used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For ten years he had maintained the work at his own expense, out of the profits of his store.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had come to be more than consulting physician at the dispensary.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading THINGS BEYOND PRICE The dispensary was Woodman's hobby.
BowerynounUS /ˈbaʊəri/
a street in Manhattan noted for cheap hotels frequented by homeless derelicts
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had come to be more than consulting physician at the dispensary.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading He had come to be more than consulting physician at the dispensary.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
dispensarynounUS /dɪˈspensəri/
clinic where medicine and medical supplies are dispensed
From this reading THINGS BEYOND PRICE The dispensary was Woodman's hobby.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
drugverbUS /drʌɡ/
administer a drug to
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading For ten years he had maintained the work at his own expense, out of the profits of his store.
extensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/
a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For ten years he had maintained the work at his own expense, out of the profits of his store.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The happiest hours of his life he had spent here ministering to the wants of his neighbours.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The happiest hours of his life he had spent here ministering to the wants of his neighbours.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
hobbynounUS /ˈhɑːbi/
an auxiliary activity
From this reading THINGS BEYOND PRICE The dispensary was Woodman's hobby.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The happiest hours of his life he had spent here ministering to the wants of his neighbours.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading For ten years he had maintained the work at his own expense, out of the profits of his store.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
ministeringverbUS /ˈmɪnɪstrɪŋ/
-ing form of “minister” — attend to the wants and needs of others
From this reading The happiest hours of his life he had spent here ministering to the wants of his neighbours.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had come to be more than consulting physician at the dispensary.
needingverbUS /ˈniːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “need” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The happiest hours of his life he had spent here ministering to the wants of his neighbours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For ten years he had maintained the work at his own expense, out of the profits of his store.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For ten years he had maintained the work at his own expense, out of the profits of his store.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He had come to be more than consulting physician at the dispensary.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading THINGS BEYOND PRICE The dispensary was Woodman's hobby.
profitsnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading For ten years he had maintained the work at his own expense, out of the profits of his store.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The happiest hours of his life he had spent here ministering to the wants of his neighbours.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading For ten years he had maintained the work at his own expense, out of the profits of his store.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had come to be more than consulting physician at the dispensary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THINGS BEYOND PRICE The dispensary was Woodman's hobby.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THINGS BEYOND PRICE The dispensary was Woodman's hobby.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading The happiest hours of his life he had spent here ministering to the wants of his neighbours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THINGS BEYOND PRICE The dispensary was Woodman's hobby.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
in or at the place that
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The old-fashioned drug store stood on a corner of the Bowery, and in the rear extension which opened on the side street, he had established what he had laughingly called his "Life Line," a free dispensary where any man needing medicine or a doctor's advice could have it without charge if unable to pay.
Woodman's
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From this reading THINGS BEYOND PRICE The dispensary was Woodman's hobby.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading For ten years he had maintained the work at his own expense, out of the profits of his store.
a late time of life
From this reading For ten years he had maintained the work at his own expense, out of the profits of his store.
