Stoop (n)
Front step or entrance
Ajar (adj)
Slightly
Tentatively (adj)
In an uncertain or hesitant way
Involuntary (adv)
Done without conscious control
Beckon (v)
Make a gesture to encourage someone to follow
Impromptu (adj)
made or done without preparation
Bodega (n)
Small grocery store
ominous (adj)
Threatening ; seem to indieale the something bad is going to happen
Scalawags(n)
People who behave badly
Tenement (N)
An old apartment building /house