The man opened the door cautiously, peering into the dark room.

Meaning: The man moved the door so that it was no longer closed, and he looked carefully into the space that lacked light.

Choice of Words: The verb opened means to move something, such as a door or window, so that it is no longer closed. Cautiously means with great care and attention to avoid danger or risk. Peering means to look intently or searchingly. Dark means lacking light. Room is a space within a building or vehicle that is separated from other spaces by walls, doors, or windows.

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The man cracked the door open a smidge, squinting into the pitch-black room.

Meaning: This sentence means that the man opened the door just a little bit and looked into the dark room, squinting to see better.

Choice of Words: The man is the person who is doing the action of opening the door. Cracked means to open something slightly, just enough to see through. A smidge means a small amount. Squinting means to close your eyes slightly to see better in bright light or to try to see something better. The pitch-black room is a room that is completely dark.

With trepidation, the man eased the door open and peered into the tenebrous chamber.

Meaning: This sentence means that the man was nervous as he slowly opened the door and looked into the dark room.

Choice of Words: The man is the person who is doing the action of opening the door. Trepidation means fear or nervousness. Eased means to move something slowly and carefully. The tenebrous chamber is a room that is dark and gloomy.

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