California civil code a book of civil law for the state of California.
aloof distant in sympathy, interest, etc.; reserved and cool.
meager of poor quality or small amount; not full or rich.
took a powder [Slang] ran away; left.
booby hatch [Slang] an institution for the mentally ill.
nail keg a barrel for holding nails.
"roll your hoop" a reference to a child's game. Candy is saying Curley's wife is just a child.
