In “The Open Window,” in what way can Nuttel’s personality be described? He is quiet, nervous, and uncomfortable around strangers. He is sad, hopeless, and rude both to friends and strangers. He is intelligent, witty, and a brilliant conversationalist. He is imaginative, engaging, and curious about everything.

Which of the following words in bold means “to put before something else”? a) the broken device sat unused in a box. b) jose wanted to defermaking a decision about college until the spring. c) ashok’s counsel was to go to the store tomorrow. d) i would prefer to go to a movie this weekend instead of the play.