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south

/ˈsaʊ̯θ/ adverb A2
  1. Toward the south; southward.
  2. Downward.
  3. In an adverse direction or trend. (figuratively) · His fortunes have been going south ever since he was tricked into investing in that ostrich farm.
  4. Of wind, from the south.
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The sun shone brightly as our friends turned their faces toward the Land of the South.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 125 · B2
“The road is straight to the South,” he answered, “but it is said to be full of dangers to travelers.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 123 · B2
“It seems, in spite of dangers, that the best thing Dorothy can do is to travel to the Land of the South and ask Glinda to help her.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 123 · B2
“My axe may be of service to her; so I also will go with her to the Land of the South.”
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 123 · B2

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