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red vs blue SO COOL
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F.I.L.S.S.: Alarm, security breach, level Alpha.
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All personnel, report for duty. This is not a drill.
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SIMMONS: Run!
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noun · Intermediate
The people who work for an organization, especially in a job or service.
Example
All hospital personnel must wear identification badges during every shift.
In this video: All personnel, report for duty. This is not a drill.
verb · Intermediate
To get involved in a situation in a way that causes problems or changes what happens.
Example
Loud music can interfere with a child's sleep.
In this video: We should never interfere with an ongoing battlefield simulation test.
red
The color of blood, fire, or a ripe tomato.
blue
The color of the clear sky or deep sea.
security
Protection from danger, crime, or loss; also guards or systems that provide it.
breach
A serious break in a rule, agreement, wall, or security system.
level
A height, amount, stage, or standard in relation to others.
report
A spoken or written account that gives information about something.
duty
A task or responsibility that someone is expected to do.
drill
A tool for making holes, or repeated practice for training.
crap
Rude informal word for waste, nonsense, or something poor.
don't
The short form of do not, used for a negative present action.
wanna
An informal spoken form of want to.
die
To stop living or stop working.
help
To make it easier for someone to do something or solve a problem.
attack
To use violence against someone or something, or criticize strongly.
stop
To end movement, activity, or a process.
absolutely
Completely, or used to strongly agree.
never
At no time, or not on any occasion.
ongoing
Continuing to happen or develop.
battlefield
A place where a battle happens or has happened.
simulation
A model or copy of real conditions used for training, study, or testing.
test
A set of questions, tasks, or checks used to measure knowledge, skill, or quality.
job
Paid work; also, a task that someone must do.
observe
To watch or notice something carefully.
document
An official paper or computer file with information.
bb
A small round pellet for an air gun.
she'll
The short form of she will.
kill
To make a person, animal, or plant die; to stop something completely.
oh
A sound used to show surprise, pain, understanding, or another quick feeling.
wonderful
Very good, pleasant, or enjoyable.
successful
Achieving the result that was wanted or planned.
need
To require something because it is necessary or important.
keep
To have something and not lose it, or to continue doing something.
move
To change position or place, or to cause something to change position.
men
The plural form of man: adult male people.
double
To become or make something twice as much or as many.
settle
To make a decision, agreement, or place permanent. To become calm or comfortable.
single
Only one; not married or not in a romantic relationship.
maybe
Possibly; used when something is not certain.
just
Only or simply, with nothing more.
fight
To use force, words, or effort against someone or something.
afraid
Feeling fear, worry, or regret.
gonna
Informally means going to before another verb when talking about the future.
start
The beginning of an action, event, or period.
pick
To choose someone or something from a group.
us
Used for the speaker and one or more other people as the object of a verb or preposition.
off
Away from a place, position, or machine; no longer operating.
omg
An informal written expression showing surprise, excitement, shock, or strong feeling.
god
A powerful being worshipped in a religion; also someone greatly admired.
man
An adult male person; sometimes also used for a person in general.
forget
To fail to remember a fact, person, place, or action.
get
To receive, obtain, become, understand, or arrive at something, depending on context.
bigger
Larger in size, amount, or importance.
weapon
An object used to hurt, kill, or defend against people or animals.
how
In what way or by what method.
computer
An electronic machine that stores information and runs programs.
won't
The short form of will not, used to say that something will not happen or someone refuses.
let
To allow something to happen, or to rent property to someone.
mean
Unkind or cruel to other people; unwilling to be generous.
place
A particular area, position, or building.
fill
To make something full, or to take an empty place.
ladies
The plural form of lady: women, especially when spoken of politely or formally.
buttons
The plural form of button: small fasteners or controls that are pressed.
know
To have information, understanding, or experience of something.
love
A strong feeling of deep affection, care, or romantic attraction.
boop
A light playful touch, especially on the nose
beep
A short high sound made by a machine or vehicle.
wow
A thing or experience that greatly impresses or excites people.
actually
Used to show what is true, real, or different from what was expected.
perfectly
In a way that has no mistakes, or completely and exactly.
thanks
Words or actions that show you are grateful.
heck
A mild word used to show surprise, anger, or emphasis.
hell
In some religions, a place of punishment after death; also a very bad experience.
go
To move or travel from one place to another; to leave or continue.
gotta
Have to or must, used in very informal speech.
use
To do something with an object, tool, method, or ability.
thing
An object, idea, action, or fact when its exact name is not given.
sword
A weapon with a long metal blade and a handle.
yeah
Informal way to say yes.
understand
To know the meaning of something; to realize how someone feels or why something happens.
fuckin
An informal spelling of fucking, used as a rude intensifier before a noun.
dude
An informal word for a man or person.
fighter
A person, animal, or aircraft that fights.
jet
A fast airplane powered by special engines, or a strong stream of liquid or gas.
come
To move toward a place or arrive there.
wait
To stay in a place or delay action until something happens.
oho
A sound used when someone is surprised, amused, or has suddenly understood something.
away
In or to another place, direction, or distance.
idiot
A stupid person, or someone who has done something foolish.
please
A polite word used when asking for something or making a request.
save
To keep someone or something safe, stop loss, or store something for later.
caboose
The last car of an old freight train, used by train workers.
you're
The short form of you are.
mess
A dirty, untidy, or confused state.
plan
A set of ideas or steps for doing something in the future.
suppose
To think something is probably true, especially without being certain.
distract
To take attention away from what someone is doing.
rat
To tell someone in authority about another person's wrongdoing.
son
A male child in relation to his parents.
bitch
A very offensive word for a woman or female dog.
shit
A very informal and offensive word for solid waste from the body, or for something bad or worthless.
tucker
To make someone or an animal very tired.
turret
A small tower on a building, castle, or vehicle.
fiery
Full of fire, strong heat, bright red color, or strong emotion.
outside
In or to a place that is not inside a building, room, or container.
bound
The past form of bind: tied, limited, or forced by duty
standard
Usual, accepted, or made according to a fixed level or rule.
safety
Protection from danger, injury, or risk.
protocols
The plural form of protocol: official rules or procedures for doing things.
cannot
Is not able or is not allowed to do something.
sarge
An informal word for a sergeant in the army or police.
hit
To touch someone or something with force.
girl
A female child or young woman.
life
The condition of being alive; also the way someone lives.
noticed
Saw, heard, or became aware of something.
harder
The comparative form of hard: more difficult, firm, or strong.
click
A short sharp sound, or one press of a computer mouse.
private
For one person or group only; not public or not shared with everyone.
ashamed
Feeling guilty or embarrassed about something wrong.
yourself
The same person being spoken to; used when that person does the action or is affected by it.
repeat
To say, do, or happen again.
clicks
The plural form of click: short sharp sounds or mouse-button presses.
run
To move quickly on foot.
ammo
Informal ammunition used in guns or other weapons.
again
One more time, or as before.
responsibility
A duty to take care of something or be blamed if something goes wrong.
guess
To give an answer or opinion without being sure it is correct.
laziness
The habit or state of not wanting to work or make effort.
ever
At any time, or always in some expressions.
protect
To keep someone or something safe from harm, damage, or danger.
cone
A solid shape with a round base and a point at the top.
watch
To look at something for a period of time, especially with attention.
idiots
The plural form of idiot: people who behave stupidly or make foolish choices.
show
To let someone see something or to explain it by making it clear.
demonstration
An event that shows how something works, or a public protest.
shut
To close something, or to become closed.
hush
To become quiet or make someone become quiet.
guys
The plural form of guy: men, people, or friends in informal speech.
look
To use your eyes to see; to seem or appear a certain way.
say
To speak words, express an idea, or give information.
right
Correct, suitable, or morally good.
holds
The third-person form of hold: carries, keeps, contains, or believes something.
crate
A strong box used for storing or carrying goods.
controls
The plural form of control: more than one Power over what happens, or the ability to direct something.
left
On or toward the side of your body where the heart is usually felt.
side
One of the flat or outer parts of something.
console
A control panel or electronic game machine.
can't
The short form of cannot: is not able or is not allowed to do something.
believe
To think that something is true or real.
nop
In computing, an instruction that makes a processor do nothing for one step.
fuck
To have sex, or to damage or spoil something, in very rude language.
didn't
The short form of did not: used to make a past negative statement.
knew
The past form of know: had information, understanding, or familiarity.
bit
A small amount or piece of something.
badass
A tough, confident, or impressive person.
here
In, at, or to this place or position.
crush
A strong but often secret romantic feeling for someone.
worry
To feel anxious about something, or to make someone feel anxious.
got
The past form of get: received, became, reached, or understood something.
swish
A soft rushing sound, or a smooth movement that makes such a sound.
thank
To tell someone that you are grateful for something.
think
To use your mind to form ideas, opinions, plans, or memories.
goner
A person or thing that is certain to fail, die, or be lost.
happened
The past form of happen: took place or came about.
feel
To experience an emotion, physical sense, or opinion about something.
defeated
The past form of defeat: did or caused this action before.
yet
Up to now, usually in negative sentences or questions.
inexplicably
In a way that cannot be clearly explained or understood.
rejuvenate
To make someone or something feel or look young, fresh, or full of energy again.
dammit
A written form of a mild curse used to show anger.
bullshit
Nonsense, lies, or dishonest talk, in rude informal speech.
missed
The past form of miss: failed to hit, catch, notice, attend, or reach something.
matter
A subject, problem, or situation being discussed; also physical substance.
trouble
A problem, difficulty, or worrying situation.
happens
Takes place or comes about, often without being planned.
everybody
All the people in a group.
rocket
A vehicle or device that moves very fast by forcing gas out behind it.
launcher
A device, vehicle, or program used to launch something.
older
Comparative form of old: having lived or existed for more years than someone or something else.
models
The plural form of model: examples, product types, or people who display clothes.
lock
A device that keeps a door, box, or machine closed until opened with a key or code.
rip
To tear something quickly or forcefully.
forgot
The past form of forget: failed to remember something.
holy
An informal word used before another word to show strong surprise or shock.
cough
To force air from the throat with a sudden rough sound.
damn
To criticize strongly, or to condemn someone in religious language.
hate
To dislike someone or something very strongly.
black
Very dark in color, like coal or night.
stuff
Things, materials, or belongings when you do not name them exactly.
huh
Used to show surprise, confusion, or that you want something repeated.
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