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Meanings of prefatory in English
Usage of prefatory in English
1
As extenuating circumstances with respect to indictment Number 1, see prefatory notice.
2
In 1775, Arkwright added machines to do work prefatory to spinning.
3
There is yet another prefatory remark which it seems desirable I should make.
4
With these prefatory remarks, I will give the legend as recorded by Giraldus.
5
With these prefatory remarks, we may advise bleeding under certain conditions.
6
The following passage from Davenant's prefatory letter to Hobbes well expresses this truth.
7
Finally Cap'n Abernethy spoke, clearing his throat with a prefatory hem:
8
Mr. Mool's professional tact warned him to waste no time on prefatory phrases.
9
P.S.-Youhave done me much honour in your prefatory remarks.
10
The foregoing thoughts are prefatory to the much-mooted question of Mr. Lincoln's religious belief.
11
No sooner had I arrived than he went to business without any prefatory remarks.
12
He protested that his remarks were prefatory to a motion.
13
The 'introduction' means the prefatory letter signed by Sir C. Lyell and Sir J.D.
14
The scenario, or outline, of the Countess's play began with no formal prefatory phrases.
15
After that prefatory act of endearment, he made his inquiries.
16
Hawthorne's prefatory chapter on the Custom-House incensed some of his fellow-citizens of Salem, terribly.
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