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The Count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 036: The Carnival at Rome

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When Franz recovered his senses, he saw Albert drinking a glass of water, of which, to judge from his pallor, he stood in great need; and the count, who was assuming his masquerade costume.

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When Franz recovered his senses, he saw Albert drinking a glass of
water, of which, to judge from his pallor, he stood in great need; and
the count, who was assuming his masquerade costume.
He glanced
mechanically towards the piazzathe scene was wholly changed; scaffold,
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 036: The Carnival at Rome

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

Reading 1/148 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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When Franz recovered his senses, he saw Albert drinking a glass of
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water, of which, to judge from his pallor, he stood in great need; and
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the count, who was assuming his masquerade costume.
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He glanced
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mechanically towards the piazzathe scene was wholly changed; scaffold,

Learner Dictionary

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Stood verb US /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading “water, of which, to judge from his pallor, he stood in great need; and”

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a

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Albert

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and

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From this reading water, of which, to judge from his pallor, he stood in great need; and

assuming

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From this reading the count, who was assuming his masquerade costume.

changed

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From this reading mechanically towards the piazza—the scene was wholly changed; scaffold,

costume

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From this reading the count, who was assuming his masquerade costume.

count

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From this reading the count, who was assuming his masquerade costume.

drinking

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Franz

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from

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From this reading water, of which, to judge from his pallor, he stood in great need; and

glanced

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glass

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great

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he

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his

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in

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From this reading water, of which, to judge from his pallor, he stood in great need; and

judge

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From this reading water, of which, to judge from his pallor, he stood in great need; and

masquerade

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From this reading the count, who was assuming his masquerade costume.

mechanically

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From this reading mechanically towards the piazza—the scene was wholly changed; scaffold,

need

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From this reading water, of which, to judge from his pallor, he stood in great need; and

of

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pallor

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From this reading water, of which, to judge from his pallor, he stood in great need; and

piazza

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From this reading mechanically towards the piazza—the scene was wholly changed; scaffold,

recovered

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saw

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scaffold

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scene

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senses

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stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading water, of which, to judge from his pallor, he stood in great need; and

the

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From this reading the count, who was assuming his masquerade costume.

to

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From this reading water, of which, to judge from his pallor, he stood in great need; and

towards

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was

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From this reading the count, who was assuming his masquerade costume.

water

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When

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which

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who

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From this reading the count, who was assuming his masquerade costume.

wholly

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From this reading mechanically towards the piazza—the scene was wholly changed; scaffold,

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 036: The Carnival at Rome?

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

According to the text: "When Franz recovered his senses, he saw Albert drinking a glass of...", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

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

Narrator: When Franz recovered his senses, he saw Albert drinking a glass of
Narrator: The young men wished to decline, but they could find no good reason for