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Mr M.
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  1. first of all
    before anything else
    First of all, you need to write an example sentence like this one. Then you have to add your name like this- Mr M.
  2. furthermore
    in addition
  3. lastly
    the item at the end
  4. secondly
    in the second place
  5. second
    coming next after the first in position in space or time
  6. sequence
    a following of one thing after another in time
  7. chronological
    relating to or arranged according to the order of time
  8. eventually
    after an unspecified period of time or a long delay
  9. immediately
    without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
  10. initially
    at the beginning
  11. preceding
    existing or coming before
  12. subsequently
    happening at a time later than another time
  13. suddenly
    happening unexpectedly
  14. compare
    examine and note the similarities or differences of
  15. contrast
    the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
  16. oppose
    be against
  17. comparison
    the act of examining resemblances
  18. conversely
    with the terms of the relation reversed
  19. spite
    meanness or nastiness
  20. nevertheless
    despite anything to the contrary
  21. notwithstanding
    despite anything to the contrary
  22. contrary
    exact opposition
  23. regardless
    in spite of everything
    Regardless,Taka says,there is no other choice for my girl friends. NK
  24. effect
    a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
    A positive effect on the economy is to be expected. NK
  25. consequently
    as a result
    consequently, he didn't do it. NK
  26. provide
    give something useful or necessary to
    This shop provides good goods.NK
  27. emphasis
    intensity or forcefulness of expression
    Taka put special emphasis on the girl friend`s thing.NK
  28. example
    an item of information that is typical of a class or group
    please give me some example.
  29. instance
    an item of information that is typical of a class or group
    Taka try to represent by an instance.NK
  30. specifically
    in distinction from others
    Taka is interested specifically in animation. NK
  31. illustrate
    depict with a visual representation
    illustrate about dream is so difficult for me ! NK
  32. conclusion
    a position or opinion reached after consideration
    In conclusion she is not my friend.NK
  33. brief
    of short duration or distance
    Taka spend a brief night with his girl friend . NK
  34. summarize
    briefly present the main points of something
    I would like to summarize about this topic just now! NK
  35. certainly
    definitely or positively
    He is certainly the man.
  36. obviously
    unmistakably
Created on Thu Apr 05 21:58:57 EDT 2012 (updated Fri Apr 06 00:04:46 EDT 2012)

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