Transitions
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Adding Information |
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also |
but |
thus |
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next |
again |
in contrast |
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as a result |
on the contrary |
in conclusion |
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consequently |
in other words |
since |
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finally |
to sum up |
similarly |
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in addition to |
another point |
yet |
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in the same way |
moreover |
in as much as |
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for example |
nevertheless |
for instance |
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on the other hand |
although |
furthermore |
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otherwise |
instead |
however |
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then |
in fact |
therefore |
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even though |
likewise |
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Indicating Space |
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on the left, right |
over |
next |
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in the center |
at the top, bottom |
nearby |
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on the side |
surrounding |
in the distance |
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along the edge |
straight ahead |
next to |
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on top |
opposite |
beyond |
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below |
at the rear, front |
in the foreground |
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beneath |
in front of |
within sight |
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under |
beside |
out of sight |
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around |
behind |
nearby |
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above |
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Time |
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after |
formerly |
during the morning, day, week |
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before |
rarely |
most important |
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next |
another |
later |
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at last |
finally |
ordinarily |
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first, second, etc. |
soon |
to begin with |
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at first |
meanwhile |
afterwards |
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now |
at the same time |
one thing |
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last |
for a minute, hour, day week |
generally |
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duration |
in order to |
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