shoots Elsa in one of her legs, and Ethel is taken aback by the revelation that Elsa has fake legs. A flashback reveals that Elsa...

the fertility test and is forced to admit to being a sperm donor. Taken aback by her husband's strange career, Ashima leaves for her paternal home. Vicky...

with her two guardians, they notice the wealthy socialite and are taken aback at how closely she resembles Brennan. Hatton and Barraud convince Brennan...

she was aroused as he was during an outing to Central Park, she is taken aback. Adam admits his Asperger's and explains his inability to interpret her...

has cleared and the waters have subsided, Deucalion and Pyrrha are taken aback by the desolate wreckage of the land, and understand that they are now responsible...

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insults them. With nowhere to go, Tripathi commits suicide. S.K is taken aback by the events and has a change of heart. He decides to fight out against...

attend the First Communion of her niece. Her regular patrons are taken aback when they discover the brothel closed without explanation that Saturday...

another man, she decided to cut ties with the Mathisons. Carrie is taken aback by this, having always had the belief that her father's bipolar condition...

this publication on 3 October 2009. Some media commentators were taken aback by the online launch of a website supporting conspicuous consumption during...

(Bhama) a Punjabi girl with ancestry in Karnataka. Santosh is initially taken aback by her ability to speak Kannada so well. After, few exchanges on phone and...

Sarajevo, his later involvement in Serbian nationalist politics had taken aback his former Muslim students, with many of whom he had remained good friends...

appear. When they hear Sang Hyun address her as his daughter, they are taken aback and get confused. Na On, who is especially attached to her dad, ends up...

house's open water tank. He turns on the tap to fill a pot and is taken aback when numerous babies pour out of the tap. In the early summer of 1927, Disney...

fiancée, Nurse Nora, before his premature discharge, Moe and Larry are taken aback when they meet her, as she does not match Shemp's glowing description. It...

based in the United Kingdom. Since Rohan isn't accessible, Anaya is taken aback to be welcomed to the UK by Abhijeet, a kind taxi driver. Anaya is disappointed...

Kitty. She decides to come out to her family and her parents are taken aback that she is not only gay, but engaged to a woman. Jenny has the support...

hilarious incidents, Kavya professes her love to Singam. Initially taken aback, Singam reciprocates Kavya's love. Mayil Vaaganam, a Chennai-based thug...

daughter and two other children. He is interested in Nell but he is taken aback when she starts asking if he loves her. The film ends with Nell on the ledge...

girlfriend's class. Shale arrives at Columbus High School and is initially taken aback by the poor conditions. He is unable to control his class of poorly-educated...

boorish behavior only because the dailies were so good. Tab Hunter was taken aback when he met Natasha Gregson Wagner on this film, as she was the daughter...

Kramer's suggestion, he breaks up preemptively to turn the tables. Taken aback, Noel capitulates to George's demand that she think about him "all the time"...

of the kids and the house without any help, and Amy and Kiki are taken aback by Carla's very hands-off approach to parenting. The three embark on an...

his childish demeanor, she starts to return his affections but is taken aback when he urges her to remove her artificial leg. After she reluctantly does...

all the way from New Jersey to California just to see her. She's taken aback but offers him breakfast. He gifts her a Golden Retriever puppy as a Christmas...

cautiously approach the Queen and remove her visor but then they are taken aback by an unseen force and the video ends with the text, "To be continued.....

McCartney says "changed the mood completely". Although initially taken aback, McCartney appreciated Godrich's tenacity and honesty. "I've been on a lot...

secret. Manuel and Ashley disagree on finances. Devin's family is taken aback by Nick's nickname for her. Citra's father has strict guidelines for her...

American classmates – Violet, Ursula, and Rhonda. Grimsley is then taken aback when Violet fires back, convinced of her civil rights and standing her own...

gets scolded by Tsuge. Out of blue, Tsuge asks her out and Saya is taken aback. Reluctantly, she agrees to go out. During the date, she tells him about...

was unusual for women to paint professionally, Chilean society was taken aback when the two sisters began to exhibit in the salon of the Museum of Fine...

comes to Mumbai to visit his fiancé Maya at the city court and is taken aback when he is not able to find her anywhere. He begins to search for Maya and...

Dastardly finally win a race. If the player wins as him, the narrator is taken aback or disgusted and Dastardly is happy and surprised at winning a race. Both...

reminds me of hearing Yeezus for the first time and being totally taken aback by the rush of static at the beginning of "On Sight." Christian Eede of...

further wrote in his own book, Eye of the Storm, "I was somewhat taken aback by many of [McNab's] anecdotes. He made no mention of the meetings he had...

later hearing Friedman's mixes of the songs, Sylvian was "a little taken aback" as his vocals were at the forefront of these songs which had been "stripped...

Aisha for a walk and then confesses his love for her. Confused and taken aback by Randhir's feelings for her, Aisha starts to doubt her match-making skills...

learning that he was the source of the crying in the house. Although taken aback by his difficult nature, she puts her foot down and refuses to give in to...

after Fiona chooses to leave. In the episode, the Gallaghers are taken aback when the Milkovich family moves next door. Meanwhile, Carl questions his...

flagship nearly rear-ended Trident when Durell ordered the top mainsails aback in an attempt to cover HMS Intrepid which was, at that time, severely damaged...

idea) for the Butterfield Blues Band in 1966. I think Ravi was rather taken aback, because he was a classical musician, and rock and roll was really out of...

the new company and Kroc's intent to buy the land, Dick and Mac are taken aback, but are powerless against the power Kroc now has. Emboldened, Kroc approaches...

Rakesh about it and learns from him that Meena is dead, both are taken aback and scared like anything. Is Meena alive or is it her spirit who wants to...

technician, Glen/Glenda asks them why they kill. Chucky and Tiffany are taken aback by the question. Tiffany, feeling parental responsibility, tries to force...

presence leaves Ashar in a daze, anger and complete shock, and he is so taken aback to see her standing in front of him that he does not realise the weight...

area of Seoul. It opened to mixed reviews; visitors were reportedly taken aback by its stainless steel decor and "esoteric" approach to French cuisine....

performed its lead single, "Love Lockdown". Music audiences were taken aback by the uncharacteristic production style and the presence of AutoTune, which...

leader, Miss Williams, a younger Moldaver. Back at Vault 4, Lucy is taken aback when she sees the inhabitants perform a ritual wherein they strip to their...

reviews are equally positive. AllMusic's Steve Huey was sometimes taken aback by the lyrics and political observations "too serious and intellectual for...

paparazzo takes pictures of them close together. Meanwhile, Rebecca is taken aback when she discovers that Rupert is dating a younger woman with whom he cheated...

Grekov regiment—hence the shooting and the cries. I was at first taken aback by this unexpected encounter, but I ordered my regiment to divide in two...

secret her knowledge of Edward's death. As Loomis recovers, Ann is taken aback when he forbids her to touch the safe-suit and begins giving her orders...

Marian McPartland of National Public Radio's Piano Jazz that he was taken aback by the chord changes which Brubeck introduced during that 1944 audition...

ship had until then been named after a reigning monarch. They were taken aback when Her Majesty pronounced "I name this ship Queen Elizabeth the Second...

but Kurt leaps in the way and takes the bullet for her. Russo is taken aback. As his henchman reloads, Kurt pulls out a hidden gun and kills both of...

loneliness and help them sleep. Although Louis is initially somewhat taken aback, he asks for time to think about it. A short time later, after Louis meets...

freedom from her MS and the hospital, Megan meets the team, who are taken aback that Walter would even bring his sister to the garage in the first place...

intersectional approach, preferring the singular focus on the ERA, but is taken aback when Robin accuses her of being behind in her ways and points out how the...

able to cross the river, and Peter Salway has stated even Dio seems taken aback. The Romans were unable to press on to victory immediately, and the first...

pre-War weekend house party in Home Counties Betjeman land, he is taken aback by the beauty of the gels. His hosts, the Faircloughs, are of the older...

music direction of Kamal Ahmed. People of the film industry were taken aback to know Rangeela was producing a film. The film attracted a large number...

of our ancestors is misconceived, and that in debate Cordain was "taken aback" when told that 10,000 years was "plenty of time" for an evolutionary change...

unsuccessfully hits on a woman. When he finally meets God, he is taken aback, and can only spout gibberish. Will Hermes of Rolling Stone gave the song...

godparent. Hortense sees them leave the church in a carriage and appears taken aback. Clovis returns. The Americans left behind machinery which Hortense and...

ward to a private room by Arjunan. Latikha rushes to the room and is taken aback to see first Arjunan and later his mother arrive to take care of her son...

into the gelatine liver prop designed by KNB EFX Group. Craven was taken aback by the MPAA's relative leniency and theorized the film's relatively more...

featured Lewis's inimitable piano flourishes, but critics were most taken aback by the rock-and-roll pioneer's effortlessly soulful vocals, which possessed...

education but with Uma introducing her as her lover. Though initially taken aback, seeing Uma is a good girl and a rich girl, they accede and all seems to...

was the conspiracy's main instigator. Most ordinary citizens were taken aback by Caligula's murder, and found no cause to celebrate in losing the benefits...

requesting intelligence on the current situation in Lebanon, and is taken aback when Allison offers nothing unless Carrie reciprocates with inside information...

his help and finds himself making a declaration of love for him. Taken aback, Ueda replies that it is better that they get to know each other, but that's...

and rarely heard of outside the insurance industry. Williams was taken aback by the idea of not knowing that there was a choice when buying life insurance...

to have them date Magali-presenting a picture of her. Both men are taken aback at the deception, but find themselves curious enough to meet her. Both independent...

skewed perceptions about the two of them together. Kristina, while taken aback, is nonetheless determined to prove Ethan does, in fact, care about her...

song's cannabis reference and gunshot sounds were censored. This took M.I.A. aback, and she was visibly surprised because what was broadcast live was different...

Himenokoji finally moves in with her brother Akito, who is immediately taken aback by Akiko's precocities, which include insisting that he peep on her whilst...

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Charles to loyal areas of the kingdom. Even at this time, Charles was taken aback by the intelligence and temper of his son. During this tour, Louis was named...

instinct for what is genuinely American, be it good or bad." Apparently taken aback by the critical reception of this novel, and the critical outcry when he...

Rani. On their first night at Rani's maternal home, a timid Rani is taken aback by lusty & overbearing husband, she sleeps in a corner of the room. They...

the entire film will have to be rewritten. Allers and the crew are taken aback, feeling that all of their hard work has been for nothing. They concoct...

before adding that the incident was "shocking" and that she was "taken aback by it". Ramesh later quit from the post and was resigned from the primary...

disturbing, kinky and unprofessional tales about Sharon?" X users were taken aback by the post, as it is dripping with hatred for Stone. She merely hinted...

death when sunlight from the window touches his flesh. Mulder is taken aback, having previously assumed vampires to be purely mythological. During an...

The opium clipper Lanrick with the main topsail aback (to reduce speed)...

Franciscan's report of Catholic rōnin from Macau invading Japan. Toranaga is taken aback and refuses Portugal's trading ship request to leave Japan. In turn the...

the arrangement and does not even know what city he is in. Although taken aback by all the groupies, Emily still tries to reconnect with him, reminding...

Kevin Atwater (LaRoyce Hawkins) is promoted over her. Squerciati was "taken aback" by the development and explained "when I read it, I went to executive producer...

as a captain. When he comes to invite the sisters to a ball, he is taken aback by how much Phoebe's looks appear to have deteriorated. Hurt by this, Phoebe...

members. During a tour of the sister ship MV Vision, Homendy was "taken aback" by the difficulty of using the aft escape hatch. "You have to climb up...

response to her, I guess it was kind of filtered. But, I was sort of taken aback, like, the suggestion was, you're way up there in a far away place in Alaska...

to Nintendo producer Shigeru Miyamoto, the publisher was initially taken aback by the game's curious mix of pinball and real-time tactics and Saito's initial...

meets Maria after she nearly runs him over with her car. Maria is taken aback by Dante's striking resemblance to her husband Johnny Stecchino, an Italian...

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an unnamed ambassador present in a meeting with Hannah had been "taken aback" by a remark Hannah made that the Bush administration considered 2007 to...

Constable Evan Jones to whom Tess takes an immediate interest but is also taken aback by his relentless foolhardiness. As the Constable's interest in his Sergeant...

victory, return to Winterfell. Arya spars with Brienne and takes Brienne aback when she is able to fight Brienne to a draw. Sansa receives a letter inviting...

find Rosemary at her aunt's wedding reception and declares his love. Taken aback, Rosemary replies she does not think she is ready for love, but is really...

Nancy "expresses surprise, she is not afraid. She appears to be a bit taken aback by what she sees, but she looks as if she is still in control of the situation...

leaders of churches become involved including Reverend David Hill. Taken aback by what he believes to be government interference over their personal freedoms...

When asked, finally, what supports the giant turtle, he is briefly taken aback, but quickly replies "Ah, after that it is turtles all the way down." Microsoft...

flood of press interest in McCarthy's claim. McCarthy himself was taken aback by the massive media response to the Wheeling speech, and he was accused...

depicting conquistadors burning three women and a dog at the stake—he is taken aback when he notices that one of the women bears a striking resemblance to his...

her young son, Davy. She tells Bill that she is a war widow. He is taken aback, but after thinking it over, he decides he loves her, they reconcile, and...

wish to reconcile with his ex-wife Lisa, who shares that wish, he is taken aback. However, Poveda still refuses to believe him, and locks him in the holding...

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qualities of a modern performance of a low order. However, he was taken aback by the channels on the bottom part of the giant, stating that for such grooving...

2026). "'The lyrics to Lola by the Kinks are gross – I was really taken aback': Moby's honest playlist". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 23 March...

fleet to Admiral Laborde aboard the flagship Strasbourg. Laborde was taken aback by the German operation, but transmitted orders to prepare for scuttling...

funeral home. His widow and the embalmer Roberta Knickel are also taken aback by the news. Shortly after his arrival, Oliver is told by Henry the handyman...

treats them to some high class food, and Kuranosuke is once again taken aback by Tsukimi's cuteness. As Shū recovers and believes he's been sexually assaulted...

improbable and the language was "prolix and obscure". They were also taken aback by its criticism of British society at a time when the country was celebrating...

and apologises for her previous actions. The next day, Shione is taken aback a little when Noel considers her a friend, while Nonoka asks her father...

money for his father and thanks her. Shalini proposes to Vishal, who, taken aback, asks for more time. Shalini reassures him she will do the film regardless...

comedy for Channel 4 at the time, stated in 2018 that someone had been taken aback by the budget for Black Mirror, which was well above the standard for a...

When he asks her what she's making, she replies eggs and bacon; taken aback, Ethan takes a long moment to ponder this before joining her. Mark Duplass...

point of the school's year. However, they were both reported to be taken aback when he invited Legge-Bourke to attend in their place. Early in 1997, she...

when Liù refuses to say it, she is tortured. Turandot is clearly taken aback by Liù's resolve and asks Liù who or what gave her such a strong resolve...

Rouen. Charles VII finally entered Paris on 12 November 1437. He was taken aback by the condition of much of the city, having suffered from years of civil...

When Cameron Mitchell is introduced in season 9, Teal'c first reacts taken aback to Mitchell's enthusiasm, being more used to O'Neill's reserved attitude...

from Today FM, with immediate effect, and that he was "completely taken aback by reports in the media". He also expressed his gratitude to Today FM, the...

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leader of the Kingdom, and his pet Bengal tiger, Shiva. Carol is taken aback by Ezekiel's over-the-top manner, but feigns approval of his hospitality...

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that does not change "is a dead house" and asks her to marry him. Taken aback, she hesitates, but then accepts. After a honeymoon in Switzerland, Reynolds...

other and resolve to meet. However, when they meet, they are both taken aback, and due to Vasundhara's interference (who always refused to accept Ragini...

reconcile, then Ray asks Athman whether he can kiss him. Athman is taken aback by the question and leaves, uncomfortable. The two reconcile again the next...

Chairperson of the West Cork ICMSA, said that she was "somewhat taken aback" by what she called Deputy Cairns' "lukewarm and half-hearted" support of...

take on Goodwin’s duties, as he has always been MaxDot’s workhorse. Taken aback, Bob walks out and heads off on a long drive. Title quotation from: Ogechi's...

the commander of the Sixth Division, rose when he saw me, and I was taken aback by the beauty of his gigantic body. He rose – his breeches purple, his crimson...

kilted man during a ship examination turns out to be Philip. Initially taken aback by Philip's effeminate appearance, Piedmont attempts to engage him in conversation...

Carol and CeCe's conversation gets heated and Carol leaves. CeCe is taken aback and fumbles with her medication, hinting that she may be sicker than she's...

mother called and told me that the baguette contained sesame, I was taken aback ... I was completely horrified. It was their fault ... I was stunned that...

in front of the villagers during the village festival. Sampath is taken aback. He feels insulted and locks himself within the four walls of his home....

Dastardly finally win a race. If the player wins as him, the narrator is taken aback or disgusted and Dastardly is happy and surprised at winning a race. Dick...

she and Tom are together again but wants to prove herself. At first taken aback, Tom lets Lynette know he'll support her no matter what. It's revealed in...

MacTaggart (Cargill), greeting him in a broad Scottish accent and taken aback when the doctor responds in an educated English accent – saying "We're not...

evidence and recorded tapes of his public speeches. Jawaharlal Nehru was taken aback while listening to the tapes and going through the letters of Sheikh Abdullah...

parents looking for an "electronic babysitter" for their children were taken aback by the colorful whimsy filled fantasies presented in Amazing Stories that...

death on 30 April 2010. Drugs Minister Pat Carey said he was "a bit taken aback, first of all, by the whole attitude of RTÉ over the last while" concerning...

and suggests that he has come over to escape problems with Cassie. Taken aback, Davis explains that Cassie recently revealed that she had an abortion....

parent." Hironori Kujiraoka October 19, 2025 (2025-10-19) Genichi is taken aback by Hotaru's unconventional offer of a life-changing amount of money in exchange...

rehearsals, Georgia brings David a gift-wrapped present. David is taken aback, then introduces Georgia to his new girlfriend Denise Summers. Georgia realizes...

at Sinai: a story in the Babylonian Talmud claims that Moses was taken aback upon seeing the immensely intricate deduction of future Rabbi Akiva in a...

experiment on a man's brain, with Lucy and Daphne assisting. He is taken aback, though, when he sees cerebral fluid leaking from the subject's exposed...

hilarious incidents, Kavya professes her love to Kempegowda. Initially taken aback, Kempegowda reciprocates Kavya's love. Aarumugam, a Bangalore-based gangster...

restaurant capturing the attention of both children and adults. Unger was taken aback not only by the attention they received, but also how outdated his take...

explained, "I was 18 at the time and kind of quite naive. So, I was a bit taken aback by some of the stories that I heard. [...] I wanted to write it so it sounded...

son to enter West Point and be commissioned an officer. Thursday is taken aback by this revelation. Michael takes Philadelphia riding, and they encounter...

Alison is expecting a baby, and Jimmy admits grudgingly that he's taken aback. However, his tirade continues. They first come to physical blows, and then...

belly is like velvet. He is determined to shoot the young man, but is taken aback when the boy asks him, "What is velvet?" The final episode involves all...

for a new stadium. Despite his many complaints, Harry is genuinely taken aback when Edith announces she is leaving him to move to Boston and have the baby...

when Kay announces her engagement to Buckley Dunston, Stanley is taken aback by the news. In the following days, weeks, and months, the unhappy Stanley...

ride to a meet against neighboring Paramus the other day, she was taken aback by the silence that had replaced her players' usual pre-game chatter......

operation being a successful failure. During another hearing, Kan is taken aback when Lee openly criticizes Lau, rather than defending him initially. Kan...

Even though Paul decides to accept the situation, he is suddenly taken aback by an abrupt revelation about the death of his daughter which prompts him...

expelled and Poppy is exonerated. At the lacrosse finals, Gerry is taken aback by Poppy's dramatic change in personality and how much she resembles her...

asking garda about view on left 'extremism'". Irish Times. "Garda 'taken aback' by questions in interview for Deputy Commissioner's job". independent.ie...

incompatible with Christian and chivalric values. Mickiewicz was taken aback by the strength of the public response to his poem and regretted its publication;...

Mademoiselle Fonpré, who had been appointed director of the theatre, was taken aback by Lecouvreur's potential. Shortly after her début, she started getting...

restart their relationship. In episode seven, Alex is momentarily taken aback when he encounters a pregnant woman who resembles Izzie, causing him to...

asked by TSR to do my World of Greyhawk as a commercial product I was taken aback. I had assumed most DMs would far prefer to use their own world settings"...

succeeded rather better at the same thing. The critics were mildly taken aback. Contrary to some of the horror scenarios bandied about by the chattering...

He finds her and asks her to marry him instead of Brice. Sophie is taken aback and rejects his haughty, awkward proposal. Returning dejected to Aunt Vanessa's...

Apache Wells station. Most of the party votes to proceed. The group is taken aback when Ringo, unaware of her profession, bonds with Dallas as the journey...

the Education Committee is no one has any experience in education." Taken aback, Graham responded, "Well, what can I do about that?" Riley then arranged...

first saw Skeet Ulrich in costume for Mitchell, stating she was a bit taken aback by how much he resembled her abuser. There was a need to find balance in...

few choice words. But when Crane surrenders to his demands, Tom is taken aback, resulting in a surprising offer. 9 9 "Wreckage" Alan Grint Simon Burke...

(of French-Asian descent) who remain in Emile's household, she is taken aback by the other two girls who live there, evidence that the planter had cohabited...

and Chamundi came floating from Varanasi to South India, they were taken aback by the pristine beauty of Hassan and decided to reside here. Maheshwari...

their Appalachian Trail hike, but also encounter trouble. Connor is taken aback when his boss and an executive at his firm won't respect his firewall regarding...

pop. Though "Scrooged" may appeal to fans of the movie, they may be taken aback by how badly the soundtrack has aged." Dan Hartman - vocals, producer, writer...

back home and on her own turf, Audrey asks Richard to marry her. Taken aback, Richard says yes and they are married in the final episode, broadcast on...

Bobby and Sukh will be engaged the very next day. Both are initially taken aback but eventually agree. Jassi finds out that Sukh loves him too. Pammi reveals...

relationship between the two remains platonic. In "The Other Woman," Joan is taken aback when Pete approaches her with a proposition to sleep with Herb Rennet (Gary...

horrific blood-soaked crime scene, which he usually enjoys, but is taken aback by a long-suppressed memory of a childhood trauma instead. Rita is charged...

quadrophonic. Having recorded McCartney's performance, Martin was taken aback when Saltzman asked him who he thought should sing the film's title song...

to meet him by sending her a letter in the guise of Ajit. Kamini taken aback runs away from him as he blackmails and assaults her. Kamini finds a car...

from his ex-wife Kim Wexler, who asked about his safety. Gene is taken aback and later calls Kim's workplace in Florida. However, the conversation turns...

Gardensfield, a homemaker from Adelaide, said, "I was astonished and totally taken aback when I heard my 5 and 7-year-old kids walking around the house singing 'F-U-C-K' ...

adult fans of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic). He said he was taken aback by how disrespectfully national news media portrayed the brony fandom. He...

feedback. Spider-Man co-creator Stan Lee admitted that he was initially taken aback by the concept of the storyline, but decided to keep an open mind toward...

neglected so he is happy to be befriended by new girl Mandy, only to be taken aback when she displays a sudden burst of violent behaviour toward Justin. Although...

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"You Know I Love You" on the organ when Bullock chimed in. He was taken aback by her strong voice which was in contrast to her skinny frame. He asked...

Danish had bought for her (same as the one she had bought) and is taken aback by his kind gesture. Monty (their neighbor) offers Mehwish a ride in his...

looking for his slippers, and Eliza throws them at him. Higgins is taken aback, and is at first completely unable to understand Eliza's preoccupation,...

some kind of better life while she is stuck in this place… Rather taken aback by his artist neighbor Fetisov's comments upon the 'unaesthetic' conditions...

ability to talk and read, and the humans whom they encounter are taken aback at first (though only momentarily) to find themselves conversing with animals...

ground. While she tries to be kind and patient with Miche she is often taken aback by her stupidity and daydreams. Pamela Lyne as Steves' nan (series 2–3)...

beloved children's book." Syndicated columnist Rick Du Brow, while taken aback at the special's cost compared to others in its genre, admitted that it...

but he refuses her. Albert discovers the situation and is a little taken aback. Albert and Agi trade insults; Agi storms out and tries to leave the next...

after her mother's death. When Rishabh proposes to her, Kalindi is taken aback, but then agrees to the marriage for Rishabh's happiness. Avni is a practising...

the turn of the millennium, said that on his arrival, he had been taken aback by the conduct of the children. But he had not immediately realised what...

partners and we didn't even know about it." Pyle reflected: "I was a bit taken aback at first but it didn't take long to sort it all out." Further contacts –...

he got! He is a goddamned liar and a cheat." Warhol was reportedly taken aback by the "light" sentence when contacted for comment. Lou Reed, a friend of...

of Mithoon's genius." Director of the film Mohit Suri said, "I'm taken aback by the quantum of love and the amount of anticipation around the song. As...

bus driver in elementary school, came across Bailey's story and was taken aback by his singing ability. Lucas informed Bailey that the video had been widely...

not use instruments. Let's try to do it all with voices." Although taken aback by the suggestion, Stewart and the others agreed to try Godley's idea and...

when he has left the room that Anthony is a heroin addict. Julie is taken aback but does not mention it to Anthony. Anthony explains over a meal at Harrods...

she has to believe in a "bigger plan" or she would lose all hope. Taken aback, Cox uncharacteristically apologizes and sincerely replies that he wishes...

parents looking for an "electronic babysitter" for their children were taken aback by the colorful whimsy filled fantasies presented in Amazing Stories that...

question to which Cheney responded by saying "So?" Raddatz appeared taken aback by the response, and Cheney's remark prompted widespread criticism, including...

a man. Too much of a workaholic to make time for romance, she is taken aback when she falls hard for Bong Joon-soo (Jung Joon-ho). She loses no time...

available to fight the rebels. Wu Yan, then a low-ranking official, was taken aback by the sight of Xue Xu's army marching towards Jiaozhi Commandery. Xue Xu...

restaurant industry in recent memory" and franchise owners were equally as taken aback by the news. While franchised stores—which on the whole were higher-performing...

Philippe suddenly rose and protested that the king's action was illegal. Taken aback, the king awkwardly replied that it was legal because he wished it. The...

Combs had never read any H. P. Lovecraft before his casting and was taken aback by the script; he later said he only took the role because he needed the...

psychological profiles on the suspects being investigated. She was first taken aback by NCIS' apparent disregard for the rules and protested at times, yet she...

believe he's embezzled from Robin Masters, and is more than a little taken aback by his replacement, Ginny Malcolm (Darleen Carr), a rather dizzy actress...

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Robert F. Stockton, leader of the US Pacific Naval Fleet, was so taken aback by the strong resistance of the Californios that he immediately set sail...

in finding food and shelter. When Maya becomes pregnant, Cole is taken aback and insists that it is cruel to have children in the face of an impending...

to be none other than Octavio. Upon recognizing him, Giuditta is taken aback. Octavio reveals his torment over their shattered love, but when Giuditta...

and Marshal Murat flank on the right. A wounded Lithuanian soldier, taken aback by the compassion of the Emperor, pledges his allegiance to Napoléon while...

When Elton fervently declares his love to Emma, however, she is taken aback and strongly rejects him. Emma's rejection and assumption that he should...

Greece. p. 29. p. 29: Their chauvinism may sometimes take you a little aback. Now that they are quarrelling with the Turks over Cyprus, Turkish coffee...

(Jeremy Clyde), she expects a hefty bill for damages. Instead she is taken aback by his offer to support Neil in a business venture. But Neil is less than...

commanding "STOP....THAT....TRAIN!" from the platform steps. The guard is taken aback, the train halts, and Sir placidly leads his company aboard. Arriving in...

is greeted by many of the guests with great deference. Onegin is taken aback when he sees Tatyana, and deeply impressed by her beauty and noble bearing...

Later, Graystripe asks Millie to come with him to ThunderClan, and is taken aback at her refusal. He then leaves for ThunderClan alone. Graystripe ends up...

their deal with the Mujahideen. In Kreuzberg, West Berlin, Paige is taken aback when Elizabeth employs techniques when she suspects they are being followed...

substituted after such a short period of time and I was upset and taken aback by the cheering. I am a player who plays with my heart". "I know my reaction...

federal property. Brown commented regarding the affair that, "I was so taken aback that I'd be treated so impersonal — like I was some kind of crook...Those...

movement. On their 1967 tour in Europe, some of the Stax artists were taken aback by the welcome that they received, enjoying a better reception in parts...

range we were holding USS New Mexico. The Americans were utterly taken aback, blown away with what they were seeing". The Astute class are designed to...

John F. Kennedy, as a far more likely partner for détente, but was taken aback by the newly inaugurated U.S. President's tough talk and actions in the...

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similar to that of the comic. The director stated that people were taken aback by the monster's long hair in the film, but he said that was how he interpreted...

operetta's 100th performance in Germany, Lehár admitted to have been taken aback by the proposition of portraying Goethe onstage, a concern that was shared...

Shravani is smitten by Sudeep who proposes to her. Though initially taken aback by the proposal, they decide to elope. However, she learns that Sudeep is...

took it and brought into the church. Upon reaching the place, he was taken aback by surprise for he saw the other image on the altar. And when he tried to...

Diana reveals herself as Wonder Woman to him; although initially taken aback, Trevor marries her. Diana later retires from active duty in the Navy and...

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music. At first people were looking at us like 'Um, I don't know.'" Taken aback by the backlash, André 3000 and Big Boi channeled their frustration in the...

nothing wrong with chasing men. And so she tries to seduce the somewhat taken aback Stanley. Suzanne observes this with some concern, so she suggests to the...

in his speech. Kate runs into him flirting with a customer and is taken aback by his new personality. At first she looks saddened but then perks up after...

about a woman that he is in love with, sparing no details. Usher, taken aback by the similarities to the girl he is dating, inquires further about R.Kelly's...

disturbing show on television". This critical reaction took the writers aback. Tony Hayman of the TV Times concisely stated" what the hell is this bollocks...

to take hold, and visitors looking for Hollywood dreams were often taken aback by the area's contrast with shinier tourist meccas. The Hollywood/Vine subway...

taken from field hospitals; this preoccupied Montcalm. Montcalm was taken aback to learn of the British deployment, and his response has been regarded as...

and begin listening to music on Brennan's CD player. Booth appears taken aback at Brennan's wide array of jazz music, saying that he thought "all that...

becomes fed up with such treatment. Mike and his other band members are taken aback when at a party, Les picks her moment and reveals her true feminine side...

Charlotte asks whether the sentiment is therefore real or not. Lumir, taken aback and unable to answer, simply smiles uneasily. Luc returns to work, where...

Chandran decides to confess his love to Nandhini. However, he's taken aback when he discovers that she's landed a job as a systems analyst in Bengaluru...

bumps into Natasha aka Nikki, who instantly proposes to Adi. Adi is taken aback and falls for Nikki. Soon, it is revealed that Nikki is Avni's cousin and...

everyone a green matchbook to commemorate the restaurant. Rebecca is taken aback, as Tish had predicted she would receive a green matchbook, and wonders...

Sonatine arguing that Kitano was a fan of Le Samouraï. Delon was taken aback, and talking about Kitano's acting, said: "What's THAT? [...], this is not...

request that passages of particular concern be removed. The Goulds were taken aback as they considered the account sympathetic, but they kept the response from...

divides the Ramsay Street residents. Daphne Clarke (Elaine Smith) is taken aback by how serious the couple have become, but wishes them well, while Donovan...

member Alice Freeman Palmer, after they met by chance and Palmer was taken aback by Brown's dedication. After one year of college, Brown was hired to work...

new energy to a beloved franchise—and although longtime fans may be taken aback by the show's adult mockumentary approach, the classic characters retain...

Conor confesses that he is falling in love with her. Michelle is taken aback and urges caution. They return to the city. Back in the city things start...

night. Authorities in Moscow, led by Count Fedor Rostopchin, were taken aback at the decision to retreat. After two day crossings, the Russian army turned...

success has been so unexpected that scions of Hollywood are still taken aback by it... Facts has in fact been among NBC's top-ranked comedies for the...

similar atrocities during the Bajoran occupation; Damar is visibly taken aback by the comparison. Kira later regrets her words, but Garak points out they...

character being hanged and the public are up in arms. I was quite taken aback by all this," Humayun Ahmed told the BBC. Asaduzzaman Noor as Baker Bhai...

a replacement. Artem teaches Nicole how to play poker, only to be taken aback when she immediately begins winning. 6 "#PilotFight" Eva Longoria Ian Brennan...

family. Ari decides to go with putting Jonah in public school, but is taken aback as Jonah wants to go with his best friend to Briar Country. Desperate, he...

performance. Nadja and the Guide visit Richie at his house, where they are taken aback by his manager, Richie's human familiar "Doctor" Tom (Fred Armisen). Tom...

aggressive. When she says she intends to cease treating him, he is taken aback and hurt: "We're making progress! It's been seven years!" She says, "Since...

Winterfell and Sansa takes her to see Bran in the godswood. Arya is taken aback to find that Bran saw her coming to Winterfell and knows of her kill list...

was reading and what he was listening to, and then appeared to be taken aback that his fans should ask for more." Biographer Johnny Rogan commented that...