Read and study this complete chapter with synchronized narration, pronunciation, and vocabulary support.
On the 24th of February, 1815, the look-out at Notre-Dame de la Garde signalled the three-master, the _Pharaon_ from Smyrna, Trieste, and Naples.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Read the complete chapter in order, with its original wording preserved for focused English study.
On the 24th of February, 1815, the look-out at Notre-Dame de la Garde signalled the three-master, the _Pharaon_ from Smyrna, Trieste, and Naples. As usual, a pilot put off immediately, and rounding the Château d’If, got on board the vessel between Cape Morgiou and Rion island.
Study this chapter through synchronized reading, listening, pronunciation, and contextual vocabulary.
Reading 1/74 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading “As usual, a pilot put off immediately, and rounding the Château d’If,”
Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the 24th of February, 1815, the look-out at Notre-Dame de la Garde
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the 24th of February, 1815, the look-out at Notre-Dame de la Garde
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As usual, a pilot put off immediately, and rounding the Château d’If,
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading signalled the three-master, the _Pharaon_ from Smyrna, Trieste, and
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As usual, a pilot put off immediately, and rounding the Château d’If,
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the 24th of February, 1815, the look-out at Notre-Dame de la Garde
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading got on board the vessel between Cape Morgiou and Rion island.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading got on board the vessel between Cape Morgiou and Rion island.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading got on board the vessel between Cape Morgiou and Rion island.
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading As usual, a pilot put off immediately, and rounding the Château d’If,
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As usual, a pilot put off immediately, and rounding the Château d’If,
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the 24th of February, 1815, the look-out at Notre-Dame de la Garde
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the 24th of February, 1815, the look-out at Notre-Dame de la Garde
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading signalled the three-master, the _Pharaon_ from Smyrna, Trieste, and
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the 24th of February, 1815, the look-out at Notre-Dame de la Garde
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading got on board the vessel between Cape Morgiou and Rion island.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As usual, a pilot put off immediately, and rounding the Château d’If,
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading got on board the vessel between Cape Morgiou and Rion island.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the 24th of February, 1815, the look-out at Notre-Dame de la Garde
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the 24th of February, 1815, the look-out at Notre-Dame de la Garde
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading got on board the vessel between Cape Morgiou and Rion island.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Naples.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the 24th of February, 1815, the look-out at Notre-Dame de la Garde
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the 24th of February, 1815, the look-out at Notre-Dame de la Garde
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As usual, a pilot put off immediately, and rounding the Château d’If,
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the 24th of February, 1815, the look-out at Notre-Dame de la Garde
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading signalled the three-master, the _Pharaon_ from Smyrna, Trieste, and
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As usual, a pilot put off immediately, and rounding the Château d’If,
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As usual, a pilot put off immediately, and rounding the Château d’If,
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading got on board the vessel between Cape Morgiou and Rion island.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As usual, a pilot put off immediately, and rounding the Château d’If,
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading signalled the three-master, the _Pharaon_ from Smyrna, Trieste, and
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading signalled the three-master, the _Pharaon_ from Smyrna, Trieste, and
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the 24th of February, 1815, the look-out at Notre-Dame de la Garde
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading signalled the three-master, the _Pharaon_ from Smyrna, Trieste, and
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading signalled the three-master, the _Pharaon_ from Smyrna, Trieste, and
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As usual, a pilot put off immediately, and rounding the Château d’If,
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading got on board the vessel between Cape Morgiou and Rion island.
Use these questions to verify literal comprehension before continuing to the next chapter.
What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 001: Marseilles—The Arrival?
Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?
According to the text: "On the 24th of February, 1815, the look-out at Notre-Dame de la Garde...", what tone does the author establish?
Repeat the selected source lines aloud to practice rhythm, stress, and clear US English pronunciation.
