used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
adown
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From this reading It is a bright, cheerful day in leafy June, and as one jogs leisurely adown Main street, there are to be seen many happy smiling faces.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is a bright, cheerful day in leafy June, and as one jogs leisurely adown Main street, there are to be seen many happy smiling faces.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE NORTHWEST.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is a bright, cheerful day in leafy June, and as one jogs leisurely adown Main street, there are to be seen many happy smiling faces.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading But we are bent upon important business, and yield not to the more leisurely inclined side of our nature.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It is a bright, cheerful day in leafy June, and as one jogs leisurely adown Main street, there are to be seen many happy smiling faces.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A large four-story building is our destination.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading But we are bent upon important business, and yield not to the more leisurely inclined side of our nature.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we are bent upon important business, and yield not to the more leisurely inclined side of our nature.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading It is a bright, cheerful day in leafy June, and as one jogs leisurely adown Main street, there are to be seen many happy smiling faces.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It is a bright, cheerful day in leafy June, and as one jogs leisurely adown Main street, there are to be seen many happy smiling faces.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading A large four-story building is our destination.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
emporiumnounUS /ˌemˈpɔːriəm/
a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
enchanter'snounUS /enˈtʃæntərz/
possessive form of “enchanter” — a sorcerer or magician
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It is a bright, cheerful day in leafy June, and as one jogs leisurely adown Main street, there are to be seen many happy smiling faces.
far-famedadjective
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
four-story
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From this reading A large four-story building is our destination.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It is a bright, cheerful day in leafy June, and as one jogs leisurely adown Main street, there are to be seen many happy smiling faces.
of great significance or value
From this reading But we are bent upon important business, and yield not to the more leisurely inclined side of our nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a bright, cheerful day in leafy June, and as one jogs leisurely adown Main street, there are to be seen many happy smiling faces.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading But we are bent upon important business, and yield not to the more leisurely inclined side of our nature.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a bright, cheerful day in leafy June, and as one jogs leisurely adown Main street, there are to be seen many happy smiling faces.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
jogsnounUS /dʒɑːɡz/
plural of “jog” — a sharp change in direction
From this reading It is a bright, cheerful day in leafy June, and as one jogs leisurely adown Main street, there are to be seen many happy smiling faces.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading It is a bright, cheerful day in leafy June, and as one jogs leisurely adown Main street, there are to be seen many happy smiling faces.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large four-story building is our destination.
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading It is a bright, cheerful day in leafy June, and as one jogs leisurely adown Main street, there are to be seen many happy smiling faces.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading It is a bright, cheerful day in leafy June, and as one jogs leisurely adown Main street, there are to be seen many happy smiling faces.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
most important element
From this reading It is a bright, cheerful day in leafy June, and as one jogs leisurely adown Main street, there are to be seen many happy smiling faces.
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 It is a bright, cheerful day in leafy June, and as one jogs leisurely adown Main street, there are to be seen many happy smiling faces.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But we are bent upon important business, and yield not to the more leisurely inclined side of our nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But we are bent upon important business, and yield not to the more leisurely inclined side of our nature.
NORTHWESTnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading AT THE NORTHWEST.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But we are bent upon important business, and yield not to the more leisurely inclined side of our nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is a bright, cheerful day in leafy June, and as one jogs leisurely adown Main street, there are to be seen many happy smiling faces.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But we are bent upon important business, and yield not to the more leisurely inclined side of our nature.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is a bright, cheerful day in leafy June, and as one jogs leisurely adown Main street, there are to be seen many happy smiling faces.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But we are bent upon important business, and yield not to the more leisurely inclined side of our nature.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading It is a bright, cheerful day in leafy June, and as one jogs leisurely adown Main street, there are to be seen many happy smiling faces.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It is a bright, cheerful day in leafy June, and as one jogs leisurely adown Main street, there are to be seen many happy smiling faces.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE NORTHWEST.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is a bright, cheerful day in leafy June, and as one jogs leisurely adown Main street, there are to be seen many happy smiling faces.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
transportedverbUS /trænˈspɔːrtɪd/
past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But we are bent upon important business, and yield not to the more leisurely inclined side of our nature.
wandnounUS /wɑːnd/
a rod used by a magician or water diviner
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
WinnipegnounUS /ˈwɪnɪpəɡ/
the capital and largest city of Manitoba; located in southern Manitoba; known for severe winters
From this reading The scene is changed; and we find ourselves transported beyond a doubt to the far-famed city of Winnipeg--that emporium of wealth, enterprise and industry which arose from its prairie surroundings as by the magic of the enchanter's wand.
be the cause or source of
From this reading But we are bent upon important business, and yield not to the more leisurely inclined side of our nature.
