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The Count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter LXXV · Chapter 075: A Signed Statement

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Noirtier was prepared to receive them, dressed in black, and installed in his armchair.

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Noirtier was prepared to receive them, dressed in black, and installed
in his armchair.
When the three persons he expected had entered, he
looked at the door, which his valet immediately closed.
Listen,” whispered Villefort to Valentine, who could not conceal her
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The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter LXXV · Chapter 075: A Signed Statement

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

Reading 1/94 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Noirtier was prepared to receive them, dressed in black, and installed
Line 2
in his armchair.
Line 3
When the three persons he expected had entered, he
Line 4
looked at the door, which his valet immediately closed.
Line 5
Listen,” whispered Villefort to Valentine, who could not conceal her
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and

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armchair

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From this reading in his armchair.

at

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black

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closed

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conceal

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could

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door

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dressed

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entered

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expected

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had

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he

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her

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his

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From this reading in his armchair.

immediately

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in

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installed

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Listen

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looked

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Noirtier

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not

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persons

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prepared

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receive

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the

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them

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three

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to

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Valentine

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valet

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Villefort

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was

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When

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which

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whispered

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who

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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 075: A Signed Statement?

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

According to the text: "Noirtier was prepared to receive them, dressed in black, and installed...", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

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

Narrator: Noirtier was prepared to receive them, dressed in black, and installed
Narrator: we should not take so much care to avoid the vigilance of the police.