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The Deaves Affair
The Deaves Affair

Chapter XXI

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LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.
P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.
Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.
All members must bear in mind that no chances must be taken.
There is too much at stake.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Deaves Affair

Chapter XXI

Reading 1/65 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.
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P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.
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Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.
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All members must bear in mind that no chances must be taken.
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There is too much at stake.

Learner Dictionary

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.

Afternoon noun US /ˈafternoon/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading “LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.”

Anything pronoun US /ˈeniθɪŋ/

any thing at all

From this reading “P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.”

Drink noun US /drink/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.”

Has auxiliary verb US /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.”

Little noun US /little/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.”

Make noun US /make/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.”

Mind noun US /mind/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “All members must bear in mind that no chances must be taken.”

Must modal verb US /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “All members must bear in mind that no chances must be taken.”

Sure noun US /sure/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.”

Take noun US /take/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.”

Themselves pronoun US /ðemˈselvz/

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading “Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.”

These determiner US /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

afternoonnounUS /ˈafternoon/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

All

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From this reading All members must bear in mind that no chances must be taken.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/

any thing at all

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

B

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From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

bear

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From this reading All members must bear in mind that no chances must be taken.

beforehand

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From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

C

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

chance

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.

chances

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From this reading All members must bear in mind that no chances must be taken.

communicate

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

corner

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From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

couples

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From this reading Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.

D

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

drink

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

end

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

Evan

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From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

five

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From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

GENERAL

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From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

give

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.

ground

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From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

H

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From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

hang

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

INSTRUCTIONS

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From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

J

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.

L

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.

LATER

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From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

littlenounUS /little/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

M

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.

makenounUS /make/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

map

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

marked

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

Members

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From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

mindnounUS /mind/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading All members must bear in mind that no chances must be taken.

much

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There is too much at stake.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading All members must bear in mind that no chances must be taken.

NIGHT

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

o'clock

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From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

observed

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

other

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

out

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

P

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From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

planted

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From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

proceed

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From this reading Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.

purpose

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From this reading Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.

read

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From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

road

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

roadhouse

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

saloon

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From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

see

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

separately

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From this reading Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.

showing

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From this reading Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.

stake

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From this reading There is too much at stake.

station

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

stop

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From this reading Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.

surenounUS /sure/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

surprise

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From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

suspicious

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From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

T

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From this reading Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.

takenounUS /take/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

taken

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From this reading All members must bear in mind that no chances must be taken.

telephone

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From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

THATconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.

themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.

there

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From this reading Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.

ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

too

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From this reading There is too much at stake.

trolley

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From this reading Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.

TUESDAY

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From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

turns

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From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

two

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From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

up

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From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

warn

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From this reading Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.

watching

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From this reading Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Members J.T., L.A., J.M. and C.C. will proceed in two couples separately by trolley to the saloon at B. where they should stop for a drink for the purpose of showing themselves to H.B. who is watching there, and to give H.B. a chance to warn them if he has observed anything suspicious.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading LATER THAT NIGHT Evan read: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT Members P.D. and H.B. will be on the ground not later than five o'clock Tuesday afternoon to make sure that no surprise is planted on us beforehand.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading P.D. will hang out in the little roadhouse marked A. on the map, where he can see anything that turns the corner, and H.B. will take up his station in the saloon B. at the other end of the road C. These two can communicate with each other by telephone if anything suspicious is observed.