Vocabulary

statutory lien; preferential right; prior claim

front lines; vanguard

to take the initiative

to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate

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

inherited; family (heirloom); ancestral

thicker towards the end; club-shaped

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

order of seniority

senior officer

advance sale

advance party

starting pitcher

for some time

precedence; first move (in games)