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The Count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter CXVII · Chapter 117: The Fifth of October

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It was about six o’clock in the evening; an opal-colored light, through which an autumnal sun shed its golden rays, descended on the blue ocean.

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It was about six o’clock in the evening; an opal-colored light, through
which an autumnal sun shed its golden rays, descended on the blue
ocean.
The heat of the day had gradually decreased, and a light breeze
arose, seeming like the respiration of nature on awakening from the
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The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter CXVII · Chapter 117: The Fifth of October

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Reading 1/130 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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It was about six o’clock in the evening; an opal-colored light, through
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which an autumnal sun shed its golden rays, descended on the blue
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ocean.
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The heat of the day had gradually decreased, and a light breeze
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arose, seeming like the respiration of nature on awakening from the
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autumnal

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awakening

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blue

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breeze

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day

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descended

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golden

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gradually

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opal-colored

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rays

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respiration

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seeming

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shed

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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 117: The Fifth of October?

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

According to the text: "It was about six o’clock in the evening; an opal-colored light, through...", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

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

Narrator: It was about six o’clock in the evening; an opal-colored light, through
Narrator: the spoon from the hands of Monte Cristo.