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John: I've got next Monday off, and that would mean I can come up on Sunday evening if that's any good for you. That might change but fingers crossed it stays that way
Wendy: I was just thinking about you.. sat on my swing chair in the garden thinking you would really enjoy an evening here with a few bottles of wine and a decent steak on the barbi so yes Sunday would be great I can take Monday off as well xxx
John: If I wasn't working tomorrow I would be on my way now, I haven't had a good steak for a long time x x
Wendy: Me either... well you know its open invite here xx | John most probably won't be working next Monday, so he can come to Wendy's place Sunday evening. Wendy can also take Monday off in that case. |
many insects: Hey there rodent...
rodent: what can i do for you insect
many insects: Just want to make sure you don't eat me
rodent: im a vegetarian
many insects: Same here. You been down here before
rodent: this passage is hidden how did you discover it?
many insects: Family has lived here for generations trying to avoid the birds
rodent: I hope there aren't other rodents down there
many insects: You're the first I've ever seen. That's why I thought you'd eat me
rodent: Don't worry, take me to your king and queen
many insects: What do you need them for?
rodent: secret that will make them win the war
many insects: Hmm ok I guess I can trust you. Follow me and make sure you don't bother the priest
Summarize the dialogue | Rodent is a vegetarian. Many insects have never seen a rodent before. Rodent wants to take many insects to their king and queen. |
beggar: I am no professional, but a little red spice does soound right up my street!
thief: I live in the woods. Tell me beggar were do you call home?
beggar: The woods the other side of the village!
thief: I get my coal from the black smith. These spices will help so much. I'm getting some seeds too.
beggar: The smell is so strong on the spices that I'm going to get the jar to keep them in - otherwise they will smell me a mile off!
thief: I need that! And these herbs too.
beggar: Oh I should have known better, plain bread from the nuns again for me this week.
thief: HAHAHA. I will steal from anyone even lonely beggar.
beggar: You need the nuns more than me!
thief: I'll teach you a lesson beggar. No one talks to me that way. I have no morals at all.
Summarize the dialogue | thief is stealing from the beggar. |
#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Chu. Would you like me to brief your schedule for today?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: You are scheduled to meet Mr. Thompson of ABC Company at eleven this morning. Then, you have a lunch appointment with Mr. Li. And this afternoon at four you will attend a press conference.
#Person2#: I am afraid I can't attend the press conference due to an urgent conference with the Board of Directors at half past four.
#Person1#: All right. Do you want me to cancel the reservation for you?
#Person2#: Yes, thank you very much. In addition, do you have the marketing proposal ready?
#Person1#: The proposal is being repaired right now and I think it will be ready by tomorrow morning. | #Person1# briefs Mr. Chu's schedule. Mr. Chu can't attend the press conference so he lets #Person1# cancel it. #Person1# also reports the marketing proposal is being repaired. |
Jake: Man, what happened to your car?
Bill: I got a dent in the parking lot.
Jake: How did you get it?
Bill: I don't know. Maybe it was from a shopping cart.
Jake: Those shopping carts are dangerous.
Bill: Yes, they are, especially the metal ones.
Jake: you know, I usually don't park at stores that use metal shopping carts.
Bill: That's seems like a good idea, but there was a good sale at this store.
Jake: Did you save any money on the sale?
Bill: Yes, I did. I saved about $40.
Jake: That's great.
Bill: Yeah, except this dent will cost about $160. | Bill got a dent in the parking lot. Somebody probably hit his car with a shopping cart. Bill saved about $40, but fixing the dent will cost him about $160. |
#Person1#: So, now I need your help again, if you don't mind. I'm taking a date to a restaurant.
#Person2#: I'd love to help you! What is your budget for the dinner?
#Person1#: She strikes me as being very sophisticated. Only the best will do for her.
#Person2#: Well, what do you think about our very own hotel restaurant? It is very upscale, with a three-star rating.
#Person1#: I don't want to be cooped up in my own hotel tonight. How about another restaurant?
#Person2#: The Gramercy Tavern is highly rated. It has great food and live jazz, but it's not cheap.
#Person1#: Yes, that sounds like a winner. Would you please call them to reserve a table?
#Person2#: I'm already dialing, sir. | #Person1# wants to take a date to the best restaurant, #Person2# suggests the Gramercy Tavern and is calling to reserve a table for him. |
#Person1#: Are you ready to order?
#Person2#: I think that we have a pretty good idea of what we would like to order.
#Person1#: Let me tell you about the specials of the day, which are chicken in a wine sauce with capers, and grilled garlic shrimp.
#Person2#: I was wondering if the chef could leave off the sauce.
#Person1#: The chef would be happy to accommodate your special requests.
#Person2#: I am a vegetarian. Do you have any vegetarian selections?
#Person1#: You could choose the roasted vegetable and garlic pizza or the goat cheese and candied walnut salad.
#Person2#: I think that we will split the roasted vegetable and garlic pizza.
#Person1#: That is a good selection, and I can bring your salads now or serve them with your entree.
#Person2#: You can bring us our salads when you bring us our entree. | #Person1# introduces the specials of the day to #Person2#, but #Person2# wants vegetarian selections. #Person2# will split the roasted vegetable and garlic pizza. |
parent: Shinning monster? Should I be worried?
fisherman: No, the shining monster is at the underground river, so you should have worries about it
parent: But we *are* at the underground river!
fisherman: Oh thats right, the shining monster casts ilusions on the mind, I thought we were in a common but in reality I was in its control, thanks for waking me up be careful, the shinning monster is near
parent: Well, this just took a frightening twist.
fisherman: It did, beware of the colorful rocks they are there to lure you, too bad my fishing pole is broken I will have to fix it with my shirt
parent: The rocks do look . . . very pretty . . . oh so pretty . . . maybe I could swim with them? Just a little swim . . .
fisherman: dont, that the way the shinning monster catches prey, remember your family, they would be alone in the world without you
Summarize the dialogue | fisherman is dreaming about the shining monster. The shining monster is at the underground river. The fisherman will fix his fishing pole with his shirt. |
#Person1#: Ahh. . . What a fine day! I do feel like an outdoor exercise.
#Person2#: How about taking a walk in the park?
#Person1#: OK. It's delightful to have a walk in the park with the air so fresh.
#Person2#: Oh, it's so quiet here. We have the park to ourselves, only you and me!
#Person1#: Don't you see many people over there? Just on your left.
#Person2#: Oh, I see them. Some are doing Taijiquan, some are performing swordplay, some are practising the Chinese Wushu.
#Person1#: A growing keep-fit fever is sweeping over China. | #Person1# and #Person2# are having a walk in the park and talking about people doing different types of exercises. |
Trojanski: Hey bro
Trojanski: Lets go smoke before classes
Carson: I dont smoke
Carson: But I will be your company xd
Trojanski: OK | Carson wants Trojanski go and accompany him while smoking even though Trojanski doesn't smoke. |
child: I heard the horses, and I smelled them too. they are so Magnificent, aren't they?
horse caretaker/trainer: Yes I love all my horses.
child: All these horses are YOURS!
horse caretaker/trainer: Yes indeed, I train and raise them.
child: Oh you are so fortunate. I walked across the yellow and green grass of the plains, it must be wonderful to ride them there.
horse caretaker/trainer: I am very happy with my lot in life.
child: What is all this, the leather and metal? What are they for?
horse caretaker/trainer: It is for making horse shoes and saddles.
child: Shoes? horses wear shoes? I don't even have any shoes. I have no father to make or buy them.
horse caretaker/trainer: That is sad to hear.
child: yes, it makes me sad, too. Do you think I could help you with the horses! That would make me happy!
horse caretaker/trainer: Maybe in a few years.
Summarize the dialogue | horse caretaker/trainer raises and trains horses. He is happy with his job. Child wants to help him. |
Andrew: do you remember the name of this travel agency you used last year?
Arno: when we went to Greece or Italy?
Andrew: Greece, last summer
Arno: it was "Happy Travels" I believe, to be honest Anna booked that I am not really sure...
Andrew: can you ask her?
Arno: hold on
Andrew: ok
Arno: yeah it was the one I mentioned, here is their number: 543 342 121
Andrew: thanks mate | Arno went to Greece and Italy last year. Anna booked the tour to Greece with "Happy Travels" travel agency. Arno gives Andrew their number. |
#Person1#: Hey, Blake! Are you still listening to Mozart?
#Person2#: Yes. Do you like it?
#Person1#: It's great. and I ' Ve heard that listening to Mozart can make you more intelligent.
#Person2#: Really? I've never heard that before. I just like it.
#Person1#: Is classical music your favorite?
#Person2#: Yes. What about you?
#Person1#: I Like pop music best. Classical music is a bit too heavy for me. I can't get fully relaxed in it.
#Person2#: Pop music doesn't have any depth for me.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's why I can enjoy myself in it.
#Person2#: Did you always like pop music.
#Person1#: I think so, since I was in primary school. How long have you been interested in classical music.
#Person2#: I didn't like it at all until I started to learn violin when I was eight. From then on. classical music has been an important part of my life.
#Person1#: oh, I didn't know you can play the violin. Do you still play.
#Person2#: Sometimes, but these days I'm often too busy. | Both #Person1# and Blake like Mozart. #Person1# likes pop music best while Blake likes classical music best since he started to play violin when he was eight. |
lady in waiting: And what would you like to talk about, my princess? You have my ear.
princess: i am scared i will be married off to some crusty old man
lady in waiting: But my princess...those men offer you and your family such valuable security.
princess: yes but i do not love them
lady in waiting: Love is only one aspect of life. You will gain so much by marrying them. And...perhaps a man could sneak into your room at night? That you like more?
princess: but that is for fathers gain and not something to make me happy
lady in waiting: My princess, if I may be so bold...the world isn't here to make us happy. We are here to make the world better. And your marriage will make the world better.
princess: being used as a tool is not fun
lady in waiting: Life isn't fun...but yours will be more than most people. You will have dinner parties and balls and horseback rides!
princess: maybe you are right
lady in waiting: Let's just enjoy our youth while we can, and worry about future marriages another day.
Summarize the dialogue | princess is worried about her future marriage. |
Maggie: Jess, I just wanted to let you know that I picked up the rest of my stuff. You can keep the desk and plants if you wish or throw them away - I don't have anywhere to put them.
Jess: Good.
Maggie: <file_other>
Maggie: I also prepared a table of all the money we invested in the apartment in the last couple of years. If you disagree or want to add something, please do so. We can split it equally.
Jess: Sure.
Maggie: Okay, that's all I guess.
Jess: Maggie
Jess: I am so sorry
Maggie: It's all right. It's over.
Jess: I really am
Maggie: Right. Let me know about the file I've sent you. Bye.
Jess: I will always love you.
Jess: Bye. | Maggie has moved out of Jess' place. They will split the money invested in the apartment. |
turtles: What a nice day in the sun
person: Did I just hear something?
turtles: People never appreciate us turtles. If only there were more around.
person: Is that you turtle? I can barely hear you all the way down there.
turtles: Yes I'm just eating my snack.
person: Hahaha, poor worm. I didn't know turtle could talk.
turtles: Surprise!
person: It sure is. Sure is a nice day for sunbathing. Do you live in this picnic area?
turtles: I call this pond home. What brings you here?
person: I am having a picnic with my family. That is a funny little tail you have.
turtles: It's a great tail; it helps me breathe through my behind.
person: Is that true?
turtles: It's a skill that us turtles have.
person: That must stink...get it?
Summarize the dialogue | turtles are sunbathing in the pond. They are complaining that people don't appreciate them. |
#Person1#: If you can choose, will you marry a foreigner or a Chinese?
#Person2#: Why? Did tom pop the question?
#Person1#: Not yet. But I wonder if I can get my parents'consent.
#Person2#: Let me guess, your parents want you to marry a Chinese man, right?
#Person1#: You are right. It is giving me a real headache. I feel like I'm between a rock and a hard place.
#Person2#: I used to have the same problem when I was with my ex.
#Person1#: Oh, how did you deal with it?
#Person2#: I just let it go and continued dating with my Korean boyfriend. But finally we broke up.
#Person1#: Oh, it's a pity. What was the matter?
#Person2#: Simple. We had personality clashes and there were too many cultural differences.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: He hoped to live in the Korean way and asked me to give up working and stay at home to take care of the family.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. In their culture women should put family first.
#Person2#: Yes, he said it would be better for me and for the whole family. But I simply can not quit working.
#Person1#: So that's why it's hard to have a happy marriage with a foreigner.
#Person2#: Not really. There are many successful mixed marriage around us. | #Person1# wonders if #Person2# will marry a foreign person and #Person2# tells #Person1# her own story with the Korean ex-boyfriend and the cultural differences between them. #Person1# then thinks it's hard to have a happy marriage with a foreigner. |
serving wench: People get their heads cut off for even thinking such a thing. For all I know you could be the King's spy trying to trap me into saying something.
bird: Me? A spy? Never! I am just waiting for the King to die so I can eat his exquisite meat!
serving wench: Perhaps you could peck the King to death! Why should we wait for his death if you can kill him now?
bird: He might snap my neck if I tried. Say, but you on the other hand...
serving wench: I am but a serving wench. How could I ever succeed in such a task?
bird: It would be a shame if someone poisoned his drink
serving wench: Is it true that bird droppings are poisonous? Perhaps we can work together on this project.
bird: How dare you! Traitor of the Kindgom! I will inform the King of your devious plans!
serving wench: I knew it. Why must I be dumber than a bird? Why must I be a slave to such a ruthless king and queen?
Summarize the dialogue | bird wants to eat the King's meat. The serving wench is a slave to the king and queen. |
Mina: Hey, whered you go
Rafaella: am at the store. ran out of milk.
Mina: Can you pick me up some nutella
Rafaella: sure, how many containers?
Mina: Make it three. you know i go through it quickly
Rafaella: got it. see you in a bit!
Mina: Cool, thanks! | Rafaella will get Mina three jars of Nutella. |
Tara: Girls, odd question... has anyone ever got their hair done in Moscow?
Laila: No just nails which I used the salon in the crowne plaza and they did hair there too
Tara: thanks lovely, I'll take a look
Monica: Yeah I did my brows too Tara and it was really nice place
Patti: Hello girls, I did manicure and pedicure in the crowne plaza in Moscow and I was very happy
Tara: thanks ladies, I'll definitely pop in there and see them :)
Patti: it lasted for so long and it was good quality and the same price I normally pay in London so I definitely recommend that beauty salon!
Monica: yeah quality is great. they always ask my back home which brand I use when I go for a follow up. They can't sometimes remove it with acetone only <file_gif>
Patti: I did my hair in Athens though and I loved it, found a cute little place not far from the hotel, they spoke English and wasn't too expensive
Tara: ohh show us
Patti: <file_photo> I don't know if you can really tell in this light but I did highlights too
Monica: WOW!!! you look great! soooo pretty
Tara: <file_gif> really great look for you! so radiant :)
Laila: the highlights are really lovely! love it! :) | Laila, Monica and Patti were in a beauty salon in the crowne plaza in Moscow. They recommend this place. Patti did hair in Athens. |
animal: There are plenty of wild boar in the forest. I know where they like to hide. I can show you.
kings: Please do, I feel rather exposed in the Clearing with such few trees to hide behind.
animal: Me too. The other creatures would love to eat me. Just like I enjoy eating the rabbits.
kings: I wouldn't mind eating rabbits myself. Do you have any?
animal: Not on me, but I can easily catch another!
kings: Here, use this. Its a powerful tool to help you catch one faster.
animal: Thanks, but I can't carry a sword and run at the same time. If I help you, will you tell all your people to stop trying to catch me? I wouldn't taste very good myself.
kings: I will outlaw it once I get back to my Throne. No one shall touch such a previous animal as you!
animal: Thank you, kind King. The rabbits like to play by the boulders at the edge of the clearing. Let me go get you one.
Summarize the dialogue | animal will show the king where the wild boars are hiding in the forest. |
Paulina: I cant find my hamster lol
Jacalyn: omggg wtf did u do with it
Paulina: it was runnin around my room, as always
Jacalyn: I told ya he gonna get lost one day
Paulina: what now ;((
Jacalyn: don’t loo for it, doesn’t make any sense, just put ta lot of food on the table and wait
Paulina: okkk what if it doesnt work
Jacalyn: then you can have a fucking funeral lol
Paulina: dont say that!!! i want him back
Jacalyn: thats how it works when youre stupid, Pal
Paulina: T__T | Paulina can't find her hamster. It was running around her room and got lost. |
#Person1#: Show me a smaller pair of trousers, sir. I am not that fat, you see.
#Person2#: You've come to the right place. We've got various styles and sizes recently. How much do you measure around your waist?
#Person1#: I have no idea. Measure me, please.
#Person2#: OK! 2 Chi round. Try this one. Maybe it's of your size.
#Person1#: ( After trying ) I'm afraid it's still too fight around the stomach.
#Person2#: Let me check the stock. How about this one?
#Person1#: ( After trying ) Mm, a perfect fit. How much?
#Person2#: 150 Yuan.
#Person1#: A little expensive. But I'll buy it anyway. It's hard for me to get a perfect one. Here is 200 Yuan.
#Person2#: Here's your change, 50 Yuan. Welcome back again. | #Person2# measures #Person1#'s waist and assists #Person1# in trying on trousers. #Person1# finally finds a perfectly-fit one and he will buy it. |
#Person1#: Are you new here?
#Person2#: Yes. It's my first day. My name is Monica Marten.
#Person1#: I'm Wilson Leach. That's my order form you're working on.
#Person2#: I just finished it. Do you want to fax it to the head office?
#Person1#: That would be great. Do you know how to use the fax machine?
#Person2#: Sure, I can send it right now.
#Person1#: Oh, Monica. I need to make some phone calls to China and Mexico.
#Person2#: What can I do to help?
#Person1#: Well, I'm OK calling China. The problem is that I can't speak any Spanish. Can you?
#Person2#: No problem. I studied it at college. You just have to tell me what to say.
#Person1#: That's really good. By the way, what's your typing speed?
#Person2#: I can type about 70 words a minute. | Monica helps Wilson fax an order to the head office. Wilson needs to make calls to China and Mexico and Monica'll help him with Spanish. |
#Person1#: What's the matter?
#Person2#: Which subway should I take to get to the East Side?
#Person1#: Oh, you have to take the shuttle to Grand Central.
#Person2#: Which train is that? Which platform does it leave from?
#Person1#: It's not on this platform. These trains are uptown and downtown, not crosstown. You have to go up these stairs over there. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person2# can take the shuttle to Grand Central to get to the East Side. |
Jake: Who are you doing your project with?
Chuck: So far - nobody
Chuck: and with whom
Jake: what?
Chuck: You should have asked "With whom"
Jake: A tad formal
Chuck: Well, it's just grammatically correct
Jake: So you don't have a partner for the project
Chuck: No, I don't, not yet. You?
Jake: No, I didn't go today and my mates already formed a team
Chuck: Ok, we can work together then, I don't mind
Jake: Cool! Do you have anything in mind already?
Chuck: Yes, I was thinking about making a presentation on French revolution
Jake: when's the deadline? Will we make it?
Chuck: It's due next week, I think it should be fine
Jake: Great, thanks man! | Jake and Chuck don't have partners for the project. Jake didn't go today. They will prepare a presentation on French revolution together. The deadline is next week. |
#Person1#: Why have you stopped production?
#Person2#: We've had a few problems. One of the bolts has worked loose and a blade has snapped off.
#Person1#: OK. Make sure the power is switched off then tighten up all the bolts on the unit and replace the broken blade. Why is there oil all over the floor?
#Person2#: I think the valve is faulty. I couldn't regulate the pressure and the seal burst. I tried opening the emergency valve but it was jammed.
#Person1#: Clean up the mess first, then fit a new seal and check the valve. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the reason why the production stopped and there's oil over the floor. #Person1# asks #Person2# how to deal with it. |
horse: I should not answer to a bandit like you
outlaw: So you have a preference for those that ride you? Perhaps I should leave you here at this trailhead alone.
horse: The trail leads to many directions, but I will not follow to any of them
outlaw: You seem a very angry horse. I can see why you were left here alone.
horse: I am stronger than you, criminal. I would love to kill a criminal like you
outlaw: You just knocked my mug right out of my hands. Now what am I supposed to drink? You evil horse!
horse: here .Take this dam mug and get the hell out of my face
outlaw: I will leave only if you apologize for your poor behavior.
horse: You know what? I am going to steal from the thief!!
outlaw: Try again, horse! You may be big but you don't have opposable thumbs!
horse: What about this kick?? Just look at your face.
outlaw: Get away from me, you foul beast. I wish a wicked slow death upon you.
Summarize the dialogue | horse kicked outlaw's mug out of his hands. |
Nora: Can you recommend any TV channel to learn French?
Alice: You mean watching regular TV or some language oriented programmes?
Nora: no, something normal, maybe a news channel?
Sam: Have you tried France24? I quite like it
Nora: no, not really, I don't have a TV set, so i'd have to look for it in the internet
Alice: I really like ARTE
Alice: Do you know it?
Nora: no, I'll look it up
Nora: thanks! | Alice and Sam recommend French tv channels to Nora. |
village official: Thats no problem for the king, have you paid your taxes? is the bazar up to date with tribute?
local bazaar: Everyone must pay, and I have only your word that you are from the King
village official: This is the emblem of the king only village officials wear them, and I hope everyone has paid, the king gets really angry when people fail to pay tribute
local bazaar: There is no need to worry , everything will get paid when it needs to. Sit, rest a while and have some tea
village official: Ok, just in case this is a notice for all tax payers, I will leave it on the table, you are kind
local bazaar: No problem, if I can;t look after my customers I am in the wrong business. I will show it to the merchants
village official: You should also show them this book, the books holds the penalties if they dont pay
local bazaar: I will write in some new tariffs and penalties and skim a little off the top
Summarize the dialogue | Village official is from the King and wants to know if the local bazaar has paid taxes. The local bazaar hasn't paid taxes yet. The local bazaar will write in new tariffs and penalties and skim a little off the top. |
guard: I LOVE GUARDING THE CASTLE
ambassador: You should. Thats your job
guard: yes, i have to make sure that the castle is all time protected
ambassador: You know, ever since I was appointed by the king to treat with a distant kingdom, I have always marveled at your disposition.
guard: Thank you for that Ambassador
ambassador: You are welcome. Just keep at it ok?
guard: I will try my best at all time
ambassador: Great. So keep protecting the queen at all time.
guard: I will Ambassador
ambassador: Great. Now have this
guard: I love it, will help me during dark hours
ambassador: You welcome. I havent seen the king, where is he?
guard: The king might be in the castle
Summarize the dialogue | guard loves his job and he will try to protect the castle at all time. Ambassador has been impressed with his disposition. The king might be in the castle. |
Roxanne: I'm applying for a Spanish passport.
Roxanne: My grandfather was Spanish.
Ivy: I need to look through my family history.
Ivy: I could also need one after Brexit... | Roxanne is applying for a Spanish passport as her grandmother was Spanish. Ivy needs to look through her family history. |
Russ: Hey, are you going trick or treatin' tonight?
Jody: Yeah, just have to put some finishing touches on my costume.
Russ: Cool, what are you going to be?
Jody: A witch, naturally.
Russ: hehe...fits you
Jody: Shut up! LOL
Jody: How about you?
Russ: I'll surprise you.
Jody: Ok, probably someone in uniform, right?
Russ: You'll see. Talk to you later.
Jody: Bye | Russ and Jody are going trick-or-treating tonight. Jody has to finish her witch costume. Russ is going to surprise Jody with his costume. |
User Interface: Now it is technical specification by our colleague
Marketing: Oh there is a button missing
Industrial Designer: This this is really flexible You can add your buttons So as we discussed we have to switch on switch off whenever we want And so we have buttons and using LCD or like you can use this jog wheel and select which ever option on the LCD and then do on and off Then you ha you will have volume control So you you can press these buttons to increase or decrease the volume And we have some LCD controls Like m switching the LCD display if you want to use LCD or you do not want you can just use normal button And we have speech recognition Here you have microphone and then it date records your voice and then it try to recognise And it can also do the action And location finder And we want to do the location basically using speech recogniser You can just say where is my remote control Or you can just give some nickname to your remote control like Bobby And then it will say hi hi and then you can use it | According to the technical specifications given by the industrial designer, the product was very flexible because users could add buttons. Users could use the jog wheel to select whichever option on the LCD and do the power control. There was also an LCD control, so users could switch on the LCD display if they wanted to use LCD and use a normal button if they didn't want to use LCD. What's more, the controller had the functions of speech recognition and location finder. |
troll: I have no idea what is on the other side. I only collect the toll. The toll is only 50 pence.
deer: 50 pence? I
troll: Yes 50 pence. We do need to keep up our fine bridge!
deer: I'm afraid as a Deer, my kind are bereft of currency. I don't suppose you would be interested in setting up a payment plan payable in apples or bites of bark from fresh tree shoots?
troll: No that would not be possible. You will not be able to cross the bridge.
deer: Well then, I guess I will take my food across the babbling brook instead
troll: Okay go on your way then I have things to do.
deer: Okay . . . I must say your bridge looks even nicer from the other side of the brook!
troll: You have wasted enough of my time.
deer: Okay, but remember - you're not yourself when you're hungry. Have an apple!
Summarize the dialogue | deer wants to cross the bridge but doesn't have 50 pence. The troll refuses to set up a payment plan. |
care taker: And what is someone like you doing somewhere like here?
young boy: Please sir ,I am just looking around
care taker: What could a little boy want with a graveyard?
young boy: I am trying to connect with my dead ancestors
care taker: Ah, boy.....once a person is gone, they're gone. I'm sorry to tell you.
young boy: But surely you, as custodian here, could tell differently?
care taker: ...what do you mean, boy?
young boy: you must have seen all kinds of things in your duties?
care taker: Nope. I'm an atheist.
young boy: Well so am I but work with me here, care taker!
care taker: Ok, I have heard voices from beyond.
young boy: Were you inebriated?
care taker: No! Were YOU?
young boy: Certainly not! I am six!
Summarize the dialogue | young boy is trying to connect with his dead ancestors in the graveyard. The caretaker is an atheist. |
stable boy: Hello there
faery: hello
stable boy: I never seen a fairy before
faery: get back...i need to leave...
stable boy: You can leave you don't need to threaten me though
faery: you are letting me go?
stable boy: Yes I will let you go please go peacefully
faery: then why are you still holding THAT weapon in your hand?
Summarize the dialogue | Stable boy will let the faery go. |
#Person1#: What are you guys doing over there?
#Person2#: What do you mean, Janice?
#Person1#: I'Ve been waiting for a response on the Blake Building design for nearly two weeks.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Janice. But we'Ve been waiting on the client. It's out of our hands at the moment. | Janice waits for a response but #Person2# says it's out of their hands. |
Mick: Do you teach English?
Amy: Yes I do
Mick: How much do you charge?
Amy: 60zł per hour
Mick: I'll call you back if interested. | Amy charges 60zł per English lesson. Mike will call her back if he makes his mind. |
Eve: hey love, just looking at my schedule, have to work on Jan 11th, how about you come 10th like in the evening?
Eve: i bet you will be sleeping anyways, and i'll be back from work by 5pm :D
Sue: actually i have classes in the morning on 11th and i was planning on coming just in time for the party
Eve: great! can't wait!
Sue: Mee too :D but Simon has to make a playlist
Eve: sure thing, Simon is ON IT, Beyonce and shit
Sue: he sure does know how to do it
Eve: ahahahha
Eve: the time when you were here and we all got drunk in the kitchen
Sue: and he started throwing stuff around
Sue: and I was like, here goes my banana
Eve: hahahahahah
Eve: I want a redo this time
Sue: i'm counting on him. have to put some shit around for him to grab
Eve: ahahah he says he's down for that | On January 11th Eve has to work and Sue has classes in the morning. Eve is throwing a party in the evening. She will be back from work by 5 pm. Sue is coming. Simon will make a playlist. |
Kerry: She said no
Guy: WHAT hows that possible
Guy: I’m sorry man
Kerry: She said she’d had doubts for some time etc
Guy: I’m sorry, you wanna come over tonight? | She said no to Kerry. |
maid: I have seen you practice before on our green field. You are good, but the red targets make it easy to hit them.
archer: Perhaps I you would enjoy it if I taught you how to handle my bow.
maid: Oh sire, you tease me!
archer: I didn't mean to make you blush fair maiden. You are now redder than the targets.
maid: I do have a bit of time, perhaps you cold teach me a bit. I've always been curious as to how you manage to make the arrow travel so far and still hit the target.
archer: I would be happy to share my vast knowledge and skills with you.
maid: Am I holding it the right way?
archer: May I have permission to re-position your lovely hands fair maid?
maid: ohhh...uh, well, yes, of course.....
archer: Know that we have you in the correct position you will need an arrow.
maid: I'm not quite sure how to place my fingers...can you come a bit closer and show me....
Summarize the dialogue | archer will teach maid how to handle his bow. |
a lazy snake: Perhaps I will take a pause from my nap and help you out. You can just climb up onto my back and I will slither over the log to help you over
insects: How lucky am I to find such a friend!
a lazy snake: Sssee, insects and snakes can be friends! Let me just slither over this log and past the palm tree so I can drop you off near your home by the pool
insects: Now I'll be home in time for dinner! When we arrive you can come in for dinner. We are eating my cousin Jerry.
a lazy snake: Thank you for inviting me in for dinner! We are eating Jerry or with Jerry?
insects: We are eating him silly! He broke one of his legs and can no longer harvest grain like he used to. Having only 3 legs is useless.
a lazy snake: Waste not, want not is what I say! At least his useless body will now have new purpose in nourishing us
Summarize the dialogue | a lazy snake will slither over the log and past the palm tree to drop insects off near their home by the pool. They are eating Jerry, who broke one of his legs and can no longer harvest grain like he used to. |
#Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I want to buy a sweater for my son. This yellow one doesn't have a price on it. How much does it cost? Do you know?
#Person1#: Yes, it's $ 42.33.
#Person2#: That's too expensive.
#Person1#: Here's a nice nylon one for $ 15.88. We sell a lot of these.
#Person2#: Yes, it is nice. I think I'll take it.
#Person1#: Do you want anything else? This kind of trousers is in discount. It only costs $ 13 each pair.
#Person2#: That's nice. OK, I'll take one. | #Person1# assists #Person2# to buy a piece of nylon clothes and a pair of trousers for #Person2#'s son. |
Miranda: have you seen the christmas fair on the main square??
Miranda: <file_photo>
Kenzie: ugh, they started it already?
Georgia: i have seen it! it's beautiful as always :D
Georgia: what's your problem Kenzie?
Kenzie: i am just sick of it, it's the same every year
Miranda: well yes it is, but it's also magical :D
Jeniffer: haha i love it too
Jeniffer: Kenzie you are whining so much :D
Kenzie: lol get off me :D | There is a Christmas fair on the main square. Miranda, Jeniffer and Georgia like it, Kenzie is fed up with it being the same every year. |
#Person1#: I was just about to go to bed when the telephone rang last night.
#Person2#: Who was it?
#Person1#: Kate. She said she was too excited to go to sleep.
#Person2#: She never cares about others.
#Person1#: It's true. Guess what we were talking about last night.
#Person2#: Her new boyfriend, right?
#Person1#: Yeah, how do you know about that?
#Person2#: I was also interrupted by her last week because of such a thing. | Both #Person1# and #Person2# have been interrupted by Kate to talk about Kate's new boyfriend. |
#Person1#: Hey, Bill. I hear they're going to send you to Germany for the new project.
#Person2#: Boy, news travels fast around here! I only got the orders a couple of hours ago. Rachel doesn't even know...
#Person1#: Oh, no? So, what are you waiting for? When do you plan to tell her?
#Person2#: Well, she is at work at the moment. She doesn't finish until 5. I'll have to wait until tonight now, I suppose.
#Person1#: Well, I was posted there before, back in 2008. It's OK - a bit like England, really. At least the weather is similar, and the people aren't much different. The only thing I didn't like is the food, especially the sausages. What do you intend to do about the family? Are you going to take them with you?
#Person2#: Well, I'd like to, but I don't know much about the situation at the moment...you know, about schools and all that. But I hope to move the family out there in a couple of months' time. I don't think I want to spend a year and a half out there on my own...I mean, without Rachel and the kids. I mean, I don't see that much of them now as it is.
#Person1#: Yeah. Well, that's the way it is normally in our company, I suppose.
#Person2#: Yeah. Well, we'll see. Let me pay for the coffee.
#Person1#: No, no. I'll pay. | Bill hasn't told his wife Rachel he'll be sent to Germany for a new project. #Person1# was posted there before and tells Bill about how #Person1# feels about living there. Bill hopes to move the family out there. |
blacksmith: hello
inn keeper: Why hello there, I haven;t seen you in awhile.
blacksmith: Yes, I was away for a while
inn keeper: Where did you go?
blacksmith: I was away in the far east
inn keeper: Do you have somewhere to stay?
blacksmith: Yes, my sibling got me some nice cottagein the middle of the village
inn keeper: Well, if you ever need a place i have a perfect room for you.
blacksmith: that is so kind of you. Here, this is the best hammer out there. it is a gift
inn keeper: Why thank you! I will use this to kill the chicken.
blacksmith: Dont mention it
inn keeper: Are you allowed to eat while on guard?
blacksmith: We cant eat ...it is not allowed
Summarize the dialogue | blacksmith was away in the far east. He has a cottage in the middle of the village. Inn keeper offers him a room. |
Aj: what is going on with you?
Sue: nothing why do you ask?
Aj: you have been very quiet lately 😒
Aj: am I in trouble?xx
Sue: well only you know that
Aj: hmmm sounds like I am then...
Sue: well what do you expect, I am sick of being let down by you...
Aj: let down how?
Sue: you are joking?
Sue: Idiot
Aj: wow, thats harsh
Sue: you promised me you would be here this morning its now 2. 30 in the afternoon
Aj: oh shit.. yeah sorry babe, my bad I forgot
Sue: well I cant be bothered to keep chasing after you you know I getting bored of it
Aj: oooops, Im sorry Sue, honest...
Aj:,file_photo>
Sue: you really think a sad face will make a difference????
Aj: yes.. you know I love you ❤
Sue: thats not in question, its the always waiting for you that annoys me...🤦♀️😒
Aj: I will be over within the hour and I'll bring cake xxx
Sue: you are incourageable.. see you when I see you, I wont wait for my cake xx | Sue was expecting Aj at her place this morning. It's 2.30 p.m. now and Aj's still not there. Aj apologizes. Aj promises to come to Sue in an hour and to bring a cake. |
Leon: Look, I know you're still angry, but can we at least talk about this?
Coraline: what's there to talk about? You're a jerk, end of discussion.
Leon: Coraline...
Leon: I'm sorry.
Leon: I didn't want things to end this way!
Leon: please...
Coraline: stop texting me - Perry's getting suspicious.
Leon: It wasn't my fault.
Coraline: seriously?! that's what your going with???
Coraline: you're an even bigger asshole than i thought
Leon: I'm serious - It wasn't my fault!
Leon: Look - can we meet by the printers?...
Leon: Or would you rather i did this by text?
Coraline: fine. I'll be there in 20
Leon: I promise you won't regret it
Coraline: i'm beginning to think you don't know what that word means, Daltez. | Coraline agrees to meet Leon by the printers in 20 minutes. |
Jack: I'll be so late, Im sorry
June: Did they hold you at work?
Jack: Yeah, they did;/ again, I'm sorry
June: I'll just tell guests to come later
Jack: Sorry hon, I'll bring more wine ;)
June: You better, otherwise don't bother coming at all:D
Jack: You don't mean that;(
June: Of course I don't, just get your ass over here love;*
Jack: Omv | Jack will be late but he'll bring more wine. June will tell the guests to come later. |
king: What are you doing? We are in the church garden!
queen: My body is your temple. But first, let us talk about a new cushion seat for my throne!
king: Is there a problem with the one there now?
queen: Yes! It is so uncomfortable and it hurts my behind after a long session of hearing royalties!
king: I am sorry queen, you never need suffer. Tomorrow a new seat will be installed. Why have you said nothing before?
queen: I was too scared to ask you. I thought you were going to lock me up in prison for being rude. I'm sorry!
king: I would never, you are my wife and the queen. I must say speaking to you when you are like this is a little distracting. Could you possibly put the dress back on until we are done speaking?
queen: But I was just getting started? My King! Let me serve you!
king: Do you think it is safe in public like this? What will the public think?
queen: The public will think we are just like the beautiful flowers blooming near the grass. Beautiful in sight!
Summarize the dialogue | queen wants a new cushion seat for her throne. She is wearing a dress in the church garden. King wants her to put the dress back on. |
Nelson: I'm thinking of moving to Spain
Oscar: wow! great idea
Owen: nice, when?
Nelson: I think that.... never cuz I am broke as fuck
Oscar: haha, nice joke
Owen: you can always be broke in Spain xddd | Nelson would like to move to Spain, but he doesn't have money. |
Heather: Bit late but on the way
Vickie: Ok I'll put the kettle on
Heather: Cheers xxx | Heather will be a little late. Vickie will put the kettle on. |
farmer: Sounds good. I get some fresh veggies and herbs from the farm while I'm out plowing the fields.
milk maid: Oh nice! We can make omelettes. Nancy over here needs to be tied up because shes ready to be milked.
farmer: I might need that rope for the plow but you go ahead and use it first.
milk maid: Dont worry, it wont be long, shes about to burst! I love this job!
farmer: I'm glad. It's nice to be away from the hustle and bustle of the city dwellers.
milk maid: You're telling me! Its great out here. Im about done with Nancy. Would you like the rope or should i leave it in the Barn?
farmer: yes, I do need that rope to pull the plow. thanks
milk maid: Here you go. I can go ahead and take this milk inside and get it refrigerated so its ready for the meal.
Summarize the dialogue | milk maid is milking Nancy the cow. Farmer will get some fresh veggies and herbs from the farm while he's out plowing the fields. |
homeless: I am not that drunk. If you stop scaring me maybe we can share. But you have to admit, this place has seen better days.
ghost: You must be quite drunk to see me and yet not know fear! Vile commoner!
homeless: You must have been an evil villian in your life before you died. Hopefully a horrible death.
ghost: Uneducated cur! These lands were once home to the mighty Kingdom of the Holy Order! And I was their king!
homeless: So you were evil? Explains why you are picking on a poor peasant like my self. You royals are all the same
ghost: How dare you! We royals are the reason a lazy nothing like yourself can wander aimlessly, leeching off of those that work for a living!
homeless: The royals took my home and my family. How dare you!
ghost: If they are of noble blood, then you must have done something to deserve such a fate!
homeless: Says the one stuck in limbo. *swigs wine*
Summarize the dialogue | homeless is drunk and scared of ghosts. The ghost was king of the Holy Order. He is picking on a poor peasant. |
#Person1#: What can I help you with today?
#Person2#: My washing machine isn't working.
#Person1#: What's the problem?
#Person2#: The water will not drain.
#Person1#: Is there anything else wrong with it?
#Person2#: No, that's it.
#Person1#: I can come down and fix that for you if you'd like.
#Person2#: When will you be able to fix it?
#Person1#: How does this afternoon at 2 thirty sound to you?
#Person2#: That would be perfect.
#Person1#: Alright, so I'll see you then?
#Person2#: See you then. | #Person2#'s washing machine isn't working. #Person1# will come down to fix it this afternoon at 2 thirty. |
villager: These sandals are all I own. They will keep your feet from getting cuts.
creature: You really think this petty gift is worth my praise? What do you even need anyway?
villager: We are in need of water. We have no well and we heard you have magical powers to bring water to the village.
creature: Yes this is not worth my time I am just going to eat you. Your village can rot for all I care.
villager: Then take my garments. That is all that is left. But the villagers would be grateful and they have trinkets of all kinds to pay.
creature: Working with humans is against the way of my kind.
villager: Stop hitting me! You are of great importance to all of us. We will give you food and trinkets. What else would you want?
creature: I want the human race to be gone forever so my kind can rule the world. You think I would fix something that goes against the ways of my very kind BEGONE.
villager: What has made you so hostile and wanting to hurt everything around you? Who did such damage to you?
Summarize the dialogue | The creature doesn't want to help the villagers. They have no well and the creature has magical powers to bring water. The villagers have trinkets to pay. |
peasant: Do you think you could catch him, then? I'm quite hungry.
swimmer: There - I have stunned him. Now you can go in for the kill!
peasant: This rock should have enough heft...
swimmer: Fantastic! and now we can eat.
peasant: I'm looking for employment. The king shows my kind no economic favor. Do you know of anyone around here who needs a farm hand?
swimmer: Well, there is a man just a bit up the coast. He has a large farm and always needs help.
peasant: I shall head that way once we finish our alligator feast.
swimmer: He'll accept you with open arms if you bring a few alligator steaks with you.
peasant: That is a marvelous idea! You've been too kind to me today, sir.
swimmer: Speak nothing of it. I feel for the peasants in this area, always mistreated.
Summarize the dialogue | The peasant is looking for a job. The swimmer stuns the alligator and the peasant kills it with a rock. The swimmer recommends a farmhand position to the peasant. |
traveler: I'm a merchant traveling east in search of spices to trade, sir.
farmer: Hmm, I am not too sure what you might find around here.
traveler: I didn't expect much, soe a group of us are traveling east. You haven't seen any bandits, have you?
farmer: None around these parts that I know about, it is pretty quiet here.
traveler: That's good. We almost always have issues with bandits. Here, try some of this.
farmer: What is it that you call this?
traveler: It's called cardamom. It's from India.
farmer: I see, I have never been to such a place. This is a bit different.
traveler: I think their spices are much stronger than ours. So what do you farm here?
farmer: Oh just mostly corn and barley, nothing out of the ordinary.
traveler: Has it been a good year for the crops?
farmer: I would say that it has, the weather has been favorable this year.
traveler: That's good. A man's got to make a living.
Summarize the dialogue | traveler is a merchant traveling east in search of spices to trade. He is looking for cardamom. The farmer farms corn and barley. The weather has been favorable this year. |
a captured knight: Please... for dear god. I must escape. Please what can i do?
person: Maybe you can plead guilty and surrender to the king. He will spare your life. Our king is noble and honorable!
a captured knight: No. The king will have me executed. Are you crazy?
person: Don't worry sir... Just tell the secret plan of your king... Our king will understand and you will be released for sure
a captured knight: No. I can't do that.
person: It is the only way or you will stay here, rotten until you die
a captured knight: Look. I'll get you anything. What do you want in exchange for your help,
person: I won't betray my king! No... He is the one who raised me... He treated me like his own son!
a captured knight: He doesn't have to know. It wouldn't be betrayal! It would be mercy!
person: No! My king is my sun and star! I won't betray him!
Summarize the dialogue | a captured knight wants to escape. person suggests he plead guilty and surrender to the king. person refuses to betray his king. |
rabbit: If you promise not to try to eat me, yes. I have a huge family of my own and must get them food as well.
peasant: This is your lucky day dear rabbit...If you help me then I will help you.
rabbit: I think I can agree to that! Let me run out and get the first veggie.
peasant: That is fine. I will hold up my side of the bargain.
rabbit: Thank you so much, myself and my family will enjoy this. Here is my side of the bargain as well. Will you need more?
peasant: Yes, just a bit more. I do hope you and your family live a long and happy life.
rabbit: I can do that! I'll be right back. I hope this helps you out too and thank you for your kindness.
peasant: I'll be here working in the garden for a few more minutes. Then I will take the basket to my home on my old mare over there.
rabbit: I think we have a good system going here is your next one.
Summarize the dialogue | rabbit will get vegetables for peasant in exchange for food. |
knight: hello dear inn keeper i am here because the king stationed me here
inn keeper: I see. Is there a specific reason he stationed you here, in this small town?
knight: to protect it from any monster attacks
inn keeper: The people who live here cause much more harm than any monster could.
knight: well me and the other knights will take care of it
inn keeper: Why don't you come over here and have a drink? It is on the house!
knight: thank you sir but i must wait till i am off duty
inn keeper: Suit yourself it is your loss. So tell me where are you from?
knight: i am from the capital orignally and you?
inn keeper: I have been born and raised in this town nothing has changed at all. Still the poorest of the empire.
knight: that is sad to hear
inn keeper: We have grown accustomed to it. Though you oughta be careful you are prime bait for the thieves around here.
knight: do not worry i can handle myself
Summarize the dialogue | knight was stationed in this small town to protect it from any monster attacks. The inn keeper was born and raised in this town and it's still the poorest in the empire. |
#Person1#: Hello, Fred. What are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm doing the business online.
#Person1#: Can you tell me the concept of e-commerce? Now, many people mentioned the word, ' e-commerce ', in front of me.
#Person2#: E-commerce, or Electronic Commerce is the practice of purchasing and selling products or services over the Internet.
#Person1#: What kinds of channels can you use in e-commerce?
#Person2#: We can complete a trade by email, electronic data interchange and smart cards, and so on.
#Person1#: What are the benefits of e-commerce?
#Person2#: Firstly, it can overcome the geographic limitation. And secondly, e-commerce can lower the internal costs. And thirdly, people like us, can also open stores on Internet.
#Person1#: How things have changed now! | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the concept of e-commerce, the kinds of channels #Person2# uses, and its benefits. |
#Person1#: Hello, Miao Li, Where are you going?
#Person2#: Hello, I am going to the store to buy some fruit.
#Person1#: Oh, Would you do me a favor?
#Person2#: Yes?
#Person1#: Please mail this letter for me on your way to the store.
#Person2#: Sure. Do you want it to be registered?
#Person1#: Yes, I think so. There are some pictures in it. It would be a great pity if they were lost.
#Person2#: Yes, I will be glad to mail your letter.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: you are welcome. | #Person1# asks Miao Li to help send the registered letter on Miao's way to the store. Miao agrees. |
User Interface: Then these are some of the remotes which are different in shape and colour but they have many buttons So sometimes the user finds it very difficult to recognise which button is for what function and all that So you can you can design an interface which is very simple and which is userfriendly Even a kid can use that So can you go on t t to the next slide so this is one of the interface or one of the remote which has this vi voice recogniser And this has multipurpose use it can be used for TV it can be used for cablesatellite it can be used for VCR DVDs and audio And this has inbuilt voice recogniser Can you go on to the next slide ? now this is an interface for a chil for a remote which a child can use this is userfriendly it is very attractive and children can use it as well as they can play with it And this comes with different colours different shapes And this this child interface has minimum buttons and all the important buttons are there in this small compact attractive child interface Next slide please Now this is a big oversized remote which can not be misplaced or it is impossible to misplace
Marketing: You do not know me I could lose that in a minute
User Interface: So this is No this is a very big you can not misplace it anywhere So this is a jumbo universal remote control and it is impossible to i am misplace or lose This i this is one such interface which can be created And the personal preference would be a spe to incorporate speech recognisers which will respond to users voice for a particular function
Project Manager: Mmhmm thank you very much any comments on her presentation ?
Marketing: Well looks like we still have quite a choice of things out there what I am No suggestions bad But we are going to have to narrow it down a little more I do not think that we can get The Tshape is good the child one is good the too big to misplace I think it is just funny I do not think that is going to be our impulse purchase at the checkout counter
Project Manager: I I th I think
Marketing: It is it is going to be a little bit too unwieldy
Project Manager: No I think the these are her presentations but as far as the decision making we getting to that after after
Marketing: mm Mmhmm Have to come back to that later | The interfaces shown on the slides were a remote that had voice recognizer with multi-purpose use such as for TV and cable-satellite, a simple and compact one that a child can use and could play with it and a big oversized remote that cannot be misplaced. The team agreed that the T-shaped design and the children-friendly interface were nice but the over-big one was not ideal. |
deer: why hello there
dragon: You're looking tasty.
deer: hey now don't eat please
dragon: But I've never had venison before.
deer: here eat this instead
dragon: Let me taste it.
deer: See its nice isn't it
dragon: How did you get such delightful food in these outskirts?
deer: I happen to take from a group of humans over there I here they taste just like deer
dragon: I usually only eat humans, but I might have to give this a try more often!
deer: Well what else do you do beside eat
dragon: Well I like resting by the fires I create and getting scratched behind my ear!
deer: I see thats awesome I agree
dragon: You enjoy that too?
Summarize the dialogue | deer took venison from humans. Dragon likes it. |
#Person1#: Would you like to order now?
#Person2#: Yse, I'd like to have pepper steak and a glass of red wine.
#Person1#: OK, sir. What about you, Miss?
#Person3#: Bring me a piece of apple pie and a steak sandwich.
#Person2#: Would you please switch the pepper steak to the filet steak?
#Person1#: Sure. | #Person1# is helping #Person2# and #Person3# ordering food and fulfilling the request. |
#Person1#: Hi. What's up?
#Person2#: Nothing much. What's new with you?
#Person1#: Not too much. I've been pretty busy.
#Person2#: Me too. Seems like all I do is eat and sleep.
#Person1#: Gotta go. Call me tonight.
#Person2#: Okay. Check you later. | #Person1# and #Person2# ask about each other's recent situation. |
#Person1#: Is it your first time to join the sports meeting of Junior High School?
#Person2#: Yes, and it's great. What are the events at the sports meeting?
#Person1#: Long-distance race, dash, hurdle race, relay race, standing long jump, high jump, shotput and so on.
#Person2#: Our neighbor, Bruce, will take part in the relay race. Let's go have a look.
#Person1#: OK, let's go.
#Person2#: The competition will begin in 5 minutes, it's tense here.
#Person1#: Wonderful, Bruce is taking the lead.
#Person2#: Other competitors have almost caught up with him. They are neck and neck.
#Person1#: Come on, Bruce. Come on, Bruce.
#Person2#: Wow, Bruce crossed the line first. | It is the sports meeting of Junior High School. #Person1# and #Person2# cheer for their neighbor Bruce in the relay race. |
Blake: are u free friday night?
Blake: there is this concert
Blake: maybe u wanna come?
Marcia: which concert?
Blake: Phedora
Marcia: oh, I love them <3
Marcia: ofc I'll go
Blake: great :) | Marcia and Blake will go to Phedora's concert on Friday night. |
priest: Hello patron how is your day
patron: Very good, your sermons have motivated me to be what I am today
priest: I am glad i see you usually come to church
patron: Father what do I do about my tithe. The good book says bring the tithe into the store house so that there might be meat in the house
priest: You should offer the little you have so long s it is done with your whole heart
patron: OK but father the place where we are is scary
priest: It is at first but after you stay here for sometime it will be majestic you will see let me take you round
patron: Father I know the place. I made so much money from the tombs
priest: You see this priceless metals on the walls.There are also ornaments of gold and silver sculptures covering the tombs that contain the corps of those who have passed away
patron: Did you do the prayer for them father. It seem not to be working because their voices are still here
priest: It is just a metaphor used to signify the presence of the death even when they are dead to signify rememberance
Summarize the dialogue | Patron usually comes to church. He made a lot of money from the tombs. He will offer his tithe to the church. |
squirrel: Why would you try to shoot me through my heart? You know, squirrels are not the cleanest. We do carry diseases. Any ways could you carry by to the ocean so I don't get sand in my wounds?
archer: Well i can't exactly drag you by your tail now can i? Be careful not to snag my tights.
squirrel: You attacked me, and now your worried about your tights. Ugh. Humans.
archer: Wait, let me take my tights off, I told you they snag easily.
squirrel: Ha! Got your tights!
archer: Wait a minute, i'm in charge here. I could quite easily bury you in the sand!
squirrel: I'd like to see you try! Muahaha. I'm a wild creature!
archer: I'll trap you under my hat if you do that again you little rat wannabe.
squirrel: Catch me if you can! I fly through the woods, and live in the trees. So long archer!!
Summarize the dialogue | archer shot a squirrel through the heart. The squirrel wants archer to carry him to the ocean. Archer will take his tights off, because they snag. |
Oleg: feels like beer in the air
Cris: is this a kind of suggestion?
Oleg: you read me well
Cris: i'll be happy to help :)
Oleg: any time ur free
Cris: just need to finish some stuff and i'll be there for you
Oleg: u sound like singing
Cris: yeah, i'm in a kind of singing mood
Oleg: hope you'll be singing after booze ha ha
Cris: anyway, see in one hour youknowwhere
Oleg: sure thing. can't wait :) | Cris and Oleg will see each other for a beer in an hour. |
Ollie: Where is the store?
Jake: where its always been
Ollie: very funny
Ollie: pin me
Jake: <file_other>
Ollie: thanks | Ollie can't find the store. He needs Jake's help with that. |
Ted: Game day!
Spud: I know. What time?
Ted: start @9. so be here 8.30
Spud: sure. Is mick comin over?
Ted: says he cant
Spud: ok, so theres still 5 of us
Ted: not quite
Spud: what u sayin?
Ted: Zed out
Spud: shite why? he never missed a day
Ted: i know. some family stuff
Spud: come on!
Ted: i know. gotta be sth serious
Spud: gawd thats 4 of us. will be hard
Ted: but we gonna win man
Spud: hell yeah! | Ted and Spud are playing a game today at 9pm. Mick and Zed are out, so there will be only 4 of them. |
#Person1#: How do you use an ATM card, billy?
#Person2#: It's easy grandpa. Insert you card into the machine here. Then wait a moment. Ok. Now you enter your PIN. It should have four numbers.
#Person1#: Oh yes. I've got it written down here. Just a minute.
#Person2#: You really shouldn't write it down. You should memorize it. You can change it to a more convenient number if you like.
#Person1#: Ok, I've entered my PIN. There are several options on the screen. I guess I just choose which service I want, don't I?
#Person2#: Yes. Choose the service you need to use. If you choose to withdraw money, the machine will ask you how much you want.
#Person1#: I can just enter the amount using the keys, right?
#Person2#: That's right. Give the machine a moment to process you request. Then take your money.
#Person1#: These machines aren't very difficult to use. In fact, I quite like them. They are much faster than dealing with a band clerk. | Billy teaches his grandpa to use an ATM card. The grandpa thinks it's not difficult to use these machines and it's faster than dealing with the bank clerk. |
Ola: Hey guys :) just reminding all of you that its Kuba's birthday on 11th and we should organize some surprise :)
Maja: Each of us should write a few pages of this thesis?
Ola: I also want a surprise like that! xd
Anna: Come for a Sunday evening at our place, I will prepare something ;)
Maja: Awesome! Are we buying some gift for him?
Anna: Alcohol will be perfect :) | It's Kuba's birthday on 11th. Ola, Maja and Anna are preparing some surprise for him at Anna's. They are buying alcohol for him. |
Tom: Well, I don't have a credit card. I get my money in a brown envelope every Friday and am happy with it.
Sam: That's so old school! I didn't know ppl still got paid wages!
Tom: Arrangement with my employer. Don't trust banks.
Sam: Y?
Tom: After what I've told u, u still need a reason?
Sam: Yes and no.
Tom: What do u mean?
Sam: Well, I can understand y ur so against the banks and so on, but on the other hand c'mon!
Tom: I won't get persuaded into getting an account.
Sam: So how do you pay ur bills?
Tom: Old school! I got to the office and pay them.
Sam: Bt that's a complete waste of time. | Tom doesn't have a credit card. He gets the money in cash every Friday. Tom pays his bills at the post office. |
#Person1#: Will you book a ticket to New York for me?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. When do you want to leave here?
#Person1#: This Saturday.
#Person2#: Will, that'll be the sixth of September.
#Person1#: That's right. Will you check what fights are available on the sixth of September?
#Person2#: I'll check it over. Oh, there're three flights available that day. one at 2 p. m. , one at 5 p. m. and the other at 9p. m.
#Person1#: I'll have the 5 o'clock one. What time do I check in?
#Person2#: 4 o'clock.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to book a ticket. #Person1# chooses to leave for New York at 5 o'clock on September 9th. |
friend of farmer: Hello good freind
farmer: Ah, what a surprise! How are you?
friend of farmer: I am really good, farm is producing well and cows are milking.
farmer: Do you have a farm as well now?
friend of farmer: Yes I have had one for a little while, I am actually looking to buy a new plow.
farmer: Ah, know any good merchants that could sell one to you?
friend of farmer: No not really, that's why I came to see you, I thought maybe you would know where I could get one.
farmer: Hmm I have a spare one that you could purchase from me if you'd like?
friend of farmer: That would be wonderful, it would really help me out, mine busted yesterday during plowing.
farmer: That is so tragic, I've had that happen all too many times. How does 50 gold sound for it?
friend of farmer: That will work for me, thanks so much friend.
farmer: Of course, mate. Anything for my best mate!
friend of farmer: So how is buisiness going?
Summarize the dialogue | farmer has a spare plow he will sell to his friend for 50 gold. |
prisoner: Oh yes, "audience with the king" now is it? How long do you think they can string you on with that one? A week? A year? Five? One day you will realise it was a lie, that it was all a lie, and the only reason you have been placed here is to rot and die.
debtor: You are old and senile and you've given up hope. Has any of your family visited you while you've been here all these years?
prisoner: You just don't get it do you? No one has come. No one will come. Our only choice is to escape and hope to clear our names.
debtor: Escape...that will just land us back here or with our head separated from our shoulders...you are a foolish old man...I have friends in high places!
prisoner: Friends in high laces? Such good friends that they allowed you to be paced *here*? With *me*? Give your head a shake!
Summarize the dialogue | debtor and prisoner are talking about their time in prison. They are joking about the "audience with the king". |
Purity: Good morning madam, the students are asking when they will have their Current Affairs exam back.
Judy: Morning Purity. I will send the result to the secretary and you can pick them up tomorrow morning.
Purity: Okay. Thanks | Judy will send the Current Affairs exam results to the secretary tomorrow morning on Purity's request. |
merchant: Only items that glitter of gold... although for some work on the side, I would be willing to give you some of my bread.
soldier: speak!
merchant: There is a man who looks to be a peasant at the ramshackle home down the road, although I have heard on good authority that he was the crown prince, denied a marriage to his love, the maid. When they ran away, they stole an abundance of gold. Retrieve it for me.
soldier: Did he steal it from you merchant?
merchant: No, he did not... he stole from the King of the Southlands, who has offered a grand reward and status to recover the family jewels.
soldier: And you'll share that reward with me? 50/50 yes?
merchant: I shall reward you, of course. Upon receiving my Lordship, you can be my top guard.
soldier: Be off merchant. You are a scoundrel and a liar. I would rather be gutted like a pig by my enemies than work for you. I serve the King and no other.
Summarize the dialogue | merchant wants a soldier to retrieve stolen gold from a man who looks like a peasant. The man stole it from the King of the Southlands. The King offers a reward and status to recover the family jewels. The soldier refuses to work for the merchant. |
bird: chirp
a cat: Hello bird. Say do you see any mice around?
bird: A talking cat! How preposterous!
a cat: A talking bird!! How preposterous!
bird: Quite. OK. I have not seen any mice.
a cat: Ah, sad. I need to find some milk.
bird: You don't like eating little birds like me?
a cat: No. I don't have a taste for birds. I like rats and mice
bird: I believe there are some mice in the palace cellar.
a cat: Do you want some too?
bird: I prefer seeds and bread.
a cat: Oh, then I won't share! Do you usually come to the courtyard?
bird: Every day. Sometimes the peasants and royals bring me birdseed, usually just around this time.
a cat: I might come here more often. I run all over the wildlands and don't get much love.
Summarize the dialogue | a cat wants to find some mice. bird prefers seeds and bread. |
#Person1#: May, is the university a terrible place?
#Person2#: Surely not. Life in the university is fun. Why did you ask?
#Person1#: Because you study day in and day out for the entrance exam. So I figure you would study even harder after you'Ve got in.
#Person2#: Studying in the university is not easy, but it's not as arduous as you think.
#Person1#: How do you know that? You haven't got in yet.
#Person2#: Of course I know. I once attended Lisa's class, sitting quietly at the back of the classroom.
#Person1#: Oh, really? Were you not caught?
#Person2#: Of course not. You are allowed to attend any lecture, only if there are empty seats for you and you don't disturb the class. In universities, you study in a free and creative environment.
#Person1#: What do you want to study in the university? Have you thought about it?
#Person2#: This question has really been bothering me. I like Chinese literature, you know. But economics is really hot now, and it has a very good career prospect.
#Person1#: I will choose what I like. You don't know what a torture it is for me to study English, because I don't like English.
#Person2#: Though I like Chinese literature very much, I'm also interested in economics. It's a tough choice to make.
#Person1#: You can decide later. You will have choices before you submit your university application form.
#Person2#: Right. I have lots of time to think carefully before I make my final decision. | #Person1# thinks the university may be a terrible place because May studies day and night though she hasn't got in. May tells #Person1# the university is a free and creative environment and she is hesitating to study Chinese Literature or economics. |
Caroline: wanna go shopping on Mon?
Alex: actually that sounds great
Alex: need new shoes
Caroline: great! I'll call you up on Sun! | Caroline and Alex are going to go shopping on Monday. Alex needs new shoes. Caroline will call her up on Sunday. |
dogs: Hey guys! Do you have any food?
royal family: I dont have any dog food, but I do have some hay you can have
dogs: Thank you! Now can we start a fire?
royal family: sure take this outside the barn so we dont scare the horses
dogs: Awesome. I love sitting by the fire.
royal family: do you like this locket that I have?
dogs: yes, where is it from?
royal family: I am part of the royal family, it was a gift from my father.
dogs: Was it his fathers too?
royal family: yes, it passes from king to king
dogs: How many kings has it been passed through?
royal family: I believe it has been in our family for 13 generations
dogs: Wowo you guys must be a powerful dynasty.
Summarize the dialogue | royal family has some hay for dogs. They will start a fire outside the barn. The locket has been in royal family for 13 generations. |
trolls: Good day
parishioner: Oh! Hello down there. I almost didn't see you.
trolls: Oh oh!, that's really funny
parishioner: What's got you so amused down there? Do tell.
Summarize the dialogue | trolls are amused by parishioner's presence. |
#Person1#: I'd like you to bring me some food.
#Person2#: Just name it, sir.
#Person1#: Please send up a bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare.
#Person2#: Regrettably, we're currently out of filet mignon. May I suggest the porterhouse instead?
#Person1#: Sure, I love porterhouse, too.
#Person2#: Would you be interested in chocolate-covered strawberries with the champagne?
#Person1#: I'd love to, but I'm allergic to strawberries.
#Person2#: Okay, no strawberries tonight. The items will be charged to your amenities account.
#Person1#: Go right ahead.
#Person2#: Our staff will bring you your order in as short a time as possible. | #Person1# orders champagne, lobster tail, and porterhouse since filet mignon is out of stock. #Person2# recommends chocolate-covered strawberries to #Person1# but #Person1# is allergic to it. |
#Person1#: Hi. I want to get something nice for my niece.
#Person2#: Well, I've never heard of a little girl that didn't love Barbie dolls.
#Person1#: I like that suggestion. Show me one, please.
#Person2#: Here you go. Digital Barbie.
#Person1#: Oh, my niece will love her! How much for her?
#Person2#: Barbie is our best seller. She's only $ 29. 95.
#Person1#: That's great. I'll take her.
#Person2#: Your niece will love this. Anything else?
#Person1#: Thank you, but no. This will do it for now.
#Person2#: With the tax, your total is $ 32. 42. Would you like to charge it?
#Person1#: I'll pay cash, thank you.
#Person2#: Thank you for shopping here. | #Person1# paid $32.42 by cash to buy a Digital Barbie as a niece's gift after listening to #Person2#'s suggestion. |
#Person1#: Mary, when we get out of the elevator, could you call the repair shop to ask if my car has been repaired? I'm going into a meeting right away, so I don't have time to call them.
#Person2#: Sure, Mr. Walters. By the way, if your car is still being repaired, how are you going to get to work tomorrow? Is your wife going to take you?
#Person1#: No, she goes in a different direction.
#Person2#: I can call a taxi for you if you want.
#Person1#: No, thanks. I'm considering taking the bus.
#Person2#: That might be a good idea. You could get off right in front of our building and you wouldn't have to worry about parking. | Mr. Walters asks Mary to call the repair shop to see whether his car is ready. Walters will take the bus to work. |
Jim: it's official, i am getting a tattoo on january 21st
Alec: nice, finally
Natasha: where are you gonna get it?
Jim: you are asking about a studio or my body? :D
Natasha: body lol, don't care about the studio too much
Jim: it's going to be on my chest
Alec: you said you were going to tattoo your leg
Jim: yeah but i decided it does not make much sense and looks kind of weird
Alec: i think that chest is better
Natasha: probably is... what is it gonna be?
Jim: <file_photo>
Alec: exactly this one?
Jim: not really but very similar
Natasha: mountains? you want to have mountains on your chest?
Jim: yes, i love mountains
Natasha: whatever you like then ;) | Jim is getting a mountain tattoo on his chest January 21st as he loves mountains. Alec reckons that chest is better than his leg. |
queen: You know... the High Priest owes me a favor as I helped him with his troublesome daughter. Perhaps he could grant us to switch places for a while. What do you think?
fish: i'm sure after 2 days you would beg him to return you to your former state, The grass is always looking greener on the other side
queen: I'm going to bathe a while in these clear waters. I don't know what to do about the King, he is being even more tyrannical than usual lately.
fish: It happens once in a while, taking care of a kingdom this big isn't small business
queen: You seem wise beyond your years, fish. I guess you have must seen a lot from your vantage point.
fish: yes, i hear a lot from the soldiers, and townsmen who come to bath in this waters
queen: Have you heard anything interesting lately?
fish: not really, asides the king having an affair with goldsmiths first daughter....oh sorry
queen: Foul fish! How dare you speak of such things!
Summarize the dialogue | queen wants to switch places with the High Priest. She will ask him for a favor. |
#Person1#: Could I get some beef?
#Person2#: What kind of beef would you like to get?
#Person1#: Ground beef would be fine.
#Person2#: How many pounds would you like?
#Person1#: Four pounds is enough.
#Person2#: What kind of ground beef do you want?
#Person1#: I'm going to need extra lean ground beef.
#Person2#: I can get that for you.
#Person1#: Thanks so much.
#Person2#: You're welcome, Let me go wrap the ground beef up for you.
#Person1#: Thanks for everything. | #Person2# helps #Person1# buy four pounds of the extra lean ground beef. |
Julia: Where are you?
Hania: That's a good question, haha
Julia: Did you stop in Zawiercie already?
Hania: No idea... the schedule says the next station is in Poraj
Julia: Gosh, that's really far away
Hania: Don't even tell me, I have been on the road for 3 hours already
Julia: I know how you feel love, I am sick of trains already :(
Hania: I will be there around 7pm I guess :(
Julia: I will be waiting! :*
Hania: Great!
Julia: You must be starving, I am gonna make some food. What would you like?
Hania: Nah, I am so exhausted I don't even feel any hunger
Julia: Are you sure??
Hania: Or actually maybe we will order some takeaway?
Julia: Sounds like a plan :) pizza or burgers?
Hania: Pizza always :D
Julia: OK! And I will pick you up from the platform, let me know when you pass Żyrardów
Hania: Ok, see you soon! :*
Julia: See you :)) | Hania has been traveling for 3 hours already. She will get there around 7pm. Julia will order takeaway pizza for her. |
#Person1#: Hi. I'm glad I ran into you.
#Person2#: Why? What's up?
#Person1#: Would you like to go climbing this weekend?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. I promised to help my sister move on Saturday.
#Person1#: How about Sunday, then? We could start early in the morning.
#Person2#: I might be able to do that. Let me check and I'll call you up tonight.
#Person1#: Great! By the way, I won't be home before 10 o'clock.
#Person2#: Then, how can I reach you?
#Person1#: I've got an answering machine. You can simply call and leave a message. Your voice will be recorded.
#Person2#: I hate talking to a machine. It feels strange.
#Person1#: All right. I'll give you another telephone number. I'll be at my mother's home. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go climbing. #Person2# will call #Person1# up tonight to tell the answer but hates to talk to a machine. So #Person1# gives #Person2# another telephone number. |
#Person1#: Do you know James? He's in your class.
#Person2#: Certainly, in fact he was the first person I got to know in my class. Istill remember the look on his face when he showed up late on the first day ofschool. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the first time #Person2# met James. |
lord: haha, they have nothing else to chat about?... what fools. Well i can tell you about my recent voyage across the sea.
friends: I would love to hear about that!
lord: I was traveling back home to see an old friend and a storm blocked our path.
friends: Oh my what happened?
lord: We went right into the storm and saw something. A large animal creating massive waves.
friends: What kind of animal can do that my lord?
lord: This is something i wonder everyday.
friends: So what could it have been and what did you do to survive?
lord: I believe it was a creature from the underworld coming up to take humans back down. We began shooting canons and arrows at it.
friends: How were you able to attack it? It seems that it would be more powerful than any of you
lord: We had no choice but to attack. There is simply non other option.
friends: Well I see that you got away, you are here
Summarize the dialogue | lord was traveling back home to see an old friend when a storm blocked his path. He saw a large animal creating massive waves. He attacked it with cannons and arrows. |
Kayla: What was the name of that game you were playing on PS4?
Justin: Which one?
Kayla: One which you were playing with your younger brother
Justin: Its GOD of War
Justin: Why are you asking so?
Kayla: My dad just bought me a PS4. and I liked that game pretty much <3
Justin: When did you buy one :o
Kayla: Dad just bought it yesterday, for me <3
Justin: Can i come to your place to see it?
Kayla: Sure, but not right now
Justin: Why -_
Kayla: I am not at home, would be right back after 2 hours
Justin: Text me when you reach home. . | Kayla bought a PS4 yesterday. She foun the game Justin and his brother were playing interesting. It was God of War. Justin will visit her to see the console. Kayla will be at home in 2 hours, |
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