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>>20255323
See this dictionary entry, とは is simply used to quote something and express surprise or emotion about it. It often trails off leaving the rest implied.

Don't bother playing translator, English and Japanese grammar is not compatible so you aren't doing yourself a favor. The best you can do to aid your comprehension is split it up and give it the old Tae Kim

If you're actually doing translation work then god help the people who read it