But you could have knocked us all down with a feather when, three months ago, she suddenly announced that she and Alfred were engaged! 
We were all surprised when she announced her engagement to Alfred.
We were not shocked when she told us that she was engaged to Alfred.
A girl is near water.
People are walking
Only the mandrakes stood calmly in their positions.
You are valuable in relationships.
There were no separate evaluations.
People are watching a race.