Chapter XXII

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From this reading In 1786 Jacques was the most famous man in Le Prieuré, and for long distances beyond it.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading We mortals discuss the world as a subject of our common understanding, and no two of us see it with the same eyes.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

highly skilled

From this reading For he had won his mountain and his wife, and basked in the lustre and the reward of a great enterprise greatly accomplished.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading In notability he had outstripped all these other claimants to our attention.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading We mortals discuss the world as a subject of our common understanding, and no two of us see it with the same eyes.

a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading We mortals discuss the world as a subject of our common understanding, and no two of us see it with the same eyes.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading In notability he had outstripped all these other claimants to our attention.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

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From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

past form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading For he had won his mountain and his wife, and basked in the lustre and the reward of a great enterprise greatly accomplished.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading In 1786 Jacques was the most famous man in Le Prieuré, and for long distances beyond it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

plural of “claimant” — someone who claims a benefit or right or title

From this reading In notability he had outstripped all these other claimants to our attention.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading We mortals discuss the world as a subject of our common understanding, and no two of us see it with the same eyes.

a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading We mortals discuss the world as a subject of our common understanding, and no two of us see it with the same eyes.

plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading In 1786 Jacques was the most famous man in Le Prieuré, and for long distances beyond it.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading For he had won his mountain and his wife, and basked in the lustre and the reward of a great enterprise greatly accomplished.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

opinion or judgment

From this reading We mortals discuss the world as a subject of our common understanding, and no two of us see it with the same eyes.

a social unit living together

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading In 1786 Jacques was the most famous man in Le Prieuré, and for long distances beyond it.

bound by chains fastened around the ankles

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

possessive form of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading For he had won his mountain and his wife, and basked in the lustre and the reward of a great enterprise greatly accomplished.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading For he had won his mountain and his wife, and basked in the lustre and the reward of a great enterprise greatly accomplished.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In notability he had outstripped all these other claimants to our attention.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In notability he had outstripped all these other claimants to our attention.

the person legally entitled to inherit the property of someone who dies intestate

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In 1786 Jacques was the most famous man in Le Prieuré, and for long distances beyond it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We mortals discuss the world as a subject of our common understanding, and no two of us see it with the same eyes.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading In 1786 Jacques was the most famous man in Le Prieuré, and for long distances beyond it.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading In 1786 Jacques was the most famous man in Le Prieuré, and for long distances beyond it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain

From this reading For he had won his mountain and his wife, and basked in the lustre and the reward of a great enterprise greatly accomplished.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In 1786 Jacques was the most famous man in Le Prieuré, and for long distances beyond it.

plural of “mortal” — a human being

From this reading We mortals discuss the world as a subject of our common understanding, and no two of us see it with the same eyes.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In 1786 Jacques was the most famous man in Le Prieuré, and for long distances beyond it.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading For he had won his mountain and his wife, and basked in the lustre and the reward of a great enterprise greatly accomplished.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

not any; not one

From this reading We mortals discuss the world as a subject of our common understanding, and no two of us see it with the same eyes.

a celebrity who is an inspiration to others

From this reading In notability he had outstripped all these other claimants to our attention.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We mortals discuss the world as a subject of our common understanding, and no two of us see it with the same eyes.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In notability he had outstripped all these other claimants to our attention.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We mortals discuss the world as a subject of our common understanding, and no two of us see it with the same eyes.

inflected form of “outstrip” — be or do something to a greater degree

From this reading In notability he had outstripped all these other claimants to our attention.

existing in possibility

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

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From this reading In 1786 Jacques was the most famous man in Le Prieuré, and for long distances beyond it.

correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading For he had won his mountain and his wife, and basked in the lustre and the reward of a great enterprise greatly accomplished.

Identical; not different.

From this reading We mortals discuss the world as a subject of our common understanding, and no two of us see it with the same eyes.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading We mortals discuss the world as a subject of our common understanding, and no two of us see it with the same eyes.

estrangement from god

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading We mortals discuss the world as a subject of our common understanding, and no two of us see it with the same eyes.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading We mortals discuss the world as a subject of our common understanding, and no two of us see it with the same eyes.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In notability he had outstripped all these other claimants to our attention.

possessive form of “third” — one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading We mortals discuss the world as a subject of our common understanding, and no two of us see it with the same eyes.

lacking official approval

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading We mortals discuss the world as a subject of our common understanding, and no two of us see it with the same eyes.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We mortals discuss the world as a subject of our common understanding, and no two of us see it with the same eyes.

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From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We mortals discuss the world as a subject of our common understanding, and no two of us see it with the same eyes.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading For he had won his mountain and his wife, and basked in the lustre and the reward of a great enterprise greatly accomplished.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We mortals discuss the world as a subject of our common understanding, and no two of us see it with the same eyes.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading For he had won his mountain and his wife, and basked in the lustre and the reward of a great enterprise greatly accomplished.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading We mortals discuss the world as a subject of our common understanding, and no two of us see it with the same eyes.

but in spite of that

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To Victor-Amadeus the third’s, for example, it was a stage for _fêtes galantes_; to the Chevalier de France’s a ball fettered to the ankle of an heir-at-law, infamously kept from his inheritance; to those of a certain “little corporal,” as yet unaccredited, it was a potential family estate; to Yolande’s and Louis-Marie’s a reformatory for original sin; to Bonito’s it was a footstool to the stars, to Cartouche’s an absurd necessity, to Jacques Balmat’s a glorious field for adventure.