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The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

Chapter 6 of The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I is here in full — 211 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Jules Lermina • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.
"Bah--not much!
It's the same old story in the Orient, and outside of that place nothing ever happens in the world."
"Nothing?
What will you give me if I tell you something which will interest you, my dear Chateau-Renaud?"
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

Chapter 6 of The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I is here in full — 211 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/42 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.
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"Bah--not much!
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It's the same old story in the Orient, and outside of that place nothing ever happens in the world."
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"Nothing?
/ˈnʌθɪŋ/
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What will you give me if I tell you something which will interest you, my dear Chateau-Renaud?"

Learner Dictionary

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editorial adjective US /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading “THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
happens verb US /ˈhæpənz/

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading “It's the same old story in the Orient, and outside of that place nothing ever happens in the world."”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
office noun US /ˈɔːfɪs/

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading “THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Orient verb US /ˈɔːrient/

be oriented

From this reading “It's the same old story in the Orient, and outside of that place nothing ever happens in the world."”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
outside adjective US /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading “It's the same old story in the Orient, and outside of that place nothing ever happens in the world."”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
paid adjective US /peɪd/

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading “THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
rooms noun US /ruːmz/

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading “THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.”

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visit verb US /ˈvɪzɪt/

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading “THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It's the same old story in the Orient, and outside of that place nothing ever happens in the world."

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anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/

any thing at all

From this reading THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.

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askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.

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Bah

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From this reading "Bah--not much!

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Beauchamp

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From this reading THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.

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Chateau-Renaud

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From this reading THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.

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dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/

dearly loved

From this reading THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.

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EDITORIALadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading It's the same old story in the Orient, and outside of that place nothing ever happens in the world."

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friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading What will you give me if I tell you something which will interest you, my dear Chateau-Renaud?"

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.

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happensverbUS /ˈhæpənz/

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It's the same old story in the Orient, and outside of that place nothing ever happens in the world."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading What will you give me if I tell you something which will interest you, my dear Chateau-Renaud?"

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ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading What will you give me if I tell you something which will interest you, my dear Chateau-Renaud?"

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It's the same old story in the Orient, and outside of that place nothing ever happens in the world."

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interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading What will you give me if I tell you something which will interest you, my dear Chateau-Renaud?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.

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It's

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

From this reading It's the same old story in the Orient, and outside of that place nothing ever happens in the world."

Pending verification
mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading What will you give me if I tell you something which will interest you, my dear Chateau-Renaud?"

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muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Bah--not much!

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Bah--not much!

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nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It's the same old story in the Orient, and outside of that place nothing ever happens in the world."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It's the same old story in the Orient, and outside of that place nothing ever happens in the world."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
OrientverbUS /ˈɔːrient/

be oriented

From this reading It's the same old story in the Orient, and outside of that place nothing ever happens in the world."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading It's the same old story in the Orient, and outside of that place nothing ever happens in the world."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It's the same old story in the Orient, and outside of that place nothing ever happens in the world."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ROOMSnounUS /ruːmz/

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading It's the same old story in the Orient, and outside of that place nothing ever happens in the world."

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somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading What will you give me if I tell you something which will interest you, my dear Chateau-Renaud?"

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storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading It's the same old story in the Orient, and outside of that place nothing ever happens in the world."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading What will you give me if I tell you something which will interest you, my dear Chateau-Renaud?"

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It's the same old story in the Orient, and outside of that place nothing ever happens in the world."

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
WelladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What will you give me if I tell you something which will interest you, my dear Chateau-Renaud?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading What will you give me if I tell you something which will interest you, my dear Chateau-Renaud?"

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whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading THE EDITORIAL ROOMS "Well, my dear Chateau-Renaud, is there anything new?" asked Beauchamp of his friend, who had paid him a visit to his office.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading What will you give me if I tell you something which will interest you, my dear Chateau-Renaud?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It's the same old story in the Orient, and outside of that place nothing ever happens in the world."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading What will you give me if I tell you something which will interest you, my dear Chateau-Renaud?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 6 of The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I by Jules Lermina holds 211 sentences, grouped into 43 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, 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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