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The Count's Millions

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of The Count's Millions is here in full — 182 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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What is his name?” asked Madame Ferailleur.
I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.
But she will tell me.
This evening, if I don’t succeed in obtaining an interview, I will write to her.
If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Count's Millions

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of The Count's Millions is here in full — 182 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/36 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
What is his name?” asked Madame Ferailleur.
Line 2
I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.
Line 3
But she will tell me.
Line 4
This evening, if I don’t succeed in obtaining an interview, I will write to her.
Line 5
If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.

Learner Dictionary

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Secret noun US /ˈsiː.krət/

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading “If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.”

All words in this reading · 57

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a

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From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.

an

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From this reading This evening, if I don’t succeed in obtaining an interview, I will write to her.

and

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From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.

are

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From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.

asked

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From this reading “What is his name?” asked Madame Ferailleur.

asking

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From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.

But

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From this reading But she will tell me.

correct

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From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.

did

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From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.

didn't

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From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.

disturbed

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From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.

don't

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From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.

evening

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From this reading This evening, if I don’t succeed in obtaining an interview, I will write to her.

Ferailleur

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From this reading “What is his name?” asked Madame Ferailleur.

hands

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From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.

He

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From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.

her

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From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.

his

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From this reading “What is his name?” asked Madame Ferailleur.

I

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From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.

if

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From this reading This evening, if I don’t succeed in obtaining an interview, I will write to her.

in

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From this reading This evening, if I don’t succeed in obtaining an interview, I will write to her.

interview

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From this reading This evening, if I don’t succeed in obtaining an interview, I will write to her.

is

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From this reading “What is his name?” asked Madame Ferailleur.

it

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From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.

know

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From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.

listen

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From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.

longer

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From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.

Madame

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From this reading “What is his name?” asked Madame Ferailleur.

me

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From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.

mention

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From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.

mother

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From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.

name

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From this reading “What is his name?” asked Madame Ferailleur.

no

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From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.

not

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From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.

obtaining

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From this reading This evening, if I don’t succeed in obtaining an interview, I will write to her.

of

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From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.

our

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

From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.

paused

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From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.

persons

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From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.

secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.

she

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

From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.

so

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From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.

succeed

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

From this reading This evening, if I don’t succeed in obtaining an interview, I will write to her.

suddenly

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From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.

suspicions

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From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.

tell

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From this reading But she will tell me.

that

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

From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.

the

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

From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.

think

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

From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.

This

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

From this reading This evening, if I don’t succeed in obtaining an interview, I will write to her.

three

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From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.

to

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From this reading This evening, if I don’t succeed in obtaining an interview, I will write to her.

What

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

From this reading “What is his name?” asked Madame Ferailleur.

will

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From this reading But she will tell me.

words

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

From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.

write

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

From this reading This evening, if I don’t succeed in obtaining an interview, I will write to her.

your

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From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.

Chapter 14 of The Count's Millions by Emile Gaboriau holds 182 sentences, grouped into 37 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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Chapter 14 holds 182 sentences of The Count's Millions, unabridged, divided into 37 reading sections.

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Volume
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