East's passed-hand double of one diamond showed length in the major suits.

South ventured two clubs, showing length in the major suits, and West doubled.

This showed length in the unbid minor suits, and the result was a slaughter.

This showed moderate values with length in the red suits, and East should have recognized that defensive prospects were good.

East's double was for takeout, showing length in the major suits.

West has contributed a Michaels cue-bid, showing length in the major suits.

This was unusual, showing length in the black suits.

It implied a diamond void, and asked South to show key-cards in the other three suits.

They had agreed that a double of two clubs would show length in the major suits, which was perfect on this occasion.

It seemed to him almost certain that West would have shown great length in the red suits.