What is the main idea of this chapter?
When O'Brien approaches Winston in the hallway, he makes the observation that Winston seems to "… take a scholarly interest in Newspeak . . ."
What does"scholarly"mean?
When O'Brien makes a reference to Syme, whom Winston knows is dead, Winston understands that O'Brien is sending him a signal, and that now he is O'Brien's accomplice, because "Any identifiable reference to [Syme] would have been mortally dangerous."
What does"mortally"mean?
Describing the features of the most recent Newspeak dictionary, O'Brien says, :The reduction in the number of verbs —— that is the point that will appeal to you, I think."
What does"reduction"mean?
After the meeting with O'Brien, Winston understands that "There was only one meaning that the episode could possibly have. It had been contrived as a way of letting Winston know O'Brien's address."
What does"episode"mean?
After O'Brien gives Winston his address and walks away, what does Winston expect to happen next?
Were there any words that you did not know?
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