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#Person1#: I see there are some workmen on the site. When is the building work due to start?
#Person2#: Well, it'll take three weeks to demolish the old building and clear away the debris. We should be ready to start the construction work in week 23.
#Person1#: How long will the sub contractors be on site?
#Person2#: A... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the schedule of the building work. #Person1#'ll confirm the date of moving the machinery with suppliers. |
Sindey: so, you have your breakthrough
Rose: meaning?
Sindey: yanick invited me for a beer ;>
Rose: aaaa itll be hot :D
Sindey: like hell o.O ;*
Rose: how it happened
Sindey: we’re just talkin after a history class and then he goes hey maybe you wanna grab a beer together
Rose: aaawesome, finally!!
Sindey: yea ... | Yanick and Sindey were talking after a history class. Yanick invited Sindey for a beer on Friday. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, but are you Mr. Robertson from Australia?
#Person2#: Yes, I am.
#Person1#: How do you do, Mr. Robertson? Welcome to Beijing!
#Person2#: How do you do?
#Person1#: I'm Lily.
#Person2#: Oh, it's great to meet you, Miss Lily.
#Person1#: I'm also glad to meet you. Please come this way. That's our ... | Lily's giving Mr. Robertson a reception who comes to Beijing for the first time. Mr. Robertson tells Lily his travel plan and they talk about the Australian accent. |
customer: Would you like for me to buy you some and bring it back when I am done? I would not mind and that way i can look over your wares and see if there is anything I need from you.
blacksmith: What a kind soul you are! That would be so nice,
customer: Do you want to give me a coin or two? I have just enough money o... | blacksmith is the only blacksmith in the town. He is busy and has cornered the market. He will give the customer a coin or two. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon! Can I help you?
#Person2#: Could you show me where the Chinesc-style clothing is located? I want to buy a silk coat.
#Person1#: This way, please. Here they are. They're all handmade.
#Person2#: Oh, they look nice. May I try that black one on?
#Person1#: Of course. The fitting room is righ... | #Person1# assists #Person2# in buying silk coats. #Person2# buys a red one in the shop and orders a black one to be delivered. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. How can I get to the bank? Bank of America, I mean. I don't know the way.
#Person2#: Well, go straight ahead till you see a supermarket. The bank is just on the other side of the street.
#Person1#: Is it far from here?
#Person2#: Let me see. Uh, it's 14 blocks away. Not very far, but not very clos... | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to go to the Bank of America. |
owl: Hoot..I can see very well in the dark...and I can talk.
doctor: Owl, put the best medical treatment into this cup for the king to drink, and surely it will heal him.
owl: you are the doctor..you do it.
doctor: Ok, give me the cup back and I will find the best medical treatment for the king.
owl: What is wrong with... | owl is a pet owl for the king. The king has ringing in the ears, dizziness and confusion of his mind. The king finds it hard to rest. |
sad townsman: Looks like I'm not the only one around here with the long face...
horse: I am the King's horse. I do not take kindly to mean jokes
sad townsman: Hey, back off! I was just trying to find some happiness in my life for once!
horse: What happened to make you so sad
sad townsman: All of my family died in a ho... | horse is the King's horse. He does not take kindly to mean jokes. The townsman lost his family in a house fire. He is trying to cheer himself up. The horse suggests he should steal jewels from the church to improve his life. |
#Person1#: How do you like skiing, Pat?
#Person2#: I love it. All my life I wanted to learn to ski. Finally I took lessons last year.
#Person1#: I suppose skiing is easy for you.
#Person2#: No, quite the opposite. I thought I'd never stop falling down. Then all of a sudden I started skiing much better.
#Person1#: I see... | Pat loves skiing so much that Pat took skiing lessons last year and even skis at night. However, #Person1# is afraid of injury. |
#Person1#: Melissa? I'd like to invite you to my wife's birthday party.
#Person2#: Thanks, Frank. I'd love to come. When is it?
#Person1#: Her birthday is on the 9th. We're going to have dinner at a Mexican restaurant, and then maybe go out dancing.
#Person2#: Sounds like fun. You can count me in! Just give me directio... | Frank invites Melissa to his wife's birthday party. Melissa accepts. |
bluebird: Oh wow thank you! And yea i am sure it sparkles in the sun light.
ancient king: So tell me, bluebird, you seem to be well acquainted with this garden. I'm considering forming an alliance with the King here and came to meet him. But I'm sure you can tell me more of his character than I can glean for myself.
... | ancient king wants to form an alliance with the King of the garden. The King steals bluebird's eggs. |
fishermen: The last lady that tried to marry me, ended uou like that mounted fish over there.
flirty barmaid: Tell me, are my curves not much more attractive than this fish?
fishermen: I will tell you the fish I catch all day, then sell to the villagers, go for a lot more than you would.
flirty barmaid: If you no longe... | fishermen are flirting with a barmaid. They are fishermen. The barmaid is a woman. |
Blair: Who do you think will win the Laliga?
Coen: I think Real Madrid would
Blair: Why do you think so?
Coen: Well they have a been performing good since the beginning
Blair: But they dont have Ronaldo now
Coen: Ummmm :/
Blair: What about Barcelona
Coen: Yeah, they have pretty much chances as well
Blair: You a... | Coen believes Real Madrid will win the Laliga but Blair is skeptical since Ronaldo is no longer with this team. They think FC Barcelona also has chance to win since they have good players too. |
Susan: <file_photo>
Alison: You cut your hair!
Mia: Aww, you look fabulous!
Susan: Thanks! ♥ I was thinking about dyeing it too, but I'm not sure...
Alison: What colour?
Susan: That's what I'm wondering about. I know I want to change something, but I've got no idea what other colour would suit me.
Mia: There's an... | Susan cut her hair and wants to dye it auburn. Mia has an app which allows to check out different hair colors. |
#Person1#: Our guest today is Dr. Lia Kwan. Dr. Kwan works with computer related injuries and problems. Dr. Kwan, do you see more computer-related problem these days?
#Person2#: Oh, definitely yes. People are doing more and more with computers and that means more physical problems.
#Person1#: So what can we do?
#Person... | Dr. Lia Kwan answers #Person1#'s questions and gives a lot of useful solutions to solve computer-related injuries and problems. |
fisherman: Excellent day for a dip!
child: I'm so glad my parents let me come out to play!
fisherman: Do you not get to often?
child: Not too often. My parents make me help on the farm and go to school sometimes.
fisherman: I see, a hard days work deserves a swim. I am a fisherman myself.
child: Really? That sound fu... | fisherman is a fisherman and he likes salmon and bass. He has a ship. The child helps on the farm and goes to school sometimes. |
#Person1#: Right then, Roger, what made you take off to the country in the first place?
#Person2#: Well, I suppose any one who moves to the country wants their life to be different in some way. I mean, if you have always lived in a city, as I had, then something must happen to make you want to move. In my case I was ma... | Roger tells #Person1# what made him move to the country. Roger was fired and wanted a different job. He had no right qualifications and didn't want to go back to formal education. Roger then decided to move after talking with friends. Roger moved to Shropshire but failed to run his farm because of financial matters. Th... |
Lily: sorry guys, I won't make it to the movies today :(
Clifton: oh ok, what happened?
Lily: my uncle is in the hospital so I have to drive to my hometown asap
Derrick: i'm so sorry :( let us know later if everything's fine
Lily: thanks, I will! | Lilly's uncle is in the hospital, so she can't go to the cinema. |
#Person1#: Hello, Pasadena Inn. How may I direct your call?
#Person2#: I'd like to speak to someone about reservations.
#Person1#: I can help you with that. What date would you like to make a reservation for?
#Person2#: We'll be arriving May 12th, but I would like to make reservations for the penthouse.
#Person1#: Oh, ... | Sam is calling Pasadena Inn to make a reservation for the penthouse but #Person1# can only take booking for the standard room so Tony would ring Sam tomorrow to help him with the booking. |
#Person1#: Now let's use the weight machines.
#Person2#: How about the rowing machine
#Person1#: Great. They've all got built-in TVs.
#Person2#: Cool! We can watch Ally Mcneal!
#Person1#: But we could just stay there for 20 minutes.
#Person2#: What exercises can I do to firm up my backside
#Person1#: I would recommend ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are using fitness facilities. #Person1# recommends #Person2# to do some squats to firm up #Person2#'s backside. |
there is also a young woman selling flowers to passersby.: What are you looking for?
a pelican: Caw? *Unless those plants are breakfast?*
there is also a young woman selling flowers to passersby.: I am sorry good pelican I do not believe I have any food for you.
a pelican: Caw. Squawk caw caw! *Hmm, nah. Those don't lo... | a pelican is looking for food. |
Maryam: Can you help me to buy a new hand free?
Adison: Yeah I will
Maryam: Ty :) | Adison will help Maryam buy her a new hand free. |
duke: Foolish woman, you dare to conspire against the king? Now tell me who has helped you plan this? Tell me now, or I will take matters into my own hands!
queen: Who said I was conspiring against the king? You're quite the imaginative little man I see. Perhaps I shall tell the king that I found you here, adding your ... | duke is angry with the queen for conspiring against the king. The queen will tell the king about the duke's attack. |
Fred: Hey
Fred: Did you take any of my books?
Angie: Hey
Angie: Yeah I have your statistics book.
Fred: Okay. Please remember to carry it with you at school.
Fred: That is if you are through with what you were doing with it.
Angie: Definitely I will
Fred: Cool | Angie took Fred's statistics book. She will bring it to school. |
Kelly: any healthy dessert ideas for kids?
Robin: homemade pumpkin or carrot muffins, banana ice cream, (fruit juice) jelly
Kelly: fruit juice jelly- love the idea! :)
Tara: dried fruit (eg prunes), kale+banana smoothie, pear muffins
Sam: kale?! seriously?
Tara: if you mix it with bananas you won't notice it! pro... | Kelly is looking for healthy dessert ideas for kids. She should try homemade muffins, banana ice cream, fruit juice jelly, dried fruit, kale+banana smoothie, yoghurt and fresh fruit, dark chocolate, pancakes with maple syrup and fresh fruit. |
orc: It is so very sweet!
turkey: I see, I suppose there are different kinds of corn yes?
orc: Yes, there are! I hear you eat corn too! Be careful how much you eat or you will be my meal!
turkey: Well, I certainly don't want that. Is there something else I can eat?
orc: You will have to peck the ground, like you usuall... | orc and turkey are going to eat corn. They will have to be sneaky. |
bat queen: I do not judge solely based on appearance. It is within, that holds the true value of one's self.
troll: Thank you Queen. I knew the bats were a great race.
bat queen: As a token of my thanks, I offer you the Rock of Happiness and Strength. And from here on out, I will make sure that my bat Queendome will c... | The bat queen offers the troll the Rock of Happiness and Strength as a token of thanks. The bat queen will make sure that her bat Queendome will cause the troll no harm. |
Poly: Should we order some food today?
Sina: yeah, I'm too lazy to cook
Wera: I'm not sure, I have some pasta still...
Wera: but also kinda lazy
John: but what would you like to order? I may join you
John: not really into pizza though
Poly: maybe some burgers?
Sina: Burger King?
Poly: this is really trash
Sina: I know!... | Poly, Wera, John and Sina will order some food from the American restaurant that they visited last week. |
Juanita: I saw you on TV!😍
Trey: (*^0^*)(*^0^*)Hehe...did you?(*^0^*)
Juanita: You looked so cool. I didn't know you sing that well11111 (^<^) (^.^)
Trey: Thanks.
Trey: I didn't expect you would watch that program.
Juanita: Why didn’t you even let me know?
Juanita: All of our family members watched TV together.😍😍
J... | Juanita saw Trey singing on a TV show. |
Brian: Hey, I'm running down to the grocery store. You need anything?
Rachel: Let me see... Where are you going?
Brian: I was thinking Trader Joe's. They're the closest store.
Rachel: In that case, can you get me some of those chocolate almond thingies? I love those.
Brian: For sure. I was thinking we could make so... | Brian will go to Trader Joe's to buy chocolate almonds for Rachel. They will make chicken parmesan for dinner. |
#Person1#: What do you do?
#Person2#: I'm a firefighter.
#Person1#: Really? That's so cool.
#Person2#: I'm really lucky to do something I really love.
#Person1#: What station do you work at?
#Person2#: I work downtown at station 24. It can get a little crazy sometimes but that's what makes it challenging. | #Person2# loves to work as a firefighter at station 24. |
snake: chicken is so yummy
flies: ah, you like chicken! i'm in search of some lamb. seen any around this nasty place?
snake: you silly fly better don't mess up my next meal
flies: don't worry snake. i'm not a fan of chicken. you think that judge has any food?
snake: he has Roasted prk
flies: let's team up & steal some ... | Snake and flies are going to steal some KFC chicken. They will search the judge's place first. |
Lizzy: Hi girl!
Mary: coffee time? :)
Lizzy: Sure!
Lizzy: With u - always ! | Lizzy and Mary are grabbing a coffee. |
Georgia: What are you making for dinner?
Rachel: We have some spinach in the fridge, so I was thinking of doing something with that?
Georgia: Dad will want some meat - I can buy something on the way home?
Rachel: No need, we have steak :) | Rachel is making something with spinach for dinner, but also has a steak for Dad. |
peasant: Of course, Dear. Lets play!
child: Do you have any toys we can play with?
peasant: I'm afraid I do not afford toys, child. We can play tic-tac-toe in the sand, if you would like?
child: Yay! That would be fun!
peasant: Are you hungry, child? I have apples.
child: Look at my belly. I am starving.
peasant: Pleas... | peasant offers child to play tic-tac-toe in the sand. They will eat apples and vegetables. The peasant offers to be the child's family. |
#Person1#: Oh Gush! The first day of my career is over. I can not breathe now after dealing with so many documents. But I heard the notice that our company will hold two-week staff training.
#Person2#: Stop fussing! It is said that the training is important for our newcomers. And my company also informs me to attend th... | #Person1# complains that staff training is a waste of time. #Person2# disagrees and talks about the advantages of the training. |
#Person1#: It seems to me that you fall for good-looking guys.
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: Why don't you date up a handsome guy and spend time together?
#Person2#: I have found myself a date mate.
#Person1#: You must have a lot in common and a barrel of fun.
#Person2#: A barrel of fun, of course. He often says that I'm... | #Person2# loves good-looking guys and has got a new date-mate who finds her attractive. |
#Person1#: I'm about to run out of business cards. I need some new ones.
#Person2#: We can print as many as you like. Just tell me how many.
#Person1#: Two thousand should get me through the year.
#Person2#: Here's a form to get you started.
#Person1#: My old card is perfect, so all I want you to do is copy it exac... | #Person1# pays #Person2# to print #Person1#'s old business cards and asks for a three-day turnaround. #Person2# tells #Person1# it'll cost a little extra. |
princess: Well don't just stand there! Help me subdue this ruffian!
maid: My lady! He's got a sword!
princess: And now I have a shield!
maid: Heeeellp! Saint's preserve us.
princess: By all that is holy I smite thee for your insolence thief! I may be the last Princess in the kingdom, but I am NOT going to let you rob... | princess taught herself to fight by her father. She will teach maid to fight. |
guest: I'm sure they're very different, it's quite peaceful here. Just the rhythm of the waves hitting the pier lulling you to sleep as you lounge on the couch. The hustle and bustle of castle life is more hectic, but perhaps more invigorating. Which do you prefer?
queen: Of course, it is hard to prefer anywhere in the... | guest is staying at the queen's estate. The guest is grateful for the queen's hospitality and offers to help maintain the estate. |
Anna: Are you feeling all right, Mel?
Melanie: Yes, why?
Anna: I think there was something wrong with the chicken last night...
Melanie: Oh no! Poor you :-( I'm feeling normal for now.
Anna: Good for you :-) | Anna got food poisoning after eating chicken last night. |
mage: Well done, friend. Seems you may not be as useless as the others have assumed. This is interesting. It does seem to indicate what I've feared... a warning of the East.
goblin: A warning of the East? Surely not? I thought the East was a myth...
mage: Certainly not. Their power rises. Our kind has not seen the las... | goblin has found a warning of the East. Mage wants him to join him on a fact finding mission. |
homeless person: Ew this is disgusting. Even for me.
bat: It is terrible, though the trash brings all the bugs for me to eat!
homeless person: Maybe I should try some of that grub as well
bat: Well it keeps me alive.
homeless person: Here. Gather a few extra bug for my pouch. It is empty at the moment.
bat: Thanks. ... | homeless person is disgusted with the smell of the trash. Bat eats bugs from the trash. The homeless person will get some extra bugs for the bat. |
#Person1#: Daniel, you can't spit the gum everywhere.
#Person2#: Come on, just a little piece.
#Person1#: Do you know how many people chew gum everyday?
#Person2#: I have no idea.
#Person1#: Just in Beijing, people consume 300, 000 pieces of gum every day.
#Person2#: That's amazing.
#Person1#: If all the people spit ou... | #Person1# reminds Daniel not to spit the gum everywhere, or the whole world would become a big trash can. Daniel agrees. |
#Person1#: Well, if you have no further questions, then we have done.
#Person2#: Thank you, Mr. Owens, for taking time out of your busy schedule to interview me.
#Person1#: You ' re welcome. I appreciate your coming.
#Person2#: When can I contact you about your final decision?
#Person1#: We need to consider several oth... | The interview is over. Mr. Owens tells #Person2# he'll inform #Person2# of the final decision by the end of this month. They express their gratitude to each other. |
queen's subject: Good heavens! Have you ever seen such a thing?!?
Summarize the dialogue | The queen has never seen such a thing. |
#Person1#: We haven't gone out for over a month. Let's go somewhere this evening.
#Person2#: Fine, where shall we go?
#Person1#: Look in the newspaper to see what's on at the cinema or the theater.
#Person2#: I see new play opened this week.
#Person1#: I enjoy a concert.
#Person2#: According to the newspaper there aren... | #Person1# proposes going out this evening. #Person2# agrees. They decide to watch 'Titanic'. |
preist: Hello librarian can you help me out?
librarian: I enjoy reading to the children.Are they coming today?
preist: I don't think so but the maid will be here.
librarian: Did you notice how the library is a humongous cavernous room full of floor to ceiling shelves?
preist: Yea so what?
librarian: You are very rude f... | preist is looking for a book about flowers in the library. The librarian recommends a book near the fireplace. |
Jenny: Our best friend Male Husky is missing! Devon, South Rd, 24th September. Please help us find him!
Chloe: shared
Mike: so sorry! Take care! X
Ben: hope you’ll find him very soon!
Amber: oh, no! You must be devastated! Xxx
Jenny: thank you all! Please keep sharing! | Jenny's dog, male husky is missing. Chloe, Mike, Ben and Amber shared the info. |
lady in waiting: Sounds like he is on his last leg then. He won't be around for long and then the kingdom will be yours to rule as you see fit.
princess: Truth be told I don't even want to get married. I just want to stay here and run the castle's day to day affairs. I don't want to be shipped off to some far off kingd... | The princess doesn't want to get married. She doesn't want to leave the castle. The lady in waiting will visit her. |
thief: Hello merchant
mysterious merchant: Hello, sir. And you are?
thief: None of your concern. What are you selling.
mysterious merchant: Hmm odds and ends, some rarities too. What's it to you?
thief: What type of rarities?
mysterious merchant: Rarities that I have acquired from around the world on my travels, of no ... | thief wants to steal something from mysterious merchant. |
Agnes: Hey :) did you come back safely?
Jake: Yes, I did.
Agnes: Our date was special and I thank you for that :*
Jake: I'll remember it too :)
Agnes: I miss you already...
Jake: me too, we'll meet tomorrow, okay?
Agnes: I don't think I can wait till tomorrow...
Jake: you can do it! good night sweetie. | Jake made it home safely after the date with Agnes. They will meet again tomorrow. |
Paul: OMG I am running late for the plane!
Jane: LOL don't worry you still have THREE hours
Paul: Is it three? oh thank god. | Paul has three hours for the plane departure. |
fisherman: Yes I am.
person: What kind of fish you trying to catch? I know all about these parts.
fisherman: Just seems to be trout in the canal.
person: Here's what ya need there, my secret bait!
fisherman: A boot to catch fish? How would that even work?
person: No it's here, magic bait. Here rub it on the hook like t... | fisherman is trying to catch trout in the canal. He is using a special bait to catch them. |
#Person1#: Is there a train leaving for Philadelphia?
#Person2#: Yeah. There's an express that leaves in twenty minutes.
#Person1#: May I buy a ticket here at the station?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Where?
#Person2#: Go to window number eleven.
#Person1#: Thanks. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to help with buying a train ticket for Philadelphia. |
#Person1#: What's your new girlfriend like?
#Person2#: Katherine? Well, she's good at languages.
#Person1#: Does she know how to speak Spanish?
#Person2#: She knows how to speak Spanish and Japanese.
#Person1#: Wow!!!
#Person2#: And she's good at sports, too. She knows how to play tennis and basketball.
#Person1#: That... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that his girlfriend is good at languages and sports but bad at remembering things. |
hunter: I hunt to feed my family. I am in deseperate mode right know
queen's: And I need to return to mine. While I'm grateful for your assistance, I do have a castle to get back to.
hunter: I could offer you today's catch., your majesty
queen's: Oh...well...it would seem today's catch is still....twitching.
hunter: It... | hunter is in desperate need of food. He will offer queen his catch if they manage to get out of the forest before nightfall. |
Stanley: Have you ever tried parachuting?
Tim: No, why?
Stanley: Oh, nothing. I thought you did.
Tim: Nope. It's not for me. | Tim has never tried parachuting. |
church mouse: hello
they are not quite outcast: Hello there church mouse. You are late!
church mouse: Well, I dont have any important thing to do here
they are not quite outcast: How long have you lived in the church?
church mouse: I was born here
they are not quite outcast: Church mouse you took so long to respond I f... | church mouse was born in the church. He was thinking about coming into town one night and infecting people with his leprosy. Church mouse has a solution for him. |
member: i work in the tower
dragon: my job is just to protect the castle
member: good come and shut the door
dragon: my queen apart from the fact that you are my queen, you are also my goddess, you are too pretty
member: you will be well rewarded for your kind words
dragon: Thank you your holiness
member: I am just a ... | dragon is mistaken that the member is the queen. |
old men: Well mostly trade runs that last a few weeks. You know here and there. This one time there was a storm that rolled in and nearly sunk our ship.
man: Life is so frail. The thing our professions have in common is there's lots of time by yourself. I am often taking trees down by day and chopping logs at night. Wh... | old men are sailors. They are on a trade run. They eat canned vegetables and drink beer. The man chops trees. |
Grad F: or this is something that s like in my world knowledge but not active
Professor C: This well there there seems to be context properties
Grad F: they are contex and for instance I used to have a location thing there but actually that s a property of the situation And it s again time you know at cert certain po... | Mental spaces can be tackled with mechanisms that can also deal with context issues (time, space etc.): creating a base space and rules of interaction with other interconnected spaces. However, the complexity of these mechanisms has to be bound as well: it is necessary to define the range of constructions to be studied... |
#Person1#: Alan, I believe you have studied our catalogue and price list. Are you interested in some of our products?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm thinking of buying some T-shirts, but I find your price is on the high side.
#Person1#: I'm very surprised to hear you say that. I think our price is very favorable. You can hardly g... | Alan wants to buy 5,000 dozen T-shirts with a 20% discount. #Person1# doesn't think it's a large order and only agrees to give a 5% reduction. Finally, they reach an agreement of 8,000 dozen with a 10% reduction. |
#Person1#: Hello, Shogun Restaurant.
#Person2#: Hi, I would like to make a dinner reservation.
#Person1#: Of course, what evening will you be joining us on?
#Person2#: We will need the reservation for Tuesday night.
#Person1#: What time would you like the reservation for?
#Person2#: We would prefer 7
#Person1#: For how... | #Person1# helps #Person2# reserve a table for 4 people at 7 on Tuesday. |
Clarie: Is that offer still available?
Aaron: Which one?
Clarie: That home teaching :/
Aaron: Yeah it is
Clarie: What is the salary package?
Aaron: They would deduct 50% from the first income and 10% from every month from then, as their comission
Clarie: Not good :/ | The home teaching offer is still available. Claire is not happy with a 50% income deduction after the first month and a 10% monthly commission afterwards. |
#Person1#: You're made a good choice. This china tea set is unusual.
#Person2#: Where was it from?
#Person1#: It was made in Jingdezhen.
#Person2#: Jingdezhen? Isn't it called ' the capital of porcelain '?
#Person1#: You are right.
#Person2#: This is the very thing I've been dreaming of.
#Person1#: It is the best quali... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the china tea set from Jingdezhen which is very precious. |
#Person1#: Hi, Lily. Do you want to see a cool new product?
#Person2#: Sure, what is it?
#Person1#: Lily, meet Clocky. It is an alarm clock and it has a loud alarm.
#Person2#: Why does it have wheels?
#Person1#: Because it rolls around when the alarm rings.
#Person2#: Why does it roll when it rings?
#Person1#: Because ... | #Person1# shows Clocky, an expensive moving alarm clock, to Lily. Lily may buy one for her nephew. |
#Person1#: Mr. Sellers? It's Steven speaking, your tenant. We've just suffered a power failure. What should I do now?
#Person2#: All right, Steven. Do you have a flashlight?
#Person1#: Yes, I do.
#Person2#: OK, now go down to the basement and find the circuit box. Open it and check if there are any fuses blown out.
#Pe... | Mr. Sellers instructs Steven to solve the power failure by replacing bad fuses. |
a rat feasting on leftovers: I doubt they'll noticed it at all. As it is, I'm wearing the King's garb and no on is any the wiser! They have too much and don't notice if anything goes missing.
ghost: So true...I once put on the Queen's gown and walked right between them all. The king tried to grab my rear!
a rat feastin... | The rat is wearing the King's garb and nobody noticed. The ghost wore the Queen's gown and the King tried to grab her rear. The ghost will hang the necklace above the well and scare anybody who tries to take it. |
Matt: Hi Amy, have you heard about me this morning?
Amy: what do you mean?
Matt: it seems that people in the office are talking about me
Amy: No I haven't heard anything
Amy: Are coming today? or are you visiting retailers?
Matt: No i'm on the road all day?
Amy: why did you ask me such question?
Matt: because i ... | Matt is worried about people gossiping about him in the office. Matt sent an email to his boss and to Harris by mistake. Amy will try to stop Harris. |
angel: The Lord has heard your prayers!
knight: Oh my an Angel. You are so beutiful
angel: Be at peace brave Knight.
knight: I am afraid the King is over his head on this battle, can you tell me how we can win this thing?
angel: I shall aid you in your darkest hour. The Lord shall not let you falter.
knight: Thank you ... | angel will help the knight and his king to win the battle. |
Pam: Hi, I need my hair done for the weeding...
Pam: Can any of you recommend someone?
Sarah: Hi hon, where are you going?
Pam: Joe and Sue's wedding this weekend
Sarah: alright
Rachel: And what kind of hairdo would you like?
Sue: A bun?
Pam: Not sure actually....
Pam: I guess I'd prefer natural-looking hair
... | The hairdresser Susan is unavailable, so Pam will look for other hairdresser recommendations online to do her hair for Joe and Sue's wedding this weekend. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. Can you tell me how to get to City Hall?
#Person2#: Yes. Go to the next corner and turn left onto Center Street. Walk three blocks to Second Avenue and turn right. Walk two more blocks and you'll see City Hall on the left.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I didn't follow you. Could you please repeat that?
#P... | #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to City Hall patiently. |
#Person1#: And the cover is great! The colors are brilliant!
#Person2#: Give me a break. You don't care about the colors. You just like the hot babe on the cover.
#Person1#: OK, you got me. So, do you have a subscription?
#Person2#: Of course. I'm currently the subscriber of 10 different fashion magazines.
#Person1... | #Person1# likes the cover of #Person2#'s fashion magazine. #Person2# plans to lend the out-dated issues magazines to #Person1#. |
#Person1#: How is night life in Beijing?
#Person2#: Very interesting!
#Person1#: What do you suggest then?
#Person2#: How about going to dance? There is a very good nightclub nearby.
#Person1#: That's a great idea. Let's go. . . Oh, the dance hall looks very nice and the music is wonderful.
#Person2#: I'm glad you like... | #Person1# and #Person2# go to a nightclub in Beijing and dance there. #Person1# prefers fast dances to slow dances. |
#Person1#: What did you get for lunch today?
#Person2#: All I had was a sandwich, chips, and soda.
#Person1#: Where'd you get your food from?
#Person2#: I went to the cafeteria and bought it.
#Person1#: What sandwich did you order?
#Person2#: I ordered a ham sandwich, but they gave me a bologna sandwich instead.
... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# had a sandwich, chips and soda at the cafeteria. Both of their orders have been messed up. |
horse: A better life? It should be an honor for you to serve a mighty fine horse as me.
milkmaid: I can barely afford to feed myself - not even my family could do so as a child!
horse: I am sorry to hear that, why don't you just change jobs then?
milkmaid: I cannot afford to. Because of lack of money, I have not been a... | milkmaid cannot afford to change her job and cannot afford to learn a trade. She is not allowed in the house. She might ask the master for a loan of 30 coins. |
guard: What is it peasant?
peasant: I am hungry and am in need of a job
guard: I am not sure what I can do for you.
peasant: Can I have some of your food
guard: I can check if we have anything here.
peasant: O thank the Maker
guard: It does appear we have some bread here, just help yourself.
peasant: Thank you for you ... | peasant is hungry and in need of a job. Guard gives him some bread and tells him to ask the head guard about a job. |
servant: Indeed . . . I do hope that you intend to clean yourself up a bit first?
the torture master: Are you as squeamish as His Maj? Of course I'm going to clean up. Though it spoils the dramatic effect don't you think?
servant: I am feeling a bit green as we speak. Why did you decided that in life you wanted to ma... | The torture master is going to clean up before he starts torturing the servant. He sends his money to the orphans. |
Natalie: GUESS WHAT
Natalie: Isabel is breaking up with Jackie today
Mandy: who told you that?
Vicky: tbh I never liked them as a couple
Vicky: they seemed loveless
Natalie: Tim came back from lunch with her and she told he she's gonna break up with Jackie
Mandy: do you think she'll have guts to do it?
Mandy: they have... | Tim had lunch with Isabel. She's leaving Jackie today. They've been 4 years together, as Natalie points out. Before that Isabel was with Nicky for 7 years. Nicky didn't date anybody after they broke up. Vicky is indifferent about Isabel. Natalie wil update Mandy on gossips. |
#Person1#: Car trouble center. How may I help you?
#Person2#: My car won't start! Stupid old car!
#Person1#: Hold on, before you kick your car let's go through some possible problems.
#Person2#: Fine.
#Person1#: OK, first of all, can you turn the key in the ignition?
#Person2#: Yeah! I am here with my friend and h... | #Person2# calls Car trouble center because #Person2#'s car won't start. #Person1# answers the phone and goes through some possible problems. They finally find out that it's because the car doesn't have gasoline. |
#Person1#: Look! Allen has the mike!
#Person2#: I thought he only liked to listen?
#Person1#: That was before he heard Stanley sing! I guess he couldn't stand it anymore, so he decided to give it a try himself! Allen has a really good voice! He sounds like Enrique Iglesias!
#Person2#: And he can move, too! He dances li... | #Person1# and #Person2# admires Allen's voice and dance. |
king: What are you doing in this room?
person: Oh, um... nothing.
king: You aren't the one that works in here? Where is that imbecil then?
person: Oh yes, it is me! I work here!
king: I need something for a particular prisoner, I don't want to scar them but I want it to hurt
person: Hmm... how does this dull whip look?... | king wants to punish a prisoner. He wants it to hurt but not scare. The person helps him to choose the best whip. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, sir. Could you spare a minute?
#Person2#: Uh, yes.
#Person1#: Do you go to work by train every day?
#Person2#: Yes. I commute five days a week by train.
#Person1#: And would you mind telling us what you think of the rail service?
#Person2#: It's really very good.
#Person1#: Why do you say th... | #Person1# asks #Person2#'s attitude towards the rail service. #Person2# thinks the service is good but isn't cheap, and usually has to stand. |
Isabelle: ey, was there any homework for tomorrow?
Giselle: yep, to translate the first column from this article we read last time
Isabelle: shiet, I thought there was no homework and bought myself a bottle of wine
Isabelle: what now
Sophie: we had to translate it but in our notebooks only, not on a piece of paper,... | Isabelle, Giselle and Sophie's homework was to translate the first column from the article. The teacher isn't going to collect it. Isabelle won't do it and have some wine instead. |
User Interface: No I would not say so
Industrial Designer: I mean it is quite easily accessible
Marketing: I guess the other option referring to the battery thing is you know how cellphones will t light up for fifteen seconds or something when you are s and then it goes
User Interface: That is good that a good idea ... | The group wanted the lighting up to be a faint glow, so that it would not cause a sudden explosion of light in a dim environment. At the same time, the glowing buttons would be made in the shape of numbers so that the vision-impaired people would be taken care of. Meanwhile, they wished the glow was in neon style so th... |
Jessa: have you fed our cat this morning?
Xana: yes
Hank: yes
Jessa: put that info on the fridge so we won't make her fat
Xana: Mia seemed really hungry
Jessa: maybe she was hungry then
Hank: that's what I thought too
Jessa: look she's pretending to be hungry non stop
Jessa: let's not overfeed her
Xana: ok
Jessa: after... | Xana and Hank both fed the cat this morning. Next time someone feeds it they will leave a note on the fridge. |
queen: What did you say?? All this chatter in court is to loud!!!
king: HOW WILL WE PROTECT OURSELVES FROM POCKETPICKERS?
queen: How should I know? I am the queen.I do not care about those matters, and do not yell at me!!
king: You said the court chatter was too loud! Do not get so antsy woman.
queen: Ok then. Who is ... | king and queen are discussing the noisy court chatter, the traffic and the smell of a lord. |
farmer: Hello, cow. Are you ready to be milked?
cow: Well yeah, that is why I am in this farm here when it is such beauty outside this thing.
farmer: After I'm done, you will be free to wander as much as you want.
cow: As much as I way? Say... I might venture today.
farmer: Well, as long as you stay within the fences... | cow is ready to be milked. Farmer will strengthen the fences to protect the cows from wolves. Cows are being mocked by coyotes, bobcats and birds. |
king visiting the shipyard: I see I see...let me bend over and pick this heavy thing up...
thief: Nay, nay yer majesty - that be no work fer his highness!! here, we be in the dry docks now. Here be ye robe and I must be off!
king visiting the shipyard: Not so fast! I know what you're up to! Stop, thief!
thief: Aye, ye... | king visiting the shipyard is bending over to pick up a heavy thing. thief is stealing from him. |
intruder: I am a treasure hunter and I see some treasure, why would I not be here?
squirrel: This is cursed
intruder: Oh, thanks for the tip I will stay away from that one.
squirrel: it is the most valuable thing here. Unless you are looking for acorns and then it's worthless junk
intruder: Well, I don't need any curs... | squirrel is hungry. Intruder will carry squirrel to a forest where he will find acorns. |
#Person1#: Hi, David. I haven't seen you for ages. How are you getting along with your work?
#Person2#: Hi, Susan. Not so well as to be expected. I've left my position. I can't bear the rudeness of my boss any longer.
#Person1#: What are you going to do then?
#Person2#: No idea. Anyway, I've got to think about it serio... | David has resigned because he can't bear the rudeness of his boss and Susan decides to open a dance school once she has moved to the top. |
Dan: I've been thinking about what you said.
Eve: And...
Dan: I don't think this project is for me.
Eve: Why? We would love to have you onboard.
Dan: I think I would be over -committing if I took it on and I want to make sure that I give it my 150%
Eve: I understand but we really need you. This project needs you.
... | Dan is unsure about participating in Eve's project. It's about the money and time. Eve promises to pay him something after she secures the funds. |
dancer: Is it? I only want respect.
high priestess: Well if he has taken a liking to you, you must be quite good.
dancer: Thank you. I was going to ask you a favor.
high priestess: And what might that be?
dancer: I wish to feign an illness. Just for one night. Could you help me, so that I can experience a night to myse... | dancer wants to feign an illness so that she can experience a night to herself. The high priestess will weave a tale that the dancer is ill. |
#Person1#: What did you say when Alice told you the news?
#Person2#: I calmed up and hesitated indeed. And finally, I asked her to chew the cud for such an important decision. I could not have the heart to disappoint her with a blunt refusal. But I put my foot down and insisted on her forgetting that.
#Person1#: How co... | #Person2# asked Alice to forget the news, but #Person1# thinks she needs comforts. |
#Person1#: Did you go out today?
#Person2#: With my bad luck? What good would it have done if I'd gone out?
#Person1#: If you'd looked for a job,you might have found one.
#Person2#: But I've been looking for one over a year. Today wouldn't have been any different.
#Person1#: I know how bad you feel, but if you don't ke... | #Person2# feels bad about being unable to find a job over a year and wishes #Person2# had stayed in Puerto Rico. #Person1# suggests going to Puerto Rico for a visit and #Person2#'s happy with that. |
Project Manager: Let us continue to to the real stuff our project finance thing when we are and when w you are going to design w we must keep in mind that the selling price of the product will be about twenty five Euros so when designing a project I also look at you Mael keep in mind People want to get the feeling this... | The remote control would be priced at 25 Euros, produced at a maximum cost of 12.5 Euros, and primarily marketed in Europe and North America. At least 4 million units would have to be sold to meet the company's profit goals. |
#Person1#: What's up?
#Person2#: I guess there is some kind of virus seeking into my computer, I can't send out this e-mail. Do you have the number of the text port?
#Person1#: Do you mind I have a look at your computer?
#Person2#: Of course not, I appreciate that.
#Person1#: Well, it has nothing to do with virus. The ... | #Person2# can't send out an email. #Person1# suggests #Person2#'s attachment be compressed. |
Coco: could you bring me some leftovers guys?
Yen: sure no problem
Howie: I ordered pork so... :c
Coco: oh ok
Yen: I ordered rice with vegetables
Howie: Wendy always orders too much so you can count on her pad thai with shrimp
Coco: <file_gif>
Coco: yay! thanks!
Yen: no problem sweetie :) | Yen, Howie and Wendy will bring Coco some leftovers. |
Ann: Do you know where Martha bought this green dress?
Mary: I think that in Reserved
Ann: OK, thx! | Martha bought a green dress in Reserved. |
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