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He said he was doing code-breaking.An excellent word meaning strange, odd, or bizarre.20Directives come down all the time that some of us aren’t cleared for.A “directive” is an official order or instruction, and if a person is not“cleared for” it, they do not have the security clearance which allowsthem to receive it.Lately, he became so much more agitated…If a person is “agitated,” they are disturbed, easily angered or upset.I realize that my inability to discuss thesituation with you must have appeared insane…A very common word for crazy.There may be microphones …A device for sending sound through the air, or in this case, a tinydevice used to spy on others by secretly listening to what is being said.It’s breaking with protocol, but you need to know.“Protocol” is a code of correct or appropriate behavior for particularsituations or institutions, in this case, for government workers (Tobreak with protocol is to act in a way that’s considered inappropriate).There’s a threat that exists of catastrophic proportions.If there is a threat “of catastrophic proportions,” it could cause acatastrophe, or a total disaster with unthinkable death and destruction.I think the Russians feel that my profile is too high;That’s why they just don’t do away with me.In this case, a person’s “profile” is their fame or recognition in thegeneral public.
“To do away with” a person is to eliminate, get rid of,or even kill them.Dr Rosen, code red, observation room 2.In this case, a way of identifying an emergency situationto workers in the hospital where John is staying.Administering insulin.“To administer” a drug is to inject it into the patient’sbody. “Insulin” is a hormone that controls blood sugar.John accepts he is sick, and decides to attack it with reason.John always spoke so fondly of being here at Princeton.“To speak fondly” of a person or place is tospeak about them with great affection or warmth.21So Alicia, how are you holding up?If a person is “holding up” well in a difficult situation,they are surviving or continuing to do ok.The delusions have passed….with medication and a low-stress environment…A “delusion” is a psychotic belief about something that is not truein reality (A person may have a delusion that they are Jesus).Often what I feel is obligation, or guilt overwanting to leave.
Rage against John, against God.“Rage” is extreme or violent anger.He’s transformed into someone I love.“To transform” is to change from one thing or type to another.There’s no point in being nuts if you can’t have a little fun.If a person is “nuts,” they are crazy. Colloquial and common.Squeamish?An excellent word to describe a person who is easily made nervousor sick by the sight of such things as blood, needles, snakes, etc…Alas, I’m stuck with me.An interesting and old word that is used to express sadness or concern.I’m trying to solve the Reimann hypothesis.An important word in science for an educated guess or theory.I figured if I dazzled them, they would have to reinstate me.“To figure” is a common way of saying to think, and “to dazzle”a person is to totally impress them with some amazing talent.“To reinstate” an employee is to put them back in their job orposition after they had been fired.It’s difficult with the medications because it’s hard to see the solutions.Another word for medicine or drugs.You should go easy.
There are other things besides work.“You should try to relax.”Life, John. Activities available. Just add meaning.This is Charles’ way of telling John that he should go out andhave fun and experience life outside the world of advanced math.22I can get three hours of overtime .Hours that are paid better than normal because they are more than theusual 40 hours that most people are expected to work each week.The bomb is in its final position here in the US….knowingyour situation requires you keep a low profile, Mohammed.If a person “keeps a low profile,” they stay quiet and don’tdo anything that will bring attention to themselves.We’ve narrowed the bomb’s location to somewhere on the EasternSeaboard , but we haven’t been able to pinpoint its exact position.“The Eastern Seaboard” refers to US states on the Atlantic ocean.“To pinpoint” something is to locate it with great accuracy or precision.In this case, “position” is another word for location.Rosen, that quack! Schizophrenic break from reality, right?A “quack” is a person who pretends to be a doctor or scientist but in factknows little and says a lot of nonsense.
If a person has a “break fromreality,” they temporarily can’t understand what is real and what is not.Psychological bullshit!A crude but excellent and widely used word that meanslies, half-truths or more generally, nonsense.Do you think we list our personnel ?The people who work for a particular business or organization .John, I’m sorry you had to go through all of this.“To go through” something is to experience it overtime (Usually it’s something that was very difficult).I can restore your status at Wheeler.“To restore” something is to make it exactly like it was before.In this case, a person’s “status” is their official title or position.I’m just gonna grab the laundry.
:: I’ll draw his bath.“To grab” something is to quickly or forcefully take it. “To draw”a bath is a very old-fashioned way of saying to fill it with water.He’s been injected with a cloaking serum. I can see him because of a chemicalthat was released into my bloodstream when my implant dissolved.“To inject” a medicine is to place it into the body with a needle.“To cloak” is to hide, and a “serum” is a medicine or drug, but a“cloaking serum” probably does not really exist! An “implant” issomething placed or hidden in a body, and if something “dissolves,”it disappears or crumbles into tiny parts.23You take care of her, you pathetic piece of shit….or I’ll take care of you!“Pathetic” is a powerful adjective meaning so bad it’s pitiful.A “piece of shit” is, of course, a very insulting way to refer to a person(Note here that “I’ll take care of you” is a threat to hurt or kill).Charles and Marcee cannot coexist with Alicia.If two people “coexist,” they live in the same general time and place.We’ll need to start you on a higherrun of insulin shocks and new medication.A way of saying a stronger or more intense quantity or dose.“Insulin” is a hormone that is used to control blood sugar.Schizophrenia is degenerative.
Some days may besymptom-free, but over time you’re getting worse.If a disease is “degenerative,” it get worse over time.You can’t come up with a formula tochange the way you experience the world.“To come up with” something is to create or think of it.A “formula” is a rule or principle used in math (a = b+c).You can’t reason your way out of this.“To reason” is to use logic, in this case to escape the problem.I can work it out. All I need is time.“To work out” a problem is to solve it.He has commitment papers for me to sign.In this case, a legal document that a wife signs which allows a judgeto commit or force a mentally ill person into a mental hospital.Give me some time and I will try to figure this out.“To figure out” a problem is to solve it.I need to believe something extraordinary is possible.A powerful adjective meaning well beyond the usual or normal(It often implies extremely talented, powerful or amazing).John and Alicia return to life at Princeton.Come.Today, few say this.
When you hear a knock at the door, say come in.24My savior complex takes on a completely different form.A psychological term for a person who is convinced that they areobligated to save the world, or at least various people in it (A savior is aperson who saves others, and a complex is a psychological term for aperson who has illusions of their own importance or role in society ).Tell him you’re work is critical!A good word for extremely important.Is there any chance you could ignore what I justdid? :: Of course, what are old friends for?A good little expression that you say when a friendasks if you could possibly do a well appreciated favor.Alicia and I think that fitting in, being partof a community, might do me some good.“To fit” into a community is to live in it and be an accepted part of it.Familiar places, familiar people, ….mightelbow out these certain delusions that I have.“To elbow out” something is to force it out because it doesn’t fit.
A“delusion” is a fantasy or belief in a person’s mind, but it’s not real.I was wondering if I could hang around.“To hang around” is a very common phrasal verb which meansto pass time in a specific place, often doing nothing in particular.This guy tries to wander into the library but he doesn’thave I.D. :: Why can’t people read their memos ?“To wander” is to move from one place to another, without any aimor direction.
“I.D.” is short for identification (such as a driver’s license).A “memo” is a short note that is often passed to many people.Is this what you are, soldier, some useless ghoul ? The local madman ?A “ghoul” is a legendary monster that feeds on deadpeople in their graves. A “madman” is a crazy person.You’re gonna end up in a cell . Old, useless, discarded.In this case, a “cell” is a prison or jail cell. If somethingis “discarded,” it is thrown away and forgotten.And while you rock and drool, the world will burn to ashes!In this case, “to rock” is to move a rocking chair back and forth.“To drool” is to let saliva or spit run out of your mouth.
“Ashes” arethe material that’s left after something has been destroyed in a fire.25You know that stress triggers the delusions.“To trigger” something is to cause it to start up.I was wondering if I might audit your course. :: It’s an honor Professor Nash.“To audit” a class is to attend it for the educational value, even thoughyou are not officially enrolled in it. If something is an “honor,” it is aprivilege or a feeling that causes great pride.You’re just humiliating yourself! It’s pathetic!If you “humiliate yourself,” you do something that is completelyembarrassing in front of other people. “Pathetic” is a powerfuladjective meaning so bad it’s pitiful.It only appears to work sporadically , so, no.If something works “sporadically,” it onlyworks on occasion or inconsistently.I’ve been developing a theory…to come up withsomething totally original, the way you did.“To come up with” something is to think of it or create it.…and so on and so forth, until the two bikescollided and the poor little fly is squashed .“So on and so forth” is a way of saying things continued the way theywere going before.
“To collide” is a violent verb that is used when twothings hit or run into each other, usually by accident. If a fly is“squashed,” it is completely crushed.This is the important thing about actually focusing andcomprehending the area that you’re dealing with.“To focus” on something is to concentrate on it.“To comprehend” something is to understand it.A classroom with 50 students can be daunting for anyone.If a job is “daunting,” it is so difficult that it is intimidating or scary.John, you’re a terrible teacher. :: I’m an acquired taste, Martin.An excellent expression to describe wine or food or people that aredifficult to like at first, but which become more enjoyable with thepassing of time and experience.I’ve gotten used to ignoring them and as aresult I think they’ve kind of given up on me .If you “give up on” a person, you decided that they arehopeless and no longer worth your time or effort.26They’re my past, Martin.
Everybody is haunted by their past.If a person is “haunted by their past,” they are deeply troubledor disturbed by something terrible that happened to them.I’ll ring her.“To ring” a person is to telephone them.The world gives John its highest recognition.My name is Thomas King and I’m here to tell youthat you’re being considered for the Nobel Prize.The most prestigious award in the world, given yearlyfor work in such areas as math, economics and literature.Over the past few years, your equilibrium hasbecome the cornerstone of modern economics.“Equilibrium” is a scientific term for balance and a key concept inNash’s work.
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