English Dictionary

on the jar

副詞

古風 比較不可

(dated) ajar

日本語の意味

（時代的な表現）少し開いた状態、半開きの様子

He left the study door on the jar, letting candlelight pool into the hallway.

彼は書斎のドアを半開きにして、ろうそくの光が廊下に差し込んだ。

意味（1）

(dated) ajar

But I safely put the street door on the jar and got behind the Major's blinds with my shawl on and my mind made up the moment I saw danger to rush out screeching till my voice failed me and catch the Major round the neck […]