I . prep.
1.
Preceding, in advance of, ahead of, in front of, in the van of.
2.
Prior to, previous to.
3.
In the presence of, face to face with, in the sight of.
4.
Near the front of, in front of.
5.
Under the jurisdiction, judgment, control, or notice of.
II . ad.
1.
Toward the front.
2.
In advance, farther onward, ahead.
3.
Formerly, in time past, of old, already, previously.
4.
Hitherto, up to that time.
5.
Above, in a former part, in a previous place or passage.