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| Of a period before a war, especially the American Civil War |
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1.A thing or event that precedes
2.The noun to which a pronoun refers |
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| Coming before in position or time |
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1.Ahead of the times, especially in the arts
2.A group that is ahead of the times |
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1.The foremost position, especially of an army or fleet
2.Leaders of a movement, fashion, etc. |
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| A command; a rule of conduct |
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| The belief that what happens in human life has already been determined by some higher power |
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| To take possession of something before anyone else can do so |
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| A warning or feeling in advance |
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| absurd: contrary to nature or reason |
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| Showy; pompous; claiming unjustifies distinction |
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1.First in time or importance
2.A prime minister or head of state |
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1.An archbishop or bishop who ranks highest among others
2.A member of the order of animals that includes monkeys, apes, and humans |
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1.First in rank, excellence, quality, importance, or time
2.To prepare something or someone for use or action |
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| belonging to the first ages; ancient |
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| Primeval; original; fundamental |
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| Situated behind or at the back |
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1.Future generations
2.A person's descendants |
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| Occurring or continuing after death, especially a work published after the author's death or a child born after the father's death |
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