Learn English through classic literature • Five-line readings • Clear US narration
VELMORA ACADEMY
Academy of Archival Languages & Memory Studies
Menu Close
The Count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter LX · Chapter 060: The Telegraph

Read and study this complete chapter with synchronized narration, pronunciation, and vocabulary support.

and Madame de Villefort found on their return that the Count of Monte Cristo, who had come to visit them in their absence, had been ushered into the drawing-room, and was still awaiting them there.

Cover illustration for The Count of Monte Cristo
Context Illustration Reading 1/87 · 5 lines
English subtitles · tap any word to listen 1 / 5
M.
and Madame de Villefort found on their return that the Count of
Monte Cristo, who had come to visit them in their absence, had been
ushered into the drawing-room, and was still awaiting them there.
Madame de Villefort, who had not yet sufficiently recovered from her
0:00 / 0:00
Speed 0.75x
AI-generated narration by OpenAI · Slow US English
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending

A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter LX · Chapter 060: The Telegraph

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

Reading 1/87 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
M.
Line 2
and Madame de Villefort found on their return that the Count of
Line 3
Monte Cristo, who had come to visit them in their absence, had been
Line 4
ushered into the drawing-room, and was still awaiting them there.
Line 5
Madame de Villefort, who had not yet sufficiently recovered from her
All words in this reading · 37

Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

absence

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

From this reading Monte Cristo, who had come to visit them in their absence, had been

and

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

From this reading and Madame de Villefort found on their return that the Count of

awaiting

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

From this reading ushered into the drawing-room, and was still awaiting them there.

been

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

From this reading Monte Cristo, who had come to visit them in their absence, had been

come

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

From this reading Monte Cristo, who had come to visit them in their absence, had been

Count

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

From this reading and Madame de Villefort found on their return that the Count of

Cristo

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

From this reading Monte Cristo, who had come to visit them in their absence, had been

de

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

From this reading and Madame de Villefort found on their return that the Count of

drawing-room

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

From this reading ushered into the drawing-room, and was still awaiting them there.

found

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

From this reading and Madame de Villefort found on their return that the Count of

from

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

From this reading Madame de Villefort, who had not yet sufficiently recovered from her

had

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

From this reading Monte Cristo, who had come to visit them in their absence, had been

her

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

From this reading Madame de Villefort, who had not yet sufficiently recovered from her

in

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

From this reading Monte Cristo, who had come to visit them in their absence, had been

into

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

From this reading ushered into the drawing-room, and was still awaiting them there.

M

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

From this reading M.

Madame

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

From this reading and Madame de Villefort found on their return that the Count of

Monte

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

From this reading Monte Cristo, who had come to visit them in their absence, had been

not

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

From this reading Madame de Villefort, who had not yet sufficiently recovered from her

of

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

From this reading and Madame de Villefort found on their return that the Count of

on

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

From this reading and Madame de Villefort found on their return that the Count of

recovered

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

From this reading Madame de Villefort, who had not yet sufficiently recovered from her

return

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

From this reading and Madame de Villefort found on their return that the Count of

still

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

From this reading ushered into the drawing-room, and was still awaiting them there.

sufficiently

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

From this reading Madame de Villefort, who had not yet sufficiently recovered from her

that

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

From this reading and Madame de Villefort found on their return that the Count of

the

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

From this reading and Madame de Villefort found on their return that the Count of

their

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

From this reading and Madame de Villefort found on their return that the Count of

them

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

From this reading Monte Cristo, who had come to visit them in their absence, had been

there

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

From this reading ushered into the drawing-room, and was still awaiting them there.

to

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

From this reading Monte Cristo, who had come to visit them in their absence, had been

ushered

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

From this reading ushered into the drawing-room, and was still awaiting them there.

Villefort

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

From this reading and Madame de Villefort found on their return that the Count of

visit

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

From this reading Monte Cristo, who had come to visit them in their absence, had been

was

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

From this reading ushered into the drawing-room, and was still awaiting them there.

who

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

From this reading Monte Cristo, who had come to visit them in their absence, had been

yet

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

From this reading Madame de Villefort, who had not yet sufficiently recovered from her

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 060: The Telegraph?

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

According to the text: "M....", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

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

Narrator: M.
Narrator: consider it necessary to continue to bury herself alive by being shut