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The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers

Chapter LXXXVII · Chapter LXIII. THE DROP OF WATER

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Chapter LXIII.

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Chapter LXIII.
THE DROP OF WATER
Rochefort had scarcely departed when Mme.
Bonacieux re-entered.
She
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The Three Musketeers

Chapter LXXXVII · Chapter LXIII. THE DROP OF WATER

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Reading 1/137 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Chapter LXIII.
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THE DROP OF WATER
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Rochefort had scarcely departed when Mme.
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Bonacieux re-entered.
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She
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Bonacieux

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From this reading Bonacieux re-entered.

Chapter

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From this reading Chapter LXIII.

departed

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From this reading Rochefort had scarcely departed when Mme.

DROP

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From this reading THE DROP OF WATER

had

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From this reading Rochefort had scarcely departed when Mme.

LXIII

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From this reading Chapter LXIII.

Mme

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From this reading Rochefort had scarcely departed when Mme.

OF

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From this reading THE DROP OF WATER

re-entered

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From this reading Bonacieux re-entered.

Rochefort

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From this reading Rochefort had scarcely departed when Mme.

scarcely

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From this reading Rochefort had scarcely departed when Mme.

She

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From this reading She

THE

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From this reading THE DROP OF WATER

WATER

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From this reading THE DROP OF WATER

when

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From this reading Rochefort had scarcely departed when Mme.

Chapter Quiz

Use these questions to verify literal comprehension before continuing to the next chapter.

What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter LXIII. THE DROP OF WATER?

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

According to the text: "Chapter LXIII....", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

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

Narrator: Chapter LXIII.
Narrator: her chair to avoid falling.