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The Count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter IV · Chapter 004: Conspiracy

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Danglars followed Edmond and Mercédès with his eyes until the two lovers disappeared behind one of the angles of Fort Saint Nicolas; then, turning round, he perceived Fernand, who had fallen, pale and trembling, into his

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Danglars followed Edmond and Mercédès with his eyes until the two
lovers disappeared behind one of the angles of Fort Saint Nicolas;
then, turning round, he perceived Fernand, who had fallen, pale and
trembling, into his chair, while Caderousse stammered out the words of
a drinking-song.
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The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter IV · Chapter 004: Conspiracy

Study this chapter through synchronized reading, listening, pronunciation, and contextual vocabulary.

Reading 1/57 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Danglars followed Edmond and Mercédès with his eyes until the two
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lovers disappeared behind one of the angles of Fort Saint Nicolas;
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then, turning round, he perceived Fernand, who had fallen, pale and
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trembling, into his chair, while Caderousse stammered out the words of
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a drinking-song.
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a

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From this reading a drinking-song.

and

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From this reading Danglars followed Edmond and Mercédès with his eyes until the two

angles

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From this reading lovers disappeared behind one of the angles of Fort Saint Nicolas;

behind

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From this reading lovers disappeared behind one of the angles of Fort Saint Nicolas;

Caderousse

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From this reading trembling, into his chair, while Caderousse stammered out the words of

chair

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From this reading trembling, into his chair, while Caderousse stammered out the words of

Danglars

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From this reading Danglars followed Edmond and Mercédès with his eyes until the two

disappeared

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From this reading lovers disappeared behind one of the angles of Fort Saint Nicolas;

drinking-song

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From this reading a drinking-song.

Edmond

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eyes

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From this reading Danglars followed Edmond and Mercédès with his eyes until the two

fallen

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From this reading then, turning round, he perceived Fernand, who had fallen, pale and

Fernand

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From this reading then, turning round, he perceived Fernand, who had fallen, pale and

followed

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From this reading Danglars followed Edmond and Mercédès with his eyes until the two

Fort

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From this reading lovers disappeared behind one of the angles of Fort Saint Nicolas;

had

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From this reading then, turning round, he perceived Fernand, who had fallen, pale and

he

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From this reading then, turning round, he perceived Fernand, who had fallen, pale and

his

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From this reading Danglars followed Edmond and Mercédès with his eyes until the two

into

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From this reading trembling, into his chair, while Caderousse stammered out the words of

lovers

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From this reading lovers disappeared behind one of the angles of Fort Saint Nicolas;

Mercédès

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From this reading Danglars followed Edmond and Mercédès with his eyes until the two

Nicolas

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From this reading lovers disappeared behind one of the angles of Fort Saint Nicolas;

of

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From this reading lovers disappeared behind one of the angles of Fort Saint Nicolas;

one

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From this reading lovers disappeared behind one of the angles of Fort Saint Nicolas;

out

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From this reading trembling, into his chair, while Caderousse stammered out the words of

pale

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From this reading then, turning round, he perceived Fernand, who had fallen, pale and

perceived

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From this reading then, turning round, he perceived Fernand, who had fallen, pale and

round

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Saint

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From this reading lovers disappeared behind one of the angles of Fort Saint Nicolas;

stammered

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From this reading trembling, into his chair, while Caderousse stammered out the words of

the

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From this reading Danglars followed Edmond and Mercédès with his eyes until the two

then

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From this reading then, turning round, he perceived Fernand, who had fallen, pale and

trembling

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From this reading trembling, into his chair, while Caderousse stammered out the words of

turning

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From this reading then, turning round, he perceived Fernand, who had fallen, pale and

two

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From this reading Danglars followed Edmond and Mercédès with his eyes until the two

until

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From this reading Danglars followed Edmond and Mercédès with his eyes until the two

while

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who

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From this reading then, turning round, he perceived Fernand, who had fallen, pale and

with

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From this reading Danglars followed Edmond and Mercédès with his eyes until the two

words

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From this reading trembling, into his chair, while Caderousse stammered out the words of

Chapter Quiz

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 004: Conspiracy?

Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?

According to the text: "Danglars followed Edmond and Mercédès with his eyes until the two...", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

Repeat the selected source lines aloud to practice rhythm, stress, and clear US English pronunciation.

Narrator: Danglars followed Edmond and Mercédès with his eyes until the two
Narrator: “here’s to his health!