in front of; preceding in space; ahead of; as, to stand before the fire; before the house.-preceding in time; earlier than; previously to; anterior to the time when; -- sometimes with the additional idea of purpose; in order that.-an advance of; farther onward, in place or time.-prior or preceding in dignity, order, rank, right, or worth; rather than.-in presence or sight of; face to face with; facing.-under the cognizance or jurisdiction of.-open for; free of access to; in the power of.-on the fore part; in front, or in the direction of the front; -- opposed to in the rear.-in advance.-in time past; previously; already.-earlier; sooner than; until then.