Vocabulary

preceding emperor

(one's) late father

prior art (patents)

muzzle loader

pre-existence

skilled miner; coal-cutter

prehistory

former teacher

borrowing in advance

former master; late master

first runs scored

statutory lien; preferential right; prior claim

front lines; vanguard

kick-off (esp. rugby)

former occupant

indigenous people; native people; aborigines

indigenous people; aborigines; indigenes

preliminary announcement; previous announcement; portent; sign; forewarning

advanced weapon(ry)

ancient sage (esp. Confucius)

forestalling; anticipating

payment in advance

high-technology

foresight; speedy comprehension

the late emperor; preceding emperor

ancient wise men

congenital syphilis

hereditary disease

payment in advance

critical moment; critical juncture; decisive point

recently

starting pitcher

lead-off man

guide; vanguard; leader

dating forward; post-dating

preconception; prejudice

preconception; prejudice; preoccupation

preconception; prejudice

seniority; predecessor

senior official; senior members