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#Person1#: Dad, I'd like to borrow some money.
#Person2#: Sure, Johnny, how much do you need? five bucks?
#Person1#: Come on, Dad, I need thirty thousand. I wanna get into the market. You know, I'm tired of hearing all this news about the economic downturn, the inevitable recession, people stuffing their money in their mattresses. I look at this as an opportunity. This is a chance for me to get a jump start on building my nest egg.
#Person2#: I don't know about that ; with all the uncertainty in the markets right now, it would be a very unwise decision to invest. I don't know if you're aware son, but there has been a lot of turmoil in the markets recently. There have already been half a million layoffs in the last few months, and we have no idea how the proposed stimulus package will impact the economy. There's just too much instability. I wouldn't feel comfortable investing in this climate.
#Person1#: But look at it this way, every challenge is an opportunity. And anyway, I'm not talking about investing in the domestic market. There are emerging markets that promise great returns. Look at China, for example, they have 1. 4 billion people, half a billion of whom have recently entered the middle class. Here alone the aggregate demand for consumer goods represents an amazing wealth generating opportunity.
#Person2#: Come on, son, you're looking at this too naively, the Chinese market has exhibited a great deal of instability, and their currency has been devalued by almost a whole percentage point.
#Person1#: Fine, then! If that's the way you feel, so be it. But you're losing out on a great opportunity here. I'm going to go hit up Mum for the cash. | Johnny wants to borrow thirty thousand from his dad because he wants to get into the market. His dad thinks it would be very unwise to invest so he refuses. Johnny is going to go hit up his mother for the cash. |
#Person1#: Hello. 138-2369.
#Person2#: Hello. Is Anna there?
#Person1#: No. I'm sorry Anna is out.
#Person2#: Oh, well, could you please leave Anna a message for me?
#Person1#: Sure. What is it?
#Person2#: You know, Anna is coming for tea at my home. Would you ask her to see if she has my French dictionary? If she does, tell her to bring it with her.
#Person1#: All right. And where are you calling from?
#Person2#: 136, Rose Street. I'm Anna's friend Jenny. | Jenny phones for Anna. #Person1# answers the phone and tells Jenny Anna isn't available. |
Hillary: I’m feeling really stupid right now
Hillary: I think I misunderstood
Hillary: And I’ve been waiting for a package to arrive at the location where they’re collected for me in Japan
Hillary: But it’s all already there
Hillary: At least I think so
Hillary: It’s just my mistake... and I’ve been waiting
Hillary: I could’ve had it all shipped here last week… eh…
Vanessa: I didn't understand the thing about the package?
Vanessa: Oh I think I understand now
Hillary: I ordered some things from Yahoo Auctions
Vanessa: You've been waiting but it was already there?
Hillary: But then I got two emails
Hillary: As if it was shipped in two separate packages
Hillary: And I got one, but not the other one - I can’t have them delivered to home, so I use a service in Japan where they collect packages for me and then send them all at once when I request it
Hillary: But now it turns out that I might have been mistaken, I thought I’d ordered more than I actually had
Hillary: And it was all shipped at once, I just misunderstood
Hillary: That’s what I think it is
Hillary: I’ve been waiting for the other package to arrive so I could have everything shipped here, but there’s probably no other package
Hillary: It’s just… me and my mistake
Vanessa: Ahhh
Vanessa: Happens to the best
Vanessa: If it were me, I'd probably think the same, I don't understand Japanese at all, haha | Hillary needn't have waited for the other package, because there was only one coming in. |
#Person1#: Hey. I'm a visitor from China. I love your music. It's the best I've ever heard. Will you please spare a little bit of time for me?
#Person2#: Sure. Thank you for saying that. Actually, those songs were sung for the first time today. I wrote them in the past two months.
#Person1#: Oh, you wrote them all by yourself. That's amazing! Are you a regular singer here?
#Person2#: You can say that. But my band and I also sing regularly in several other places, too.
#Person1#: Cool. Your guitar skills are very impressive. How did you learn to play like that?
#Person2#: I picked up guitar at an early age, maybe around 8 years old. Afterward, I taught myself by listening to some records of top players.
#Person1#: Wow, that's unbelievable! You play so well, but you've never been to a real teacher. You will definitely be famous in the near future. | #Person1# loves #Person2#'s music. #Person2# picked up the guitar at an early age and studied on #Person2#'s own by listening to records of top players. #Person1# thinks it's unbelievable. |
congregant: Food could always be used, I am sure the army will be quite hungry! Thank you, and I must say the stained glass windows are marvelous.
nuns: Of course I will make sure we can give you all the food we can spare. Thank you so much! The windows tell the story of the Crucifixion. The priest was the one who helped build it.
congregant: Such a talent!
nuns: May I ask a favor from you? Could you please give your army some rosaries for good luck?
congregant: Oh but of course! Thank you sister. I will make sure they wear these around their necks, and pray before every hunt. What do you say about having them here before they go out? For good luck?
nuns: I would love to make a feast before they go out, please make it so! My fellow sisters and me would be delighted to prepare a feast for the soldiers! Thank you so much!
congregant: You woman sure are a gift from god!
nuns: I will pray for your safe return!
Summarize the dialogue | The nuns will give the congregant food and rosaries for the army. The nuns will prepare a feast for the soldiers before they go out. |
Cam: Any plans for Monday?
Sam: Yes. I'm busy.
Cam: Now or Monday?
Sam: Both.
Cam: When are you free then?
Sam: I'd have to check my diary but I'm fairly sure I'm busy next week.
Cam: What about the week after?
Sam: I will check but the diary is pretty full at the moment.
Cam: It would be nice to catch up one day.
Cam: Do you know when you're not busy?
Sam: No. But if I have some free time I will let you know.
Cam: That doesn't sound very promising. LOL
Sam: I know it doesn't and I'm sorry.
Cam: It's been ages since we last caught up.
Sam: It's also been a dead busy time for me hence I haven't been social at all.
Cam: So, it's not just me that you don't have the time for? LOL
Sam: No, not just you.
Sam: I haven't had the time to catch up on any of my chores let alone catch up with friends.
Cam: No probs. I'll check back with you in a couple of days and see if you have any spare time.
Sam: OK | Cam wants to catch up with Sam. Sam is very busy now and next week too. She will let Cam know if she has some spare time to meet. |
Lynne Neagle AM: Thank you I move amendment 1 in the name of the Deputy Minister The question is that amendment 1 be agreed Does any Member object ? Objection we have an objection so we will take a vote by show of hands All those in favour of amendment 1 All those against So there voted four in favour two against and amendment 1 is agreed We will move on now then to group 2 which relates to the duty to report on the effect of the legislation The lead amendment in the group is amendment 2 in the name of the Deputy Minister I move amendment 2 in the Deputy Ministers name and call on the Deputy Minister to speak to her amendments and the other amendments in this group
Julie Morgan AM: Thank you Chair The amendments in this group are to do with the postimplementation review of the Bill and I believe there was also a committee recommendation to this end from your committee so you strongly influenced this amendment It is clear from Members contributions to this group and recommendations by the committee at Stage 1 that they share my commitment to the importance of postimplementation review of the effect of the abolition of the defence of reasonable punishment I have already provided assurance that I agree with the importance placed on such a review both in the explanatory memorandum and during Stage 1 scrutiny I also made a commitment to bring forward a Government amendment to put a duty to undertake a postimplementation review on the face of the Bill I have done this with amendment 2 Amendment 5 sets out that this provision will come into force the day after Royal Assent As I said in my responses to the Stage 1 committee report and as set out in the explanatory memorandum the postimplementation review of this Bill will not be a single piece of work but a continuous programme of work during the years following the commencement of section 1 Firstly we will continue to conduct attitudinal surveys which will be used to track changes in attitude towards the physical punishment of children and prevalence of parents reporting that they use physical punishment The surveys will also be used to monitor the effectiveness of our awarenessraising campaign Secondly through a dedicated task and finish group we are working with organisations to put in place arrangements to establish robust methods for capturing meaningful data relating to the Bill and to consider the possible impact on services Turning to amendment 2C this amendment would require Welsh Ministers to prepare and lay before the Assembly a report on the effect of their promotion of public awareness before section 1 is commenced This amendment is unnecessary and is in conflict with what I think is a priority for the implementation of this Bill : that is given certainty on the commencement date and in enabling us to work towards this with our partners and stakeholders I also think this amendment is not required because as I have already stated we are preparing to assess the effectiveness of our awareness raising In June I shared the findings of a representative survey which establishes a baseline on public awareness and opinion towards physical punishment of children and the proposed legislation I shared this with the committee
Lynne Neagle AM: Thank you Deputy Minister I open it up for discussion now then Janet FinchSaunders
Janet Finch-Saunders AM: Thank you Chair I speak to amendments 2C excluding 2D to 2K which relate to the Deputy Ministers amendment 2 on preparing a published report on the effect of abolishing the defence of reasonable punishment Again I must stress the importance of getting this right due to the controversial and longlasting effects of removing the defence of reasonable punishment Amendments 2E to 2K outline what we would expect to be within this report and we would wish to see a commitment from the Deputy Minister to ensure the National Assembly for Wales is fully apprised and able to scrutinise the result of this report Amendment 2C requests that the Welsh Government prepare a report on the awarenessraising campaign and lays it before the Assembly before section 1 commences As I have outlined under my amendments in group 1 the understanding of the public about the implications of the Bill can not be sidelined Although the Deputy Minister has repeated her commitment to a public awareness campaign we as the National Assembly for Wales must be able to scrutinise its effectiveness before section 1 begins As I noted under amendments 1B to 1E there are specific groups of people who need to be evaluated on their understanding of the Bills effect I am sure that the Deputy Minister will agree that the hardertoreach groups are undoubtedly the most vulnerable to any negative impacts that the Bill will have because of the greater potential of a lack of awareness It is therefore important for the Assembly to be able to determine whether the awarenessraising campaign has had a positive effect on these groups of people As will also be elaborated under amendment 2D it is extremely important that we as the Parliament of Wales are fully apprised of the awarenessraising campaigns impact Before we implement what will be a criminal offence it is vital that we ensure that those affected are not adversely impacted because of a poorly targeted awareness campaign Therefore I would be grateful if the Deputy Minister would commit to an independent evaluation of the awareness campaigns effects before section 1 commences
Lynne Neagle AM: Thank you Janet Suzy Davies
Suzy Davies AM: Thank you Chair Deputy Minister first of all can I just say thank you for your opening remarks about the possibility of perhaps doing some work around amendment 2B ? I will come to that a little bit later if I may I just want to begin by commenting briefly on what you said about why you will be rejecting amendment 2C here I actually do not think that this amendment should affect or jeopardise the commencement date in any way at all It is an operational requirement to get this work done before the commencement date that is in the draft Bill at the moment So failing to meet that would be as a result of operations not going well rather than anything intrinsic in the Bill so I am not sure I can accept your argument on that And on 2D—very pleased to hear that you would be willing to introduce something about laying rather than publishing at Stage 3 but in the spirit of recognising that this is the legislature perhaps I could encourage you just to accept the amendment at this stage because it does not make any difference Your amendment is going to pass and this amendment to it would be—I think the gesture there would be very much appreciated I will be speaking mainly to amendments 2A and 2B but I want to begin again by thanking you for moving some way on this and considering amendments to the Bill on the issue of reporting because I know you were keen to avoid amendments in the name of simplicity you mentioned it earlier But this is not a newid bychan I am afraid Siân the terms and the effect of this Bill are quite extensive and it does need the reassurances if you like necessary to mitigate potentially disproportionate effects of this Bill on families where parents actions had been lawful up until this point in statute It does need statutory underpinning So I am grateful to you for accepting this duty I know that you are sincere that you want this duty to report to show that the Bill is effective in stopping smacking as a punishment and also that it is not as harmful to parents as perhaps some of us fear But if this were me bringing forward this Bill I think I would want to show the world that I was doing the right thing a lot sooner than you appear to wish to do Amendment 2 means that the efficacy of the Bill will not formally be assessed until seven years after it has passed There are Acts on the statute book that have lasted a lot less time than that If you are relying on the twoyear period before section 1 comes into operation to do much of the heavy lifting on the culture change and I think that is what you are expecting—you know showing a reduction in the incidence of physical punishment reducing the number of and indeed the likelihood of parents putting themselves in the path of criminal liability once those two years are up—I really would have thought you would want people to know sooner or as soon as the first possible opportunity on that Waiting five years I think will diminish the ability of you to prove the efficacy of those initial two years and this is why I am grateful to you for your offer because there may be a way where we can overcome that If the trend of culture change is continuing after year 3—so basically in the first year after section 1 comes into effect—that is great but there is a possibility it is going to reverse Again I do not think I would want to wait five years to find that out For myself I think one year would probably be enough but I think three years is a reasonable compromise as opposed to five years for a reporting period I think seven years is just way too long for a formal evaluation of a Bills effectiveness I can not see the reason for quite that length of time—I know you have talked about New Zealand—but neither can the Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee I think that is worth pointing out When they took the step of recommending this duty to evaluate and report they also took the step of suggesting a threeyear reporting period being more in keeping with other postlegislative scrutiny That is something I think we perhaps need to bear in mind now as we enter this period of the consolidation of law Fiveseven years is really something of an outlier and while that might have been appropriate perhaps in New Zealand I do not think that fits in with our timetables generally here in Wales and of course there are other countries that have introduced this over a period of years and I note that you have not drawn on them in order to support your argument So can I urge Members and the Minister to consider the arguments behind these amendments ? I do not think it is going to reassure anyone—you may want to intervene at this point Hefin—that we not only will not hear in this Assembly we will not hear in the next Assembly about the formal evaluation of this unless I follow—
Hefin David AM: I will not intervene I will speak Yes I will make the point
Suzy Davies AM: Yes I will take the intervention
Lynne Neagle AM: No he does not want to make an intervention—
Hefin David AM: I will not do an intervention I will speak
Lynne Neagle AM: —he will make a contribution
Hefin David AM: Well let me put the intervention— I will do it as an intervention then I just feel that—I take your point and I was expecting it The point I was making about 1D and 1E is they close down choices to Ministers in future Assemblies An evaluative practice would actually open up those choices and give future Parliaments more options with regard to this Bill so I think it is entirely consistent I do not think the Minister in putting in amendment 2 was trying to undermine my argument Actually I think she is being constructive by doing that and I think amendment 2 is a practical amendment that is quite helpful and its consequence will be to open up choices to future Parliaments whereas my objection to 1D and 1E is they close those down
Suzy Davies AM: well as I say I think actually the Deputy Ministers offer of a threeyear interim period might be part of a resolution to this Because I am not 100 per cent sure I accept your argument either because it closes it down for the interim period if we do not move on with the Deputy Ministers suggestion—which I will talk about now actually Because I am tempted to accept your offer It absolutely makes sense and it is clearly made with the best good faith here But I need some clarity on what you would allow this Assembly to do in helping define the terms of that interim report Because you have been very clear that you do not want to accept the things that Janet FinchSaunders has been talking about in a final report and yet I can tell you we want to hear about these things So if you are in a position where you can give a commitment at Stage 3 not only to introduce an interim report but that you will consult with perhaps this committee—I will leave it to you—on the contents of that interim report what we would want to see tested then I will be minded not to move amendment 2B If you can not give me that reassurance then I am going to move it anyway and we will return to it at Stage 3 if you do not mind Just a final point on this issue of reporting within three months rather than as soon as practicable and I do take your point that there may be a misalignment with reporting periods from the organisations you hope to talk to Again at Stage 3 I am happy if you want to make three months six months or something like that but as soon as practicable is open ended and what you think is practicable may be very different from what I or my constituents think is practicable So I do not want to stick with what is practicable I would like you to put a date on this If it is a case that you think six months is long enough for data gathering and reporting from third parties I think that is fairly reasonable as well but I am not minded to allow you to just keep this open ended Thank you
Sian Gwenllian AM: Yes I welcome adding to the Bill through amendment 2 and what you have said today also that you are willing to provide an interim report and bring an amendment forward to allow that through the Bill and to lay a report before the Assembly I am interested in what Suzy is saying and have a lot of sympathy with trying to tie it down to specific time periods and not say when it will be practicable Therefore I would encourage you not to move your amendments if you have the confirmation that you want to hear this morning from the Minister regarding these issues
Suzy Davies AM: I would like to Thanks
Lynne Neagle AM: Thank you Any other Members ? No Deputy Minister
Julie Morgan AM: Well just to start off on that point I think your suggestion about how we consult and discuss I think I am very happy to accept that So I am happy to discuss that with you and with the committee before the third Stage So I hope you will consider removing— Right thank you Well just to go on to cover some of the points that have been raised on the issue of training now I think Janet raised a number of points about training and we do have an operations procedures processes and training task and finish group as part of our implementation work and they are considering guidance and training requirements There are many professional bodies represented on that group many of whom I think have given evidence here today and they have really got a chance to have their say The officials are also looking at training as part of the revision of the explanatory memorandum at Stage 3 so there will be more information about training there But we have this group looking at it and it is very key Generally I think that all the contributions are very helpful and I know they are meant in the spirit of trying to improve the legislation I can not support amendments 2A 2C and amendments 2E to 2K because these amendments make little difference in terms of practical effect to what we have in the Bill already or they are covered by the Government amendments that I have moved But I do hope the committee is reassured that we are committed to undertaking a very thorough multifaceted review of the impact of the legislation that includes tracking public attitudes and considering impacts on public services Now tracking the public attitudes will be going along at regular points so there is no question there of having to wait we will be having regular reporting of public attitudes
Suzy Davies AM: Would you take an intervention there Deputy Minister ? Thank you very much Of course I appreciate that you will not be supporting these amendments but can you give us some indication of how many of the areas of interest to us you will be reporting on ? So even if this is not a statutory commitment what exactly from our list our wish list here would you be prepared to include in your evaluation ?
Julie Morgan AM: Well I would actually have thought all of them All the areas you have raised are very relevant I think Obviously this is not a statutory thing I am saying but—
Suzy Davies AM: No no and this is not a—
Julie Morgan AM: Yes but considering those points you have put forward I think all of them have got a great deal of relevance We will certainly be reporting to the group to consider any of the ideas that you have suggested and in particular with the data collection and the monitoring task and finish group which is about developing methods to collect data we will be putting forward some of the suggestions that you have made on those issues So I do not see any problem with that at all So as I say I can not support the amendments I am hopeful you may withdraw the two amendments—I think one of yours and it was one of Janets was not it—so that we could work together on those before the next stage Because I am sympathetic to your views on these matters and I think they do reflect some of the discussions in the committee as well So I would be happy to work with you to bring forward the amendments at Stage 3 In line with the recommendations of the Finance Committee further details of the costs associated with the postimplementation review will be provided in a revised regulatory impact assessment at Stage 3 So I think at this point I would ask that Members reject the nonGovernment amendments and agree to my amendments 2 and 5 which will ultimately achieve the same policy aim without the need for unnecessary detail on the Bill with the exception obviously of those two amendments which I am prepared to look at a way of moving forward on
Lynne Neagle AM: Thank you Deputy Minister Before disposing of amendment 2 we will deal with the amendments to that amendment Janet do you wish to move amendment 2C ? The question is that amendment 2C be agreed Does any Member object ? Objection We have an objection so I will take a vote by show of hands All those in favour of amendment 2C please show All those against So there voted two in favour four against Amendment 2C is lost Suzy do you wish to move amendment 2A ?
Suzy Davies AM: I move amendment 2A yes
Lynne Neagle AM: The question is that amendment 2A be agreed Does any Member object ? Objection we will take a vote All those in favour of amendment 2A please show All those against So there voted two in favour four against Amendment 2A is not agreed Janet do you wish to move amendment 2D ? Janet do you wish to move amendment 2E ? The question is that amendment 2E be agreed Does any Member object ? Objection we will take a vote All those in favour of amendment 2E please show All those against So there voted two in favour four against Amendment 2E is not agreed Janet do you wish to move amendment 2F ? The question is that amendment 2F be agreed Does any Member object ? Objection We have an objection so can I see all those in favour of amendment 2F ? All those against So there voted two in favour four against and amendment 2F is not agreed Janet do you wish to move amendment 2G ? The question is that amendment 2G be agreed Does any Member object ? Objection can I see all those in favour of amendment 2G ? All those against So there voted two in favour four against and amendment 2G is not agreed Janet do you wish to move amendment 2H ? The question is that amendment 2H be agreed Does any Member object ? Objection We have an objection so can I see all those in favour of amendment 2H ? All those against ? So there voted two in favour four against Amendment 2H is not agreed Janet do you wish to move amendment 2I ? The question is that amendment 2I be agreed Does any Member object ? Objection Can I see all those in favour of amendment 2I ? All those against So there voted two in favour four against Amendment 2I is not agreed Janet do you wish to move amendment 2J ? The question is that amendment 2J be agreed Does any Member object ? Objection We have an objection so I will take a vote Can I see all those in favour of 2J ? All those against ? So there voted two in favour four against Amendment 2J is not agreed Janet do you wish to move amendment 2K ? The question is that amendment 2K be agreed Does any Member object ? Objection I will therefore take a vote by show of hands All those in favour of amendment 2K ? All those against ? So there voted two in favour four against Amendment 2K is not agreed Suzy do you wish to move amendment 2B ?
Suzy Davies AM: In view of the Deputy Ministers reassurances I will not move this amendment today but obviously I reserve the right to bring something back if we can not reach consensus Thank you
Lynne Neagle AM: Does any other Member wish to move amendment 2B ? no Thank you We will move on then If amendment 2 is not agreed amendment 5 will fall Deputy Minister do you wish to proceed to a vote on amendment 2 ? Thank you The question is that amendment 2 be agreed Does any Member object ? Amendment 2— | The Deputy Minister firstly expressed her opinions. She thought amendment 2C would require Welsh Ministers to prepare and lay before the Assembly a report on the effect of their promotion of public awareness before section 1 was commenced, and she thought this was unnecessary and was in conflict with what she thought was a priority for the implementation of this Bill. She also thought this amendment was not required because they were preparing to assess the effectiveness of the awareness raising. Then Janet Finch-Saunder expressed her opinion, and spoke to amendments 2C excluding 2D to 2K. After this, Suzy Davies proposed several opinions against the Deputy Minister. In specific, Suzy Davies did not think the amendment should affect the commencement date at all, to respond to the comments the Deputy Minister made for amendment 2C. At last, they took a vote and ended up with losing 2C - 2K, and accepting amendment 2. |
freind: Ah, my favorite family. I love visiting with you guys.
the family: Ah, it's always great to see you too!
freind: I hear you need some help...please, tell me what the matter is.
the family: Oh? What makes you say that?
freind: The looks on your faces...the awkward silences during the meal...
the family: Well if you are so sure, go ahead and say it.
freind: You need money from me. And I'm happy to help.
the family: Nooo it's not like that... we got fired and we might need money soon, it's just a preemptive heads up.
freind: Please, take everything I have.
the family: But... what about you?
freind: This rug will be enough. I won't be needing anything else.
the family: Then by all means, take it! Thank you so much
freind: And you may have the clothes off my back.
Summarize the dialogue | freind wants to help the family. The family got fired and they might need money soon. The family will take the rug and the clothes off freind's back. |
#Person1#: Good evening. What'll you have?
#Person2#: I'd like a beer. What kind of beer do you have?
#Person1#: Draft beer and cans beer. Which do you prefer?
#Person2#: A draft beer please.
#Person1#: OK. Here you are.
#Person2#: Could I have some fruit?
#Person1#: Of course. Wait for a moment, please. | #Person2# orders a draft beer and some fruit. |
#Person1#: Jacob, are you interested in helping me out and going on a blind date with a friend of mine?
#Person2#: That depends. What does she look like?
#Person1#: Well, she's got a beautiful face and long curly red hair.
#Person2#: How tall is she?
#Person1#: She's fairly tall, maybe 2 inches taller than me.
#Person2#: Is she chubby?
#Person1#: Not at all. She's actually very athletic.
#Person2#: It sounds like she's pretty good-looking. Does she wear glasses?
#Person1#: No, but she does wear contact lenses.
#Person2#: How's her skin?
#Person1#: She's got a gorgeous complexion with a few freckles on her nose.
#Person2#: Does she have any piercings or tattoos?
#Person1#: I think she has her ears pierced and she definitely has a few tattoos
#Person2#: What's the tattoo on her foot like?
#Person1#: It's a butterfly - everyone in her family has one.
#Person2#: Even her mom?
#Person1#: Yes, even her mom.
#Person2#: What's her personality like?
#Person1#: She's a lot like me.
#Person2#: So there is something wrong with her! It was beginning to sound like she was too good to be true! | #Person1# asks Jacob to help #Person1# go on a blind date. Jacob asks #Person1# for more information about the girl and Jacob thinks the girl is too good to be true. |
camel: Sometimes merchants use such things to smuggle gems and spices past the guards; I gave it no thought
the graveyard keeper who lives across the yard: It's a dead body! Don't you smell it?
camel: Kings and beggars smell the same once they're dead
the graveyard keeper who lives across the yard: Very true. How come you are able to talk camel?
camel: I'll let you in on a secret. The merchant up there, in the orange robe, is actually a wizard! This jewel lets me understand and talk in human speech
the graveyard keeper who lives across the yard: Wow! The fact that you are able to talk stunned me silent for a moment. My apologizes.
camel: It can come in useful. Most folk do not concern themselves about being overheard by a camel, so I hear things others might not
the graveyard keeper who lives across the yard: That is very useful. I hear nothing digging graves.
Summarize the dialogue | The camel is able to talk because the merchant is a wizard. The camel is able to hear things others might not. |
Tracey: Never mind diet we really do need catch up xx
Pauline: I'm always on a diet they don't work lol. When u free? X
Tracey: Next couple of weeks hectic ... just Michelle gets bloody good holidays ..but of after easter. .get girlie day arranged xx
Tracey: On it xx by the way 'can you thee me ' xx
Pauline: Lol, no x
Tracey: Will need to send you wee picture Pauline xx
Pauline: I will frame it x
Tracey: Just thought of postcard wee sent to Micheal from Ibiza. ...lol x
Pauline: Funny I found it the other day, still a bit blurry getting it taken lol x | Tracey and Pauline want to meet to catch up, Tracey'll be free after Easter. Tracey also reminds Pauline about a picture from Ibiza. |
dog: I hate you bird! He mocks me all day long!
eel: Thank you, kind beast. I need you help to rescue my kingdom. They are under attack and as the once ruler of the Northern sea I have been trapped into this snake like fish you see before you.
dog: First we will need money, yes?
eel: My kingdom does not recognize the currency of your master. Who employs this fishmonger?
dog: I heard it was the king but I have never seen him, but the fish gets bought by someone.
eel: Well I think this king you speak of has been searching for me. He has been trying to find a way to conquer the Northern sea for decades. It seems his dark mage must have finally had his way.
dog: I am sorry for the slaughter of all these eel. It must be the King. Look at all the dead eel here.
eel: These were once a great army that protected me, but alas my kingdom has fallen to an evil spell.
Summarize the dialogue | eel needs the dog's help to rescue his kingdom from an evil spell. The king has been searching for eel for decades. |
monk: The fountain is said to give visions of ones future, if one is worthy.
the weary traveler: Have you ever experienced such a vision?
monk: Ah, no, I have not tried, as I wish to spend my time in prayer, meditation, and helping others: I have no need to see beyond that.
the weary traveler: Care to experience one with me? I have brought more than enough of the sacred herb.
monk: If it will help you, I'd be glad to.
the weary traveler: Can you show me the proper way to prepare and smoke it?
monk: Soak it in water for a minute, let it dry for fifteen minutes, add a pinch of caustic salt, dip it in oil rendered from a basilisk, burn it to ash, and spreed the ashes on the waters of the fountain: easy!
the weary traveler: My, you must have much experience in these matters. I must admit, I was not counting on needing basilisk oil though. Where can I purchase some at a reasonable price? It would be far to hazardous to hunt one myself.
Summarize the dialogue | The monk has never experienced a vision. The weary traveler has brought enough sacred herb to smoke with the monk. The monk will show the traveler how to prepare and smoke the herb. |
Zoe: Spot's food is running low
Zoe: can you order it?
Stanley: same as usual?
Zoe: yes, he seems to like it
Stanley: ok, I'll place the order in the evening, it should be delivered by Thursday
Zoe: great, thanks a lot | Stanley will order the food for Spot. It should be delivered by Thursday. |
spirits: Spirits are drawn to this place. I myself have been here for many moons. The eerie nature of this place feels like home to many of us.
spirit: There must be death here, that is the only reason I would be here.
spirits: Why yes...many, many deaths hahahaHAHAHA
spirit: When do we get to go to heaven?
spirits: I can only tell you that you might as well get comfortable and stay a while
spirit: Ugh. This place is not interesting at all. I am bored here. The death and destruction are minimal.
spirits: This place isn't as bad as you might think. Every so often mortals come by and we haunt them
spirit: Oh okay, now you have me intrigued.
spirits: come with me. Let us dive deeper into the mine see if we can't find some mortals
spirit: Ah! The lamp. That is so bright it burns!
spirits: Ah, forgive me. Newer spirits are more sensitive to lights
spirit: Thank you I appreciate you shutting it off. I'm a freshly born one.
Summarize the dialogue | spirit is bored and wants to leave. Spirits are drawn to this place because of the death and destruction. Spirits are sensitive to lights. Spirits will dive deeper into the mine to find mortals. |
#Person1#: Susanna, look at this photo. It is near a cliff, but I don't remember where we took it.
#Person2#: Um, well, it still looks cold. I think we'd been for a cycling to the Red Mountains National Park.
#Person1#: Oh, I remember there was a cafe at the top of the cliff. We went there to have a rest and took a picture of the view.
#Person2#: Yes, it's kind of dangerous. There is no fence, so we have to be careful.
#Person1#: It is really a good picture.
#Person2#: Oh look, there is a date on the back. We took it on August fifteenth.
#Person1#: Yeah, it is just the day before Ricky's birthday.
#Person2#: Oh yes, yes, we celebrated it together at Ricky's new house. | #Person1# and Susanna are looking at a photo taken on the day before Ricky's birthday and recall the past. |
#Person1#: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'm Bill. I'm in Room 908. Can you change the room for me? It's too noisy. My wife was woken up several times by the noise the baggage elevator made. She said it was too much for her.
#Person1#: I'm awfully sorry, sir. I do apologize. Room 908 is at the end of the corridor. It's possible that the noise is heard early in the morning when all is quiet.
#Person2#: Anyhow, I'd like to change our room.
#Person1#: No problem, sir. We'll manage it, but we don't have any spare room today. Could you wait till tomorrow? The American People-to-people Education Delegation will be leaving tomorrow morning. There'll be some rooms for you to choose from.
#Person2#: All right. I hope we'll be able to enjoy our stay in a quiet suite tomorrow evening and have a sound sleep.
#Person1#: Be sure. I'll make a note of that. Everything will be taken care of. And if there is anything more you need, please let us know. | Bill wants to change the room because his room is noisy. #Person1# apologizes for the noise and promises to change the room for Bill tomorrow. |
#Person1#: Hello Martin, how are your preparations for the coming exams?
#Person2#: Good, Miss Eliza. I've worked hard for it recently. I think I'm ready for the coming exams.
#Person1#: Excellent, so are you working at weekends now to get some pocket money?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm very grateful to Mister Lamb, he really helped me with my problem.
#Person1#: Mister Lam said that your problem was that you have no pocket money.
#Person2#: That's right. I couldn't go out with my friends because I didn't even have the money for the bus fee. But I'm OK now, with a part-time job.
#Person1#: So do you think the students welfare club really helped you?
#Person2#: Oh yes, I have no complaints about the club, I think it is fantastic.
#Person1#: Thanks for your time, Martin. | Miss Eliza cares about Martin's preparation for the exams and his problem with the pocket money. Martin thanks Mister Lam and thinks the students' welfare club is fantastic. |
mystical dragon: hey there, human
traveler: I yield beast! Please i am but a simple merchant. Are you the one of legend?
mystical dragon: yes, yes... so you've heard of me
traveler: Gods yes. You have come to purge the realm of banditry and debauchery. The new era is upon. All Hail the dragon!
mystical dragon: Easy there human, i'm still trying to understand the way things are been run in the human realm
traveler: My apologies master. What must you know? I have traveled far and wide in my business and can bring you information about any one of the seven kingdoms.
Summarize the dialogue | mystical dragon has come to purge the realm of banditry and debauchery. Traveler is a merchant and can bring him information about any one of the seven kingdoms. |
Kayla: Hi guys. You may know the answer to my question.
Anca: ???
Kayla: I'm writing this essay about different Christian denominations and I have some doubts.
Anca: about the Orthodox Church?
Kayla: Exactly. Is there a pope in the Orthodox Church?
Milena: No, not really
Anca: There is a patriarch, but it's a different concept.
Anca: We don't have one person deciding everything and infallible.
Milena: And I think there are a few patriarchs.
Kayla: There is no central place where everything is decided?
Milena: Constantinople is such a place, but only symbolically
Kayla: ok, thanks. it's a bit complicated 😖 | Kayla is writing the essay about Christian denominations and has some questions. Anca explains they have a patriarch instead of pope. Milena mentions Constantinople as a symbolic place where everything is decided. |
Sam: where r u?
Wendy: work, finish in an h
Sam: good, I'm waiting
Wendy: ok | Sam is waiting for Wendy to finish work. |
Kara: do we wanna talk?
Mira: we should
Kara: have time now?
Mira: yes, going home now
Kara: I just finish classes, so we can meet somewhere
Mira: any suggestions?
Kara: Mall near your place?
Mira: ok, I'l wait there:
Kara: ok | Mira and Kara are going to meet at the mall because they need to talk. |
outlaw: I could buy you other foods and keep you from getting dirty and wet. You could have much more than this.
monkey: Like I said I have enough food here. I have no reason to go with an outlaw such as yourself!
outlaw: There are no bananas in the forest. You are not in a jungle, monkey. You are eating something else that you think is a banana. You are delirious from not eating bananas.
monkey: There is also fish here. Fish is good.
outlaw: How much fish can one eat.... you need to have adventure and other foods, so that you do not tire of one thing to eat
monkey: I have children here I cannot leave them...
outlaw: We will not be out long. Besides they will sleep while we are gone at night. They will not miss you. They will be sleeping. Where is your wife?
monkey: She is out gathering food.
outlaw: Well that is good! She will be here at night while we make money and you will have plenty to eat of all different kinds of things.
Summarize the dialogue | monkey is eating something he thinks is a banana. He has children and his wife is out gathering food. He is delirious from not eating bananas. outlaw offers him adventure and other foods. |
#Person1#: Taxi.
#Person2#: Get on, pls. Where do you wanna go?
#Person1#: Thank you. Pls hurry, I am late. Can I get to the Battery Park before 4?
#Person2#: All right, Miss. I think we will get there if there are no delays on the way.
#Person1#: How exactly do you figure out the car fare?
#Person2#: According to the kilometer rate, the first five kilometers are 4 dollars and every kilometer extra costs 50 cents.
#Person1#: Oh, I see.
#Person2#: Here we are, Miss.
#Person1#: Thank you. How much do I owe you?
#Person2#: You owe me 19 dollars.
#Person1#: That's 20 dollars. Keep the change!
#Person2#: Thank you! | #Person1# asks #Person2#, a taxi driver, to get to the Battery Park before 4, and #Person1# pays $20. |
#Person1#: How do you do? Nice to meet you, Diane.
#Person2#: How do you do, Jack. Nice to meet you.
#Person1#: Well, I think you ' Ve reconsidered our proposal, Diane.
#Person2#: Yes, you are right. After all, the quality of your air conditioners is good. The only problem is price.
#Person1#: I should not be surprised, many customers have the same opinion. Do you have any suggestion in mind? Our salesman told your secretary that the price could be negotiable.
#Person2#: That's why I came to your office today. We think for your model WE - 506 $ 590 would be reasonable, because air conditioners of the same kind sold by other companies are usually about 579-649.
#Person1#: That's true. But if you understand that quality is the most important aspect of a product, you'll agree that 679 is not high, especially when we allow you a 10 % discount.
#Person2#: I see your point. That's to say s 611 each set. Still it's much higher than the market price. Could you see your way to reduce the price, Jack?
#Person1#: Well, considering the quantity of your order we could further reduce the price to 600. That's the best we can do. What do you think of that?
#Person2#: All right. We accept it. So $ 600 for each set.
#Person1#: Very well. Thank you. | Diane comes to Jack's office to negotiate over the air-conditioners' price. Jack thinks $611 is reasonable for good quality, but Diane mentions the market price is lower. Considering the large quantity of Diane's order, Jack agrees to reduce the price. They agree $600 as a final price. |
president: Not to the war no. Just to a different type of battle.
mourner: A different type of battle, sir?
president: Yes, the type of battle that cannot be won.
mourner: Oh dear. The battle against age?
president: Against the diseases that sometimes come with age.. but not always. Please, sit. They will serve us in a minute even though I am not sure any of us is in the mood to eat.. yet appearances must be maintained.
mourner: I will, sir. Thank you for taking the time to console me. How may I repay you?
president: Your son did enough for us, friend. We will never be able to repay you or him. Where are you from?
mourner: I'm from a very small town up north. Where are you from? He was my only son
president: From the east coast. Small family that turned into a big one, next thing you know politics calls me and here I am. And regardless what anyone says, crying is good for you. I should know.
mourner: You cry too, sir?
Summarize the dialogue | president consoles the mourner and invites him to lunch. |
#Person1#: How can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I am James Mason from Anderson and Associates. I would like to see Mr. Smith.
#Person1#: Do you have an appointment?
#Person2#: Yes, he knows I'm coming. Our meeting is set for 2 o'clock.
#Person1#: I wonder if Mr. Smith forgot your meeting. I am afraid he left this office this morning and is not expected back until after 4 pm. Let me find out if he made arrangements for someone else to meet with you in his place. Will you please have a seat?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Yes, Mr. Mason, I just checked with our office manager, Ms. Terry, she said Mr. Smith briefed her on your project. She is just finishing up a meeting now. She could be with your shortly. Would you like me to show you around while you are waiting?
#Person2#: That would be very nice. Thank you.
#Person1#: Right this way, Mr. Mason. We can start with our front office. When Ms. Terry is ready, you may take the elevator at the front to the 6th floor. There is a conference room already prepared | James Mason tells #Person1# that he has an appointment with Mr. Smith at 2 o'clock. #Person1# tells James Mr. Smith was out and their office manager Ms. Terry could be with him shortly. |
#Person1#: What would you like to order?
#Person2#: I would like to have a hamburger.
#Person1#: Did you want it with cheese?
#Person2#: I don't want cheese on it.
#Person1#: Did you want anything to drink?
#Person2#: I think I'm going to get a soda today.
#Person1#: What kind of soda can I get you?
#Person2#: A Sprite sounds good.
#Person1#: What else would you like?
#Person2#: Let me get a bag of chips too.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: That's all. | #Person2# orders a hamburger without cheese, a Sprite and a bag of chips. |
#Person1#: Tired again, Samantha.
#Person2#: Oh, sorry, James. I've had such a busy week and this morning was just. Uh...I woke up really early at 5:30 AM and then I couldn't get back to sleep. So I got up.
#Person1#: What? At 5:30 AM on a Saturday morning?
#Person2#: Yes, then I had a shower and went out to catch a bus into town. Instead of 8 o'clock AM, it didn't come until 8:15 AM and it was raining hard.
#Person1#: Oh, dear. What happened next?
#Person2#: When I got to town, it was 9:15 AM. So first of all, I went to the library, but it was closed. So I waited until 10:00 AM for it to open.
#Person1#: Why did you go to the library?
#Person2#: I needed some information for my school project, but I spent 2 hours looking for something about the Kings and Queens of England. But all the books I needed were out of the library.
#Person1#: Why didn't you go to the book shop in Stanley Street?
#Person2#: I've didn't have enough money on me, so I caught the bus home at 12:30.
#Person1#: What time did you get home?
#Person2#: Not until 2:00 PM. The bus broke down and I had to walk the rest of the way home.
#Person1#: Oh, dear. | Samantha tells James about her terrible morning. Samantha woke up at 5:30. The bus was late and it was raining. She waited until 10:00 outside the library and spent 2 hours but found nothing valuable. Then the returned bus broke down so she walked home until 2:00. |
#Person1#: Good morning. Mrs.Smith.
#Person2#: Good morning! Can you help me, please? I'm looking for some books for my mother.
#Person1#: Well, what kind of books does she like?
#Person2#: She's very fond of detective stories?
#Person1#: I see. Has she read any detective stories?
#Person2#: Oh, yes!
#Person1#: Do you know if she's read this one?
#Person2#: I'm not sure, but she probably won't remember if she has! She's very forgetful!
#Person1#: Ah! She has a bad memory. How old is she?
#Person2#: She's eighty-seven.
#Person1#: I suggest you take this book.It ' s very exciting.
#Person2#: Thank you.That' s a good idea.she likes exciting books. Can you suggest another one? | Mrs. Smith wants to buy some books for her mom. #Person1# recommends Mrs. Smith a detective book and she wants more. |
Clint: I'm curious. How's the waste management working out over there?
Ronnie: It actually works very well. We use three different bins: compost, recycle and trash. Compost anything organic from yard waste to food scraps. Recycle for paper, bottles, cardboard, plastic, metals. And trash everything else. Why do you ask?
Clint: Sheer curiosity. What about general awareness? Plastic bags, etc.?
Ronnie: Very high. No more single use plastic bags in grocery stores. No more straws in restaurants.
Clint: Yeah, I read yours was one of the cities that banned them. I wonder when that will get here.
Ronnie: Never...
Clint:: What do you mean?
Ronnie: I highly doubt that type of environmental awareness will happen there. People there live in a different world when it comes to that.
Clint: People don't have to have any awareness, tbh. It's above them. If there were such decisions made they would follow
Ronnie: That is true. But at the state government level I don't think there is that awareness either. But hopefully I am proven wrong!
Clint: Really bizarre. I noticed it's struggling here. On the other hand, it's money.
Ronnie: Money in the sense of?
Clint: Reducing waste=lower utilization costs. Do they sort through everything further down?
Ronnie: Yes here they do.
Clint: It seems to be the same way here. Dry recyclables, food and general, compost | Ronnie uses three different bins for waste. He doesn't use straws, neither plastic bags. Clint and Ronnie agree that environment protection depends on the government. |
horse: What is going on at the castle today, cat? Think we will see anything interesting?
cat: Not sure yet, but over the guards talking about a prince from a foreign land visiting the palace
horse: Oh, those are always interesting. No hopes of riding the King today, so we should adventure ourselves.
cat: Yes, my friend, But they are all busy trying to get things in order
horse: Who says we need them to adventure else where? What is there to do anyways?
cat: Good, so where do you have in mind?
horse: I am not sure. How do we even out of here?
cat: I assure you no one would notice our going out
Summarize the dialogue | cat and horse are going to visit a prince from a foreign land. They will not ride the King today. |
Kyla: Dear Mr Robinson, I'm so sorry that this is late but here is my science project. I hope it meets all the criteria.
Wilson: Thank you, Kyla. Better late than never, I suppose. And have a lovely break.
Kyla: Thanks sir and you too. | Kyla sends Wilson her late science project. |
black stray cat: Why does everyone assume that about us?
mischievous teenager: I don't know...Can I use you to play a prank on the knights inside the church? I hate those rich snobby knights so much!!
black stray cat: What sort of prank did you have in mind?
mischievous teenager: Well, I've got a metal bucket here. Maybe put you inside of it and have you run around inside the church and creep them out?
black stray cat: Oh like turn it over and shuffle around you mean?
mischievous teenager: Yeah exactly. Anything to annoy those knights! I got a shoe too so I can throw at them when they are distracted.
black stray cat: Alright go ahead and put the bucket over me and I will run around inside.
mischievous teenager: Ok here you go. Remember, be the most annoying metal bucket you can be. Good luck
black stray cat: Well that certainly seemed to freak them out what with me clanking around and whatnot.
Summarize the dialogue | black stray cat will run around inside the church as a metal bucket to prank the knights. |
mistress: I always tell myself that I'll never be with another married man, but I get so caught up in the excitement of it all. Maybe I should take you up on your offer though!
concubine: You should! I know a captain in the military who would be just perfect for you. And even if it doesn't work out, you'll still make your ex incredibly jealous. A win either way.
mistress: That sounds like an amazing plan! When can I meet this captain? He sounds handsome and manly!
concubine: Oh he is. And from what I hear he knows how to keep a woman happy. I think you're just his type.
mistress: I am quite intrigued by this man already. I've never dated a captain before!
concubine: He is quite dashing in uniform. You'll have to play coy around his friends. This captain is a catch, but military men in general are dogs.
Summarize the dialogue | mistress is looking for a captain in the military. Concubine knows a captain who would be perfect for her. |
horse: No not an arse, a royal horse, pure blood, and you will kneel eventually the king will hop on me and then you will kneel
knight: Well you have something up there, because you are talking complete poo!
horse: How dare you speak like that to the royal horse, I wish I could talk the king would know about this otherwise
knight: Hahahahaha.... you are just a tool to the king. If something happens to you, he will get another horse.
horse: He wouldnt do that I know it, I am the fastest horse in the kingdom
knight: He would do that and you are a fool to think otherwise
horse: You are just messing with me I know it, I am the royal horse, the king is my friend
knight: You are delusional if you think you cannot be replaced
horse: Thats it I had it, come take a piece of me you filthy knight
knight: You idiot! You are just a horse.... where did you get the idea you could tell me you were the king's royal horse. I'll make horsemeat out of you!
Summarize the dialogue | horse is the king's royal horse. Knight is joking with him. |
knight: That is good to know your Grace. What do you hope to find in the woods?
king: Treasure, witches, wizards. I could use more enchantments and gems and shiny things. I also won't turn away from a good fight. It's been a while since I have had one. If we find a deer we should bring that home as well.
knight: I am pleased to accompany you. I too am interested in finding enchantments. I would like something to protect my horse in battle.
king: Check this out. It can make my horse and I invisible.
knight: This is astonishing. Perhaps we may find something for myself with our outing today.
king: The only draw back is it's hard to keep on your head while riding so I'm looking for something else. Perhaps a glove. I will use this around the castle and sneak up on the queen.
Summarize the dialogue | The king and the knight are going to the woods to look for treasure, witches and wizards. They are also going to look for enchantments and a deer. |
#Person1#: Your chemistry examination is over, isn't it? Why do you still look so worried?
#Person2#: I don't know. It wasn't that the questions were too hard, or they were too many of them. But I'm still feeling uneasy because the exam didn't seem to have much to do with the course material. | #Person2# still worries about #Person2#'s chemistry examination even though it's over. |
king: Ok, I'm ready. Lay it on me.
diplomat: Heathens from the North are marching towards the realm as we speak. Expect war within a fortnight.
king: This is the perfect time to try out my new war horse! Haha!
diplomat: I'd not expect flippancy at such dire news, my king.
king: I understand your confusion but we will be victorious and no one will dare to bother us again. The realm will bow to me.
diplomat: Understood. May the heathens return to their home in coffins.
king: Hopefully not too many of them. I will need new subjects.
diplomat: Speaking of which, are you hiring? I get bored in the South. Nothing ever happens.
king: Why of coarse. I can always use more royal subjects. What skill do you have?
diplomat: Well, all I really do is talk and pontificate. But kings look very distinguished when they have people around them pontificating.
king: You Hired! You don't take yourself very seriously and you are honest!
Summarize the dialogue | king is ready for war. The heathens from the North are marching towards the realm. The king will try out his new war horse. |
knight: Indeed he is. Unfortunately, I serve under him as my father served his father. The former king was honorable. But this one... he must be stopped.
visitor: What must we do knight? Should we take these arrows from the boxes and these bows from the walls and hunt him like the foxes in the fields?
knight: You read my mind. I will lure the queen into the forest beyond the shed. You come after us with the weapons.
visitor: I will follow your orders. But please, promise me one thing?
knight: What's that?
visitor: If I do not survive, let my wife and children have a small plot of land on which to raise our cattle and plant our crops.
knight: Of course, I will watch over them. Now listen, after we take out the queen, it won't be much longer before the king and his scouts come looking. Are you ready for what's to come?
visitor: Yes, I am ready. And I thank you for your promise. As a knight I am not surprised by your chivalry.
Summarize the dialogue | knight and the visitor are going to kill the queen. The knight will lure her into the forest. The visitor will follow them with the weapons. |
Sophia: hey girl! How you getting on today?
Ella: I’m good! You ok?
Sophia: i’m fine. Do you wanna grab a coffee or something tomorrow morning?
Ella: yeah, why not. I’ve got some spare time in the morning
Sophia: 9 am. same place as always?
Ella: yeah, sounds brill! Sheila’s cafe. See you there hon! | Ella and Sophia will meet at Sheila's cafe tomorrow at 9 AM. |
priest: Can do, I do truly believe they haven't forgotten about you, they still have love for you and miss you.
squire: I was only eight when I was taken away.
priest: I'm sorry to hear, that seems like a very early age to be taken away from your family.
squire: Yes, and all these years I have waited for the chance to run away but that day has never come. I am losing hope.
priest: I don't think it'd be best to run away and lie to the king, despite the hardships. Maybe try convincing him to let you quit?
squire: Do you think he would listen? I have been good to him and have done my job to the best of my ability.
priest: I believe he will, the king is kind and he'll understand your reasons for not wanting to be around him anymore.
squire: Then I must go and plead my case. Bless you father for giving me the courage to do this the right way.
Summarize the dialogue | squire was eight when he was taken away from his family. He has been waiting for the chance to run away but that day has never come. He has been good to the king and has done his job to the best of his ability. He will try to convince the king to let |
Julia: Hi, I have some pictures from the seminar. :)
Patricia: That's great!
Julia: Just wait a second...
Julia: <file_photo>
Julia: <file_photo>
Julia: <file_photo>
Julia: <file_photo>
Julia: <file_photo>
Patricia: You look gorgeous in the second one!!!
Julia: Thank you! You look great in all of them. ;)
Patricia: Merci bien!
Julia: <file_photo>
Patricia: Is that Jimmy? He looks like a 15 year old boy here!
Julia: I know!
Patricia: Maybe he's found the fountain of youth...
Julia: <file_photo>
Julia: <file_photo>
Patricia: Pamela looks fantastic here, but if I didn't know them and saw this picture I would never guess she's younger than her brother.
Julia: Yes, Jimmy is really a smooth-faced kid in these pics. :D | Julia sends Patricia pictures from the seminar. |
turtles: Nice day in this picnic area, yes?
bird: Indeed. I hope the humans left behind some food for me.
turtles: I am certain there must be some around, humans have always been wasteful.
bird: I saw them throwing food at the fishes earlier. Why don't they ever do that for the birds, hmph.
turtles: Some do, maybe you just came on a bad day?
bird: Maybe. This is my first time here in this pond.
turtles: It is a nice place, or I enjoy it anyway. Definitely serene.
bird: I don't suppose that fisherman has any food on him? Will he harm me if I approach his bait box?
turtles: He might try to, I do not imagine him taking kindly to someone trying to take from his livelyhood.
bird: Very well. I guess I will have to make do with this nut.
turtles: Food is food I suppose, I mostly eat bugs.
bird: I also prefer bugs myself. Know any good places to catch worms?
turtles: Could try overturning some rocks perhaps?
Summarize the dialogue | bird is looking for food in the picnic area. He saw humans throwing food at fishes earlier. Turtles suggest he could try overturning some rocks to catch worms. |
Lukass: Heyoo
Marta: Hi Lukaaaas
Lukass: How are yaa?
Marta: Not bad hahaha and u?
Lukass: Pretty good 😊
Lukass: Watcha doing?
Marta: Sitting with my sister. Just talking. And u?
Lukass: Almost the same but my sister is watching TV and is angry at me :P
Marta: hahahah Why is she angry😊?
Lukass: She’s always angry at me because I always tell her what to do and then she just shouts out
Marta: OMG maybe be nicer to her, at least a little bit
Lukass: i’m very nice to her, she’s the mean one 😊
Marta: Buaaaahahahah, yaaaas, of course :D | Marta is sitting with her sister. Lukass is watching TV with his sister. She's angry at Lukass, because she's being told what to do. |
Matilda: When do we have that test in Trig?
Odin: This Friday.
Matilda: What? That's in two days! Uhh... I can't believe I forgot about it until now.
Odin: You can do it! Do you want me to help you?
Matilda: If it's not a problem, I'd love that. I'm completely hopeless when it comes to maths. | Odin will help Matilda to get prepared for their math test taking place in two days. |
#Person1#: Hi, Mum.
#Person2#: There you are. I'm getting worried. It's so late.
#Person1#: Yes. I ran into Linda and we went to a pub. She told me a funny thing.
#Person2#: Oh? What was that?
#Person1#: Well, she was driving home after work, and she suddenly saw an old lady on her hands and knees in the middle of the road.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yes, Linda was so shocked that she stopped suddenly and the car behind crashed into hers.
#Person2#: Was her hurt?
#Person1#: No.
#Person2#: And what was the old lady doing?
#Person1#: I am just coming to that. So Linda got out of her car and saw the old lady pick up something and walk away.
#Person2#: Lucky indeed. Linda didn't run her over.
#Person1#: Then a policeman came. But he didn't believe what Linda said.
#Person2#: Well...
#Person1#: Luckily there was a witness, a man waiting for a bus. He saw it all. Guess what the old lady was doing?
#Person2#: I haven't the slightest idea.
#Person1#: She was looking for her gold tooth.
#Person2#: A gold tooth?
#Person1#: Yes, it fell out as she was crossing the road. The witness heard her saying, 'Oh, my gold tooth...' | #Person1# tells #Person1#'s mum that Linda bumped into an accident when she saw an old lady on her hands and knees in the middle of the road. Luckily, a witness told the policeman that the old lady was looking for her gold tooth. |
castle guards: masters? Linguistics? i am a master of killing
spider: Whatever you say, boss. Now about those flies and bugs...have you seen any?
castle guards: no i hate bugs and swat flies
spider: Great! I'll eat them and you won't ever have to deal with them again. That's called a win win.
castle guards: so like i defend the king you could defend me
spider: If you want to put it that way, then sure. I'll protect you. Maybe I'll use some of these cool weapons.
castle guards: put that down if people see me talking to a spider theyll think i'm crazy or do worse to you
spider: Why? Are you ashamed of my hairy legs? I can't help that I have a lot of hair. My mother was hariy too.
castle guards: wait how do i not know if your a poisonous spider here to kill the king
Summarize the dialogue | spider will eat bugs and flies for the castle guards. |
Naomi: When u off on holiday?
Naomi: <file_gif>
Alice: Hey just arrived to London and not a good start..
Alice: I left one of the tablets on the frigging plane!!!!!!!!!
Naomi: Oh crap...
Alice: Soooooo annoyed with myself
Naomi: But did you call the airline??
Alice: Yes, Alex is sorting it out
Naomi: 👍
Alice: I hope they find it
Alice: But we need it for our holiday
Alice: 😕
Naomi: Yes I hope so 😕
Naomi: I suppose they would have found it whilst cleaning up the plane
Naomi: We are not robots.. we can't be on top of everything all the time.. :(
Naomi: But of course it's not just any gadget 😕
Alice: Luckily it was given to Alex as a present, so it’s a cheap one.. but still..
Alice: It’s the fact that I left it on the bloody plane
Alice: First time ever 🙄
Naomi: <file_gif>
Alice: 😩
Alice: And it’s for the kids on holiday, so they have one each, and for the plane 😩😩😩😩
Naomi: Yes I get u, it's a huge disappointment
Naomi: Fingers crossed that they find it 👍
Naomi: ❤️
Alice: Thanks
Alice: How are u?
Naomi: Just about to do some yoga, then lunch 🧘
Alice: Have a good session my love, chat to you later 💛 | Alice left a tablet on the plane after she landed in London. Naomi is going to do some yoga and eat lunch. |
#Person1#: And so, I just wanted to check in with you and find out where we are with this project. As you know, you'Ve missed a fairly significant deadline last week, and this will negativity impact the team's ability to move forward with the next stages of this project.
#Person2#: I know, I'm really sorry that I missed the deadline. But really, it wasn't my fault. You see, we had all of these unexpected technical problems at the last minute, and that I couldn't get into the database and extract the kind of information that I needed for the data analysis. You know, if the tech guys would have done their job and kept the ARM stable, then I wouldn't have missed my deadline.
#Person1#: Oh, come on! An excuse like that is tantamount to lying. You're essentially blaming the tech team for your time management issues, rather than accepting responsibility for the fact that you were procrastinating for the past two weeks.
#Person2#: No, I'm not trying to pass the buck here ; I know that it was me who is ultimately responsible for getting this done. But the thing is, I could have finished on time if the system hadn't gone down. And you know, with everything I'Ve got going on now, I can't afford to waste time dealing with technical problems. I'Ve got a lot on my plate and there are only twenty-four hours in a day. . .
#Person1#: I'm not going to accept this excuse. You're using these small technical glitches as a crutch and trying to rationalize the fact that you'Ve missed your deadline. Look, we have standards and I expect you to live up to those standards. No more phoney cases. If you're in over your head, you tell me. No more missed deadlines. Now, I want that data on my desk by nine am! | #Person1# blames #Person1# for procrastination for the past two weeks. #Person2# takes technical problems as an excuse for missing the deadline. |
Ian: Can you check if you took my notebook for English?
Ian: I can not find it anywhere.
Mark: Give me a moment
Mark: ups ... I packed it in my backpack | Mark accidentally packed Ian's notebook for English into his backpack. |
flies: I wonder if there's any morsels left on this food tray?
jailer: that's if the prisoners have not finished them
flies: This certainly doesn't taste like lamb. Ah, how I love lamb.
jailer: maybe we should switch to pork
flies: Whatever. What is that intoxicating smell in that bucket over there?
jailer: It is prawn paste, malaysian dish for eating ray fish
flies: hmm, I love fish!
jailer: lets have some entertainment
flies: how bout I steal this blanket from the prisoner!?
jailer: no..call your fell fly friends and make some music
flies: Well, ok but we work for lamb.
jailer: what quantity are we looking at?
flies: We don't liver very long so enough for us to eat until we croak so to speak.
jailer: ok deal
Summarize the dialogue | flies are hungry and want to eat lamb. They will work for lamb. |
#Person1#: John, I'm supposed to go on a picnic tomorrow with Mary, but now Karen has asked me to go to a movie with her. I need your advice. What should I do?
#Person2#: If I were you, Susan, I'd go on the picnic.
#Person1#: Well, I really want to see this movie.
#Person2#: You can always see the movie some other time. In any case, you agreed to go with Mary first.
#Person1#: You're right, John. I'll ask Karen to find another time for the movie. Now maybe you can help me decide what food to fix for the picnic. Would it be better to cook food at home and take it with us, or could we cook something there?
#Person2#: There may not be a place to cook. Besides, it's always easier to fix things in your own kitchen. | Susan asks John whether she should go on the picnic with Mary or see a movie with Karen. John suggests Susan go with Mary and prepare food at home. |
blacksmith: Hello there dwarf how can I help ya?
dwarf: Ah, I was just admiring your beard. It is nearly as magnificent as mine!
blacksmith: Ah yes these are beards of men! You have a nice eye!
dwarf: Mine, of course, is the most spectacular in all the realms
blacksmith: Well maybe if we were speaking about a beard that is for a woman I would agree. You see here my beard here is the best in the entire land.
dwarf: Nay! Do not make me call for my axe, good Sir!
blacksmith: Haha your axe could not even fathom to trim my beard.
dwarf: But it might trim your neck, Sir!
blacksmith: Haha I would like to see it try!
dwarf: I shall teach you to insult my facial foliage!
blacksmith: Haha you are nothing more than an upset child!
dwarf: I dodge, and dodge, and dodge some more!
blacksmith: You are sure quick on your feet little one. I will have to put my chisel down.
dwarf: And now I have it!
Summarize the dialogue | blacksmith's beard is better than dwarf's. |
animal: -opens mouth to reveal teeth-
turkey: Gobble, gobble, gobble!
animal: -lunges towards the turkey and begins to chase it frantically-
turkey: -in some small portion of the turkey's brain a survival neuron fires and attempts fly's to the near by tree-
animal: -continues to pursue turkey in hopes for a meal-
turkey: -in a blind panic, the Turkey, seeks shelter under the legs of an available horse.
animal: -stops unsure of whether to proceed near the horse-
turkey: -panic stricken Turkey, continues to panic, making a ruckus and pecking wildly at anything near-
animal: -starts to walk back looking for an easy meal-
turkey: -the turkey, nips the the horse in it's attempt to protect itself. Was was once one lonesome minor ruckus, is now one minor ruckus and one major hoofy hazard.-
animal: -backs off to avoid the commotion-
Summarize the dialogue | animal lunges towards the turkey and begins to chase it frantically |
#Person1#: Are all the children grown up now, Ruth?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. Laura is the most clever one. She's a librarian in the public library.
#Person1#: Very interesting. And what about Rita?
#Person2#: She's a secretary at the railway station.
#Person1#: And what about Rosemary? She was always a very pretty child.
#Person2#: Rosemary is a waitress in a restaurant in Paris. She's married to an engineer.
#Person1#: How about the boys, Jerry and Roland?
#Person2#: Jerry drives a bus. He drives everywhere in Europe.
#Person1#: Really? In which countries does he drive?
#Person2#: France, Austria, Greece and Russia.
#Person1#: And does Roland drive a bus, too?
#Person2#: Oh, no. Roland is a pilot.
#Person1#: Good. Where does he fly?
#Person2#: To Australia and America. | Ruth tells #Person1# how her grown-up children have been doing now. |
Olivia: Hi Silvana, have you met Elisabeth's daughters?
Silvana: Yes, they are sooo sweet!
Olivia: I love little kids
Silvana: They call me Silvanya :)
Olivia: Transilvanya :D | Silvana met Elisabeth's daughters. They call her Silvanya. |
craftsman: I do alright. I make everything here with my own hands.
the trader's wife that traveled with him.: How much for this bauble?
craftsman: That's a pretty nice bauble. Maybe the nicest bauble I have. I'm not even sure if I should sell it.
the trader's wife that traveled with him.: Well maybe we can make a trade?
craftsman: Maybe, here hold it and tell me what you think. You can feel the quality, can't you?
the trader's wife that traveled with him.: Oh no!
craftsman: And it's broken. This day has just been great. It's hot, I've got sunburn and now you broke my best bauble. Don't you try to give me that stupid hat in exchange.
the trader's wife that traveled with him.: I'm sorry, this is all my fault
craftsman: Hey, I'm married! Don't touch me like that. I'm not just a piece of meat to be played with and prodded.
Summarize the dialogue | the trader's wife that traveled with him wants to buy a bauble from a craftsman. the craftsman doesn't want to sell it, because it's his best one. the trader's wife accidentally broke it. |
villager: These pigs are out of control.
pig: In control.
villager: Really? Try me. I like to eat bacon.
pig: Give that back! My mud.
villager: You are so smelly and loud. You disturb the whole village. You need to learn to be sweet or i am going to eat you
pig: I'm sorry. Please spare me.
villager: Ill happily spare you, but you need to calm down a bit. I may have some seditives if you need them
pig: No, thank you, sir. Move along now.
villager: Move along?
pig: Please! Leave me alone!
villager: I'm going to put a cork in your rear end so I never have smell your stinky farts again
pig: Leave me! Please
villager: I am getting Farmer Bob....
pig: He won't do anything!
Summarize the dialogue | pigs are out of control. Villager likes to eat bacon. Pigs are in control. Villager is going to put a cork in pig's rear end. |
Georgia: Hey anyone driving back to Calgary this Saturday?
Georgia: I have some letters to give to my mother 🙄
Anna: Yeah I am going to Calgary this Saturday?
Anna: Want me to bring em to your moms
Georgia: Please, these are some bills I just don't wanna pay for
Anna: OMG haha
Jake: Shame on you Georgia
Georgia: 🙄🙄🙄
Georgia: I am broke af
Jake: Shouldn't have spent on drinks girl
Georgia: I stopped drinking now
Jake: Haha lol
Anna: When are you bringing them to me
Georgia: Like this Friday night
Anna: Np! | Anna's going to Calgary on Saturday and will take Georgia's bills to Georgia's mother as Georgia can't pay them. She'll give them to Anna on Friday night. |
Hazel: is anyone going by car?
Evan: don't know yet, probably uber
Rob: I'll take my car, want me to pick you up?
Hazel: yes please! :)
Rob: ok no problem
Hazel: thanks! :* | Rob will pick up Hazel with his car. Evan takes an uber. |
Nina: I'm sending out resumes like a crazy person
Nina: my logic is that one in a hundred should go well
Nina: so if I send out a million I will get multiple jobs and be very rich
Pam: are these jobs even in your field? xD
Nina: half of them is
Pam: and the other half?
Nina: close enough :D
Pam: haha you go girl
Pam: when does your contract terminate?
Nina: in two months
Pam: that's perfect actually!
Pam: right?
Nina: yeah cause otherwise I would have a three months notice
Nina: and how rare it is to find an employer who would wait this long
Pam: True
Nina: anyways I'm a bit stressed out wanna go out tonight?
Pam: just a beer or two
Nina: or 7 ;)
Pam: :D | Nina sends many resumes to increase chances to get a new job. Nina's contract terminates in 2 months, which is better for her than 3 months notice. Nina and Pam will go out for a beer as Nina has to relax. |
servant: Yes, I see the areas that need a little TLC. I will have them done by Saturday.
priest: After you are done, please sort them by size before you put them back on the shelves. I've noticed some of the choir wearing robes that are too short or too long!
servant: I know what you mean! I do organize them but the choir is always in a rush and they plow through the robes anyway.! They are an unruly bunch.
priest: You speak the truth there! I've noticed you haven't been attending services. You do know you and your family are welcome, don't you?
servant: Of coarse I do but I have not seen my family in years and it saddens me to see happy families all the time when I do not have mine. I worship alone.
priest: I understand. I feel greatly for you and your situation. Sometimes I don't remember because you are always so happy.
servant: Thank you for understanding Father. I keep on a happy face for the visitors and for God. No one wants to come to church looking at a frowny face.
Summarize the dialogue | The choir robes need to be sorted by size. The servant hasn't been attending services. The servant worships alone. |
Mary: I cannot find the car, crap
Jospeh: You forgot where you parked it?
Mary: yes...
Jenny: you parked it in front of the main entrance to Tesco
Mary: you're a treasure Jenny! | Mary can't find the car. Jenny reminds her that she parked it in front of Tesco's main entrance. |
patron: They look very pale. Do you think they are broken. I will tie this cloth around them maybe that will help.
priest: They don't look broken to me, I think that thing got me with some sort of poison! But why me, a holy priest?
patron: Here tie this to stop the poison from spreading. It must have been some ungodly beast or evil witch that did not like you spreading the word of the lord.
priest: Thank you, patron. Please can you help me get to mass, I must take confession
patron: Here grab on to my shoulder and I will take you there.
priest: Do you know how to get out of here? I lost my way trying to escape the monster! Such a fearsome beast!
patron: Yes I come here often searching for new artifacts to donate to the museum. I know of no monster in thes- oh... my... god.....
priest: That is him! Quick we must escape! I see tracks heading east, wait which way is east? I see tracks heading that way >!
Summarize the dialogue | The priest got poisoned by some sort of beast or witch. The patron will tie a cloth around the priest's hands to stop the poison from spreading. The patron will take the priest to mass. |
Liam: yoh bro!
Alex: ssup dude?
Liam: what time is the sea hawks game?
Alex: i'm not so sure, but i think its around 10pm
Liam: Cool, let me confirm then ill holla at you
Alex: cool, please do
Liam: Ok | Liam will confirm the time of the match and call back to Alex. |
Jim: Guys, I'm going to this party tonight, are you going too?
David: Will's party?
Jim: yup
Alice: I would like to, but if you take a car, without a car it doesn't make sense for me
Jim: I see
Alice: I just live too far and there are no buses after 10
Jim: ok, so I'll take a car and pick you both up
Jim: if you want to go, David
David: sure! | Jim will take a car and pick Alice and David up and they'll go to Will's party. |
Josh: hi Janice
Janice: hi
Josh: how are you?
Janice: still thinking about this game!
Janice: it was amazing!
Janice: :D
Josh: yeah, it was great
Josh: i was having great time with you
Janice: me too ^^
Josh: will we repeat it?
Janice: would be great <3
Josh: so maybe cinema tomorrow?
Janice: actually, tomorrow i'm quite busy
Janice: but Saturday sounds great
Josh: so Sat than ;)
Josh: what kind of movie do you like?
Janice: horror movies!
Josh: aren't you afraid?
Janice: if i will you can hug me <3
Josh: ok, so i will pick sth and let you know
Janice: amazing ^^ | Josh and Janice are going to the cinema on Saturday to see a horror movie. |
mystical lion: RAWR!
a masked torturer: How are you>
mystical lion: SNARL! GROWL!
a masked torturer: I like torturing people.
mystical lion: ROAR ROAR ROAR
a masked torturer: I don't like killing them but I like to get information
mystical lion: SNARL SNARL RAWR
a masked torturer: I am in underground chamber.
mystical lion: GROWL GROWL ( I will leave the chamber one way or another)
a masked torturer: I need to get information from you.
mystical lion: ROAR ROAR RAWR RAWR
a masked torturer: You will give this information
mystical lion: SNARL SNARL SNARL
a masked torturer: Where is the secret hide out
Summarize the dialogue | a masked torturer is in an underground chamber and he wants to get information from a mystical lion. |
Ella: I'm having a housewarming party on Sunday. Would you like to come?
Isaiah: Of course, I would. :-) Thanks for the invitation! :-)
Isaiah: Honestly, I'm surprised you moved out - I thought you loved that place, especially Julian.
Ella: Julian stayed - we broke up two weeks ago.
Ella: I moved out with my new boyfriend, David.
Isaiah: Wow, that's some news! :o
Isaiah: Can I ask, why did you breake up? I thought you were an absolute match made in heaven.
Isaiah: Sorry, if it's too intimate question.
Ella: It's ok, we're friends, aren't we? ;)
Ella: I just felt that something was off...
Ella: He was always busy and I felt like our relationship was burning out.
Isaiah: And then you met David...?
Ella: Mhm. :) He was charming, he was bringing me flowers and asking out all the time. One day I agreed to go on a date with him and the next day I decided to dump Julian.
Isaiah: Wow, you didn't waste your time...
Ella: I know how it looks, but it just felt right. | Ella throws a housewarming party. She invites Isaiah. She broke up with Julian. She is seeing David. |
#Person1#: David, I heard you had an unpleasant experience when you were on holiday in Florida. What happened exactly?
#Person2#: We were having an enjoyable day out at a wildlife park and suddenly this lion started walking towards me.
#Person1#: Oh, that must have been terrible.
#Person2#: Yes, it was. I started running away as fast as I could and I didn't see where I was going. I ran into a tree and hit my head quite badly.
#Person1#: Oh dear, you poor thing. And the lion?
#Person2#: Luckily, one of the park keepers put it back in its cage and called for first aid. So nothing more serious happened.
#Person1#: I'm pleased to hear that. | David shares with #Person1# his unpleasant holiday experience in Florida. David tried to avoid the lion but he ran into a tree. |
#Person1#: Good morning, madam. Is anybody taking care of you?
#Person2#: No, not yet. Could you show me that overcoat, the silver gray one in the middle.
#Person1#: Certainly. You've got excellent taste. It's very nice and it's 100 percent wool.
#Person2#: I like it. Could I try it on?
#Person1#: Certainly. It looks good on you, madam.
#Person2#: I think so. But a slightly larger size would be better.
#Person1#: Would you like to try this one on?
#Person2#: This one fits me well. How much does it cost?
#Person1#: Only $ 170.
#Person2#: OK, I'll take it. And I'd like that blue jacket on the right. How much is it?
#Person1#: It's just $ 250.
#Person2#: Oh, that's too expensive, I'm afraid.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: No, thanks. | #Person2# likes the silver-gray overcoat but wants a larger size. #Person2# takes it for $170 but thinks the blue jacket is too expensive. |
Will: Hey long time no speak :P .... you wanted to know about brandon and dom? x
Sarah: gosh, it HAS been a long time! no one ever talks to me nowadays, its quite depressing :P o yeah, what hav brandon + dom been up to NOW? :P
Will: LOllllll how've you been? 🙂 ... and they got caught with alot of drugs... they've been suspended for 7 weeks and the police are involved :P
Sarah: your joking!! they're not that stupid are they?
Will: yes they are :P
Sarah: you seem awefully happy bout this - care to explain why?
Will: because i hate them?
Sarah: its not cos they stole your phone, is it?
Will: My iPod and that's partly it. But they're really not very nice lads lol... Don't tell them I said any of this though :L
Sarah: how can i? im not exactly best of chums either :P still, its best to hang out with people you can trust and who accept you for you 🙂
Will: They're not my friends Sar :P i try and avoid them :P
Sarah: i never said they were :P
Will: loool | Sarah and Will didn't speak for a long time. Their colleagues, Dom and Brandon got caught with drugs and they've been suspended for 7 weeks. Will hates them because they stole his iPod and they are not nice. |
old man with a fishing rod: great, hey my eldest son will like you maybe you should come for dinner at our place
waitress: Haha, that sounds lovely. I'd love to! I've always wanted to experience dining in a boathouse. It's so cozy. What's his name? Oh, and shame on me for not introducing myself sooner. I'm Olivia.
old man with a fishing rod: his name is Albert and he graduated with a BA from Oxford
waitress: That's a lovely name and that's impressive. My sister went to Oxford a few years ago, maybe they know each other. Could I join you by the way? I'd love to learn how to fish.
old man with a fishing rod: sure lovely lady but tell me your name
waitress: Of course haha. I'm Olivia, it's been very nice to meet you. What's yours?
old man with a fishing rod: my name is abdul
Summarize the dialogue | Olivia will come to Abdul's boathouse for dinner. Her sister went to Oxford. |
court jester: Don't mind if I do! Unless... they do feed you enough, here, don't they? I've never thought to ask...
servant: I have plenty to eat. My only wish is to meet my family again. It's been quite some time since I last met them
court jester: Hm it seems a little.. underdone for my taste. Perhaps a moment longer in the cookpot... How long is it since you last saw them? Do they live very far?
servant: Not really. They live outside of the town. But as a servant, I am not allowed to get out of the castle. My life is here
court jester: Oh, well. If you can keep a secret, I do know of a secret tunnel that goes out of the castle. Sometimes the life of a jester can be a bit.. taxing, so it can be refreshing to walk among normal folk again.
servant: Really?? O sir... it will be really nice if you can show me the way! I will be truly grateful!
Summarize the dialogue | servant wants to meet his family again. He is not allowed to leave the castle. Court jester offers to show him the way out. |
#Person1#: Hello, I'd like to see Mr. Charles, the manager, please.
#Person2#: You don't make any prior appointment, do you?
#Person1#: No. I haven't, but I'll take only a few minutes of his time.
#Person2#: Please tell your name, company and the nature of your business.
#Person1#: Yes. My name is Lin Tao, the director of Guangzhou Computer Corporation.
#Person2#: I see. Wait a minute, please.
#Person1#: Okay, sure thing. I will wait just here, thank you.
#Person2#: Mr. Lin, Mr. Charles can see you now. This way, please. | Lin Tao wants to see Mr. Charles without an appointment. #Person2# registers Lin Tao's information and takes him to Mr. Charles after two minutes. |
rat: Uh oh, better steer clear of that guy!
prisoner: Wow, is anyone else seeing this or are you too busy moaning in anguish to realize there's a TALKING RAT IN THE DUNGEON? Man, I've probably gone crazy from all this isolation
rat: Oh, well if you have noticed me then I might as well not try to hide. Plus you are behind bars.
prisoner: Seriously, are you real? Like physically real? Maybe you could fetch some items for me and help me get out of here. In return, I will reward you with anything you could ask for when I'm a free man
rat: I am real, just that rats don't usually talk to people!
prisoner: Ok so, let's start with something small, no offense. Bite that guard so we can see if you have an effect on the real world, or if everyone else is right about me and I'm irredeemably crazy
rat: Can do, sounds like a solid plan to me.
Summarize the dialogue | Rat is in the dungeon. He will bite the guard to see if he has an effect on the real world. |
wolf: I have head of the wolfpack.
bear: Where is your pack now?
wolf: I have the pack behind me, even though it is a dark cave so you might not be able to see them.
bear: I see. Do you have any food to share?
wolf: No. But there is a map here I can see. What do you think it is for?
bear: Perhaps to treasure?
wolf: Interested. Shall I put it here in this gap in the wall for safekeeping?
bear: Sure. Perhaps it shows a nearby river. I would love some salmon.
wolf: Let me take another look at that map, I'm sure I could see a river - salmon would be great!
bear: Lately it feels like everytime I rest, I wake up even hungrier.
wolf: Me you both Mr bear!
bear: We should plan an adventure so that we can all feast!
wolf: Let's you it to go and get the salmon. You can hold it more easily than me, but let's go to the river together.
bear: Ok, I will lead the way then.
Summarize the dialogue | wolf is head of the wolfpack. Bear is hungry and wants to go to the river to get salmon. Bear will lead the way. |
peasant: I would offer you food, my child and good rodent, but I have none myself
rat: It's filthy around here! Surely there has to be some crumbs around here somewhere!
peasant: Alas no .. I have checked every corner
rat: Thank you for checking! But still, I am so hungry! I am beginning to feel faint!
peasant: Sometimes I have felt so hungry I have thought about eating ... rat
rat: Don't even think about it! I'll bite you!
peasant: No no I would never ... such succulent flesh! So tempting! So tasty!
rat: Get back! Stay away! Why don't we look for food elsewhere! You're acting crazy!
peasant: It is the hunger, just the hunger! Tell you what .. how about we eat the child?
rat: Eat the child?! Are you crazy?
peasant: No, just hungry. However, I have just noticed a sack of apples. But - if I touch them my life will be forefit
Summarize the dialogue | Rat and peasant are hungry. Rat is looking for food. Peasant has checked every corner but there is no food. Rat is afraid of peasant. Peasant has just noticed a sack of apples. Peasant is afraid to touch them. |
Patty: <file_gif>
Patty: have a nice day!
Ben: thx, u 2! | Patty wishes Ben a nice day. |
king: guards, lock this servant
servant: I'll smash your nose and you'll be ugly, and everyone knows the only reason you're kept as king is because of your looks!
king: Peasant the kingdom loves me, you are nothing
servant: Perhaps I can give you information about the gentleman trying to steal your kingdom from you. Then will you let me be king for the day?
king: Shut your mouth, no one shall dare defy me
servant: Please sire, they're coming for you now! Hold on tight, we're going over the ledge!
king: How dare you pull me down with you
servant: Too laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaate!
king: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
servant: Here, I've tied a line onto this stone! Toss it up into that window!
king: I toss the stone but it slides off the moss and slips down
Summarize the dialogue | king's servant is trying to help him escape from the ledge. |
king: Not the noblewomen, we must send men at once to the shore.
master of ceremonies: Yes . . . though the rumour is they may not all have gone unwillingly.
king: Foolish women, unable to make decisions for thineselves. How many injured in the orc raid?
master of ceremonies: 33 your grace, but most of the wounded were either dwarves or elves, so there is little to be concerned of there.
king: Huzzah, that's what I liketh to hear.
master of ceremonies: There were three humans killed though your grace, so the retribution parties have been dispatched.
king: Are you just going to leaveth me here dirty?
master of ceremonies: Yes my King, here is the finest parchment to wipe your royal bottom.
king: Fie thine smell is pungent.
master of ceremonies: Oh yes sir, as pungent as thy royal airs thou hast produced during our conversation!
Summarize the dialogue | Several humans were killed in the orc raid. The master of ceremonies reports that 33 were injured. The king is dirty and needs to be wiped with the finest parchment. |
#Person1#: What was your wedding ceremony like, Abigail?
#Person2#: My husband and I got married in a registry office with just two friends there as witnesses. But then we had three parties to celebrate.
#Person1#: Three parties? That's quite a lot. That must have been expensive!
#Person2#: Well, since my husband and I are from two different countries, and we live in a third country, we decided to have one in each country. It wasn't actually that expensive.
#Person1#: Were your parents upset that they weren't there to see you get married?
#Person2#: I would have liked them to be there, but they couldn't afford to fly out to see us, and we couldn't afford to fly out to see them, so they understood.
#Person1#: Did your husband's family get to meet your family?
#Person2#: My husband's parents flew out to meet my family when we got married in my hometown, so that was great. Some people spend ridiculous amounts of money on extravagant wedding receptions, but we agreed that the wedding party should be less about money and more about family.
#Person1#: That makes sense. Did you go on a honeymoon?
#Person2#: We waited until our one-year anniversary to go on our honeymoon to Africa.
#Person1#: You really didn't have a very traditional wedding, did you?
#Person2#: Not at all, but we don't have a very traditional marriage either, so it suited us perfectly! | Abigail tells #Person1# she and her husband got married in a registry office, but they had three parties in their home countries. Her husband's parents flew to meet her family. Abigail also tells #Person1# they went to Africa to spend the honeymoon on the one-year anniversary. |
knight: There are rumors brewing of a planned Ishmalan invasion to the South. Reports are coming from our scouts that their numbers grow by the day.
knights in training: Not the Ishmalians! Is it true what they say, what they do to their prisoners?
knight: That, I cannot say for certain. I hope and pray that we never have to find out.
knights in training: What can you tell me of them?
knight: They come on the darkest horses, clad in bronze armor. ...the riders that is, not the horses.
knights in training: So does that mean the horses are their weak point?
knight: Aye! You've taken your training to heart. There's a reason I chose to study with the archers!
knights in training: How long did your training take Sir?
knight: Many years, for many hours a day. I do all that I can to prevent my aim from faltering in the times I need it most.
knights in training: Well, I hope to one day be as skilled in arms as you are this day.
Summarize the dialogue | knights in training are worried about the Ishmalan invasion to the south. knights in training are impressed with knight's training. |
User Interface: it is pretty exciting So everything that we wanted we wanted it to be ergonomic and to be made out of rubber very simple and easy to use but also something that was going to jump out at people something that would be different separate it from the other remotes out on the market So I think if you put this in the palm of your hand you will see what a nice thing we have going here | The double curved prototype with anti-RSI buttons was ergonomic and comfortable to the size of the hand and to touch as it was made of rubber. The prototype was also easy and convenient to use as the important keys were right at the fingers. On the other hand, it brought fashion to electronics as the remote was offered in colours of black, yellow, blue and red, which contained fruit and vegetable elements. It was innovative and looked different so it would stand out from other remotes in the market. |
Kate: Hey Tash, are you OK? I hope you're not lost :P
Tash: Hiii yeah I’m fine just walking back from the train station now x
Kate: (Y) | Tash is coming back from the train station now. |
historian: And a little girl was there selling flowers that was trying to raise money for her family. I asked how much she wanted for them and do you know what she said?
congregant: I honestly have no idea, but I want to make a guess. Let me pray on it for a minute. (actually just tell me, I can't take the suspense)
historian: She said.. I'm going to need about tree fiddy. And it was about that time I realized that it wasn't a little girl but a ten story tall terrible creature from the time of the dinosaurs!
congregant: Yikes, if I had any pearls I'd surely be clutching them! What happened next? Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
historian: Well he took the form of a historian, and the he went to the congregant's house... Knock knock!
congregant: Well it's a good thing that I don't believe in dinosaurs. I am sure that I never saw them mentioned in my bible. Also, give me back my cross!
Summarize the dialogue | historian was at a market and he asked a girl how much she wanted for the flowers. She said she needed about three fiddy. Then he realized that it wasn't a little girl but a ten story tall terrible creature from the time of the dinosaurs. |
#Person1#: I'm so hungry! I haven't late eaten all day!
#Person2#: Take your mind off it. Look, Crys. This magazine is on China's top ten beauties!
#Person1#: They're all so thin! Her cheekbones are great.
#Person2#: She doesn't have an ounce of fat on her face.
#Person1#: The mag says she's 165 centimeters tall and 38 kilos. If only we could be that thin then. . .
#Person2#: Not even drinking milk for one month would get us like that.
#Person1#: Oh, bathroom blues.
#Person2#: Look at this girl's gray dress.
#Person1#: I went to try it on yesterday, but it only came in extra small.
#Person2#: Last time I wore extra small was when I was in fifth grade.
#Person1#: ( Weigh herself ) Hey, I lost a kilo in a week with my all-fruit diet. If I keep going, I can wear that dress next month.
#Person2#: So why are you dieting this time anyway? Another guy?
#Person1#: Dieting. It's the price we pay to make men notice us.
#Person2#: The girls in this magazine are so slender.
#Person1#: They're also way younger than us.
#Person2#: True. You know, I First started dieting when I was ten.
#Person1#: You never worked out?
#Person2#: Oh, no. Too much work. I hate to sweat. It's so gross. | #Person1# and #Person2# are appreciating pictures of thin models in a beauty magazine and they talk about dressing and figure. #Person1#'s on dieting to make men notice her, then #Person2# tells #Person1# about her dieting experience. |
#Person1#: Let's go to the seashore on Saturday.
#Person2#: Yes! Let's go sailing and water skiing. That's so exciting.
#Person1#: It's expensive, too. Let's just sit in the sun and go swimming instead.
#Person2#: Yes. Let's sleep on the sand. That's most exciting! | #Person1# thinks sailing and water skiing are expensive. #Person2# suggests they sleep on the sand. |
local: Hey there stranger.
bandit: Hello, you seem to be a resident here. Could you please tell me the directions to get to the castle?
local: Sure. You take the road up to Old Raphael's place, turn about 30 degrees left, walk seven shakes and you'll find yourself at the highway. Then turn left and it's a straight shot.
bandit: Thank you for the directions. While I have your attention, could you tell me a bit more about the castle? Is it well guarded?
local: Now why would you be wanting to know that?
bandit: That's a secret I cannot divulge. Just tell me what I need to know, please.
local: My brother is a palace guard, one of many. They flank all edges of the palace.
Summarize the dialogue | The bandit wants to know the way to the castle. The local gives him directions. |
Cheryl: What's up for Thanksgiving?
Marnie: Didn't you get my email?
Cheryl: Nooooo
Marnie: Oh, well, you need to check for it in your spam or whatever. I sent a detailed list of assigned dishes.
Cheryl: Okey dokey! Yes ma'am!
Marnie: Please bring everything in a covered, regulation sized casserole. No exceptions! I mean it! | Marnie has sent Cheryl an email with a detailed list of assigned dishes. Cheryl didn't get it. She has to check her spam folder. She should bring the food in a covered, regulation sized casserole. |
Marsha: Let's go to the party.
Jonas: I agree :D
Jonas: what time?
Lara: I'm busy until 8
Marsha: roughly 8 PM
Jonas: <file_gif>
Marsha: Where do we meet? any ideas?
Lara: market square would be the best
Lara: the rest, speak your mind
Hannah: I can't go :(
Jacob: I'll be there at 8:30
Jeff: I can't, have fun everybody!
Marsha: Then we'll decide where we want to go
Jacob: Cool pub was opened last week.
Jacob: Let's check it
Lara: This one?
Lara: <file_other>
Jacob: yep
Marsha: varied menu, I like it
Jacob: They hired experienced chefs | Marsha, Jonas and Lara are going to a pub. They are going to meet on the market square at 8 PM. Jacob will join them at 8:30. Hannah and Jeff cannot come. |
fierce assassin: I think they will hold your weight....
person: "Well, alright then, but we need something to tie the bones together..."
fierce assassin: You do have a rather hairy back....
person: "ouch, low blow, I'm sensitive about that"
fierce assassin: My memory is a bit fuzzy... How did we get here?
person: "Well, you see those wooden boat parts? See, we escaped from the pirates on that, but the sea was choppy and slammed us onto the shore here"
fierce assassin: Your not a pirate are you?
person: "No, no, I just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time when they were trying to raid my village."
fierce assassin: I am an assassin... I feel like you may have been my target... But memory is shaky... So you are in luck I guess
person: "I'm a simple villager, why would I have been your target? Either way, I am lucky indeed."
Summarize the dialogue | fierce assassin and person escaped from pirates on a wooden boat. They were slammed onto the shore. They need something to tie the bones together. |
#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. My daughter bought this camera here for my wife's birthday. But it doesn't work. So I'd like to change it for another one.
#Person1#: I see. Let me have a look. Well, we'll be happy to change it for you. But I am afraid we don't have another pink one.
#Person2#: Oh? What will I do then?
#Person1#: Would you like to choose a different color? We do have this camera in black and orange.
#Person2#: My wife doesn't like either of those colors.
#Person1#: If you want, we can order another camera just like this one. There wouldn't be any extra charge for it.
#Person2#: That sounds fine. Would you please go ahead and do that?
#Person1#: We'd be very happy to but it'll take at least a week. Maybe ten days. We'll call you when it comes in.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: You are welcome. | #Person2# wants to change the camera his daughter bought for his wife because it doesn't work. #Person1# says they don't have another pink one but could order one. #Person2# agrees. |
torture master: And how are you my pretty?
animal: grrrr
torture master: Oh yes, I bet you are hungry for prisoners.
animal: grrr!
torture master: Something is just so splendid when you slurp up their intestines, how I love the sound.
animal: slurp cruch crunch
torture master: How about some of this bear meat to tide you over?
animal: chomp chomp grr-this is amazing-crunch
torture master: I just love my job so much, torturing the prisoners everyday...
animal: more prisoners please, master
torture master: We should have a new batch today, a couple arsonists and some others.
animal: arsonist taste the best, grr, and the others?
torture master: Well I don't eat them myself, you would have to tell me.
animal: why you never eat them, master? share meal?
Summarize the dialogue | animal is hungry. The torture master gives it some bear meat. The torture master doesn't eat prisoners himself. |
Ann: how are you doing?
Kate: I've just seen a horrible accident
Ann: oh, are you ok?
Kate: nothing happened to me but I saw the guy
Ann: what guy?
Kate: I was on the Brooklyn Bridge when a guy putting traffic cones was hit by a lorry
Ann: god, sounds horrible
Kate: It was so sad
Ann: what happened next?
Kate: we stayed there as witnesses, an ambulance came soon and they took him to the hospital
Kate: but later I heard on 1010 WINS that he was pronounced dead in the hospital
Ann: I'm so sorry Kate
Kate: I asked my boss for a day off, I'm not able to work today
Ann: so you're home?
Kate: yes, crying
Ann: I will come over after work, you shouldn't be alone today
Kate: thanks Ann, I really appreciate it | Kate just witnessed an accident in which a man was hit by a lorry. He died in the hospital. Kate got a day off, Ann will come to her place today after work. |
#Person1#: Hello. I am Bili and I made an appointment with you to see the house.
#Person2#: Glad to meet you. This way, please.
#Person1#: The house is a little too old.
#Person2#: But it's quite convenient for you to go to any part of the city. The subway is nearby.
#Person1#: Yes. That's why I like the house. | #Person2# takes Bili to see a house. Bili thinks it's too old but agrees its location is good. |
Sophia: Its been 2 years since our marriage right? :/
Mason: Yeah I guess
Sophia: :/ | Sophia and Mason have been married for 2 years. |
#Person1#: Hi Kara, it's Mike here.
#Person2#: Hi Mike, how are you doing?
#Person1#: I'm doing well, and you?
#Person2#: Everything is going great.
#Person1#: Kara, would you be interested in going to dinner again this Friday?
#Person2#: Mike, I had a good time too, but I am getting ready to move back to the east coast, so I think I shouldn't get too involved right now.
#Person1#: Well, we could just go out as friends.
#Person2#: Right now, I think I need to really focus on matters at home, but thanks for a nice evening. | Mike invites Kara to have dinner again but Kara's moving and wants to focus on home matters, so she refuses. |
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