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The Deaves Affair
The Deaves Affair

Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

Chapter 21 of The Deaves Affair is here in full — 322 sentences across 65 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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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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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Deaves Affair

Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

Chapter 21 of The Deaves Affair is here in full — 322 sentences across 65 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/64 · 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.
Line 2
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.
/ɔːl ˈmembərz mʌst ber ɪn maɪnd ðæt noʊ ˈtʃænsəz mʌst biː ˈteɪkən/
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There is too much at stake.
/ðer ɪz tuː mʌtʃ æt steɪk/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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

beforehand adjective US /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/

being ahead of time or need

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.”

communicate verb US /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/

transmit information

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 noun US /ˈkʌpəlz/

plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another

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.”

roadhouse noun US /ˈroʊdhaʊs/

an inn (usually outside city limits on a main road) providing meals and liquor and dancing and (sometimes) gambling

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 noun US /səˈluːn/

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

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 adverb US /ˈsepərətli/

apart from others

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.”

trolley noun US /ˈtrɑːli/

a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity

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 noun US /ˈtuːzdi/

the third day of the week; the second working day

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.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

at stake preposition + noun

in question or at issue

In this reading “There is too much at stake.”

on the ground preposition + article + noun counted as “on … ground”

In 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.”

communicate with verb + particle

In 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 sure verb + adjective

make a point of doing something; act purposefully and intentionally

In 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 end adjective + noun

In 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.”

for the purpose preposition + article + noun counted as “for … purpose”

In 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.”

take up verb + adjective

pursue or resume

In 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.”

turns the corner verb + article + noun counted as “turn … corner”

In 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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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

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 /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

the part of the day between noon and evening

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.

AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

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.

BnounUS /biː/

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

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.

bearverbUS /ber/

have

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

beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/

being ahead of time or need

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.

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

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.

chancenounUS /tʃæns/

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

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.

chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

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

communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/

transmit information

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.

cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/

a place off to the side of an area

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.

couplesnounUS /ˈkʌpəlz/

plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another

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.

DnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

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.

drinkverbUS /drɪŋk/

take in liquids

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.

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

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.

fivenounUS /faɪv/

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and 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.

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.

GENERALadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

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.

giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

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.

groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/

the solid part of the earth's 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.

HnounUS /eɪtʃ/

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

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.

hangverbUS /hæŋ/

be suspended or hanging

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.

INSTRUCTIONSnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

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.

JnounUS /dʒeɪ/

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

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.

LnounUS /el/

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

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.

LATERadverbUS /ˈleɪtər/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

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.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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.

MnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

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.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

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.

mapverbUS /mæp/

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

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.

markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/

strongly marked; easily noticeable

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.

MembersnounUS /ˈmembərz/

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

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 /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

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

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

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.

NIGHTnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

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'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/

according to the clock

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.

observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/

discovered or determined by scientific observation

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.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

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.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

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.

PnounUS /piː/

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

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.

plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

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.

proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/

continue talking

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.

purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

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.

readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

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.

roadnounUS /roʊd/

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

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.

roadhousenounUS /ˈroʊdhaʊs/

an inn (usually outside city limits on a main road) providing meals and liquor and dancing and (sometimes) gambling

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.

saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

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.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

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.

separatelyadverbUS /ˈsepərətli/

apart from others

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.

showingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/

the display of a motion picture

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.

stakenounUS /steɪk/

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

From this reading There is too much at stake.

stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

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.

stopverbUS /stɑːp/

come to a halt, stop moving

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.

sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

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.

surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

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.

suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

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.

TnounUS /tiː/

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

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.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

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.

takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/

understood in a certain way; made sense of

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

telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

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.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

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.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading There is too much at stake.

trolleynounUS /ˈtrɑːli/

a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity

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.

TUESDAYnounUS /ˈtuːzdi/

the third day of the week; the second working day

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.

turnsnounUS /tɜːrnz/

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

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.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

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.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

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.

warnverbUS /wɔːrn/

notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

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.

watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/

the act of observing; taking a patient look

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.

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