A clever way to say "I'm the person you are looking for." What's the matter? Don't you believe in woman's liberation? A term popularized in the 1960s to describe the equal rights women were demanding (An idea H.G. Wells had believed in). He had a money belt that must have weighed a ton. A "money belt" is a type of belt tourists use to store money and other valuables. A "ton" is 2,000 pounds, which is very heavy! The Hyatt Regency. An expensive, famous and beautiful San Francisco hotel. Give me a ring...if you feel like it. "Call me" (A meaningless request if you don't know telephones exist!) A pick-up. A great noun (and phrasal verb): A meeting where a person charms someone else, in hopes of a future relationship or sexual contact. At least he's not gay. The essential adjective for referring to homosexuals. San Francisco is well known in the United States as a major center of gay culture. How about that suit? Early American? Note that in rapid speech, "about"---> "bout." What's up, doc? "What's up" is a very common way of asking "What’s new?" "Doc" is a short word for doctor, and the entire sentence is a famous line form the TV cartoon character Bugs Bunny. Wells and Stevenson finally meet up, and both discover that the 20th century is not yet utopia. Bless my soul. A very rare way to express complete surprise. You managed to find the nerve to track me down. "You found the courage to come and find me." You're a regular Sherlock Holmes. A very famous detective in English literature, created in the late 19th century (In the movie, Wells is unaware that Holmes is known today by most Americans). This is a way of saying "You're quite an impressive detective." I thought you'd lost your wits. A rare way to say mental health, or sanity. You're the Columbus of a new age. Refers to Christopher Columbus: "You're a great explorer" I'm not here for idle banter. A useful expression meaning mindless conversation. On the contrary, I belong here completely and utterly. Usually used an adverb to mean "absolutely," as in the expression "I am utterly shocked". Your absurd notions of a harmonious society are drivel. "Absurd" is a great word for totally ridiculous, and "drivel" is an interesting little word for stupid or senseless talk. I was a freak...and now I'm an amateur! A "freak" is a shocking and abnormal outcast. (This is a key line in the movie on the explosion of violence in 20th century culture). An "amateur" is a beginner, or someone who is not yet professional. Violence? It's catchy, isn't it? "Catchy" is a very useful word for contagious (ie...quickly spreading from one person to another). It's fortuitous, isn't it? If something is "fortuitous," it happens by good luck, or
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