Before; ahead of.

(chiefly UK and Ireland, idiomatic, vulgar, simile) Extremely happy; obviously satisfied and carefree.

A stepfather of one's spouse.

With a substantial number of men capable of exerting force or of making a show of force. / With a substantial display of resources. / (law, insurance) In effect; applicable.

A particular building complex once in Jerusalem, then a center of Jewish religious life.

(figuratively) In the same general vicinity (as); somewhat similar (to); typically construed with of.

To enclose by surrounding with walls.

(transitive) To cause (someone) to become slowly more and more involved in some business or situation that may not be to their advantage. / (transitive) To draw inward.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: Manufactured in the People's Republic of China. / (idiomatic) Cheaply manufactured; of poor or low quality, especially if made in East Asia.

Privately, where no one else can see or hear.