In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.

Example Input: The Marvel Cinematic Universe ( MCU ) is an American media franchise and shared universe centered on a series of superhero films , independently produced by Marvel Studios and based on characters that appear in American comic books published by Marvel Comics .
Example Output: It is a fictional universe that is the setting of several superhero movies and TV shows made by Marvel Studios , based on characters by Marvel Comics .

Example Input: Bulletproof glass ( ballistic glass , transparent armor , and bullet-resistant glass ) is a strong and optically transparent material that is particularly resistant to penetration by projectiles .
Example Output: Bullet-proof glass , or bullet-resistant glass , is a type of strong , clear material that resists bullets .

Example Input: Manors varied similarly in their geographical arrangement : most did not coincide with a single village , but rather consisted of parts of two or more villages , most of the latter containing also parts of at least one other manor .
Example Output:
Manors varied also in their geographical arrangement : most did not coincide with a single village .