Usages of ante
Femina timida ante templum stat et orat.
(The fearful woman stands before the temple and prays.)
Magister ante templum stat et orat.
The teacher stands before the temple and prays.
Dominus in sella sedet, servus ante eum stat.
The master sits in the chair, the servant stands before him.
Domina iubet servum opus finire ante cenam.
The mistress orders the servant to finish the task before dinner.
Hospes ante ianuam stat et servum vocat.
The guest stands before the door and calls the servant.
Ianitor ante portam urbis sedet et viatores interrogat.
A doorkeeper sits before the city gate and questions travelers.
Aliquis ante ianuam stat et vicinum vocat.
Someone stands before the door and calls the neighbor.
Uxor dicit aliquem ante portam stare; maritus autem dicit neminem intrare posse.
The wife says that someone is standing before the gate; the husband, however, says that no one can enter.
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