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The Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 04

Chapter IX

Chapter 9 of The Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 04 is here in full — 456 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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DEME.
An Athenian citizen was officially described by the addition of the names of his father, his deme, and his tribe, to his own.
The demes were local divisions of Attica, like our parishes; the tribes were groupings, independent of locality, of these demes into ten divisions for administrative purposes.
DEMETER.
Sister of Zeus, mother of Persephone, Goddess of the fruits of the earth (Earth-mother).
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 04

Chapter IX

Chapter 9 of The Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 04 is here in full — 456 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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DEME.
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An Athenian citizen was officially described by the addition of the names of his father, his deme, and his tribe, to his own.
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The demes were local divisions of Attica, like our parishes; the tribes were groupings, independent of locality, of these demes into ten divisions for administrative purposes.
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DEMETER.
/dɪˈmiːtər/
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Sister of Zeus, mother of Persephone, Goddess of the fruits of the earth (Earth-mother).

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administrative adjective US /ədˈmɪnəstreɪtɪv/

of or relating to or responsible for administration

From this reading “The demes were local divisions of Attica, like our parishes; the tribes were groupings, independent of locality, of these demes into ten divisions for administrative purposes.”

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Athenian noun US /əˈθiːniən/

a resident of Athens

From this reading “An Athenian citizen was officially described by the addition of the names of his father, his deme, and his tribe, to his own.”

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Attica noun US /ˈætɪkə/

the territory of Athens in ancient Greece where the Ionic dialect was spoken

From this reading “The demes were local divisions of Attica, like our parishes; the tribes were groupings, independent of locality, of these demes into ten divisions for administrative purposes.”

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demeter noun US /dɪˈmiːtər/

(Greek mythology) goddess of fertility and protector of marriage in ancient mythology; counterpart of Roman Ceres

From this reading “DEMETER.”

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groupings noun US /ˈɡruːpɪŋz/

plural of “grouping” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading “The demes were local divisions of Attica, like our parishes; the tribes were groupings, independent of locality, of these demes into ten divisions for administrative purposes.”

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officially adverb US /əˈfɪʃəli/

in an official role

From this reading “An Athenian citizen was officially described by the addition of the names of his father, his deme, and his tribe, to his own.”

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parishes noun US /ˈpærɪʃɪz/

plural of “parish” — a local church community

From this reading “The demes were local divisions of Attica, like our parishes; the tribes were groupings, independent of locality, of these demes into ten divisions for administrative purposes.”

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Zeus noun US /zuːs/

(Greek mythology) the supreme god of ancient Greek mythology; son of Rhea and Cronus whom he dethroned; husband and brother of Hera; brother of Poseidon and Hades; father of many gods; counterpart of Roman Jupiter

From this reading “Sister of Zeus, mother of Persephone, Goddess of the fruits of the earth (Earth-mother).”

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additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading An Athenian citizen was officially described by the addition of the names of his father, his deme, and his tribe, to his own.

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administrativeadjectiveUS /ədˈmɪnəstreɪtɪv/

of or relating to or responsible for administration

From this reading The demes were local divisions of Attica, like our parishes; the tribes were groupings, independent of locality, of these demes into ten divisions for administrative purposes.

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AndeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An Athenian citizen was officially described by the addition of the names of his father, his deme, and his tribe, to his own.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading An Athenian citizen was officially described by the addition of the names of his father, his deme, and his tribe, to his own.

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AtheniannounUS /əˈθiːniən/

a resident of Athens

From this reading An Athenian citizen was officially described by the addition of the names of his father, his deme, and his tribe, to his own.

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AtticanounUS /ˈætɪkə/

the territory of Athens in ancient Greece where the Ionic dialect was spoken

From this reading The demes were local divisions of Attica, like our parishes; the tribes were groupings, independent of locality, of these demes into ten divisions for administrative purposes.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading An Athenian citizen was officially described by the addition of the names of his father, his deme, and his tribe, to his own.

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citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading An Athenian citizen was officially described by the addition of the names of his father, his deme, and his tribe, to his own.

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DEME

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From this reading DEME.

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demes

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From this reading The demes were local divisions of Attica, like our parishes; the tribes were groupings, independent of locality, of these demes into ten divisions for administrative purposes.

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DEMETERnounUS /dɪˈmiːtər/

(Greek mythology) goddess of fertility and protector of marriage in ancient mythology; counterpart of Roman Ceres

From this reading DEMETER.

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describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading An Athenian citizen was officially described by the addition of the names of his father, his deme, and his tribe, to his own.

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divisionsnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/

plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading The demes were local divisions of Attica, like our parishes; the tribes were groupings, independent of locality, of these demes into ten divisions for administrative purposes.

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earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Sister of Zeus, mother of Persephone, Goddess of the fruits of the earth (Earth-mother).

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Earth-mother

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From this reading Sister of Zeus, mother of Persephone, Goddess of the fruits of the earth (Earth-mother).

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fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading An Athenian citizen was officially described by the addition of the names of his father, his deme, and his tribe, to his own.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The demes were local divisions of Attica, like our parishes; the tribes were groupings, independent of locality, of these demes into ten divisions for administrative purposes.

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fruitsnounUS /fruːts/

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Sister of Zeus, mother of Persephone, Goddess of the fruits of the earth (Earth-mother).

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GoddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/

a female deity

From this reading Sister of Zeus, mother of Persephone, Goddess of the fruits of the earth (Earth-mother).

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groupingsnounUS /ˈɡruːpɪŋz/

plural of “grouping” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading The demes were local divisions of Attica, like our parishes; the tribes were groupings, independent of locality, of these demes into ten divisions for administrative purposes.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading An Athenian citizen was officially described by the addition of the names of his father, his deme, and his tribe, to his own.

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independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/

free from external control and constraint

From this reading The demes were local divisions of Attica, like our parishes; the tribes were groupings, independent of locality, of these demes into ten divisions for administrative purposes.

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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The demes were local divisions of Attica, like our parishes; the tribes were groupings, independent of locality, of these demes into ten divisions for administrative purposes.

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likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The demes were local divisions of Attica, like our parishes; the tribes were groupings, independent of locality, of these demes into ten divisions for administrative purposes.

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localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading The demes were local divisions of Attica, like our parishes; the tribes were groupings, independent of locality, of these demes into ten divisions for administrative purposes.

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localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The demes were local divisions of Attica, like our parishes; the tribes were groupings, independent of locality, of these demes into ten divisions for administrative purposes.

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mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Sister of Zeus, mother of Persephone, Goddess of the fruits of the earth (Earth-mother).

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namesnounUS /neɪmz/

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading An Athenian citizen was officially described by the addition of the names of his father, his deme, and his tribe, to his own.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading An Athenian citizen was officially described by the addition of the names of his father, his deme, and his tribe, to his own.

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officiallyadverbUS /əˈfɪʃəli/

in an official role

From this reading An Athenian citizen was officially described by the addition of the names of his father, his deme, and his tribe, to his own.

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ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The demes were local divisions of Attica, like our parishes; the tribes were groupings, independent of locality, of these demes into ten divisions for administrative purposes.

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ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading An Athenian citizen was officially described by the addition of the names of his father, his deme, and his tribe, to his own.

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parishesnounUS /ˈpærɪʃɪz/

plural of “parish” — a local church community

From this reading The demes were local divisions of Attica, like our parishes; the tribes were groupings, independent of locality, of these demes into ten divisions for administrative purposes.

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Persephonenoun

(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina

From this reading Sister of Zeus, mother of Persephone, Goddess of the fruits of the earth (Earth-mother).

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purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The demes were local divisions of Attica, like our parishes; the tribes were groupings, independent of locality, of these demes into ten divisions for administrative purposes.

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SisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Sister of Zeus, mother of Persephone, Goddess of the fruits of the earth (Earth-mother).

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tennounUS /ten/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading The demes were local divisions of Attica, like our parishes; the tribes were groupings, independent of locality, of these demes into ten divisions for administrative purposes.

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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 An Athenian citizen was officially described by the addition of the names of his father, his deme, and his tribe, to his own.

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thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The demes were local divisions of Attica, like our parishes; the tribes were groupings, independent of locality, of these demes into ten divisions for administrative purposes.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading An Athenian citizen was officially described by the addition of the names of his father, his deme, and his tribe, to his own.

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tribenounUS /traɪb/

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading An Athenian citizen was officially described by the addition of the names of his father, his deme, and his tribe, to his own.

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tribesnounUS /traɪbz/

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading The demes were local divisions of Attica, like our parishes; the tribes were groupings, independent of locality, of these demes into ten divisions for administrative purposes.

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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 An Athenian citizen was officially described by the addition of the names of his father, his deme, and his tribe, to his own.

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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading The demes were local divisions of Attica, like our parishes; the tribes were groupings, independent of locality, of these demes into ten divisions for administrative purposes.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ZeusnounUS /zuːs/

(Greek mythology) the supreme god of ancient Greek mythology; son of Rhea and Cronus whom he dethroned; husband and brother of Hera; brother of Poseidon and Hades; father of many gods; counterpart of Roman Jupiter

From this reading Sister of Zeus, mother of Persephone, Goddess of the fruits of the earth (Earth-mother).

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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