# Endnotes explained — The Secret City

> Chapter companion for The Secret City by Hugh Walpole.

## What happens

The endnotes provide translations and explanations for foreign phrases used throughout the novel, including Russian and French expressions such as 'Comrades,' 'Who knows?,' and 'New Life!'

## Key lines

> Comrades.

A term of address used among socialist or revolutionary groups.

_Translation of a Russian phrase used in the novel._

> Who knows?

An expression of uncertainty or resignation.

_Translation of a Russian phrase used in the novel._

> What will be, will be. It’s of no importance.

A fatalistic acceptance of events, dismissing their significance.

_Translation of a Russian phrase used in the novel._

> New Life!

An exclamation signaling renewal or a fresh start.

_Translation of a Russian phrase used in the novel._

> Quite so.

An affirmation, meaning 'exactly' or 'indeed.'

_Translation of a Russian phrase used in the novel._

> True! True! True!

An emphatic agreement, repeating the word for emphasis.

_Translation of a Russian phrase used in the novel._

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