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the king: Thank you. And, my butter?
servant: Yes your majesty. Here it is.
the king: Brilliant! Thank you so much, my friend. You have always been my best servant! Do you have more butter?
servant: Thank you your majesty and yes here is more butter.
the king: Ahh, ever since I was a child, I can only eat one thing...p... | The king is very happy with the butter that the servant brought him. He wants the servant to rub butter on his face and chest. |
Steven: My car is in the shop, can I borrow yours?
Jessica: I guess. Where do you have to go?
Steven: I need to pick up Jojo.
Jessica: Oh! Sure! | Steven's car is in the shop, so he will borrow Jessica's to pick up Jojo. |
Hamish: John! Long time, no see! You alright, man?
John: Hamish!! What a blast from the past! It must be at least 20 years.
Hamish: More like 25, mate, back when we both had hairπ
John: Ah, you've seen my Facebook pics, then?
Hamish: Oh yes, right little stalker I am! You still with Ferguson's?
John: Nah, moved o... | John and Hamish haven't seen each other for about 25 years. John lives in Nottingham, Hamish in Hull. Anna works at university, they have 4 kids with Hamish. John broke up with Zoe 10 years ago, now he is married to Zara and they have a son, Stefan, called Spike. John runs a homeless shelter. |
priest: What brings you to the study room, maester?
maester: Well, I thought I'd take a look at my texts and maybe write a bit. And you, Father?
priest: I came here study. I have to do my best to guide the king
maester: Father, please have a little sip with me. It makes the words flow!
Summarize the dialogue | maester and priest are studying in the study room. |
servant: How can I help?
fight: There is no help for me. I am simply waiting for the next fight.
servant: Are you ready?
fight: There is never a time where I am not ready.
servant: You seem tough and brave. Why do you have so much anger.
fight: It is the essence of what I am.
servant: I wish I had your strength, but ... | fight is waiting for the next fight. He is tough and brave. He has a lot of anger. |
Alex: Hi. Can I talk to you?
Lesley: Hi. Who r u?
Alex: My name is Alex. U don't know me, 'cause we're not friends on Facebook yet, bt I have something important to tell you.
Lesley: Ok...
Alex: Have you heard about green wind turbines?
Lesley: Wind turbines painted green?
Alex: No, like ecological ones.
Lesley:... | Green wind turbines kill birds according to Alex. Alex wants Lesley to sign the petition against them but she's not interested. |
Ricky: So far, so good. What went wrong?
Tom: Nothing really. We decided not to take any electronics with us.
Shelly: Like a digital rehab ;)
Tom: Exactly. We did some wandering and sitting around.
Ricky: To the point.
Tom: Sry. Ru in a hurry?
Ricky: No, just know how u can be.
Tom: Fine. One night, we were goi... | Tom and Shelly went on a trip without any electronic devices. There was a snowstorm, a window got broken and they had to block it with a wardrobe to keep the snow from falling inside. |
cooks: You know, if you borrow that knife, maybe you'd have a better chance at catching dinner on your own.
vulture: As much as I like to eat dead things, I don't like killing things. It's a conundrum, I do admit.
cooks: Well how do your fellow vultures get by? Surely not every one of your friends has a personal chef l... | vulture is grateful for the food cooked by cooks. |
archer: Hello Stranger by the looks of it you're a soldier. I am an expert marksman would you like a demonstration?
soldier: I would love to see a demonstration. We have not much time. I hear there are enemy on the way and everyone is getting ready.
archer: *shoots a tiny apple* Is my skills needed for your battle sir?... | archer is an expert marksman. He will join the soldier in the battle. |
#Person1#: Hello, Betty! It's me, Tim! Am I calling at a bad time?
#Person2#: No, not really.
#Person1#: I have invited some of my friends to dinner at my house this evening. I thought maybe you'd like to come too.
#Person2#: Well, that sounds good. But I'm afraid I've got to do some reading for my English course at ho... | Tim calls Betty to invite her to dinner at his house this evening. Betty refuses because she has got to do some reading. Tim has planned everything, but Betty prefers to plan her days herself. |
Hannah: Got myself a new jacket
Hannah: Look
Hannah: <file_photo>
Elly: looking classy
Hannah: Exactly what I was looking for
Elly: u going to impress that guy at your office lol
Hannah: You got me... π
Elly: good luck anyway
Hannah: π | Hanna got herself a new jacket to impress the guy at her office. |
bird: What a great day.
thief: Who said that?
bird: Yikes don't stab me.
thief: Is that a talking bird? I must be high out of my mind.
bird: Nah I am bird talking like this.
thief: Excuse me?
bird: I am a bird, I talk, what of it?
thief: But how? Magic?
bird: I have no clue.
thief: Well what are you doing here?
bird: ... | thief is going to steal something. |
#Person1#: Ah, ah, ah. . . .
#Person2#: All right, Bill. Here's your daily exercise schedule. You are to jog before breakfast.
#Person1#: Jog?
#Person2#: Then , you are to walk to work.
#Person1#: Walk?
#Person2#: Thirty minutes in gym at lunch time.
#Person1#: Oh no.
#Person2#: Use the stairs, never the elevato... | #Person2# gives Bill a rigorous daily exercise schedule, and Bill finds it torturing. |
royal: Hello, are these cacti dangerous?
villagers: they are very tasty if prepared properly
Summarize the dialogue | Villagers inform the royal that cacti are very tasty if prepared properly. |
Leah: Can you bring your younger brother along?
Danial: Sure
Leah: ty | Leah asked Danial to come with his brother and he agreed. |
goddess: Approach the chair, my servant.
king: Hello goddess, how can I help you?
goddess: It is time to fulfill your purpose.
king: anything for you. What's my purpose?
goddess: The time has come to conquer the world in my name.
king: great what shall my first task be?
goddess: Dispel your armies.
king: I don't know w... | goddess wants the king to conquer the world in her name. She wants him to dispel his armies. The king is more powerful than goddess thinks. |
pelican: Yah these humans think they're tough but they got nothing on us, look. Hey buddy catch!
bird: Well since I've got backup, don't mind if I do...
pelican: Here get this rock too! Think we are stupid just cause we are birds?!
bird: Thanks, buddy. I'm sick of these humans thinking they get the land, the sea AND th... | pelican and bird are angry with humans. They are hungry and they want to catch fish. |
mice: *Squeak*
royal chef: Pass the salt!
mice: *Squeak* How can I pass salt - I have no hands!
royal chef: I have spent years training you in the culinary arts mouse, do not jest with me.
mice: Aye - salt coming up!
royal chef: You are quite a character you know?
mice: I only took the herbs to give them to you, o mast... | mice is a sous chef for the royal chef. He is trying to spice up the conversation. |
bird: Actually, my owners keep me cooped up in this house. I'll make you a deal. If you can help sneak me out, I'll be happy to look for your comrades.
hunter: Okay I can work with that. Here, we'll start with a disguise! Perhaps we can go for pegasus meets unicorn.
bird: Okay. I've got it secured here, but it makes me... | bird wants to escape from his house. Hunter will help him. They will disguise him as unicorn and pegasus. Bird will look for hunter's comrades. |
guard: If you really were innocent, the gods would not have let you lose your trial by dancing.
prisoner: That too was a mistake! I was drugged so I could not dance to my fullest capabilities! Check out this unadulterated shape throwing skills!
guard: That is quite impressive, indeed. Unfortunately I merely follow the ... | The prisoner was drugged and lost his trial by dancing. He was sentenced to death. The guard is following the king's orders. He can't help the prisoner. The guard will learn how to dance in exchange for the prisoner's freedom. |
#Person1#: Hey Mel! Are you up for some tennis today?
#Person2#: Sorry, I can't! I have to go to work, pick up Jake and Maddie from school, and make them an afternoon snack, then take Jake to soccer practice and Maddie to dance class.
#Person1#: You sound exhausted. Maybe you should hire a nanny to help you out! She ... | Grace suggests Mel hire a nanny to take care of her kids and help with some housework so that Mel wouldn't be so exhausted and recommends Amy who is very responsible, a good cook, and great with kids. |
#Person1#: Please help yourself to whatever you like, don't be shy.
#Person2#: Yes, thank you. I'Ve already been helping myself.
#Person1#: This dish tastes terrific. Would you like to try a little? It is a little hot, but very good.
#Person2#: I like hot food, especially Sichuan cuisine.
#Person1#: Would you like anot... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to try the hot dish and have another cup of beer. #Person2# likes the meal and this restaurant. |
#Person1#: I think my wallet was stolen, sir.
#Person2#: Do you have any reason to believe that your wallet was stolen?
#Person1#: Yes, I left it on the table half an hour ago. But when I came back from the restroom, it was gone.
#Person2#: Are you sure you left your wallet on the table?
#Person1#: Of course, sir. I pl... | #Person1# thinks the wallet was stolen. #Person2# tells #Person1# the wallet was left in the restroom. |
#Person1#: You're here to make a deposit, is that correct?
#Person2#: Right. I'd like to deposit 2, 000 RMB into my Current Account.
#Person1#: No problem. Could I have the cash and your Bank Book, please? Oh dear... there seems to be some problems here...
#Person2#: What? What's wrong?
#Person1#: I'm sorry but 5 of th... | #Person2# comes to deposit some money but #Person1# finds 5 of the notes are counterfeit. |
John: I've dropped my phone and the screen is blank. Please message me on here. Cheers!
Hannah: so sorry!
Gina: :(
John: all sorted now! x | John dropped his phone and its screen went blank, but the error has been fixed. |
cooks: Ooh simple enough, I'll have that out soon!
footman: i need to quickly switch into my royal clothes to accompany the prince later
cooks: Go for it. So how are you then?
footman: doing fine, hard work but it pays the bills and the prince is a good man
cooks: I may cook for him but I haven't interacted with him mu... | The footman is doing fine. He has to quickly switch into royal clothes to accompany the prince later. The prince is narcissistic but tries his hardest to make good decisions and help. |
#Person1#: Hi Jenny, I'm calling to ask you if you want to go to the park with us tomorrow.
#Person2#: I'd like to but I cannot. I'm leaving for New York tomorrow.
#Person1#: Are you going there to see a friend?
#Person2#: No, I'm going there for work.
#Person1#: Will you go by train or plane?
#Person2#: Neither. David... | #Person1# invites Jenny to go to the park tomorrow but Jenny is leaving for New York for work. |
young princess: Well, maybe the torturer could find out?
king: The torturer is currently on leave. He was recently gifted a castle that he is decorating.
young princess: Well . . . maybe we could do it instead? Father-daughter bonding over a little witch's blood?
king: Oh my...I never expected my daughter to have the ... | young princess and her father are going to torture a witch. They are going to stick a piece of wood under her fingernails and ask her to produce gold. |
#Person1#: I'm calling to tell you that the merchandise ordered last month has not arrived yet.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, hold on a moment. I'll check it out. But we have already shipped it to you last month. Would you like us to contact the express company to know what's going on?
#Person1#: Please find out the reason as ... | #Person1# calls #Person2# that the merchandise has not arrived, so #Person2# is going to contact the express company. |
the captain of the guard: Either can be present, we must be ready to document any other new hybrids that may have formed such as the Winged Acidic Centipede we ran into last time.
guard: Surely you're not suggesting that these creatures are mating with each other?!
the captain of the guard: No I think they made be crea... | the captain of the guard thinks that the creatures may have been created by some unknown force. |
Dave: Ssup bro! How do you think about us producing a song together.
Chris: Yow. Definitely we can.
Chris: Any idea on which genre?
Dave: Yeah. some RnB. I think we both have experience in that field.
Dave: Or what is your suggestion?
Chris: I think the idea is perfect.
Chris: We just have to work on the lines.
... | Dave and Chris want to produce an RnB song together. They will meet with Jay the producer later in the evening and ask him for suggestions. |
Amy: Hi Paula, we'd like to go to Croatia this summer, could you give me tips about it?
Paula: whoou.. there is a lot to say and to see about Croatia.
Amy: First, what is the must to do in Zagreb?
Paula: very nice city with an old city and a lot of museum. Don't miss the archaeological museum.
Amy: and what about ... | Amy is going to Croatia this summer. Paula tells Amy to visit the archaeological museum, Dubrovnik, beaches and islands. |
#Person1#: Sometimes I wish I could live on a deserted island.
#Person2#: Why do you feel that way? I don't think I could stand being away from people for so long.
#Person1#: Who said it had to be long? I'd like to live there for just half a year or so. It'll be fun to try it out. I read about a young guy who ran his o... | #Person1# wants to live on an island for some time and tells #Person2# about the reason. #Person1# tells a story of a guy living isolated and #Person1# regards this guy as #Person1#'s hero. |
the princess: Oh whew! Here I was acting proper as a sort of butter up, yikes! Okay crack this wine open, your girl's thirsty!
king: That's my girl! And apparently you do have a thirst for wine. Please, join me in a bottle- or two!
the princess: Get this ghastly thing off for a start. Now which one has the highest perc... | the princess convinced the king not to marry the future problematic queen. |
Caron: Are you taking the day off today with rayea? Just wondered what time you home later xxx
Dee Fallows: Yeah day off sharon picking raeya up at 12 I want to do my garden before I pick her up again at 6pm xxx
Caron: Ok see you 7 ish xxx
Dee Fallows: ππ
Caron: <file_photo>
Caron: <file_photo>
Caron: She's jus... | Caron and Dee Fallows discuss many different meet-ups. Dee Fallows is in Ireland. Caron has bought a pair of Sally Morgan glasses. |
guard: What? I said hello! Well, I'm glad to see you are still the diplomat
diplomat: yes, it feels good to I talk to royalty about foreign policies.So what seekest thou in the throne room
guard: I am a guard of course! I am here to gaurd everything for the king! From the tapasteries to the throwns cushions!
diplomat: ... | diplomat is a diplomat and he has a message from the next kingdom. He wants to speak with the king at once. |
#Person1#: I just got a call from Mrs. Fitzgerald. See what your Willie has just done.
#Person2#: My Willie? Why has he suddenly become my Willie?
#Person1#: Because he takes after you, he's got into trouble again.
#Person2#: What did he do this time? I remember last time he was painting her fence to repay her for brea... | #Person1# tells #Person2# Mrs. Fitzgerald called and said their son Willie's baseball went through Mrs. Fitzgerald's window, broke the vase, ricocheted off the fishbowl, and finally knocked out Willie's school principal. |
army: Don't you worry folks. I am here to protect you
towns folk: And how do you think you will do that? We have months of pay we are yet to receive!
army: That is not my problem.I am here to defend the city
towns folk: It becomes your problem when we are out of food sir!
army: I am trained to be in the king's special ... | army is here to protect the city. The towns folk are broke and they will fight the army one by one. |
Jim: Hey, I've sent you an email about Christmas but please ignore it
Eva: OK. I was going to call Aga's parents this afternoon
Jim: I was going to buy the tickets but have to wait till I get a confirmation of my holidays
Eva: So you're not coming on 24th?
Jim: No, I was not going to come before Christmas. I'll com... | Jim is going to come to Poland on the 26th of December or later. He might have to be at work on the 27th. If he travels before Christmas or on the 24th of December, Eva can pick him up from the airport. Eva does not have to explain anything to the parents. Her translation might be needed later on. |
#Person1#: I can't make out anything, the words are too light. I thought they have already changed the toner cartridge this month.
#Person2#: It seems not or somebody has recently received a large fax.
#Person1#: Ok, no problem. We do it ourselves.
#Person2#: Do you know how to do it? I am not so good at machine things... | The printer is out of ink. #Person2# isn't good at machine things, so #Person1# suggests checking with the IT department. |
royal member: watch your tongue! I can remove it painfully.
grounds keeper: Do that again, and you will be visiting them, but not from this earth! Now, would you like to move forward? I have work here since I was a young lad. I know this place like the back of my shovel.
royal member: Why... I think you will be my fi... | royal member is digging the bones of the previous king. The grounds keeper is afraid of the power in the book. |
#Person1#: You must be pretty excited about your trip to Europe. When are you leaving?
#Person2#: In just three weeks. But there are still a few things I need to do before I go.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: Like renewing my passport, going to the travel service to buy my plane ticket, and considering what to do wit... | #Person1# is leaving for Europe in three weeks. #Person1# has to renew the passport, buy a plane ticket, and consider what to do with the house. |
kings: Figures. It took getting her into a crypt to get some movement out of her. Naw, I kid. She was lovely. But she's gone, now.
king: It's time you got over this and thought more of the affairs of the kingdom. We must not lose focus. If we do you may not have anymore chambermaids to poke.
kings: Yeah, what I need is... | kings is sad that the queen is gone. king wants him to focus on the affairs of the kingdom. kings wants to go on a training session with The Mountain. |
Eva: Michelle has a huge stain on her bum, has anyone told her?
Jane: I was thinking about it, but I don't know how to...
Eva: I know...
Harriett: I will tell her, no problem | Michelle has a stain on her bum. Harriett will tell her about it. |
#Person1#: Didn't you write a paper about Albert Kahn last semester?
#Person2#: Yes, for my history of architecture class.
#Person1#: Oh, I am taking it now and I have to do some research on industrial architecture. I need to read up on Kahn's factories. So I would like to see what you wrote about them.
#Person2#: I do... | #Person1# wants to see #Person2#'s paper about Albert Kahn. #Person2# doesn't think #Person2#'s paper will help because it has a different focus from #Person1#'s paper but then changes #Person2#'s mind because the bibliography may be useful to #Person1#. |
#Person1#: You'd like coffee, wouldn't you?
#Person2#: I think I'd rather have tea this morning.
#Person1#: What else are you going to have?
#Person2#: Just an English muffin. What are you going to have?
#Person1#: That sounds good. I'm going to order the same thing. | #Person2# will have tea and an English muffin. #Person1# wants the same. |
#Person1#: Do you have your own circle of friends?
#Person2#: Yes. I have friends even though I am a man of few words. Just like the old saying goes, ' Actions speak louder than words '. I am a hard-working silent person.
#Person1#: What you said was right, but we need to work as a team, how could you make adjustment t... | #Person1# tells #Person2# he is a hard-working silent person but teamwork is ok for him. |
Martina: I need a man's opinion!
Oliver: Yes, you look absolutely stunning :P
Martina: Awww <3 thank you!
Oliver: Don't mention it :)
Martina: But that's not it. I wanted to ask you somthing.
Oliver: Fire away.
Martina: <file_photo> Does this dress make me look fat?
Oliver: No, no, no, no, no. Absolutely not. :... | Martina is going to a work party. Martina sends Oliver a photo of herself in a dress, asking whether she looks fat in it. Oliver doesn't think that. |
#Person1#: How about your study at college?
#Person2#: I was doing quite well at college. I completed my MBA degree in international trade with first-class honors.
#Person1#: Why did you select your college?
#Person2#: I selected my college because it had an excellent academic reputation.
#Person1#: What do you like do... | #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions, like #Person2#'study, why choosing the college and recreations in his spare time. #Person2# answered. |
chicken: That seems a bit rash!
farmer: i love eating chicken!!! and so do the people in the castle...my god you are so plumpy
chicken: Well who doesn't enjoy a good meal, can you fault me?
farmer: mr chicken did you see your brothers and sisters get chopped? im sorry but this is what has to be done....its a cruel worl... | chicken is a plump chicken and the farmer wants to sell it for gold pieces. The farmer wants to eat chicken and wants to sell the chicken for gold pieces. The chicken is large and the farmer wants to break its legs so it cannot fly away. |
congregant: Well, father. My boy is ill. His mum stayed home with him but I knew the lord would want want me to show my face and pay my tithe.
minister: Can I offer to pray with you? What is wrong with your boy?
congregant: Well, father, frankly...He's just grown so ugly. Will God heal him?
minister: Ugly?! You mean h... | congregant's son is ill and his mother stayed home with him. The congregant wants the minister to pray for his son. The minister is certain that God will not heal his face. |
villager: The Lord? I just came to do my work. I work very hard and never receive any money in return. I think chickens lay eggs without the Lord telling anyone
temple members: He determines the most important things in life, especially the production of food.
villager: I've brought my pouch and will check for any eggs... | The villager came to the temple to do his work. He will collect eggs and clean the animal cages. He will visit the church with his family after he's done. |
rat: I would but I'm still getting over that back problem. I never should have tried to lift that block of cheese.
spider: This is why I love my web. My food flies to me!
rat: If only the beer would grow wings, then we could get drunk together.
spider: We can dream, can't we? Perhaps if a fly has some beer and then fl... | spider and rat are having a party in the storage room. Spider will come down from his web to drink beer. |
#Person1#: This is the last of the milk.
#Person2#: I know. I intend to go to the store today.
#Person1#: Would you get some of that new cereal we saw advertised on TV?
#Person2#: Which one?
#Person1#: You know. . . the one with the silly ad about how vitamins jump up and down.
#Person2#: Oh, you mean'KIKES'?
#Person1#... | #Person2# intends to buy some milk. #Person1# asks #Person2# to buy the new cereal advertised on TV. |
Jeffrey: how is your mom doing now that she's retired?
Danielle: it's kind of been hard for her
Danielle: she was active her whole life
Danielle: and now she has nothing to do
Jeffrey: my mom goes to the retirement center
Jeffrey: they do all sorts of things and have many activities
Jeffrey: you should tell her t... | Danielle's mother is bored on her retirement. She will tell her to go to the retirement center. |
Becky: I've just bought a new house! :D
Sharon: Awesome! Show us some pics!
Becky: <file_photo>
Sharon: WOW, it's huge!
Becky: Not as big as it seems. But definitely larger than my old one. I don't have enough furniture to fill all that space with :D
Kevin: Hey, if you need help with shopping, just say a word.
Be... | Becky has just bought a new house. Kevin wants to help out. Sharon will help too as she has an SUV. |
Micah: did you buy your monthly tram ticket yet?
Cole: I did, why?
Micah: I am having some troubles getting it, can you help me out?
Cole: sure, what do you need?
Micah: I thought I could do it online but I came to the website you told me about recently and it did not work
Cole: ye... it's broken for god knows how... | Micah is having problems with getting his monthly tram ticket. Micah will buy it on Thursday near Cole's house after his visit. |
#Person1#: Would you care to order now, sir?
#Person2#: Yes. I think we're ready. Janet?
#Person3#: Yes. I'll have the baked salmon.
#Person1#: Very good. And what kind of potatoes would you like with that?
#Person3#: Boiled, please.
#Person1#: Vegetable?
#Person3#: Broccoli. . . Oh, no. Sorry. I think I'd rather... | #Person1# assists Janet in ordering the baked salmon with boiled potatoes, asparagus, salad with Russian cheese, and coffee. #Person2# orders a steak. |
laborsmen: I do, I have a flute that I play in my spare time!
her maid: oh. I would love to hear you play sometime. Flute is such a sweet instrument
laborsmen: It is, the sound is so very pleasant and beautiful...
her maid: so what are you doing here? Aside from spying on singing maids
laborsmen: I was just doing my n... | laborsmen is a construction worker for the castle. Her maid is the princess' personal maid. She likes her job. |
#Person1#: Oh, I am not sure I even want to look at this house!
#Person2#: It is a bit of a fixer-upper. Let's take a look inside.
#Person1#: It doesn't look much better inside this place.
#Person2#: You know, with a little elbow grease and paint, you could spruce it up a bit.
#Person1#: There are hardly any windows in... | #Person2# leads #Person1# to see a house, but the house is gloomy and shabby, so they decide to see another house. |
#Person1#: Hi Mary, how's it going?
#Person2#: Well, last night I had a big argument with Ann.
#Person1#: Terrible. It must be something serious. You two are such close friends.
#Person2#: Now that I look back at it, it wasn't that big a deal. I shouldn't have lost my temper.
#Person1#: Really? What happened?
#Person2#... | Mary argued with Ann because Ann canceled their trip because of her boyfriend's plans. After talking with #Person1#, Mary thinks she was selfish and call later to patch things up. |
Bam: hey, just heard you're throwing a party tomorrow :D
Ross: what?
Bam: who's invited?
Ross: what party?
Bam: just kiddin man... don't worry we'll show up after 9pm
Ross: ha ha ha
Ross: ok then, don't want to ruin your plans
Bam: you're my best friend mate
Ross: ok ok
Ross: who's invited then :]
Bam: will talk to Ro... | Bam and Ross will meet tomorrow and will think whether to stay at Ross's or go somewhere else. |
doctor: But what about the priest?! We cannot just leave him here!
king: I can't carry him - the poor fellow had too much of a penchant for sweets. I'll have the guard at the bottom of the tower carry him hence.
doctor: Lead the way king!
king: This bucket might serve as a shield for both of us lest the readings of Fi... | The king and the doctor are going to the bottom of the tower. The king will have the guard carry the priest. The king will sacrifice himself to appease the gods. |
#Person1#: Jane, do you have a pen pal?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. Her name is Alice.
#Person1#: Where is she?
#Person2#: In England. But we don't often write to each other because neither of us has much time. We both have a lot of work to do.
#Person1#: Do you know what your pen pal's hobbies are?
#Person2#: Yes. She enjoy... | Jane has a pen pal called Alice, who is in England. Jane tells #Person1# about Alice's hobbies. |
#Person1#: Jerry, is that you?
#Person2#: Hey Jenny. How are you doing? I don't think I've seen you in over 5 years.
#Person1#: I know, it's been a long time. It's funny to run into you on Christmas Eve.
#Person2#: Yeah, isn't that funny? Why aren't you at home with your family?
#Person1#: My family doesn't live here. ... | Jerry meets Jenny on the Christmas Eve. Jerry's having trouble finding a job while Jenny goes well. They will have dinner together since they both can't go home. |
member: Bath smath! Were all going to die soon anyway.s
individual: Well I mean, yeah, eventually. But may as well go to the grave smelling more like flowers than an already decomposed corpse, right?
member: No, I mean. We are all going to die SOON. I am a member of the Cult of the Doomed.
individual: Oh, I thought yo... | member is a member of the Cult of the Doomed. He is gloomy and doomy. |
monk: I would love to spread the word of the Lord I would be most pleased to build such a holy structure
diplomat: Excellent! My king will be very pleased. We will do what we can to help. We also ask that when needed, if you could lead our men here in prayer before battles.
monk: I definitely could and would take pleas... | monk will lead the men in prayer before battles. He will sail in an hour. |
Aria: 40 dollars - told you! :P
Lia: Oh that's great! I'm so proud of you hon :D
Aria: Thanks mom :)
Lia: What will you have to do?
Aria: I'll tell you at home x
Lia: Will you be late? | Aria will be paid 40 dollars. |
Sarah: I've just been offered a position in Cork
Tim: Isn't it in Ireland?
Clara: Yes, it is Tim :D
Clara: What kind of job? Anything interesting?
Sarah: It sounds pretty great, but... it's in Cork
Tim: Hahahaha
Sarah: That's not funny, why cool jobs in places where I don't want to live
Clara: But you've never even bee... | Sarah was offered a job in Cork, Ireland. She has never been there. She lives in London. She will think about it. |
#Person1#: I want to change rooms. In fact, I want a refund for tonight!
#Person2#: If you tell me the exact problem, I can be more helpful.
#Person1#: Cockroaches have declared war on my room!
#Person2#: Allow me to apologize. I'll give you another room right now, and a full refund for tonight.
#Person1#: Thank you fo... | #Person1# requires a room change and a refund because of the cockroaches. #Person2# accepts. |
Louis: Hi
Elliana: Hey
Louis: How r u? U wrote to me last night but I was already asleep
Elliana: I figured you were
Louis: :) I was sleeping so well now haha 3 hours almost
Elliana: Nice | Elliana wrote Louis last night when he was sleeping. Louis slept almost 3 hours. |
Russ: Train's coming and you're still not here
Walter: This bus is taking FOREVER. It's pulling up now.
Russ: Ok, I'll try to stall it until you come.
Walter: Great, thanks a ton! | Walter is running late for the train because the bus is taking forever. Russ will try to stall the train. |
tadpole: Of course. There is more than enough food here to go around.
lizards: Thank you so much, this shall be the start of a long life as friends. Let's just pray the falcons and humans never find us
tadpole: The turtles don't look too friendly here. I hope they don't eat me!
lizards: I shall put them in their plac... | lizards and tadpole are friends. Lizards defended tadpole from the turtles. |
Grad F: I keep like pointing forward to it Now we will go back to s OK so this does not include something which mi mi may have some effect on on it which is the discourse situation context record right ? So I did not I I meant just like draw a line and like you know you also have some tracking of what was going on And ... | Given the domains currently used (tourist, child language learning), some features, like speaker attitude, are not of equal importance at this stage. On the other hand, it was decided for the inheritance between constructions to be left out for now, as the notation can be rendered more elegant later on. |
#Person1#: Oxford Travel Agency, how may I help you?
#Person2#: Hello, I'd like to ask about the package tour from Newcastle to London.
#Person1#: Sure, what's your question?
#Person2#: Your website says that the trip starts off every Thursday. Can I join the trip on July thirtieth?
#Person1#: Sorry, I'm afraid it's fu... | Lisa Garcia calls to ask about the package tour from Newcastle to London. #Person1# recommends the trip on August 16th for her family. Lisa books it. |
#Person1#: What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: I need to buy a new refrigerator today.
#Person1#: Were you looking at a particular refrigerator?
#Person2#: I like that Kenmore refrigerator.
#Person1#: This particular refrigerator is a very good choice.
#Person2#: Tell me about it.
#Person1#: Not only is it affordab... | #Person2# needs to buy a new refrigerator and like the Kenmore refrigerator. #Person1# says it's a good choice and introduces it. |
bird: I am going to make a nest here, is that alright? There is plenty of room for a person and a bird.
resident: Certainly it is a tree afterall
bird: It's got the best views, and it feels safe. I don't think eagles can get in easily.
resident: Most certainly not, they are not really into jungles.
bird: Not usually, n... | bird wants to make a nest in the tree. Resident lives in a small village nearby and tends to his garden. He likes to come here sometimes. Bird wants to trade for garden food. |
#Person1#: Oh, my God! I've been cheated!
#Person2#: What? What did you buy?
#Person1#: It's a brick! I can't believe how stupid I was. Damn it!
#Person2#: What is it? Why did you buy a brick?
#Person1#: There was a guy on the sidewalk. He had three new boxes, Panasonic video camera boxes. He said he had to get rid of ... | #Person1# was trying to buy stolen goods at a low price on the sidewalk but got cheated. #Person2# analyzes the trick. #Person1# admits to being a fool. |
deer: What misery could befall a wealthy human such as he?
wench: Being a Knight is no easy task Dear. Sometimes you have to do grueling things, like kill another human. It can fill you with guilt and sadness...
deer: Why kill another human when you do not need his meat, for you have peaches? I do not understand the w... | deer does not understand why humans have to kill each other. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon, Mrs.Vale.Please sit down.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Did you work as a salesperson before, Mrs.Vale?
#Person2#: Only as a clerk in a store.
#Person1#: I see. Well, consulting is a little different.
#Person2#: I'm a quick leamer, Mr.Jenkins.
#Person1#: Umm hmm.Do you have a diver's licen... | Mr. Jenkins is interviewing Mrs. Vale who applies to be a consultant. Mr. Jenkins introduces the job in detail. Mrs. Vale's interested in the job and will attend the course to get the job. |
#Person1#: Good Morning Ann.
#Person2#: Good Morning Mr. Jones.
#Person1#: How about a cup of coffee?
#Person2#: I will make it now.
#Person1#: And can you tell me what meetings I have this week?
#Person2#: I will bring the diary. Okay, this afternoon you have a meeting with your accountant at 5 pm. On Wednesday, you a... | Ann is telling Mr Jones his meeting arrangements this week. |
Project Manager: each time I I had a sort of summary on what you told and what you personal think so that can be can be read out a f a few things I I noticed were Moment Ooh th the the main points in this in this meeting is I think how it is going to look with we must keep it simple but have the opportunity to have mor... | Project Manager emphasized that the main point in this meeting was to keep the remote control as simple as possible, but more options and functions, like the menu and the parental control could be added. User Interface suggested making a remote control which had a functionality for all the TVs and users could enter the... |
#Person1#: I am happy I started carrying the credit card that the bank gave us.
#Person2#: Why is that, Kate? Did you use it to buy something?
#Person1#: I surely did. On my way home I stopped at the store to buy some beef for dinner because I didn't have any cash with me.
#Person2#: And they permitted you to pay with ... | Kate is happy to use the credit card because it makes it easy to spend money. Henry reminds her to be careful and pay the money back. |
#Person1#: Kelly, the guys and I think you should run for senior class president.
#Person2#: Me? Why me? Why not you?
#Person1#: We talked to our older brothers and sisters last night and got the scoop on what that job is all about.
#Person2#: And you think I fit the qualifications?
#Person1#: Yes. Did you know that th... | #Person1# thinks Kelly should run for senior class president and tells her about the responsibility of the president. Kelly will think about it. |
Project Manager: Mm The only thing you find is in a manufacturing process you would normally you go to a meeting you decide right you do this you do that you do that Then you go away You find out information You then come back You then discuss it You then go and change things around and then go back So
Industrial Desi... | Project Manager thought that the team members showed their creativeness during the course of the meeting. But the flow of information on a given subject was sometimes disjointed. |
#Person1#: Hey, you. Can't you be a bit faster? You make the whole group wait for you.
#Person2#: How can you blame it on me? I'm having trouble in operating this kind of machine. It is designed for you right handers.
#Person1#: You always complain about these machines. But you are not the only one using your left hand... | #Person2#'s left-handed and works slowly. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s also left-handed and asks #Person2# to get suited to the work in advance instead of complaining about the machines. |
Alaina: Hey. Sup? How's Milano?
Roman: Good. Sun is shinning !!
Alaina: Great then. Enjoy | Roman is in Milan enjoying sunny weather. |
#Person1#: Does your girl friend like swimming?
#Person2#: Yes,she does. She is good at backstroke and free style.
#Person1#: Then you can help her with the breaststroke and sidestroke.
#Person2#: But she wants to learn the butterfly stroke
#Person1#: Really? Then just ask her to follow me.
#Person2#: I heard you ... | #Person2#'s girlfriend wants to learn the butterfly stroke so #Person1# suggests that she follow #Person1#. #Person2# thinks #Person1#'ll surely become a first-class swimmer. |
Ashley: I know I'm late!!! please wait for me, I need a ride, I don't want to take the bus.
Hannah: ugh, i'm sorry Ash, but i left 10 minutes ago
Ashley: Why?
Hannah: i told my mom i'd be home by 4
Ashley: That sucks :-/ I guess I'll have to take the bus
Hannah: it's not the end of the world
Ashley: It's not! But... | Ashley is late. Hannah left 10 minutes ago. Ashley will take the bus. |
farmer: Fool, what am I to do with a single radish?
gardener: I am sorry, it is all I have to offer.
farmer: Crop not going well this season, ye gardener?
gardener: Nay, was hoping to see His Majesty about a position in the court.
farmer: Are thee a skilled jester, or a fair cook?
gardener: Nay, neither. Hoping more of... | gardener has only one radish to offer the farmer. The farmer is not satisfied with his crop this season. The farmer might have to train the royal cat if his animals died of plague. The farmer will need some of the gardener's tomatoes in a fortnight. |
Ann: please, not Egypt
Jorge: why not?
Ann: it's so banal
Ann: real tourist industry
Ann: kilometres of hotels, nothing genuinely local
Peter: true, I'm not excited either
Lena: but it's cheap
Lena: the sun we can afford, hahah
Ann: but I think there are some other options that are not extremely expensive
Lena: like?
A... | Ann and Peter won't go on holiday with Lena and Jorge because they have different expectations. |
#Person1#: Hey. Can you give me a hand with the groceries? And I told you I could do the shopping.
#Person2#: Wow! Do we really need all this stuff? Let me see that receipt.
#Person1#: Hey, I only bought the essentials.
#Person2#: Okay. Let's see. Dog food. Twenty-four dollars and seventy cents ($24.70)? We don't even ... | #Person2# looks at #Person1#'s shopping receipt and is angry that there are so many things for a dog but few things for #Person2#. #Person1# wants to take a dog called Herbert home. And #Person2# is angrier when #Person2# finds the steaks are for Herbet but not #Person2#. |
#Person1#: Hi. What can I get for you?
#Person2#: I'd like a half a pound of ground beef, please.
#Person1#: Good choice! Our ground beef is extra lean, if you know what I mean.
#Person2#: Could I also have half a dozen pork chops and two pounds of boneless chicken breasts?
#Person1#: No, no no no chicken breasts at th... | #Person2# purchases some ground beef, pork chops, smoked ham, salami, and bologna with #Person1#'s assistance. #Person1# recommends more but #Person2# refuses. |
person: Well I was just coming in to view the paintings and to my surprise there is going to be a party. So it is with good luck that I came today. What is going on with your day?
knight: I'm here to protect the royals in the event of a disaster. I love working here with all of the beautiful chandeliers and candles!
pe... | The king is throwing a party for 500 people. The rumor is that he has an announcement related to the princess. |
#Person1#: The time has come to say goodbye.
#Person2#: So soon. It seems as if you just got here.
#Person1#: I feel that way, too. But all good things must come to an end, as they say.
#Person2#: It certainly has been a pleasure seeing you again and renewing old memories.
#Person1#: I've had a delightful time and I re... | #Person1# thanks for #Person2#'s time in showing the sights and they had fun. They are expecting to see each other next spring. |
Ron: Hey, what time is the dinner?
Harry: Around 6 pm?
Hermiona: Can we postpone it? 6:30?
Ron: OK
Harry: No problem! What can I bring? Wine?
Hermiona: <file_gif>
Ron: See you then!
Hermiona: I don't remember. Is Luna allergic to something?
Harry: Yep, she's on gluten-free diet.
Hermiona: OK, will keep it in m... | They are meeting for dinner at 6:30. Some gluten-free dishes will be served for Luna. |
Andrew: Hey Dwayne, I'm painting my room this weekend. Wanna help?
Dwayne: Errr⦠would there be beer involved?
Andrew: I suppose I could get a couple of suds.
Dwayne: Ok, what time you wanna start?
Andrew: After lunch, 12:30?
Dwayne: Why don't we go somewhere for lunch together. Have you got the paints yet?
Andre... | Dwayne will help Andrew with painting his room on Saturday. Andrew is going to buy the olive green paints, rollers and brushes in the morning. |
peasant: Wow!!!!!!!!! thanks a lot for your kindness King. I will live to remember this
king: Of course. I just want to help my people but I feel like I am failing you all. I'm not fit to be king. I'll never be my father. Even the Queen thinks I am a failure at times.
peasant: You are a nice king. I have a gift for you... | King is feeling unfit to be king. Peasant has a gift for him - a magical hat that allows the wearer to cheat time. King is suspicious. |
priest: Yes! Of course! God helps those that help themselves! We will bathe you and get you new clothes! I shall even seek out those that might hire you from amongst my flock. I only ask that in exchange, when you are back on your feet, you donate clothes to the church so that I may help another. After all, the clothes... | The priest will help the beggar. He will get him new clothes and a job. The beggar will donate clothes to the church. |
#Person1#: Hmm. Not bad. I think I look younger with shorter hair.
#Person2#: Yes, you do. The Hot Cap is back here in the corner. I think we're ready to put the curlers in. What kind of perm would you like?
#Person1#: I just want a light wave. I look really silly if my hair is too curly.
#Person2#: All right. What if ... | #Person1# is doing her hair and #Person2# designs the hairstyle based on #Person2#'s requirements. |
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