advance

In this a step in advance of some of our neighbours was taken.

This request he intended to refuse, and enjoyed in advance the humiliation of young Rushton.

Accompanied by one of the blacks, Eyre went on in advance to find water.

The boy shouldered the carpetbag and started in advance, Robert following.

I am well aware of the criticism which will at once be passed on what I now advance.

Judged by the discussions of to-day, what advance has in politics been effected?

This was an advance by leaps and bounds which has not since been maintained.

It is an advance toward the highest conception of self-government.

But at least it is heir to the conquests which go to its stage of advance.

He was merciful only when you paid for His mercy in advance.