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The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

Chapter 9 of The Count of Monte Cristo is here in full — 100 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Alexandre Dumas • Curated US English Learning Edition

No sooner had Villefort left the salon, than he assumed the grave air of a man who holds the balance of life and death in his hands.

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Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

Renée was, with all the rest of the company, anxiously awaiting him, and his entrance was followed by a general exclamation.

“Well, Decapitator, Guardian of the State, Royalist, Brutus, what is the matter?” said one.

“Speak out.”

“Are we threatened with a fresh Reign of Terror?” asked another.

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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

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Chapter IX

Chapter 9

Chapter 9 of The Count of Monte Cristo is here in full — 100 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon. Renée was, with all the rest of the company, anxiously awaiting him, and his entrance was followed by a general exclamation. “Well, Decapitator, Guardian of the State, Royalist, Brutus, what is the matter?” said one. “Speak out.” “Are we threatened with a fresh Reign of Terror?” asked another.

The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

Chapter 9 of The Count of Monte Cristo is here in full — 100 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/20 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1

Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

Line 2

Renée was, with all the rest of the company, anxiously awaiting him, and his entrance was followed by a general exclamation.

Line 3

“Well, Decapitator, Guardian of the State, Royalist, Brutus, what is the matter?” said one.

Line 4

“Speak out.”

Line 5

“Are we threatened with a fresh Reign of Terror?” asked another.

All words in this reading · 70

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a

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From this reading Renée was, with all the rest of the company, anxiously awaiting him, and his entrance was followed by a general exclamation.

all

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From this reading Renée was, with all the rest of the company, anxiously awaiting him, and his entrance was followed by a general exclamation.

and

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

another

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From this reading “Are we threatened with a fresh Reign of Terror?” asked another.

anxiously

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From this reading Renée was, with all the rest of the company, anxiously awaiting him, and his entrance was followed by a general exclamation.

Are

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From this reading “Are we threatened with a fresh Reign of Terror?” asked another.

as

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

asked

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From this reading “Are we threatened with a fresh Reign of Terror?” asked another.

at

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

awaiting

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From this reading Renée was, with all the rest of the company, anxiously awaiting him, and his entrance was followed by a general exclamation.

back

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

Brutus

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From this reading “Well, Decapitator, Guardian of the State, Royalist, Brutus, what is the matter?” said one.

by

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From this reading Renée was, with all the rest of the company, anxiously awaiting him, and his entrance was followed by a general exclamation.

coffee

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

company

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From this reading Renée was, with all the rest of the company, anxiously awaiting him, and his entrance was followed by a general exclamation.

Cours

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

de

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

Decapitator

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From this reading “Well, Decapitator, Guardian of the State, Royalist, Brutus, what is the matter?” said one.

du

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

entering

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

entrance

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From this reading Renée was, with all the rest of the company, anxiously awaiting him, and his entrance was followed by a general exclamation.

exclamation

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From this reading Renée was, with all the rest of the company, anxiously awaiting him, and his entrance was followed by a general exclamation.

followed

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From this reading Renée was, with all the rest of the company, anxiously awaiting him, and his entrance was followed by a general exclamation.

found

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

fresh

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From this reading “Are we threatened with a fresh Reign of Terror?” asked another.

general

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From this reading Renée was, with all the rest of the company, anxiously awaiting him, and his entrance was followed by a general exclamation.

Grand

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

Guardian

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From this reading “Well, Decapitator, Guardian of the State, Royalist, Brutus, what is the matter?” said one.

guests

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

had

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

hastened

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

have

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

he

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

From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

him

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

From this reading Renée was, with all the rest of the company, anxiously awaiting him, and his entrance was followed by a general exclamation.

his

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From this reading Renée was, with all the rest of the company, anxiously awaiting him, and his entrance was followed by a general exclamation.

house

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

in

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

is

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From this reading “Well, Decapitator, Guardian of the State, Royalist, Brutus, what is the matter?” said one.

left

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

Madame

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

matter

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From this reading “Well, Decapitator, Guardian of the State, Royalist, Brutus, what is the matter?” said one.

of

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

From this reading Renée was, with all the rest of the company, anxiously awaiting him, and his entrance was followed by a general exclamation.

on

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

one

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From this reading “Well, Decapitator, Guardian of the State, Royalist, Brutus, what is the matter?” said one.

out

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From this reading “Speak out.”

Place

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

Reign

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From this reading “Are we threatened with a fresh Reign of Terror?” asked another.

Renée

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From this reading Renée was, with all the rest of the company, anxiously awaiting him, and his entrance was followed by a general exclamation.

rest

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From this reading Renée was, with all the rest of the company, anxiously awaiting him, and his entrance was followed by a general exclamation.

Royalist

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From this reading “Well, Decapitator, Guardian of the State, Royalist, Brutus, what is the matter?” said one.

said

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

Saint-Méran's

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

salon

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

Speak

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From this reading “Speak out.”

State

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From this reading “Well, Decapitator, Guardian of the State, Royalist, Brutus, what is the matter?” said one.

table

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

taking

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

Terror

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From this reading “Are we threatened with a fresh Reign of Terror?” asked another.

that

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

the

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

From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

threatened

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From this reading “Are we threatened with a fresh Reign of Terror?” asked another.

to

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

Villefort

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

was

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

From this reading Renée was, with all the rest of the company, anxiously awaiting him, and his entrance was followed by a general exclamation.

we

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

Well

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From this reading “Well, Decapitator, Guardian of the State, Royalist, Brutus, what is the matter?” said one.

were

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

what

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From this reading “Well, Decapitator, Guardian of the State, Royalist, Brutus, what is the matter?” said one.

whom

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From this reading Villefort had, as we have said, hastened back to Madame de Saint-Méran’s in the Place du Grand Cours, and on entering the house found that the guests whom he had left at table were taking coffee in the salon.

with

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

From this reading Renée was, with all the rest of the company, anxiously awaiting him, and his entrance was followed by a general exclamation.

Chapter Quiz

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What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 007: The Examination?

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

According to the text: "No sooner had Villefort left the salon, than he assumed the grave air...", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

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

Narrator: No sooner had Villefort left the salon, than he assumed the grave air

Narrator: “But you may have excited jealousy.

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