Xenocrates
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Phryne and Lais — the most celebrated beauties of their time — both tried, unsuccessfully, to seduce the austere Xenocrates.
From Washington Post • Jun. 6, 2018
They won't lift a finger to help Xenocrates, or to detain you.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
“Honorable Scythe Curie will be the examiner today,” Xenocrates said.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
Scythe Faraday pleaded, but three bells had already rung, and Xenocrates ignored him.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
“Will the candidates please refrain from speaking to each other and face the conclave,” said Xenocrates.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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