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The Count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter LVII · Chapter 57

Chapter 57 of The Count of Monte Cristo is here in full — 175 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Both the count and Baptistin had told the truth when they announced to Morcerf the proposed visit of the major, which had served Monte Cristo as a pretext for declining Albert’s invitation.

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As soon as Barrois had left the room, Noirtier looked at Valentine with a malicious expression that said many things.
The young girl perfectly understood the look, and so did Villefort, for his countenance became clouded, and he knitted his eyebrows angrily.
He took a seat, and quietly awaited the arrival of the notary.
Noirtier saw him seat himself with an appearance of perfect indifference, at the same time giving a side look at Valentine, which made her understand that she also was to remain in the room.
Three-quarters of an hour after, Barrois returned, bringing the notary with him.
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The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter LVII · Chapter 57

Chapter 57 of The Count of Monte Cristo is here in full — 175 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/35 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
As soon as Barrois had left the room, Noirtier looked at Valentine with a malicious expression that said many things.
Line 2
The young girl perfectly understood the look, and so did Villefort, for his countenance became clouded, and he knitted his eyebrows angrily.
Line 3
He took a seat, and quietly awaited the arrival of the notary.
Line 4
Noirtier saw him seat himself with an appearance of perfect indifference, at the same time giving a side look at Valentine, which made her understand that she also was to remain in the room.
Line 5
Three-quarters of an hour after, Barrois returned, bringing the notary with him.

Learner Dictionary

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Same adjective US /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading “Noirtier saw him seat himself with an appearance of perfect indifference, at the same time giving a side look at Valentine, which made her understand that she also was to remain in the room.”

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a

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From this reading As soon as Barrois had left the room, Noirtier looked at Valentine with a malicious expression that said many things.

after

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From this reading Three-quarters of an hour after, Barrois returned, bringing the notary with him.

also

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From this reading Noirtier saw him seat himself with an appearance of perfect indifference, at the same time giving a side look at Valentine, which made her understand that she also was to remain in the room.

an

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From this reading Noirtier saw him seat himself with an appearance of perfect indifference, at the same time giving a side look at Valentine, which made her understand that she also was to remain in the room.

and

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From this reading The young girl perfectly understood the look, and so did Villefort, for his countenance became clouded, and he knitted his eyebrows angrily.

angrily

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From this reading The young girl perfectly understood the look, and so did Villefort, for his countenance became clouded, and he knitted his eyebrows angrily.

appearance

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From this reading Noirtier saw him seat himself with an appearance of perfect indifference, at the same time giving a side look at Valentine, which made her understand that she also was to remain in the room.

arrival

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From this reading He took a seat, and quietly awaited the arrival of the notary.

As

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From this reading As soon as Barrois had left the room, Noirtier looked at Valentine with a malicious expression that said many things.

at

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From this reading As soon as Barrois had left the room, Noirtier looked at Valentine with a malicious expression that said many things.

awaited

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From this reading He took a seat, and quietly awaited the arrival of the notary.

Barrois

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From this reading As soon as Barrois had left the room, Noirtier looked at Valentine with a malicious expression that said many things.

became

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From this reading The young girl perfectly understood the look, and so did Villefort, for his countenance became clouded, and he knitted his eyebrows angrily.

bringing

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From this reading Three-quarters of an hour after, Barrois returned, bringing the notary with him.

clouded

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From this reading The young girl perfectly understood the look, and so did Villefort, for his countenance became clouded, and he knitted his eyebrows angrily.

countenance

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From this reading The young girl perfectly understood the look, and so did Villefort, for his countenance became clouded, and he knitted his eyebrows angrily.

did

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From this reading The young girl perfectly understood the look, and so did Villefort, for his countenance became clouded, and he knitted his eyebrows angrily.

expression

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From this reading As soon as Barrois had left the room, Noirtier looked at Valentine with a malicious expression that said many things.

eyebrows

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From this reading The young girl perfectly understood the look, and so did Villefort, for his countenance became clouded, and he knitted his eyebrows angrily.

for

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From this reading The young girl perfectly understood the look, and so did Villefort, for his countenance became clouded, and he knitted his eyebrows angrily.

girl

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From this reading The young girl perfectly understood the look, and so did Villefort, for his countenance became clouded, and he knitted his eyebrows angrily.

giving

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From this reading Noirtier saw him seat himself with an appearance of perfect indifference, at the same time giving a side look at Valentine, which made her understand that she also was to remain in the room.

had

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From this reading As soon as Barrois had left the room, Noirtier looked at Valentine with a malicious expression that said many things.

he

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From this reading The young girl perfectly understood the look, and so did Villefort, for his countenance became clouded, and he knitted his eyebrows angrily.

her

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From this reading Noirtier saw him seat himself with an appearance of perfect indifference, at the same time giving a side look at Valentine, which made her understand that she also was to remain in the room.

him

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From this reading Noirtier saw him seat himself with an appearance of perfect indifference, at the same time giving a side look at Valentine, which made her understand that she also was to remain in the room.

himself

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From this reading Noirtier saw him seat himself with an appearance of perfect indifference, at the same time giving a side look at Valentine, which made her understand that she also was to remain in the room.

his

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From this reading The young girl perfectly understood the look, and so did Villefort, for his countenance became clouded, and he knitted his eyebrows angrily.

hour

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From this reading Three-quarters of an hour after, Barrois returned, bringing the notary with him.

in

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From this reading Noirtier saw him seat himself with an appearance of perfect indifference, at the same time giving a side look at Valentine, which made her understand that she also was to remain in the room.

indifference

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From this reading Noirtier saw him seat himself with an appearance of perfect indifference, at the same time giving a side look at Valentine, which made her understand that she also was to remain in the room.

knitted

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From this reading The young girl perfectly understood the look, and so did Villefort, for his countenance became clouded, and he knitted his eyebrows angrily.

left

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From this reading As soon as Barrois had left the room, Noirtier looked at Valentine with a malicious expression that said many things.

look

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From this reading The young girl perfectly understood the look, and so did Villefort, for his countenance became clouded, and he knitted his eyebrows angrily.

looked

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From this reading As soon as Barrois had left the room, Noirtier looked at Valentine with a malicious expression that said many things.

made

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From this reading Noirtier saw him seat himself with an appearance of perfect indifference, at the same time giving a side look at Valentine, which made her understand that she also was to remain in the room.

malicious

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From this reading As soon as Barrois had left the room, Noirtier looked at Valentine with a malicious expression that said many things.

many

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From this reading As soon as Barrois had left the room, Noirtier looked at Valentine with a malicious expression that said many things.

Noirtier

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From this reading As soon as Barrois had left the room, Noirtier looked at Valentine with a malicious expression that said many things.

notary

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From this reading He took a seat, and quietly awaited the arrival of the notary.

of

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From this reading He took a seat, and quietly awaited the arrival of the notary.

perfect

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From this reading Noirtier saw him seat himself with an appearance of perfect indifference, at the same time giving a side look at Valentine, which made her understand that she also was to remain in the room.

perfectly

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From this reading The young girl perfectly understood the look, and so did Villefort, for his countenance became clouded, and he knitted his eyebrows angrily.

quietly

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From this reading He took a seat, and quietly awaited the arrival of the notary.

remain

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From this reading Noirtier saw him seat himself with an appearance of perfect indifference, at the same time giving a side look at Valentine, which made her understand that she also was to remain in the room.

returned

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From this reading Three-quarters of an hour after, Barrois returned, bringing the notary with him.

room

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From this reading As soon as Barrois had left the room, Noirtier looked at Valentine with a malicious expression that said many things.

said

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From this reading As soon as Barrois had left the room, Noirtier looked at Valentine with a malicious expression that said many things.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading Noirtier saw him seat himself with an appearance of perfect indifference, at the same time giving a side look at Valentine, which made her understand that she also was to remain in the room.

saw

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From this reading Noirtier saw him seat himself with an appearance of perfect indifference, at the same time giving a side look at Valentine, which made her understand that she also was to remain in the room.

seat

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From this reading He took a seat, and quietly awaited the arrival of the notary.

she

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From this reading Noirtier saw him seat himself with an appearance of perfect indifference, at the same time giving a side look at Valentine, which made her understand that she also was to remain in the room.

side

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From this reading Noirtier saw him seat himself with an appearance of perfect indifference, at the same time giving a side look at Valentine, which made her understand that she also was to remain in the room.

so

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From this reading The young girl perfectly understood the look, and so did Villefort, for his countenance became clouded, and he knitted his eyebrows angrily.

soon

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From this reading As soon as Barrois had left the room, Noirtier looked at Valentine with a malicious expression that said many things.

that

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From this reading As soon as Barrois had left the room, Noirtier looked at Valentine with a malicious expression that said many things.

the

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From this reading As soon as Barrois had left the room, Noirtier looked at Valentine with a malicious expression that said many things.

things

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From this reading As soon as Barrois had left the room, Noirtier looked at Valentine with a malicious expression that said many things.

Three-quarters

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From this reading Three-quarters of an hour after, Barrois returned, bringing the notary with him.

time

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From this reading Noirtier saw him seat himself with an appearance of perfect indifference, at the same time giving a side look at Valentine, which made her understand that she also was to remain in the room.

to

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From this reading Noirtier saw him seat himself with an appearance of perfect indifference, at the same time giving a side look at Valentine, which made her understand that she also was to remain in the room.

took

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From this reading He took a seat, and quietly awaited the arrival of the notary.

understand

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From this reading Noirtier saw him seat himself with an appearance of perfect indifference, at the same time giving a side look at Valentine, which made her understand that she also was to remain in the room.

understood

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From this reading The young girl perfectly understood the look, and so did Villefort, for his countenance became clouded, and he knitted his eyebrows angrily.

Valentine

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From this reading As soon as Barrois had left the room, Noirtier looked at Valentine with a malicious expression that said many things.

Villefort

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From this reading The young girl perfectly understood the look, and so did Villefort, for his countenance became clouded, and he knitted his eyebrows angrily.

was

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From this reading Noirtier saw him seat himself with an appearance of perfect indifference, at the same time giving a side look at Valentine, which made her understand that she also was to remain in the room.

which

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From this reading Noirtier saw him seat himself with an appearance of perfect indifference, at the same time giving a side look at Valentine, which made her understand that she also was to remain in the room.

with

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From this reading As soon as Barrois had left the room, Noirtier looked at Valentine with a malicious expression that said many things.

young

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From this reading The young girl perfectly understood the look, and so did Villefort, for his countenance became clouded, and he knitted his eyebrows angrily.

Chapter Quiz

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What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 055: Major Cavalcanti?

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According to the text: "Both the count and Baptistin had told the truth when they announced to...", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

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Narrator: Both the count and Baptistin had told the truth when they announced to
Narrator: “Yes, for the mother’s sake—his poor mother!” cried the major, taking a

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Vocabulary met early in The Count of Monte Cristo

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February
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Look-out
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Notre-dame
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Garde
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