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From this reading Starling Meyer turned from the window in Number 17 and faced the door.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It lacked but a few minutes of study hour and Jimmy, with the door of the next room slightly ajar, had made certain of Star’s return before starting on his errand.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Ernest Barnes, Star’s roommate, looked up from his book and glanced curiously in the same direction as the portal opened briskly to admit Jimmy Logan.
ajaradjectiveUS /əˈdʒɑːr/
slightly open
From this reading It lacked but a few minutes of study hour and Jimmy, with the door of the next room slightly ajar, had made certain of Star’s return before starting on his errand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Starling Meyer turned from the window in Number 17 and faced the door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ernest Barnes, Star’s roommate, looked up from his book and glanced curiously in the same direction as the portal opened briskly to admit Jimmy Logan.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Beyond the partition――there was a connecting door between the rooms, but that was never opened――Dud was dubiously awaiting Jimmy’s report.
Barnes
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From this reading Ernest Barnes, Star’s roommate, looked up from his book and glanced curiously in the same direction as the portal opened briskly to admit Jimmy Logan.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It lacked but a few minutes of study hour and Jimmy, with the door of the next room slightly ajar, had made certain of Star’s return before starting on his errand.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Beyond the partition――there was a connecting door between the rooms, but that was never opened――Dud was dubiously awaiting Jimmy’s report.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond the partition――there was a connecting door between the rooms, but that was never opened――Dud was dubiously awaiting Jimmy’s report.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Ernest Barnes, Star’s roommate, looked up from his book and glanced curiously in the same direction as the portal opened briskly to admit Jimmy Logan.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading Ernest Barnes, Star’s roommate, looked up from his book and glanced curiously in the same direction as the portal opened briskly to admit Jimmy Logan.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It lacked but a few minutes of study hour and Jimmy, with the door of the next room slightly ajar, had made certain of Star’s return before starting on his errand.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It lacked but a few minutes of study hour and Jimmy, with the door of the next room slightly ajar, had made certain of Star’s return before starting on his errand.
CHALLENGEverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading THE CHALLENGE “Come in!”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE CHALLENGE “Come in!”
connectingverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading Beyond the partition――there was a connecting door between the rooms, but that was never opened――Dud was dubiously awaiting Jimmy’s report.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Ernest Barnes, Star’s roommate, looked up from his book and glanced curiously in the same direction as the portal opened briskly to admit Jimmy Logan.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Ernest Barnes, Star’s roommate, looked up from his book and glanced curiously in the same direction as the portal opened briskly to admit Jimmy Logan.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Starling Meyer turned from the window in Number 17 and faced the door.
dubiouslyadverbUS /ˈduːbiəsliː/
in a questionable and dubious manner
From this reading Beyond the partition――there was a connecting door between the rooms, but that was never opened――Dud was dubiously awaiting Jimmy’s report.
DudnounUS /dʌd/
someone who is unsuccessful
From this reading Beyond the partition――there was a connecting door between the rooms, but that was never opened――Dud was dubiously awaiting Jimmy’s report.
Ernest
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From this reading Ernest Barnes, Star’s roommate, looked up from his book and glanced curiously in the same direction as the portal opened briskly to admit Jimmy Logan.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading It lacked but a few minutes of study hour and Jimmy, with the door of the next room slightly ajar, had made certain of Star’s return before starting on his errand.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Starling Meyer turned from the window in Number 17 and faced the door.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It lacked but a few minutes of study hour and Jimmy, with the door of the next room slightly ajar, had made certain of Star’s return before starting on his errand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Starling Meyer turned from the window in Number 17 and faced the door.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Ernest Barnes, Star’s roommate, looked up from his book and glanced curiously in the same direction as the portal opened briskly to admit Jimmy Logan.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It lacked but a few minutes of study hour and Jimmy, with the door of the next room slightly ajar, had made certain of Star’s return before starting on his errand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ernest Barnes, Star’s roommate, looked up from his book and glanced curiously in the same direction as the portal opened briskly to admit Jimmy Logan.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It lacked but a few minutes of study hour and Jimmy, with the door of the next room slightly ajar, had made certain of Star’s return before starting on his errand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CHALLENGE “Come in!”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It lacked but a few minutes of study hour and Jimmy, with the door of the next room slightly ajar, had made certain of Star’s return before starting on his errand.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Ernest Barnes, Star’s roommate, looked up from his book and glanced curiously in the same direction as the portal opened briskly to admit Jimmy Logan.
Jimmy'snounUS /ˈdʒɪmiz/
possessive form of “jimmy” — a short crowbar
From this reading Beyond the partition――there was a connecting door between the rooms, but that was never opened――Dud was dubiously awaiting Jimmy’s report.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading It lacked but a few minutes of study hour and Jimmy, with the door of the next room slightly ajar, had made certain of Star’s return before starting on his errand.
LogannounUS /ˈloʊɡən/
a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high)
From this reading Ernest Barnes, Star’s roommate, looked up from his book and glanced curiously in the same direction as the portal opened briskly to admit Jimmy Logan.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ernest Barnes, Star’s roommate, looked up from his book and glanced curiously in the same direction as the portal opened briskly to admit Jimmy Logan.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It lacked but a few minutes of study hour and Jimmy, with the door of the next room slightly ajar, had made certain of Star’s return before starting on his errand.
Meyer
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From this reading Starling Meyer turned from the window in Number 17 and faced the door.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It lacked but a few minutes of study hour and Jimmy, with the door of the next room slightly ajar, had made certain of Star’s return before starting on his errand.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Beyond the partition――there was a connecting door between the rooms, but that was never opened――Dud was dubiously awaiting Jimmy’s report.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It lacked but a few minutes of study hour and Jimmy, with the door of the next room slightly ajar, had made certain of Star’s return before starting on his errand.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Starling Meyer turned from the window in Number 17 and faced the door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It lacked but a few minutes of study hour and Jimmy, with the door of the next room slightly ajar, had made certain of Star’s return before starting on his errand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It lacked but a few minutes of study hour and Jimmy, with the door of the next room slightly ajar, had made certain of Star’s return before starting on his errand.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Ernest Barnes, Star’s roommate, looked up from his book and glanced curiously in the same direction as the portal opened briskly to admit Jimmy Logan.
partitionnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪʃən/
a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
From this reading Beyond the partition――there was a connecting door between the rooms, but that was never opened――Dud was dubiously awaiting Jimmy’s report.
portalnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəl/
a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading Ernest Barnes, Star’s roommate, looked up from his book and glanced curiously in the same direction as the portal opened briskly to admit Jimmy Logan.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Beyond the partition――there was a connecting door between the rooms, but that was never opened――Dud was dubiously awaiting Jimmy’s report.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It lacked but a few minutes of study hour and Jimmy, with the door of the next room slightly ajar, had made certain of Star’s return before starting on his errand.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It lacked but a few minutes of study hour and Jimmy, with the door of the next room slightly ajar, had made certain of Star’s return before starting on his errand.
roommatenounUS /ˈruːmeɪt/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading Ernest Barnes, Star’s roommate, looked up from his book and glanced curiously in the same direction as the portal opened briskly to admit Jimmy Logan.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Beyond the partition――there was a connecting door between the rooms, but that was never opened――Dud was dubiously awaiting Jimmy’s report.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Ernest Barnes, Star’s roommate, looked up from his book and glanced curiously in the same direction as the portal opened briskly to admit Jimmy Logan.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It lacked but a few minutes of study hour and Jimmy, with the door of the next room slightly ajar, had made certain of Star’s return before starting on his errand.
Star'snounUS /stɑːrz/
possessive form of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Ernest Barnes, Star’s roommate, looked up from his book and glanced curiously in the same direction as the portal opened briskly to admit Jimmy Logan.
StarlingnounUS /ˈstɑːrlɪŋ/
gregarious birds native to the Old World
From this reading Starling Meyer turned from the window in Number 17 and faced the door.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading It lacked but a few minutes of study hour and Jimmy, with the door of the next room slightly ajar, had made certain of Star’s return before starting on his errand.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It lacked but a few minutes of study hour and Jimmy, with the door of the next room slightly ajar, had made certain of Star’s return before starting on his errand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Beyond the partition――there was a connecting door between the rooms, but that was never opened――Dud was dubiously awaiting Jimmy’s report.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHALLENGE “Come in!”
in or at that place or location
From this reading Beyond the partition――there was a connecting door between the rooms, but that was never opened――Dud was dubiously awaiting Jimmy’s report.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ernest Barnes, Star’s roommate, looked up from his book and glanced curiously in the same direction as the portal opened briskly to admit Jimmy Logan.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Starling Meyer turned from the window in Number 17 and faced the door.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Ernest Barnes, Star’s roommate, looked up from his book and glanced curiously in the same direction as the portal opened briskly to admit Jimmy Logan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beyond the partition――there was a connecting door between the rooms, but that was never opened――Dud was dubiously awaiting Jimmy’s report.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Starling Meyer turned from the window in Number 17 and faced the door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It lacked but a few minutes of study hour and Jimmy, with the door of the next room slightly ajar, had made certain of Star’s return before starting on his errand.
