1. sequencing expression
   1. to begin with
   2. first (first, beans are washed. then they are crushed. )
   3. after (after beans are washed they are crushed.) (After being washed the beans are crushed.)
   4. before (before beans are crushed they are washed.)
   5. next
   6. then
   7. ultimately
2. present tense
3. to begin with