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In front of; preceding in space; ahead of; as, to stand
before the fire; before the house. |
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Preceding in time; earlier than; previously to; anterior
to the time when; -- sometimes with the additional idea of purpose; in
order that. |
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An advance of; farther onward, in place or time. |
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Prior or preceding in dignity, order, rank, right, or
worth; rather than. |
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In presence or sight of; face to face with; facing. |
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Under the cognizance or jurisdiction of. |
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Open for; free of access to; in the power of. |
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On the fore part; in front, or in the direction of the
front; -- opposed to in the rear. |
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In advance. |
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In time past; previously; already. |
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Earlier; sooner than; until then. |