used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Chester was new to the city and a novice in worldly affairs, but the discovery that the bookkeeper was on intimate terms with a gambler astounded him.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Chester was new to the city and a novice in worldly affairs, but the discovery that the bookkeeper was on intimate terms with a gambler astounded him.
in addition
From this reading Of course, the presumption was that Mullins was also a gambler, but this was not certain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chester was new to the city and a novice in worldly affairs, but the discovery that the bookkeeper was on intimate terms with a gambler astounded him.
astoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Chester was new to the city and a novice in worldly affairs, but the discovery that the bookkeeper was on intimate terms with a gambler astounded him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Chester decided to say nothing, but to be watchful.
bookkeepernounUS /ˈbʊkkiːpər/
someone who records the transactions of a business
From this reading Chester was new to the city and a novice in worldly affairs, but the discovery that the bookkeeper was on intimate terms with a gambler astounded him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Chester was new to the city and a novice in worldly affairs, but the discovery that the bookkeeper was on intimate terms with a gambler astounded him.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Of course, the presumption was that Mullins was also a gambler, but this was not certain.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading Chester was new to the city and a novice in worldly affairs, but the discovery that the bookkeeper was on intimate terms with a gambler astounded him.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Chester was new to the city and a novice in worldly affairs, but the discovery that the bookkeeper was on intimate terms with a gambler astounded him.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, the presumption was that Mullins was also a gambler, but this was not certain.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Chester decided to say nothing, but to be watchful.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK RALSTON.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Chester was new to the city and a novice in worldly affairs, but the discovery that the bookkeeper was on intimate terms with a gambler astounded him.
Fairchild
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt that Mr. Fairchild ought to know it, but he shrank from telling him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that Mr. Fairchild ought to know it, but he shrank from telling him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He felt that Mr. Fairchild ought to know it, but he shrank from telling him.
gamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading Chester was new to the city and a novice in worldly affairs, but the discovery that the bookkeeper was on intimate terms with a gambler astounded him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt that Mr. Fairchild ought to know it, but he shrank from telling him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Chester was new to the city and a novice in worldly affairs, but the discovery that the bookkeeper was on intimate terms with a gambler astounded him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Chester was new to the city and a novice in worldly affairs, but the discovery that the bookkeeper was on intimate terms with a gambler astounded him.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Chester was new to the city and a novice in worldly affairs, but the discovery that the bookkeeper was on intimate terms with a gambler astounded him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He felt that Mr. Fairchild ought to know it, but he shrank from telling him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He felt that Mr. Fairchild ought to know it, but he shrank from telling him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He felt that Mr. Fairchild ought to know it, but he shrank from telling him.
Mullins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, the presumption was that Mullins was also a gambler, but this was not certain.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Chester was new to the city and a novice in worldly affairs, but the discovery that the bookkeeper was on intimate terms with a gambler astounded him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course, the presumption was that Mullins was also a gambler, but this was not certain.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Chester decided to say nothing, but to be watchful.
novicenounUS /ˈnɑːvəs/
someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows
From this reading Chester was new to the city and a novice in worldly affairs, but the discovery that the bookkeeper was on intimate terms with a gambler astounded him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, the presumption was that Mullins was also a gambler, but this was not certain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Chester was new to the city and a novice in worldly affairs, but the discovery that the bookkeeper was on intimate terms with a gambler astounded him.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He felt that Mr. Fairchild ought to know it, but he shrank from telling him.
presumptionnounUS /prɪˈzʌmpʃən/
an assumption that is taken for granted
From this reading Of course, the presumption was that Mullins was also a gambler, but this was not certain.
RALSTON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DICK RALSTON.
express in words
From this reading Chester decided to say nothing, but to be watchful.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading He felt that Mr. Fairchild ought to know it, but he shrank from telling him.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading He felt that Mr. Fairchild ought to know it, but he shrank from telling him.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Chester was new to the city and a novice in worldly affairs, but the discovery that the bookkeeper was on intimate terms with a gambler astounded him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Chester was new to the city and a novice in worldly affairs, but the discovery that the bookkeeper was on intimate terms with a gambler astounded him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chester was new to the city and a novice in worldly affairs, but the discovery that the bookkeeper was on intimate terms with a gambler astounded him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of course, the presumption was that Mullins was also a gambler, but this was not certain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chester was new to the city and a novice in worldly affairs, but the discovery that the bookkeeper was on intimate terms with a gambler astounded him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chester was new to the city and a novice in worldly affairs, but the discovery that the bookkeeper was on intimate terms with a gambler astounded him.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Chester decided to say nothing, but to be watchful.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Chester was new to the city and a novice in worldly affairs, but the discovery that the bookkeeper was on intimate terms with a gambler astounded him.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading Chester was new to the city and a novice in worldly affairs, but the discovery that the bookkeeper was on intimate terms with a gambler astounded him.
