I was beginning to gain courage after my initial surprise.

After a moment's surprise, he gave her a sheepish grin.

Cherie, after her initial surprise, was quick to catch on.

After his first surprise, he did not fear Hodgson.

She was much faster to pick up on other people's thoughts now, after her initial surprise at being designated a prospective King.

When he looked into the machine in the next booth, Niall understood why, after their initial surprise, no one paid much attention to the spider.

After his initial surprise, Niall found the sensation delicious, and abandoned himself to its pleasure.

Robert shook it, after a moment's surprise, and the two men relaxed slightly.

Still, I rationalized after my first surprise, many of the villagers had forcing frames.

After his initial surprise, he broke out in a smile.