401.
Once...
Introduce an event or action that happened at an unspecified time.
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Once I reached the station, I called my friend.
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Once I arrived home, I checked my messages.
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Once the meeting ended, we went for lunch.
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Once she arrived, we started the discussion.
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Once the rain stopped, we went outside.
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Once I finished work, I went home.
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Once they agreed, we started the project.
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Once the bus arrived, everyone got on.
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Once I found the address, I called him.
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Once the shop opened, we went inside.
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402.
One day...
Introduce a particular event that happened one day.
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One day, I decided to try something new.
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One day, I met an old friend.
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One day, we went to a new restaurant.
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One day, I found a useful book.
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One day, she called me unexpectedly.
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One day, we decided to travel together.
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One day, I started learning English.
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One day, the manager gave me a new task.
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One day, I lost my wallet.
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One day, we discovered a quiet place.
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403.
At first...
Describe what happened before a later event or change.
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At first, I didn't understand the process.
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At first, I felt nervous.
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At first, the task seemed difficult.
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At first, we did not know what to do.
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At first, I did not like the idea.
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At first, she was quiet.
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At first, the new system was confusing.
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At first, I wanted to leave.
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At first, everything looked simple.
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At first, I made several mistakes.
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404.
In the beginning...
Introduce the early stage of a story or situation.
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In the beginning, everything seemed difficult.
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In the beginning, I felt nervous.
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In the beginning, we had no information.
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In the beginning, the process was slow.
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In the beginning, I did not understand the rules.
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In the beginning, she worked alone.
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In the beginning, the project looked expensive.
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In the beginning, we had only two people.
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In the beginning, I made many mistakes.
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In the beginning, the system was confusing.
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405.
To begin with...
Introduce the first step or event in a sequence.
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To begin with, we did not have enough information.
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To begin with, let me explain the situation.
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To begin with, we need to check the details.
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To begin with, I want to thank you.
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To begin with, the plan was simple.
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To begin with, we had a small team.
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To begin with, I was not sure.
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To begin with, the road was blocked.
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To begin with, we needed more time.
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To begin with, everything was ready.
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406.
After that...
Introduce an event that happened after a previous event.
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After that, we went back to the office.
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After that, I called the customer.
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After that, we checked the report.
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After that, she went home.
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After that, we started the meeting.
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After that, I sent the email.
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After that, they changed the plan.
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After that, we took the train.
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After that, I felt better.
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After that, everything became easier.
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407.
Then...
Introduce the next event in a sequence.
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Then we realized that we had the wrong address.
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Then I called my manager.
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Then we checked the details again.
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Then she left the office.
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Then we started the next task.
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Then I found my keys.
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Then the customer called back.
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Then we decided to wait.
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Then the rain started.
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Then everything changed.
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408.
Next...
Introduce the next step or event.
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Next, we called the customer.
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Next, I checked the report.
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Next, we went to the station.
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Next, she explained the problem.
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Next, we reviewed the schedule.
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Next, I sent the document.
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Next, they asked a question.
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Next, we started the training.
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Next, I spoke to the manager.
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Next, we moved to the next room.
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409.
Meanwhile...
Describe an event that happened while another event was taking place.
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Meanwhile, my colleague was checking the records.
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Meanwhile, I was preparing the report.
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Meanwhile, she was talking to the customer.
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Meanwhile, they were waiting outside.
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Meanwhile, we were checking the schedule.
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Meanwhile, he was fixing the printer.
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Meanwhile, I was making a phone call.
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Meanwhile, the team was reviewing the data.
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Meanwhile, she was preparing lunch.
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Meanwhile, they were discussing the plan.
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410.
At the same time...
Describe two events or actions happening at the same time.
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At the same time, I was talking to the manager.
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At the same time, she was checking the report.
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At the same time, we were waiting outside.
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At the same time, he was calling the customer.
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At the same time, I was preparing the documents.
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At the same time, they were discussing the issue.
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At the same time, we were looking for the address.
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At the same time, she was speaking to the team.
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At the same time, I was taking notes.
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At the same time, the system was updating.
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