Although MI5's agents were shocked that a Catholic Irishman desired to work for them, Nelligan was formally sworn into the British Secret Service.

Although shocked, Howard reacts somewhat positively to the kiss, vindicating Peter's instinct all along on the matter.

Although the offensive was a military defeat for the communists, it had a profound effect on the US government and shocked the US public, which had been led to believe by its political and military leaders that the communists were, due to previous defeats, incapable of launching such a massive effort.

Although the reports of deaths were unfounded, spectators were shocked by the attrition rate and Olympic officials decided to ban cross country running from future Games.

Although his sons readily accepted the sudden union, the Tyler daughters were shocked and hurt.

Although shocked by Ludendorff's report and the news of the defeat, the majority parties in the Reichstag, and especially the SPD, were willing to take on the responsibility of government at the eleventh hour.

Although the wounds were superficial, it shocked the audience and resulted in another memorable addition to his reputation for bizarre behaviour.

Although normally remaining neutral in regards to local politics, he was " shocked " at the narrow rejection of Thomas Playford's bill to nationalise the Adelaide Electric Company.

Although the hope is that Baron will be shocked to death, his remaining henchman touches the table first and is electrocuted, firing the rifle repeatedly and attracting the attention of police at the train station as he struggles to free himself.

Although she is shocked that Zhongliang is involved in blackmail, she is still very much in love with him and even dresses up in contemporary Shanghai clothing to impress him.

Although Joyce is shocked at this revelation, she recovers quickly and remains a source of stability for Buffy and Buffy's small circle of friends who assist her, dubbed the Scooby Gang.

Although it never advanced to the final stages of the competition, Rijeka has topped and shocked some of the biggest clubs in the history of soccer on its home field during the 1980s, including Real Madrid and Juventus.

Although shocked by the scale of the revolt and the speed of its approach, Henry VII had not been idle.

Although shocked by this event, the remaining members of the band ( Walworth being replaced by lead guitar Matt Parker later on ) carried on with the release of the album, in tribute to their deceased partner.

Although shocked at the game's violence, Antics reviewer said the " sword fight game is the best available on the ST ." According to Jarratt, Barbarian represented " new heights in bloodsports ".

" Although it was his decision to leave the soap, Treacher was shocked that the show ’ s bosses chose to kill Arthur off.

Although some critics liked the attempt towards realism, many others felt the play dwelt too much on unseemly characters and events, and audiences were shocked when Margaret nurses the baby ( not her own ) onstage.

Although Nash had experienced discrimination in Chicago, she was shocked by her first experience with widespread segregation.

Although initially shocked, the four boys befriend him, and Cartman names the boy Starvin ' Marvin.

Although the Swiss People's Party received the popular vote, their campaign was particularly shocked by the conversion of Daniel Streich to islam, Daniel was a council member within the party.

Although the parents are indeed shocked at Garrsion's behavior, they cannot bring themselves to criticize it, as they fear being branded " intolerant ".

Although Australia's Aborigines had no citizenship rights, Australians welcomed African-American servicemen in a way that shocked American sensibilities.

Although she is certain that other parents will share her level of concern in helping their children, she is shocked by some of the parents ' indifferent attitudes to their children's actions.

Although Ross and Vanessa thought she was on break from school, they were shocked to discover that she'd actually dropped out.

Although Odo had been annoyed by Lwaxana in the past, he has come to appreciate her company.

So adding some fantasy superhero narrative, that has always annoyed me a little bit .” Although he has written a number of superhero stories, Ennis has tried to " subvert " the genre as well as he could.

Although the parallel steam railroads were often annoyed by the competition, the interurbans could be valuable to them as connections.

Although Cochrane was annoyed with Staunton for under-representing Cochrane's wins in his chess articles, he helped Staunton to prepare for his second match against Saint-Amant, which Staunton won and therefore was for several years regarded as the world's strongest player.

Although thoroughly annoyed, Queen Clarisse presses onward and prepares for the State Dinner.

Although he was annoyed when a British tabloid revealed that he lived there, printing a picture of his house with the number clearly visible, he later paid public tribute to his home in the title of the track " Wattsville Blues ," on the Manics ' Know Your Enemy album.

Although highly annoyed at Night Thrasher's cavalier attitude, Rider joins his superhero group, the New Warriors, who first appear as a team aiding Thor in his fight with Juggernaut.

Although originally annoyed that they were driving a GT-class car instead of one of the full-race Testa Rossas competing in the prototype class, the experienced pair impressed themselves ( and everyone else ) by finishing 2nd overall behind the Testa Rossa of Bonnier and Scarfiotti.

Although annoyed by his unsubtle advances, Winters remained friendly with him and used her Psi Corps connections to help him contact his former lover, Lise Hampton, during the riots on the Mars colony.

Although the video " went viral " almost immediately, Trumbull never heard from BP or any of the government agencies struggling to contain the spill, which left him bemused and mildly annoyed.

Although they are her friends, the girl becomes annoyed at the Greggs shooting and killing ducks and thus she points the magic finger at them.

Although this annoyed the Commonwealth commander, Hetman Jan Karol Chodkiewicz, and resulted in Lisowski being banished from the Commonwealth, little was done to stop the mutineers.

He was often annoyed and impatient with many members of his staff, including Foaly the centaur ( Although without Foaly, the humans would have rediscovered the fairies long ago.

Although Harry considers Ralph a close friend, he is annoyed at Ralph's extreme attitudes and rarely hesitates to dispute his opinions or preempt his more threatening ambitions.

Although he can be annoyed with his protégés at times, he is visibly proud when they succeed, as Greg did by passing his field test and becoming a CSI.

Although annoyed by this, Scott understood that although he was in command of the Mission, he was part of a team, and the mission scientists had decided that the core sample was more important than sampling the North Complex.

Although he's annoyed that she cannot cook authentic Indian food, he is still pleasantly surprised by the meal she serves him.

Although Kyle is annoyed at having been beaten, he ends up developing a crush on Rebecca.

Although he is annoyed that his holiday is being delayed, the phrase used by Lementeuil to describe Marrascaud – " a wild boar " – catches his interest.