only to find out otherwise.

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#537563 Mon, 07 Jul 08 01:58 AM

The next morning, at the cafeteria, everyone was already up and having breakfast at 6:30. Thinking I would be the first few to arrive, I walked into the cafeteria only to find out otherwise.

Is the above natural?
Thanks.

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Avangi

#537568 Mon, 07 Jul 08 02:23 AM

Thinking I would be among the first few to arrive,

OR Thinking I would be the first [one] to arrive,

Avangi

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New2grammar

#537687 Mon, 07 Jul 08 11:46 AM

Thanks, Avangi.

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