Xenocrates
Americannoun
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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
“He was a fine scythe and a good friend,” Xenocrates said.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
Xenocrates looked at her in utter disbelief, and then suddenly released a guffaw that he tried to stifle but couldn’t.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
They won't lift a finger to help Xenocrates, or to detain you.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
Apparently, Xenocrates wasn’t the only one who felt freed by Goddard’s untimely end.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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