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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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| Ahead of times, especially in the arts. |
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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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| preempt or pre-empt (tr. v.) |
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| To take possession of something before anyone else can do so. |
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| Absurd; contrary to nature or reason. |
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| Showy; pompous; claiming unjustified distinction. |
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