used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Gillikin Country of Oz has always been a favorite retreat for witches, wizards and sorcerers.
highly skilled
From this reading In his youth, Wumbo had studied in the best schools of sorcery and was not only an accomplished magician, but a lovable and loyal citizen of Oz.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Therefore, when Ozma passed a law against the practice of magic, Wumbo withdrew to his favorite cave and quietly and harmlessly continued his studies.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The Gillikin Country of Oz has always been a favorite retreat for witches, wizards and sorcerers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In his youth, Wumbo had studied in the best schools of sorcery and was not only an accomplished magician, but a lovable and loyal citizen of Oz.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Gillikin Country of Oz has always been a favorite retreat for witches, wizards and sorcerers.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Gillikin Country of Oz has always been a favorite retreat for witches, wizards and sorcerers.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading In his youth, Wumbo had studied in the best schools of sorcery and was not only an accomplished magician, but a lovable and loyal citizen of Oz.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In his youth, Wumbo had studied in the best schools of sorcery and was not only an accomplished magician, but a lovable and loyal citizen of Oz.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Therefore, when Ozma passed a law against the practice of magic, Wumbo withdrew to his favorite cave and quietly and harmlessly continued his studies.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading In a crystal cavern on the western slope of Zamagoochie lived Wumbo, the Wonder Worker.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading In his youth, Wumbo had studied in the best schools of sorcery and was not only an accomplished magician, but a lovable and loyal citizen of Oz.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Therefore, when Ozma passed a law against the practice of magic, Wumbo withdrew to his favorite cave and quietly and harmlessly continued his studies.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Gillikin Country of Oz has always been a favorite retreat for witches, wizards and sorcerers.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading In a crystal cavern on the western slope of Zamagoochie lived Wumbo, the Wonder Worker.
every person
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
apart from; not including
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading The Gillikin Country of Oz has always been a favorite retreat for witches, wizards and sorcerers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Gillikin Country of Oz has always been a favorite retreat for witches, wizards and sorcerers.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
Gillikin
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From this reading The Gillikin Country of Oz has always been a favorite retreat for witches, wizards and sorcerers.
Glinda
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From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In his youth, Wumbo had studied in the best schools of sorcery and was not only an accomplished magician, but a lovable and loyal citizen of Oz.
harmlesslyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrmləsli/
in a harmless manner
From this reading Therefore, when Ozma passed a law against the practice of magic, Wumbo withdrew to his favorite cave and quietly and harmlessly continued his studies.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Gillikin Country of Oz has always been a favorite retreat for witches, wizards and sorcerers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his youth, Wumbo had studied in the best schools of sorcery and was not only an accomplished magician, but a lovable and loyal citizen of Oz.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Therefore, when Ozma passed a law against the practice of magic, Wumbo withdrew to his favorite cave and quietly and harmlessly continued his studies.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading In a crystal cavern on the western slope of Zamagoochie lived Wumbo, the Wonder Worker.
lovableadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvəbəl/
having characteristics that attract love or affection
From this reading In his youth, Wumbo had studied in the best schools of sorcery and was not only an accomplished magician, but a lovable and loyal citizen of Oz.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading In his youth, Wumbo had studied in the best schools of sorcery and was not only an accomplished magician, but a lovable and loyal citizen of Oz.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
magiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading In his youth, Wumbo had studied in the best schools of sorcery and was not only an accomplished magician, but a lovable and loyal citizen of Oz.
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 Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In his youth, Wumbo had studied in the best schools of sorcery and was not only an accomplished magician, but a lovable and loyal citizen of Oz.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Gillikin Country of Oz has always been a favorite retreat for witches, wizards and sorcerers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In a crystal cavern on the western slope of Zamagoochie lived Wumbo, the Wonder Worker.
and nothing more
From this reading In his youth, Wumbo had studied in the best schools of sorcery and was not only an accomplished magician, but a lovable and loyal citizen of Oz.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
Oz
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From this reading The Gillikin Country of Oz has always been a favorite retreat for witches, wizards and sorcerers.
Ozma
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From this reading Therefore, when Ozma passed a law against the practice of magic, Wumbo withdrew to his favorite cave and quietly and harmlessly continued his studies.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Therefore, when Ozma passed a law against the practice of magic, Wumbo withdrew to his favorite cave and quietly and harmlessly continued his studies.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
with low volume
From this reading Therefore, when Ozma passed a law against the practice of magic, Wumbo withdrew to his favorite cave and quietly and harmlessly continued his studies.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading The Gillikin Country of Oz has always been a favorite retreat for witches, wizards and sorcerers.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading In his youth, Wumbo had studied in the best schools of sorcery and was not only an accomplished magician, but a lovable and loyal citizen of Oz.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading In a crystal cavern on the western slope of Zamagoochie lived Wumbo, the Wonder Worker.
sorcerersnounUS /ˈsɔːrsərərz/
plural of “sorcerer” — one who practices magic or sorcery
From this reading The Gillikin Country of Oz has always been a favorite retreat for witches, wizards and sorcerers.
Sorceressnoun
a woman sorcerer
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
sorcerynounUS /ˈsɔːrsəri/
the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world
From this reading In his youth, Wumbo had studied in the best schools of sorcery and was not only an accomplished magician, but a lovable and loyal citizen of Oz.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading In his youth, Wumbo had studied in the best schools of sorcery and was not only an accomplished magician, but a lovable and loyal citizen of Oz.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Therefore, when Ozma passed a law against the practice of magic, Wumbo withdrew to his favorite cave and quietly and harmlessly continued his studies.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Gillikin Country of Oz has always been a favorite retreat for witches, wizards and sorcerers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, when Ozma passed a law against the practice of magic, Wumbo withdrew to his favorite cave and quietly and harmlessly continued his studies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In his youth, Wumbo had studied in the best schools of sorcery and was not only an accomplished magician, but a lovable and loyal citizen of Oz.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading In a crystal cavern on the western slope of Zamagoochie lived Wumbo, the Wonder Worker.
at the time that
From this reading Therefore, when Ozma passed a law against the practice of magic, Wumbo withdrew to his favorite cave and quietly and harmlessly continued his studies.
witchesnounUS /ˈwɪtʃəz/
plural of “witch” — a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading The Gillikin Country of Oz has always been a favorite retreat for witches, wizards and sorcerers.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Therefore, when Ozma passed a law against the practice of magic, Wumbo withdrew to his favorite cave and quietly and harmlessly continued his studies.
WizardnounUS /ˈwɪzərd/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
wizardrynounUS /ˈwɪzərdri/
exceptional creative ability
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
wizardsnounUS /ˈwɪzərdz/
plural of “wizard” — someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading The Gillikin Country of Oz has always been a favorite retreat for witches, wizards and sorcerers.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading In a crystal cavern on the western slope of Zamagoochie lived Wumbo, the Wonder Worker.
WorkernounUS /ˈwɜːrkər/
a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading In a crystal cavern on the western slope of Zamagoochie lived Wumbo, the Wonder Worker.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading Since the practice of magic has been forbidden for everyone except Glinda, the Good Sorceress of the South, and the Wizard of Oz, a great many of the lesser wizards and magic workers have retired to the mountains of the north to practice in secret or study for their own satisfaction the ancient art of wizardry.
Wumbo
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From this reading In a crystal cavern on the western slope of Zamagoochie lived Wumbo, the Wonder Worker.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading In his youth, Wumbo had studied in the best schools of sorcery and was not only an accomplished magician, but a lovable and loyal citizen of Oz.
Zamagoochie
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From this reading In a crystal cavern on the western slope of Zamagoochie lived Wumbo, the Wonder Worker.
