used to be my defense on picket lines and rallies and political meetings...being dragged off by the police... A "picket line" is a place where workers on strike carry signs making demands of their employers, usually just outside where they work. If a person is "dragged off," they are forcefully taken away, perhaps by being pulled away on the ground, against their will. ...and attacked by the thugs of the opposition. A "thug" is a brutal person who attacks or beats up other people. Here, "the opposition" refers to people in power who are fighting against the things that Maude is fighting for. What were you fighting for? :: Big issues. Liberty, rights, justice. "Issues" are topics of conversation. "Justice" is an important word in law and philosophy that basically means fairness. I don’t request the kingdom. What sense in borders and nations and patriotism? But I miss the kings. "To request" something is to ask for it. "Patriotism" is love of one’s own country. A palace in Vienna. A large castle, often for a king. The parasols, the flashing uniforms of the young officers. A "parasol" is an umbrella, but this word is rarely used. If something is "flashing," it is giving off light in small bursts of energy. Later on, Frederick would chide me about it. "To chide" a person is to make fun of them for doing something silly. You didn’t use the umbrella anymore? No more revolts? A "revolt" is an organized act of resistance against a government or other powerful institution which usually is violent. I don’t need the defense anymore. I embrace. "To embrace" something is to hold it close to you (The verb usually takes a direct object, though here, Maude uses it alone). Everybody should be able to make some music; That’s the cosmic dance. A 1960ish way of describing nature or the ways of the universe. Just be impulsive. Be fanciful. Let the music flow out of you. If a person is "impulsive," they do things suddenly without thinking about what the results or consequences will be. If they are "fanciful," they have wild or unrealistic dreams or desires. You’ve got to make some chords. A "chord" is a note played on a guitar or other musical instrument. Maude gets in trouble with the law, Harold has another ridiculous date, and Harold’s mom decides that only the army can save him. I had them take away that monster thing of yours and had them send them send this one instead. Mrs. Chasen’s way of referring to something that is horribly ugly. In this case, Harold’s car. It’s so much more appropriate for you, don’t you think? If something is "appropriate" for a person, it goes well with them, or it is perhaps suitable or compatible with them. It’s not mine, but we would like to get it into the soil as soon as possible. A
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