Initially his mother was reluctant to let him commit to an insecure football career, so he began an apprenticeship as an electrical engineer ; however he went on to turn professional in October 1954.

Initially reluctant to believe him, Leia realizes that Luke speaks the truth and joins Han Solo in leading the Rebels in battle on Endor as the Rebel Fleet battle the second Death Star.

Initially reluctant, the townsfolk quickly forgo the established societal norms and basic human values, disrupting and disregarding the victim's ties to his family and community.

Initially, Warner Bros. was reluctant to fund the film, but with Prince's assurances it would be a sequel to Purple Rain as well as the involvement of the original members of The Time, the studio greenlit the project.

Initially reluctant, the group eventually decides to evade the authority of Mikey's older brother, Brandon, and escape for one last " Goonie adventure.

Initially the LCC was reluctant to agree to the provision of subscriber telephone lines to the estate as it was considered incongruous for a residents of a subsidised housing scheme to be able to afford such a luxury.

Initially, the PGA of America was reluctant to allow Louis to enter the event, having a bylaw at the time limiting PGA participation to Caucasians.

Initially assigned to recruiting duties in Kentucky, he proved so adept at signing up soldiers that his superiors were reluctant to release him from his post.

Initially, she was reluctant to do so, but at Thomas's convincing persuasion, she agreed and the success of her Point-of-sales business made her an even wealthier woman.

Initially reluctant, Mackintosh eventually agreed.

Initially reluctant to take the role, Aames states that he was dropped by the owners of the series.

Initially reluctant to undertake the project, she found the actual writing process so enjoyable that it inspired her with plans to write a novel.

Initially reluctant, Cassim eventually agrees when Iago inadvertently reveals that Aladdin's wedding may be his final chance to get the Oracle.

Initially reluctant to play the part, she eventually accepted it at the directors ' persuasion and, to prepare for it, visited several bars and nightclubs at Mumbai's red-light areas to study the lingo and mannerisms of sex-workers.

Initially reluctant, Sam is convinced by her friend Carter Ferrell ( Dan Byrd ), to go to the dance and meet her mysterious online friend.

Initially, Race is reluctant because Nash only describes what is required from him on the most vaguest terms and does not appear to be interested in the alternatives Race gives him.

Initially, Emperor Alexander I was reluctant to concentrate large forces against the Ottoman Empire while his relations with Napoleonic France were still uncertain and the main part of his army was occupied fighting against Napoleon in Prussia.

" Initially reluctant and frightened of the idea, Bo declares that he hopes to find an " angel " and will know her when he sees her.

Initially, Sparta was reluctant, but Alcibiades, the Athenian general who had argued for the Sicilian Expedition, defected to the Spartan cause upon being accused of grossly impious acts and convinced them that they could not allow Athens to subjugate Syracuse.

Initially the LSWR constructed a branch from Woking to Guildford in 1845 then Godalming in 1849, but were reluctant to extend it to Havant.

Initially reluctant, Aubrey finds to his surprise and delight that the boy has the mathematical skills essential for a navigator ; and he becomes a competent sailor.

Initially some of the Pakistani soldiers were reluctant to join the defense of the fort because their roles with the BATT were largely administrative, but they obeyed orders from Mike Kealy and the British Military Intelligence Corporal.

Initially reluctant to take his father's ring name, Wisniski wrestled as Baby Face Nelson before becoming Johnny Fargo, one half of The Fargo Brothers with Don Fargo between 1971 and 1974.

Initially Tim seems reluctant to say anything, but changes his mind during an interview with the camera crew and runs to tell Dawn how he feels.

Initially Whitefield and the Wesleys merely sought reform, by way of a return to the gospel, within the Church of England, but the movement spread with revival and soon a significant number of Anglican clergy became known as Methodists in the mid-18th century.

" Initially, Perot's return saw the Texas billionaire's numbers stay low, until he was given the opportunity to participate in a trio of unprecedented three-man debates.

Initially he had not planned to return to political life, but an unexpected opportunity changed his mind.

Initially anxious to return to civilization, most of the newcomers grow to love Shangri-La, including paleontologist Alexander Lovett, swindler Henry Barnard and bitter, terminally ill Gloria Stone, who miraculously seems to be recovering.

Initially conceived for basketball, the BSC was founded in 1963 with six members in four states ; four of the charter members remain, and a fifth will return as a non-football member in 2013.

Initially, all webmasters needed to do was to submit the address of a page, or URL, to the various engines which would send a " spider " to " crawl " that page, extract links to other pages from it, and return information found on the page to be indexed.

Initially a pagan culture, detailed information about the return of the Christian religion to the islands during the Norse-era is elusive, although the modern-day Diocese of Sodor and Man retains the centuries-old name.

Initially, Ford accepted losses on the Mark II in return for the prestige with which it endowed its entire product line ; but after going public, tolerance for such losses fell.

Initially, Adams was unable to negotiate a lease with the Nashville Predators to return the team to the Gaylord Entertainment Center ( formerly Nashville Arena ) on terms he deemed to be adequately favorable.

Initially Priestley wanted to return and deliver a sermon on the Bible verse " Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do ," but he was dissuaded by friends convinced that it was too dangerous.

Initially, McKinney kept a low profile upon her return to Congress.

Initially, the return of World Class proved to be a modest success ( which included the return of ring announcer Marc Lowrance and a few appearances by Bill Mercer ), but financial sources ran out quickly and attendance at the Sportatorium dropped considerably to sometimes fewer than 500.

Initially, David uses Susan's crush on him to cajole her into helping with the kidnap plot, however he soon grows to return her affection.

Initially, however, the Pueblos were united in their objective of preventing a return of the Spanish.

Initially, fibre optic network expansion work was carried out in the newly-built dwelling areas in Riga and other largest cities of the country the rational being that return on the investment in the development of the network is possible to attain only if the newly connected building has at least 30 apartments.

Initially proscribed during the Thermidorian Reaction, he was allowed to return to the Convention on December 4, 1794.

Initially the party had tried to persuade the Comintern to be allowed to return to the International.

Initially, the need arose because of the high sickness and death rates of European sailors on India-bound ships, and their frequent desertions in India, which left ships short of crew for the return voyage.

Initially, the return cranks on the main driving wheels were of LNER block-type as seen on Arthur Peppercorn's A1s and A2s, but this was changed to the simpler LMS four-stud fitting.

Initially the return cranks on the main driving wheels were of LNER block type, as seen on Arthur Peppercorn's A1s and A2s, but this was changed to the simpler LMS four-stud fitting.

Initially expressing a desire to return home, he continues travelling with the Doctor and Tegan until Tegan leaves at the end of Resurrection of the Daleks.

Initially, demand deposit accounts were more common, but over time, most accounts are now investment accounts, which reflects the confidence of depositors in the ability of banks to generate a return.

Initially training to be a priest, he was forced to return home for his grandfather's funeral.