16
precursor(noun, watch, guard, spy, something)
9
escort(noun, watch, guard, spy, attendant)
6
predecessor(noun, precursor)
5
harbinger(noun, precursor)
5
herald(noun, omen, precursor, messenger)
4
forerunner(noun, precursor)
4
guide(watch, spy, attendant, lookout)
3
scout(noun, person, watch, spy, lookout)
3
vanguard(noun, watch, guard, spy, lookout)
2
bellwether(noun, precursor)
2
horseman
2
pioneer(noun, watch, guard, spy, lookout)
2
rider
1
antecedent
1
appeaser
1
attendant
1
cavalryman
1
continuer
1
dawn
1
delayer
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