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The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I

Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.
"Welcome in Marseilles, count," was the salute he received from the Parisian.
"I am glad to see you again."
"I am also glad," returned the count, taking the proffered hand and shaking it heartily.
"Well, what news in the political world?"
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The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I

Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

Chapter 26 of The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I is here in full — 116 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.
Line 2
"Welcome in Marseilles, count," was the salute he received from the Parisian.
/ˈwelkəm ɪn mɑːrˈsaɪləs kaʊnt wɑːz ðə səˈluːt hiː rəˈsiːvd frʌm ðə pərˈɪʒən/
Line 3
"I am glad to see you again."
/aɪ æm ɡlæd tuː siː juː əˈɡen/
Line 4
"I am also glad," returned the count, taking the proffered hand and shaking it heartily.
/aɪ æm ˈɔːlsoʊ ɡlæd rɪˈtɜːrnd ðə kaʊnt ˈteɪkɪŋ ðə ˈprɑːfərd hænd ənd ˈʃeɪkɪŋ ɪt ˈhɑːrtəli/
Line 5
"Well, what news in the political world?"
/wel wʌt nuːz ɪn ðə pəˈlɪtəkəl wɜːrld/

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card noun US /kɑːrd/

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading “DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.”

depend verb US /dɪˈpend/

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading “DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.”

heartily adverb US /ˈhɑːrtəli/

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading “"I am also glad," returned the count, taking the proffered hand and shaking it heartily.”

journalist noun US /ˈdʒɜːrnələst/

a writer for newspapers and magazines

From this reading “DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.”

Marseilles noun US /mɑːrˈsaɪləs/

a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean

From this reading “"Welcome in Marseilles, count," was the salute he received from the Parisian.”

Parisian adjective US /pərˈɪʒən/

of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants

From this reading “"Welcome in Marseilles, count," was the salute he received from the Parisian.”

proffered verb US /ˈprɑːfərd/

past form of “proffer” — present for acceptance or rejection

From this reading “"I am also glad," returned the count, taking the proffered hand and shaking it heartily.”

salute verb US /səˈluːt/

propose a toast to

From this reading “"Welcome in Marseilles, count," was the salute he received from the Parisian.”

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againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading "I am glad to see you again."

agreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading "I am also glad," returned the count, taking the proffered hand and shaking it heartily.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am glad to see you again."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

answerverbUS /ˈænsər/

react verbally

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

ArrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

Beauchamp

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From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

cardnounUS /kɑːrd/

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

countverbUS /kaʊnt/

determine the number or amount of

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

count's

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From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

denounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

DEPENDverbUS /dɪˈpend/

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Welcome in Marseilles, count," was the salute he received from the Parisian.

gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "I am glad to see you again."

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "I am also glad," returned the count, taking the proffered hand and shaking it heartily.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

heartilyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrtəli/

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading "I am also glad," returned the count, taking the proffered hand and shaking it heartily.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

HotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "I am glad to see you again."

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "Welcome in Marseilles, count," was the salute he received from the Parisian.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I am also glad," returned the count, taking the proffered hand and shaking it heartily.

journalistnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələst/

a writer for newspapers and magazines

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

l'Univers

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

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

MarseillesnounUS /mɑːrˈsaɪləs/

a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean

From this reading "Welcome in Marseilles, count," was the salute he received from the Parisian.

MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

newsnounUS /nuːz/

information about recent and important events

From this reading "Well, what news in the political world?"

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

ONLYadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

ParisianadjectiveUS /pərˈɪʒən/

of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants

From this reading "Welcome in Marseilles, count," was the salute he received from the Parisian.

politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading "Well, what news in the political world?"

profferedverbUS /ˈprɑːfərd/

past form of “proffer” — present for acceptance or rejection

From this reading "I am also glad," returned the count, taking the proffered hand and shaking it heartily.

receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading "Welcome in Marseilles, count," was the salute he received from the Parisian.

returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "I am also glad," returned the count, taking the proffered hand and shaking it heartily.

saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/

propose a toast to

From this reading "Welcome in Marseilles, count," was the salute he received from the Parisian.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I am glad to see you again."

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

shakingnounUS /ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading "I am also glad," returned the count, taking the proffered hand and shaking it heartily.

takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading "I am also glad," returned the count, taking the proffered hand and shaking it heartily.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

WelcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/

accept gladly

From this reading "Welcome in Marseilles, count," was the salute he received from the Parisian.

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 "Well, what news in the political world?"

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Well, what news in the political world?"

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "Well, what news in the political world?"

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I am glad to see you again."

YOURSELFpronounUS /jərˈself/

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading DEPEND ONLY ON YOURSELF Arrived at the Hotel de l'Univers, the count sent his card to Monsieur Beauchamp, and as the answer of the journalist was that the count's visit would be very agreeable to him, he went at once to Monsieur Beauchamp.

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