past

  • 131past master — /past ˈmastə/ (say pahst mahstuh) noun 1. someone who has filled the office of master in a guild, lodge, etc. 2. someone who has ripe experience in any profession, art, etc.: *The Nationalists were past masters in the art of bribery. –frank hardy …

  • 132past perfect — /past ˈpɜfəkt/ (say pahst perfuhkt) noun → pluperfect. Also, past progressive …