thing is "settled," it means that everyone is in agreement about what should happen, in this case about their lives together. Joanna said that you’re going to be married no matter what we might think about it. A grammatically interesting alternative to "whatever." Unless you two approve, and without any restrictions at all, there won’t be any marriage. Another word for limitations, or perhaps set conditions. I’m just as startled as you must be. A good word meaning scared or stunned, usually by a sudden surprise. Two weeks ago I would have sad such a thing was inconceivable. An interesting way of saying not possible. It’s almost in the form of an ultimatum. An "ultimatum" is a powerful word meaning a demand that is made under the threat of force or violence. Well, that’s where it’s at. Thank you for this opportunity to speak my piece. "That’s where it’s at" is a slangy way of saying "that’s the situation." If a person gets the chance "to speak his piece," he is given the opportunity to say what he is really feeling. She’s 23….and she is exactly the way we brought her up to be. "To bring up" a child is to take care of them until they are an adult. We told her that it was wrong to believe that the white people were essentially superior to black people. "Essentially" is a useful word meaning basically. He’s an important guy…graduated Maxima Cum Laude, Johns Hopkins ’54. This is a Latin term meaning with excellent grades and class standing. (Johns Hopkins is a major University, as it was back in 1954). Two text books and a list of medical society honors as long as your arm. One way of saying how accomplished John is in his profession. He made a call to Los Angeles; I guess he doesn’t bum free phone calls either. "To bum" is a British slang term meaning to borrow, with no real intention of ever paying back. He loves me, he loves me not. This is exactly what a person says when picking the petals of a flower, while trying to find out if an object of their affection really loves them. I’ve been nervous, not about what they’d ultimately feel, but just their first reaction. This is an important word meaning in the end, or when all is done. I thought it was possible that they might let me down for the first half hour. "To let down" someone is to disappoint them. You’re a big phony! A "phony" is a person who is not what they claim to be, or perhaps a liar, imposter or hypocrite. A phony piece of art is fake, or not genuine. I feel glad that Joey is Joey. A useful alternative to happy. Having a streak fry, huh? A very dated way of referring to a barbecue. You want to give me a lift to Market Street? Save me a cab. A slightly more British way of saying a ride (in a car). You know it, doll! A very 1960s way of
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