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Golden treasury of famous books

Chapter XIV

Chapter 14 of Golden treasury of famous books is here in full — 46 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Marjory MacMurchy, Lady, -1938 Willison • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.
The poet's name was Homer.
His poem is called _The Iliad_.
Some day possibly you will read for yourselves _The Iliad_ in the original Greek, for Homer was a Greek.
There are many good translations, both in poetry and prose.
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Golden treasury of famous books

Chapter XIV

Chapter 14 of Golden treasury of famous books is here in full — 46 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.
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The poet's name was Homer.
/ðə ˈpoʊəts neɪm wɑːz ˈhoʊmər/
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His poem is called _The Iliad_.
/hɪz ˈpoʊəm ɪz kɔːld ðə ˈɪliəd/
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Some day possibly you will read for yourselves _The Iliad_ in the original Greek, for Homer was a Greek.
/sʌm deɪ ˈpɑːsəbli juː wɪl red fɔːr jʊrˈselvz ðə ˈɪliəd ɪn ðə ərˈɪdʒənəl ɡriːk fɔːr ˈhoʊmər wɑːz ə ɡriːk/
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There are many good translations, both in poetry and prose.
/ðer ɑːr ˈmeni ɡʊd trænzˈleɪʃənz boʊθ ɪn ˈpoʊətri ənd proʊz/

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armour noun US /ˈɑːrmər/

a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles

From this reading “THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.”

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heroes noun US /ˈhɪroʊz/

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading “THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.”

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Homer noun US /ˈhoʊmər/

a base hit on which the batter scores a run

From this reading “The poet's name was Homer.”

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iliad noun US /ˈɪliəd/

a Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the siege of Troy

From this reading “THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.”

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odyssey noun US /ˈɑːdəsi/

a long wandering and eventful journey

From this reading “THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.”

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poet's noun US /ˈpoʊəts/

possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading “The poet's name was Homer.”

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prose noun US /proʊz/

ordinary writing as distinguished from verse

From this reading “There are many good translations, both in poetry and prose.”

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translations noun US /trænzˈleɪʃənz/

plural of “translation” — a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading “There are many good translations, both in poetry and prose.”

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thousand years noun + noun

In this reading “THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.”

7,690 times in 426,211 chapters
three thousand noun + noun

In this reading “THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.”

8,047 times in 426,211 chapters
Some day adjective + noun

In this reading “Some day possibly you will read for yourselves _The Iliad_ in the original Greek, for Homer was a Greek.”

32,932 times in 426,211 chapters

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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 ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/

in the past

From this reading THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There are many good translations, both in poetry and prose.

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armournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/

a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles

From this reading THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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BOOKnounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading There are many good translations, both in poetry and prose.

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calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His poem is called _The Iliad_.

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daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Some day possibly you will read for yourselves _The Iliad_ in the original Greek, for Homer was a Greek.

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describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Some day possibly you will read for yourselves _The Iliad_ in the original Greek, for Homer was a Greek.

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goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading There are many good translations, both in poetry and prose.

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GREEKnounUS /ɡriːk/

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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HEROESnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading His poem is called _The Iliad_.

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HomernounUS /ˈhoʊmər/

a base hit on which the batter scores a run

From this reading The poet's name was Homer.

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ILIADnounUS /ˈɪliəd/

a Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the siege of Troy

From this reading THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading His poem is called _The Iliad_.

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makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There are many good translations, both in poetry and prose.

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nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The poet's name was Homer.

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nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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ODYSSEYnounUS /ˈɑːdəsi/

a long wandering and eventful journey

From this reading THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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OnceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Some day possibly you will read for yourselves _The Iliad_ in the original Greek, for Homer was a Greek.

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poemnounUS /ˈpoʊəm/

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading His poem is called _The Iliad_.

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poetnounUS /ˈpoʊət/

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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poet'snounUS /ˈpoʊəts/

possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading The poet's name was Homer.

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poetrynounUS /ˈpoʊətri/

literature in metrical form

From this reading There are many good translations, both in poetry and prose.

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possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/

by chance

From this reading Some day possibly you will read for yourselves _The Iliad_ in the original Greek, for Homer was a Greek.

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prosenounUS /proʊz/

ordinary writing as distinguished from verse

From this reading There are many good translations, both in poetry and prose.

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readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Some day possibly you will read for yourselves _The Iliad_ in the original Greek, for Homer was a Greek.

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sangnounUS /sæŋ/

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some day possibly you will read for yourselves _The Iliad_ in the original Greek, for Homer was a Greek.

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songnounUS /sɔːŋ/

a short musical composition with words

From this reading THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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suitverbUS /suːt/

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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TALESnounUS /teɪlz/

plural of “tale” — 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 THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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TANGLEWOOD

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

From this reading THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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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 ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are many good translations, both in poetry and prose.

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thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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translationsnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃənz/

plural of “translation” — a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading There are many good translations, both in poetry and prose.

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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The poet's name was Homer.

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Some day possibly you will read for yourselves _The Iliad_ in the original Greek, for Homer was a Greek.

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WONDERnounUS /ˈwʌndər/

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY--GREEK HEROES--TANGLEWOOD TALES--THE WONDER BOOK Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a poet in a song which he sang of heroes described the making of a suit of armour.

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youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Some day possibly you will read for yourselves _The Iliad_ in the original Greek, for Homer was a Greek.

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yourselvespronounUS /jʊrˈselvz/

used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action

From this reading Some day possibly you will read for yourselves _The Iliad_ in the original Greek, for Homer was a Greek.

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