taken aback

"That's an interesting idea, " I said, taken aback and trying to hide it.

She was also taken aback by his intense jealousy and the imbalance between his tight penny-pinching and extravagant spending.

I was a little taken aback at how much the Shanghainese staff failed to know about the art of cicada maintenance.

Lombard was a good deal taken aback, but in his surprise he did not forget that this was the young lady who had refused him that afternoon.

She barely knows him, so when he gave her that lovely purse, she was really taken aback.

The singer was taken aback by the pirated editions of his songs on the market, and he vowed not to let the thiefs off.

Although the guy knew of her feelings for him, he was still taken aback and had never expected her to react that way.

If I'm honest, I'm a little taken aback how you all but ignore me for two years then email me only when you need something.

She must have been a little too taken aback to reply as I can't seem to recall what she had to say to that.

The SEC, which seems to have been taken aback by the scale of the malfeasance, can hardly hold its head up high either.

She was a little taken aback, but then she reminded herself, "Well, if I'm going to die, the best way is to die meditating. "

None of these reversals is a surprise, but conservatives have been taken aback at the unflinching speed of the changes.

But even he might have been taken aback by the recipe concocted by Peter Ferlow.

She calls mah-jongg a superficial, frivolous game, and was a bit taken aback to hear her own 29-year-old daughter, Amy, had taken it up.

Moseley was taken aback; he said he wanted to spend time fact-finding first.

But he might be taken aback by the popular sympathy for his plight. So might the authorities: the case has become an embarrassment.

Taken aback , policymakers now seem unsure how much protection to offer creditors of other basket-cases.

After being taken aback, my response was that there are many reasons that your average method size should be considerably smaller.

But he might be taken aback by the popular sympathy for his plight.

"Right, " I said, taken aback by his honesty.

Many Samaritans who met him on his travels, as well as journalists and others, were rather taken aback by Mr Varah in person.

Asked if she was taken aback by his decision to send the photo, she responded, "Oh gosh, yes. "

She said she was taken aback when she found that food and other basic items on the other side of the border were cheaper.

He's taken aback. Rises and paces floor for a second or two. Stops, places both hands on table and leans forward.

Chou Yu was taken aback when he heard this and wondered if Chu-ke Liang could read his mind. Then he asked Chu-ke Liang for his remedy.

When shown a picture of a musk deer, people are sure to be taken aback for a moment.

Somewhat taken aback, but still majestically, "Then show it, " said the Director.

OLDER people in particular are often taken aback by the speed with which the internet's "next big thing" can cease being that.

Recognizing the name of one of our consuls, I replied, somewhat taken aback.

[The man seems taken aback by your civilized manner, then bows slightly. ] I see that I've let my tongue get ahead of my manners, good sir.

Slightly taken aback, the only thing I could think to reply was, "Oh, thank you" . I moved on to Sanlitun Village South.

my dear fellow ! " he stammered , manifestly taken aback and quite forgetting his pose . " where d you think we are ?

She was surprised to find William's application that he would like toe to contribute a musical piece. The music teacher was taken aback .

As a supporter of Dr John observed: "Rowan was taken aback by the size of his mailbag. "

He doesn't just give money: his staff are sometimes taken aback to see him skulking in the streets nearby, picking up litter.

Zhang Ming was completely taken aback when the teacher praised him in the class by saying that he had the guts.

Introduction by the administrator, so I was taken aback, do not look down upon them, mature, all have one or two re-jin do.

I was taken aback because she wasn't used to be like that. I mean she's timid, and would get nervous and got blushed easily.

She was completely taken aback by his anger.

After pulling females, males with a mirror of a photo, taken aback, blame females.

The Manager was taken aback at the news that some company had already launched the product into the market.

"I was taken aback by it, but we sort of talked through it, " Mr. Hubbard said.

If I tell you. , you must be completely taken aback.

People are often taken aback when they ask me, "When should I start my new business? " and I answer, "Now. "

I, and several of the other young professionals in our group, were taken aback by his casual remark.

And in those rare instances where there is no ulterior motive. We're so taken aback that we may fail to recognize the truth.

As soon as he finished, his supporters applauded vigorously, but most of the masses were taken aback and exchanged doubtful glances.

I'm always taken aback when I communicate with parents who have no understanding of the devastation divorce cause's children.

The lad was taken aback. "My mother was a lady of Tyrosh. I dye my hair in memory of her. "

I was taken aback when I glanced up and saw the look of untter hatred in her eyes.

She was really taken aback upon hearing of his death.

"What thief, " he asked, puzzled, taken aback by the chaotic state of the living room.

If George seemed taken aback by the invitation for "coffee" , his lady friend would have retained plausible deniability.

She sat down. Ron looked taken aback.

Jobs later recalled being slightly taken aback, and he agreed that Apple would work with the Warner-Sony effort.

The manager was taken aback by his directness.

She looked taken aback, but pleased too, and got up. They vanished together into the growing throng on the dance floor.

Employers these days seem taken aback when highly qualified, experienced people fail to rush to apply for the openings they post.

Visibly taken aback, he regained his composure, gave me a wink and said: "Why not? "

' I was taken aback by a telegram that he shoved in my hand and said, " Oh, you'd better read this. "

When I heard the news that she was murdered, I was taken aback.

When we arrived at the dorm, however, I was taken aback by the disarray of his room. "Forgot we were coming, didn't you? " I teased.

Clearly taken aback by the positive response, Frosty pressed for details, as any Arrested fan would.

Most women are taken aback by this approach because most men they know immediately state a preference.

Tom had assured McDonald that he'd do his best, and he was taken aback by her response.

FOREIGNERS visiting America are taken aback by how lax locals are when using credit or debit cards to make purchases.

The fisherman was greatly taken aback when that man walked close to him.

Still, car experts have been taken aback by the ferocity of attacks.

Personally, although CEOs, like policemen, look younger all the time, I am less taken aback.

She was taken aback at the question.

Even the most skeptical visitor to Pepperberg's lab is sure to be taken aback by what the birds can do.

I was quite taken aback by his attitude.

He seemed taken aback, "I thought you Chinese have walls for everything. "

He had gone to a local landfill to dump some trash and was taken aback by how many plastic bags he saw in the heap.

A little taken aback, I replied, "Why would you want to do that. "

I was taken aback because I had been wondering just the reverse about her country: Why are there so few poor people in Chinese cities?

"That's my name, " said Mr. Thompson, almost quietly, he was so taken aback by the free manner of the stranger.

She was taken aback by the change of plans.

Nor was anybody taken aback by the myriad irregularities on election day.

He admitted being taken aback by the scale of recent write-downs in the banking sector.

I was taken aback by the news of his death.

I was taken aback that he was such a cruel man.

Team leader Chen taken aback: Do you know for us?

Brown also acknowledged he was taken aback by the fan reaction.

She was surprised and taken aback.

The speed and ferocity of Asia's downturn has taken aback even the pessimists.

Alan was taken aback but then he became aware that the crickets had started.

He says they were taken aback by the vandalism.

"What? " said Ford. He seemed a little taken aback.

I was really taken aback upon hearing of his death.

She was taken aback by my angry answer.

She was taken aback by the dog.

He was taken aback when he was told the secret.

The other customers were taken aback and some were very upset at the way the animal was being treated.

Mr. Williams said that he was taken aback by the request and demurred.

Last year, it was the normally free-market United States that was taken aback by the harshness of British and European budget cuts.

But even China-watchers may have been taken aback by a development in China's financial capital.

He was taken aback when he saw the big monster.

eg. He seemed quite taken aback by the news.

Some people reposting the image were taken aback at their own audacity.

The banker from Hartford appeared taken aback.

I ask, taken aback, and he quickly denies it.

Taken aback, she replied: I'm single. There's nobody in my life.

60 dollars This kind of " Kindle, to light lamps " of double standards, it is taken aback.

I was taken aback. Lines of motion, such as the one she used, are a very recent invention in the history of illustration.

"I have been taken aback by the number of donations that have been made in public. "

He was taken aback by her caustic remarks.

[The man seems taken aback, the smiles broadly. ] Well!

The reporter looks rather taken aback.

He was taken aback by the news.

she cried, taken aback and now determined that he should take some liberty.

He was somewhat taken aback by the question and then realized that he didn't have a good answer.

I am a bit taken aback. "Yes. What else would I be? " "I don't know. A spirit? "

Eg. He was taken aback by the turn of events.

was taken aback by her caustic remark.

The abbot was taken aback and could not abide her abeyance .

Eg. I was quite taken aback by the news.

BUTTERCUP: (taken aback) I have loved more deeply than a killer like yourself could ever dream!

I was taken aback when I heard of it.

I was taken aback. I murmured: "Yes darling, one day, when you're older. "

Jobs was taken aback and fell silent.

I was completely taken aback by her request.

Crossing the threshold, I was taken aback by the mess in the house.

You should not be taken aback with some issues that might put you off at first reading.

I was taken aback when my sister suddenly came to here from hometown.

'Brother Liu, ' returned Trinket, greatly taken aback , 'what have I done wrong? Why are you angry with me?

D. Actually, I was taken aback when I heard he was running the race.

I was taken aback when the man showed me the file he had on me.

While I was initially taken aback by negativity of the people, I eventually learned to manage it and channel it into conscious action.

I was taken aback when I found my computer was gone.

When I told her I wasn't married ( "Not yet! " ) she looked taken aback.

So I am a little taken aback by the sign outside the spa in the orange groves of northern Israel.

Somewhat taken aback, he replied: I think now we are about the same.

I was taken aback by how many black and Latino participants I noticed at the demonstration.

I think he has been quite taken aback by this.

I was taken aback when she suddenly screamed.

When I hear that story, I was taken aback.

I recently spent some time in China, and despite everything I'd heard in advance about the pollution, I was still taken aback.

Liu Xiangmei taken aback: "In my hometown, they can only farm the land, and you like what you do ah? "

My friend was also taken aback, so I just smiled jokingly.

I was taken aback when I saw the bill.

For example, I'm sure he'd be delightfully taken aback if you cleaned your apartment.

I was taken aback when I saw the teacher in the game room.

So sudden was it, and so unexpected, that Buck was taken aback .

i was taken aback at your being taken aback at me being here . i had thought that you were expecting me to come

Have you ever seen the horrible scene that butchers had butchered pigs in the abattoir? I was so taken aback! It's very cruel and harsh!

Beijingers who study in the northern US are often taken aback by the much deeper snow they encounter there

i was also taken aback at their interest in foreign things