Page 19 of Before the Fire

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Davis

Go ahead.

Hájek

He said "that pass was filthy." But filthy means dirty. Unwashed. The pass was good. It was clean. Marchetti scored.

Novák

Welcome to English. "Filthy" means disgusting. It also means beautiful. "Sick" means ill. It also means amazing. Context determines meaning.

Hájek

This is a terrible language.

Novák

Accurate

Hájek

How do I know which one?

Davis

Was he smiling?

Hájek

Perry was smiling. Too many teeth.

Davis

Then your pass was filthy. In the good way.

Hájek

I hate this. I will add this to my list.

Mueller

You have a list?

Hájek

Of English words that mean the opposite of what they should mean. It is long.

Novák

How long?

Hájek

Two pages. Small handwriting. I need extra page for literal, wicked, and sick. Why is this language so confusing?

Davis

Because we like to keep you on your toes, buddy.