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An “idiot” is a stupid, ignorant or uneducated person.New Freedom communicates to its agents through code embeddedin newspapers and magazines…and that’s where you come in.If a code is “embedded” in newspapers, it is hidden deep withinthe articles of the paper (To embed is to place within). “That’s whereyou come in” is a way of saying “and this is why you are involved.”What distinguishes you, is that you are, quitesimply, the best natural code breaker I’ve ever seen.“To distinguish” a person is to set them apart from others, oftenbecause of their exceptional talents.
A “code breaker” is a personwho can understand how a code works in order to understand themessages within it.Commit this list of periodicals to memory , scan eachnew issue, find any hidden codes, decipher them.“Commit to memory” is a way of saying to memorize. “To scan”something is to read it or go over it very quickly in order to find themost important parts. “To decipher” a code is to find out how it worksin order to understand the messages within it.Pulse 88, regular.A person’s “pulse” is the regular beating measured in their arteries(for example, just below their hands), which is caused by the heartbeat.That’s got a little zap to it, doesn’t it? He just implanted a radio diode.A “zap” is a sudden burst of energy.
“To implant” something is to placeit inside, in this case inside John’s arm. A “radio diode” is a type ofdevice used to send messages through the air.15The isotope decays periodically. As a result, these numbers change over time.An “isotope” is a type of atom, to “decay” is to fall apart orcrumble, and “periodically” means occasionally over time.They’re the access codes to your drop spot .An “access code’ is a secret series of numbers or letters for opening alocked door, box or other container. A “drop spot” is a secret placewhere a person is supposed to drop off or leave something.Alicia comes into John’s life, and soon the genius is married.Your solution is elegant, though onthis particular occasion, ultimately incorrect.“Elegant” means graceful or dignified, and“ultimately” is a common way of saying in the end.Table for one, Prometheus alone chained to the rock,with the bird circling overhead.
You know how it is.Prometheus is a famous character in Greek mythology who wasknown for being chained to a rock, as John describes above.You and the Governor .A “governor” is the political head of the 50 individual US states.Practice human interaction and social comportment. :: That’s a plan.Both “human interaction” and “social comportment” are fancy ways ofsaying to be social or friendly with other people.
“That’s a plan” is acommon way of saying a plan of action is responsible or a good idea.I don’t believe in luck. But I do believe in assigning value to things.“To assign” a value to something is to state or assume that it has aspecific worth, such as a number like 100, or a monetary value like $5.You are exceptionally odd.“Exceptionally” is a strong adverb meaning very or extremely.“Odd” is a useful little adjective meaning strange or bizarre.I find that polishing my interactions in order tomake them sociable requires a tremendous effort.“To polish” a skill is to refine it or improve it. An “interaction” is theact of communicating with another person.
“Sociable” means friendlyor comfortable with others, though social is much more common.“Tremendous” means with great intensity or strength.16I have a tendency to expedite information flow by being direct .A “tendency” to do something is a general likelihood that youwill do it. “To expedite” something is to make it go faster.I find you attractive. Your aggressive movestoward me indicate you feel the same way.“Attractive’ is a useful word for pretty, handsome or pleasant.
In thiscase, “aggressive moves” are direct ways of suggesting to a person thatyou like them.But still, ritual requires us to continue with anumber of platonic activities before we have sex.A “ritual” is any kind of ceremony or custom, which usually dates backfor many generations or longer (such as going on several dates beforehaving sex).I am proceeding with those activities, but in point of actual fact, allI really want to do is have intercourse with you as soon as possible.“To proceed” with something is to continue doing it.“Intercourse” is a very official way of referring to sex.Are you gonna slap me now?Note that “going to”----> “gonna” in rapid speech.“To slap” a person is to hit them with an open hand.I’m attempting to isolate patterned reoccurrences with periodicals over time…“To isolate” something is to separate it from other things.
“Patternedreoccurrences” is John’s way of referring to patterns that repeatthemselves. “Periodicals” are magazines, like Newsweek and Time.I shouldn’t pay no mind if you’re mean to me.“To pay no mind” to another person is to not pay attention tothem (though note that this expression is a bit old-fashioned).I took her in .If you “take in” a person, you allow them to livewith you and often you agree to take care of them.I’m at Harvard, doing the great author’s workshop.
DH bloody Lawrence.A “workshop” is a class or seminar on a particular topic. “Bloody” is aBritish adjective which expresses emotion such as anger or excitement.At first all my work here was trivial, but a newassignment came up….I can’t really tell you any details.If something is “trivial,” it is unimportant or of little value.An “assignment” is a particular job or task that needs to be done.17Top secret? Black bag? Black ops?Expressions for a very secret job or assignment.A human girl? Homosapian? A biped?“Homosapian” is a very scientific term for a humanbeing, and a “biped” is any animal with two feet.Contrary to all probabilities, she finds meattractive on a number of different levels.“Although it seems impossible, she likes me in many different ways.”That’s wonderful. :: There’s no accounting for taste, is there?An interesting expression which means that one cannever really know what people will and will not like.The job is fine.
I have enough money. :: It all seems to add up.In this case, “it all seems to add up” is a way of saying thatwhen everything is viewed together, it all makes sense.I lost track of time at work.A common way saying you no longer have any idea what time it is.I didn’t have time to wrap it. Happy birthday.“To wrap” a present is to cover it in paper or other protective material.Alicia, does our relationship warrant long-term commitment ?I need some kind of proof, some kind of verifiable, empirical data.“To warrant” something is to deserve or merit it.
A “long-termcommitment” between two people is the decision to stay together as acouple for a long or indefinite period. If something is “verifiable,” itcan be shown to be true, and “empirical data” is data or informationthat can be tested or observed through scientific means.Give me a moment to redefine my girlish notions of romance.In this context, “girlish” means young and inexperienced.A person’s “notions” are general ideas or beliefs.All the data indicate the universe is infinite .“To indicate” something is to suggest or reveal it. If somethingis “infinite,” it goes on forever and has no end.Alicia discovers that John is a very sick and troubled man,but sets out to do whatever she can to help him.18The drop’s been compromised.
Get down!If a secret plan has been “compromised,” it has been put indanger because other people have found out about it.Every time a car backfires or a door slams….If a car “backfires,” it makes a sudden and loud noise from the fueltank. If you “slam” a door, you shut it with great force or violence.We’re closing in on the bomb, in large part due to your work.“To close in on” something is to get closer to finding exactlywhere it is. “Due to” is another way of saying thanks to.William, my circumstance has changed.Another word for situation, but usually it is used in the plural(“My circumstances have changed since I saw you last”).I told you attachments were dangerous. You chose to marry the girl.In this case, an “attachment” is an emotionalattraction or bonding with another person.I saw you on the slate and I thought to myself “How can Imiss seeing a great lecture by the inimitable John Nash?”A “slate” is a list of people who are due to perform or speak.
A“lecture” is a speech usually given before a class in order to teach orinstruct. “Inimitable” is an excellent adjective meaning unique orbeyond comparison.Sometimes our expectations are betrayed by the numbers…variables are impossible to assign any rational value.If your expectations are “betrayed,” they are disappointed or denied.A “variable” is a number than can vary or change, depending on otherfactors. “To assign” a value to something is to officially give it a value.Let’s avoid a scene, shall we?“A scene” is usually a loud and angry argument that isawkward or embarrassing if other people see it.I’m a psychiatrist.
:: Forgive me if I don’t seem persuaded .A “psychiatrist” is a medical doctor who also treats people with mentalor psychological problems. “To persuade” a person is to convince them.I’d like you to come with me, just for a chat .A “chat” is a short, casual or informal conversation.19Thorazine takes a little while to wear off .“Thorazine” is a drug that is used to stop pain, but it can also make youtired. When a drug “wears off,” it grows weaker in effect until it nolonger is present or effects the body.Sorry about the restraints.
You got one hell of a right hook.A “restraint” is a rope or strap which is placed around a person toprevent them from moving. In this context, “hell of a” is a slangyexpression that means very powerful. Here, a “right hook” is the act ofpunching like a boxer, in this case with the right fist.The prodigal roommate revealed.A “prodigal” person is spoiled with wealth and materialobjects. If something is “revealed,” it is shown to others.I’m being held against my will!If a person is “held against their will,” they are being physicallyprevented from leaving even though they want to.John has schizophrenia. People with this disorder are often paranoid.A “disorder” is another word for a disease or medical condition.If a person is “paranoid,” they are convinced other people aretrying to kill or harm them.He deals with conspiracies…A “conspiracy” is a crime that is committed by two ormore people who are working secretly together.As such, his illness may have gone untreated for longer than is typical.Another word for disease.Possibly since graduate school.
At least that’swhen his hallucinations seem to have begun.“Graduate school” is for older students who wish to study for advanceddegrees such as a Ph.D. A “hallucination” is a fantasy in the mind thatpeople mistakenly think is real, often caused by certain drugs.Which is more likely? Your husband, a mathematician with no militarytraining, is fleeing the Russians, or that he has lost his grip on reality?“To flee” is to run away from someone who is chasing you. If you “loseyour grip on reality,” you are no longer able to tell what is real fromwhat is fantasy.John’s always been a little weird.
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