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a horse tied up in front of a shop: Not a bad idea. All we need is a body that looks like yours. I can trample the face so it can't be recognized. Got anybody in mind?
squire: We can probably go to the grave yard and find a grave that is just dug and wait for them to bury a body. We can go there tonight to see if there is anyone being buried
a horse tied up in front of a shop: Sounds good. Do you see a saddle around here? You're pretty bony, and I don't need your sharp butt jabbing me in the back the whole way.
squire: There are plenty in the horse stall. That won't be a problem.
a horse tied up in front of a shop: Good. Let's take a nap, so that we're well rested for tonight.
squire: Great. Before we do, I need you finish the plan, when you drop me off you need to return here without the saddle, so that they think you just took off by yourself.
Summarize the dialogue | a horse tied up in front of a shop and a squire are going to steal a body and bury it in the graveyard tonight. |
the king: Enter, and state your name.
leader: I am sergeant Carol and i have come here to ask you to let me serve for our countrymen.
the king: Sergeant Carol, I've heard your name before... Tell me, why do you wish to serve?
leader: I feel it is my duty and i am the msot qualified.
Summarize the dialogue | Sergeant Carol wants to serve for his country. |
lizards: ouch! Why are you afraid? I won't hurt you.
flirty barmaid: Really? I have never met a talking lizard? Why are you here? Why are you avoiding children?
lizards: Children like to pick me up and pull my tail. They were outside by a boat.
flirty barmaid: Oh that's wretched! I am sorry to hear that little lizard. You are safe in here. Minus me attacking you!
lizards: Thank you fine lady. What are you doing here?
flirty barmaid: I work here, making sure the boys have a fun time. I roam around and make them feel good.
lizards: Oh, have you been very busy? I see a lot of boats out there.
flirty barmaid: They sure do have boats, and money! How did you end up here lizard?
lizards: I was in a crate that was loaded on a boat and arrived here two days ago. It was scary on the ocean.
Summarize the dialogue | Lizards are afraid of children. They were loaded on a boat and arrived here two days ago. |
Mary: Did you have a chance to talk to Juan?
Isabel: Yes, everything's fine
Sven: Do you know if he's going to wait for us?
Isabel: Yes but he'll be waiting at the bus station
Mary: Ok
Isabel: He's at work now but he will be there at 6.00
Sven: Mary what time are you arriving exactly?
Mary: 17:15
Isabel: Ok I'll tell him we're not going to make it before 1815
Mary: Seriously? Why?
Isabel: The airport is huge, you'll see | Juan will be waiting at the bus station at 6.00. Mary is arriving 17:15. She and Isabel will meet Juan at 18.15. |
#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, would you mind telling me something about the house?
#Person1#: Well, it has a nice living room, a large dining room and three comfortable bedrooms.
#Person2#: It sounds good. What about the kitchen?
#Person1#: Oh, it is quite modern. It has a fridge, an electric stove and a dishwasher.
#Person2#: Are there any washrooms?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. There are two washrooms in the house, which are convenient for you. | #Person1# introduces the setting of the room to #Person2#. |
pirate: Think about what you're asking. It's a suicide request. I mustn't let you aboard.
dogs: True enough. I won't be of much good here, other than keeping the crew warm, not what I was trained as to guard castles.
pirate: Silly dog don't cry. It would be best if you stayed here where you belong.
dogs: But where am I to go? You slaughtered the knight and his family! All of his wealth has gone to your new ship! No one will want me!
pirate: That sounds like a personal problem silly dog.
dogs: Fine! I guess I'll just have to go it alone, since you won't help me!
pirate: Hey stupid dog! Give it back!
dogs: No! I need something to survive with! At least I can sell this, or find another knight to take me in!
pirate: I'll kill you if you attack me again you stupid dog. Die like the worthless creature you are.
dogs: No you won't! Don't you remember, I was trained for this!
Summarize the dialogue | dogs wants to join the pirates, but the pirate refuses. dogs was trained to guard castles. |
Adam: hey! can you send me assignment Mr. Peter gave?
Hannah: yes emailing you its a crap!
Adam: really? im dead noww!! dont know how would i do it
Hannah: i know if you need help let me know ... i am struggling though lol
Adam: lol thanks ...
Hannah: why didnt you come?
Adam: was not feeling well
Hannah: oh get well soon
Adam: thanks | Adam missed school and needs Hannah to send him an assignment from Mr. Peter. |
Petra: Hi Zack, I see you called. Sorry I can't pick up. In lectures all day.
Zack: Ok, when will the break be I can try then.
Petra: I will call you back in the lunch break because I am not sure if this lecturer will stick closely to the break times in the programme.
Zack: OK.
Petra: Or you can write to me what it's about. I can type and read I just can't listen or talk. | Zack called Petra, but she didn't answer because is in lectures all day. Petra will call Zack back during the break. Zack can write to Petra because she can read and write during the lecture. Petra can't talk or listen during the lecture. |
Donna: Have you talked to Luke already?
Brenda: Not really.
Donna: Why? This should not wait.
Brenda: I know, but I really don't know what should I tell him.
Donna: LoL. sth like "I am pregnant" maybe?
Brenda: This is exactly what I should not start with.
Donna: He should know, he's the father.
Brenda: I'm not even that sure.
Donna: Do you want me to talk to him?
Brenda: That's the worst idea possible.
Donna: You'll never tell him, I have the feeling.
Brenda: Maybe that would be a clever thing to do?
Donna: No, it's childish, avoiding responsibility.
Brenda: I am not sure.
Donna: Do it tomorrow after the classes.
Brenda: Please, don't press me. | Brenda is expecting a baby with Luke or someone else. She has not told Luke about the pregnancy and is unsure if she will do it at all. |
a royal: Just a word of advice, leave out that part about the last queen....it's a sensitive subject for the king. Here is some food, it should last you a few days.
scribe: I would never shame the king. Is there any more advice you can give me? Thank you for the food, but it will be of no use for me. My work is my sustenance.
a royal: Well, you've likely heard rumors about what happened to the last scribe. They're not completely true so don't worry too much.
scribe: Well I'm the best scribe in the land, I paint perfect pictures with my words. The king will be nothing but pleased with my work.
a royal: Well, that is fine to hear. I'll tell the king that he can expect the finest book ever written, I'll check on you in a few weeks.
scribe: We will get to work, I work quickly so you can expect to hear from me sooner. It will be perfect!
Summarize the dialogue | a royal gives the scribe some food and advice. |
Mumbi: hey, where can i get some fresh vegetables for supper?
Grace: check at Miriam's she always has fresh vegetables
Mumbi: thanks, last night i bought some not very good tomatoes
Grace: sorry to hear
Mumbi: its okay
Grace: do you have Miriam's number
Mumbi: yes i do, thanks, ill call her first
Grace: cool then | Mumbi bought some bad tomatoes last night. He can hey some fresh vegetables at Miriam's. Mumbi will call Miriam. |
Lena: Guys, are you studying for the geography exam?
Kenny: No, I gave up
Marco: what? why?
Kenny: it's too much, I haven't gone to a single lecture, it's pointless
Milena: me neither, but it's only memorising things
Milena: don't give up so easily!
Kenny: but this Pacific stuff is just crazy, totally abstract
Milena: it's quite interesting
Lena: taking about this! I can't get what's the capital of the Marshall Islands
Milena: Majuro
Lena: other sources say D-U-P
Marco: lol, what's that?
Lena: Delap-Uliga-Djarrit (DUD
Lena: Wikipedia says Majuro, but that the main urban area is D-U-P
Lena: and if you look at the wikipedia site of D-U-P it says that it is the capital
Marco: right! bizarre
Lena: <file_other>
Milena: I don't understand it either
Kenny: to me it seems that Majuro is the atoll where D-U-P is located
Milena: maybe
Kenny: but I'm not sure... | Kenny gave up studying for the geography exam. Neither he nor Milena went to geography lectures. Milena is trying to memorize geographical names. |
#Person1#: Hi, John. You know the music festival that starting this Saturday?
#Person2#: Um... someone mentioned it. Is it any good?
#Person1#: It's great. Mostly small folk groups, but they have well-known bands, too. Some of us go every year. You want to join us?
#Person2#: But isn't it too late to get tickets?
#Person1#: Well, the way it works is, about 6:00 AM on Friday. People start lining up in the park. We all bring something to sit on and food. So the wait is not bad as long as you're at the park by 6:00, you'll get a ticket.
#Person2#: OK. I think I can get there by 6:00. I'll go. | #Person1# invites John to a music festival, and John agrees. He plans to be at the park by 6 to get the ticket. |
blacksmith apprentice: Hello there, priest! Nice day is it not?
priest: As nice as The Lord wants to give us.
blacksmith apprentice: Of course, so what are you up to today?
priest: I'm out doing my charity rounds.
blacksmith apprentice: Charity rounds? How does that work?
priest: I visit the people and pray for them.
blacksmith apprentice: And do they pay you for that or just to help?
priest: Prayers are free.
blacksmith apprentice: Wanna give me a prayer then, sir?
priest: Oh Lord, please bless this apprentice's day and may he have good luck. Amen.
blacksmith apprentice: Thank you so much! I'm a blacksmith myself but may I join you?
priest: You may come to temple whenever you feel the need to pray.
blacksmith apprentice: I always do, priest, I think I've seen you there before!
Summarize the dialogue | blacksmith apprentice wants to join the priest for prayers. |
woman: That sound horrid! Have you always been poor?
peasant: Yes, my mother and father were just as poor as me. They died a long time ago. I sure wish someone could help me out. I have offered to help them out however they wish.
woman: You've tugged my heart strings. Here, take this. It should be adequate for a while.
peasant: Oh thank you very much. I would hug you, but I am just so dirty. Everyone else around here just ignores me.
woman: I'll just burn this after, bring it in.
peasant: You are so kind. I guess I don't need this moldy bread anymore.
woman: Yes, tonight you'll dine on meat and cheese!
peasant: I sure could use a bath. I hate to ask you for more, but could you let me bathe and wash these dirty clothes at your place?
woman: Forget it, we'll burn your clothes too and you can have some of mine.
Summarize the dialogue | peasant is poor and his parents died a long time ago. Woman gives him some food and invites him for a bath. |
#Person1#: Hey! How was your first day of class? I'm in level two and I'm loving my class this semester! It's great being in a class of international students!
#Person2#: Mine was ok, except that no one in my class speaks English. I guess it will force me to converse in Chinese more in class so at least I should improve a lot this semester.
#Person1#: That's both fortunate and unfortunate. It's the United Nations in my class! We have people from all over the world! There are three Germans, a Pole, a Scottish, two French, an American, a Brazilian,
#Person2#: That's quite the array of nationalities. Everyone in my class is from Asia, except me. There are a few South Koreans, several Japanese, Malaysian, Thai, Singaporean, Filipino, Kazakhstan, and o
#Person1#: Well, I think you're pretty lucky actually. You'll have the opportunity to learn so much about Asian culture.
#Person2#: I guess so, but I think it's going to be hard to relate to my classmates, especially with the language barrier. I think I might change classes.
#Person1#: Don't! Stay the course! Your spoken Chinese will be eternally grateful. I bet you it will even surpass mine with all that practice.
#Person2#: I highly doubt it. Your girlfriend is Chinese.
#Person1#: Well, there is that, yes. | #Person1# is happy with #Person1#'s new class because #Person1#'s classmates come from all over the world while #Person2# is frustrated that #Person2#'s classmates are all Asian and nobody speaks English. #Person1# comforts #Person2# that #Person2#'s spoken Chinese will get improved. |
Rafael: How was Jordan?
Ismael: Great great
Ismael: Saw my whole family
Rafael: Warm?
Ismael: Warm! very! | Ismael went to see his family in Jordan. It was hot. |
guard: Your highness
king's brother: I wish to be seated on this throne someday soon.
guard: That is treacherous talk my Lord
king's brother: It will not be treacherous here soon. Now tell me are you on my side?
guard: You know that my allegiance is to you. How can you questions that?
king's brother: I need now, these days ahead are going to be rough.
guard: You are correct. Have you concocted a plan yet?
king's brother: Yes but i can not share it with you. You must simply obey my command.
guard: That is insane. This must be planned accordingly.
king's brother: Trust in me. It is. Now find me my sword.
guard: Yes my Lord.
king's brother: Thank you! How many battles have you fought in?
guard: I have bravely fought in 39 battles. I have the scars to prove it my Lord.
Summarize the dialogue | king's brother wants to be seated on the throne someday soon. Guard is on his side. Guard has fought in 39 battles. |
enemy: Ah what are you doing here servant?!
servant: I was looking for my cleaning supplies Nd stumbled upon this room. Do you use this often?
enemy: Yes I do. You should not be here. What good are you if you do not even know where the cleaning supplies are?!
servant: And what good are you if you cannot keep your own sword?
enemy: Don't mess with me you peasent.
servant: Well now your beloved pet rat, Whiskers, is dead. What say you now?
enemy: HA. I hated that damn rat anyways.
servant: Did you like that cigar? Bet it was some fancy imported thing, eh?
enemy: Why are you still here servant. Don't you have some cleaning to do?
servant: Nope. I'm all done. Just came here to harass you. You deserve some negativity after the way you treat these prisoners.
enemy: HA. I was going to torture you the same way. But I see myself inside of you.
servant: I am not as dark as you. I didnt kill the rat,
enemy: You should have. He is disgusting.
Summarize the dialogue | servant was looking for cleaning supplies and stumbled upon the room of the enemy. The enemy's pet rat, Whiskers, is dead. The enemy hates rats. The servant didn't kill the rat. |
Dagmar: <file_gif>
Waldemar: <file_gif>
Dagmar: I'm really not in the mood for working today 😩
Waldemar: I'm feeling exactly the same.. 💤
Waldemar: I need to take out Teresa first for a walk..
Dagmar: 🐶❤️👍 | Dagmar and Waldemar are not in the mood for working today. Dagmar suggests sleeping, but Waldemar needs to take Teresa for a walk first. |
pet: Woof Woof. Hi there big man\
humble knight: Hello cute little one what is your name
pet: They call me stripes! What's yours!? Woof!
humble knight: Ahh why are you attacking me
pet: Sorry sometimes I just get too excited and want to play! Sorry!
humble knight: Your so cute I couldn’t stay mad at you
Summarize the dialogue | Stripes is a cute little dog. He is trying to play with humble knight. |
#Person1#: You didn't come to work yesterday. What happened?
#Person2#: I had to look after my son at home.
#Person1#: What's wrong with him?
#Person2#: He has a fever.
#Person1#: Is he getting better now?
#Person2#: I think so. Thank you. | #Person2# didn't come to work yesterday because #Person2#'s son had a fever. |
bug: That is very strange. Won't you die if he decides he doesn't care anymore?
fish: Yea but they have a oath to do no harm to animals so I should be ok, what brings you up here
bug: I live up here. I am building myself a throne because I hope to be King of the Bugs
fish: king of the bugs thats sounds awesome how many bugs are up here
bug: An untold number. We are everywhere
fish: I see you should be living the life then
bug: Yes, but I could use the help to achieve my aspirations. I go unnoticed by many
fish: well the elf would be the one to talk to I am just a fish out water
bug: It seems that you have an in with the elf though. Can you speak to him on my behalf?
fish: .... He says that a king of the bugs deserves a huge throne so he gonna make you one
bug: Thank you so much!!
Summarize the dialogue | fish is scared of the elf. Bug wants to be King of the Bugs. Fish will talk to the elf on bug's behalf. |
servant: My bad, what are we hunting?
hunter: Whatever we can eat. This is illegal for anyone not in the kings huntsman group to be out here so keep quiet and follow my lead. We hunt anything that we can eat, that means deer, rabbits, boar, birds.... anything
servant: You're the boss!
hunter: Now take this and follow me.
servant: Right behind ya
hunter: Did you hear that? I think I heard a low grunt. That usually means a boar. Get the bow ready.
servant: Heck with that, i'm going back to my lord and lady!
hunter: You serve me you idiot! Get back here, he will hear you!
servant: shoot it. boars have tusks.
hunter: You shoot it, that is what you wanted me to teach you.
servant: very well, i like bacon....
hunter: Now, slowly draw the bob back, you see him yes?
Summarize the dialogue | servant and hunter are hunting anything that can be eaten. |
customer: name your price. I must have the best
thief: What do you have? I might be able to cut a deal with my guy.
customer: I have this spice. Finest in the land. Worth a lot of corn
thief: Hmm... I'll take it. Here is your ticket to the corn. Hand it to Barbara at the last stall. She knows what to do.
customer: and here is your payment. Now where is this Barbara?
thief: Just turn around and go that way. Keep walking until you see the stall with pots. There will be a horse running it. Don't worry he's friendly.
customer: I hope you aren't trying to trick me. That would be unfortunate
thief: Oh I am the most trustful person in the market.
customer: There is no Barbara there! You have tricked me!
thief: This is a robbery! Don't move!
customer: Scum! I'm not some helpless peasant
Summarize the dialogue | customer wants to buy the best spice in the market. Thief wants to cut a deal with his guy. Thief gives customer a ticket to the corn. Customer is tricked and robbed. |
#Person1#: So, did you go out with Richard?
#Person2#: Yeah. We went to a movie last Saturday. We saw Police Partners II.
#Person1#: Did you like it?
#Person2#: Richard did, but I didn't. Of course, I told him I liked it.
#Person1#: Yeah. So did you do anything else?
#Person2#: Well, we went to a dance club.
#Person1#: Did you have fun there?
#Person2#: Yeah, we had a great time. And we're going to go there again next week! | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2# and Richard's dating last Saturday. |
#Person1#: Sorry, I overslept. My alarm clock didn't go off this morning.
#Person2#: Again?
#Person1#: That's right, even though I did set the alarm last night.
#Person2#: Your clock never works. Perhaps you should buy a new one.
#Person1#: Well. If it breaks down again tomorrow, I'll definitely buy a new one.
#Person2#: Maybe by then it will be too late.
#Person1#: What do you mean too late?
#Person2#: By that time, you will be fired. | #Person1# overslept again because #Person1#'s alarm didn't work. #Person2# recommends #Person1# get a new one before #Person2# is fired. |
someone: How do we get out of here? Why are you in the bathroom with me?
court jester: Well I work the king as a court jester so that's why I'm here. This bathroom is so luxurious!
someone: But, I needed to use it. And there is no toilet!
court jester: What a joke! I don't like the king that much so you should pee on his linen!
someone: Oh I must not do that. I help keep watch after the king and queen!
court jester: Fair enough. I wonder how much it cost to make this bathroom..
someone: More money than I will ever see in my life.
court jester: Same. I think I heard the king call for me! He wants me to tell those stupid jokes again ugh!
someone: Oh his jokes are pretty terrible. Say will you ask him where am I supposed to release myself?
court jester: I'll ask him for you.
someone: Thank you!
court jester: No problem!
someone: You have a good day Jester!
Summarize the dialogue | Someone needs to use the bathroom. The court jester works for the king. The bathroom is luxurious but there is no toilet. The court jester will ask the king where the toilet is. |
Denny: Hi. I have just asked for the upgrade of the Internet. They have to come and migrate to fibre. Will let you know when they call me as I have to be there.
Max: Thank you! When do you reckon they would come?
Denny: Monday, I think. Will keep you posted.
Max: Fantastic! can't wait! | Max will let Denny know when they come to upgrade the Internet as Denny needs to be there. It will probably be on Monday. |
#Person1#: Could I ask some questions regarding to the social benefits?
#Person2#: Go ahead, please.
#Person1#: How long is my paid vacation every year?
#Person2#: You'll have 10 days paid vacation every year.
#Person1#: What about the insurance and housing policies?
#Person2#: We will provide you wit life insurance, health insurance, accident insurance, housing benefits, heating allowance and transportation allowance.
#Person1#: How often is the bonus?
#Person2#: You'll be paid a bonus at the end of every year.
#Person1#: Do I have training opportunities?
#Person2#: We provide our employees with training opportunities at home and abroad.
#Person1#: Well, I don't have any other questions so far. I would like to think a couple of days before I give you my final answer.
#Person2#: Sure. I will ask Lucy to call you in two days.
#Person1#: Ok, thank you for your time and patience.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the social benefits, such as the length of #Person1#'s paid vacation, the insurance and housing policies, the bonus, and training opportunities. #Person1# will give #Person2# #Person1#'s final answer in two days. |
Mark: Gentlemen! I dare say it's COFFEE TIME!
Luke: w00t!
Jake: Sry, can't now.
Mark: Y?
Jake: Boss needs to talk to me.
Luke: Had the talk. Don't mention coffee.
Jake: Y?
Mark: You'll get talked down for coffee time ;)
Jake: Rly?
Luke: Apparently he doesn't approve of us taking long breaks from work :P
Mark: Lol
Jake: Gotta go! Looking at me meaningfully!
Luke: Well then, kind sir, shall we?
Mark: Of course we shall!
Jake: W8 for me! | Mark and Luke will take a coffee, and Jake needs to talk to the boss. He wants them to wait for him. |
#Person1#: I often go to a place of leisure.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: I very much like to go to a cafe and doze in the afternoon sunshine.
#Person2#: Sounds great.
#Person1#: The coffee, books, music and sunshine are just beautiful there.
#Person2#: How nice.
#Person1#: I may take you there some day.
#Person2#: Good. | #Person1# often goes to a place of leisure. #Person1# may take #Person2# there someday. |
Phoebe: Argh! My mum is driving me insane
Allison: What??? How cine ? It's unheard of that a parent would drive their kids insane ;)
Phoebe: harharhar
Allison: ;)
Allison: But really, how?
Phoebe: She's going on about how I'm single and don't have a guy
Allison: if you want you can always pretend that I'm your boyfriend - Al or Albert - from class :P
Phoebe: Too late :P But thanks Al ;)
Phoebe: How are you with everything?
Allison: ;)
Allison: I'm not doing so great to be honest, but I'm keeping myself busy and have been promised various progressions will be made very soon (we've. Decided to go private rather than wait on the NHS any longer)
Phoebe: Oh no! :( Do you want to talk about it?
Phoebe: It's good that you're keeping yourself busy - you should be proud of yourself for all the effort you've made so far (I know I am)! :D
Allison: I'm holding up okay but it does sometimes feel like that's all I'm doing. Desperate for psychological help but not getting anything... still, in theory my life is quite good and I am staying busy. Just wish I was slightly smilier you know??
Phoebe: You know, it is okay to admit if you're not doing okay - even to yourself. I've found tht going on walks to talk to myself and keeping a diary helps - maybe it would work for you?
Phoebe: I actually have something for you - hope you like it
Phoebe: <file_other>
Phoebe: And remember - you are beautiful inside and out! And I am so priviledged to know such an amazing and kind person like you! :)
Allison: I actually love this xxx thank you so so much <3 needed this today. You are truly amazing
Phoebe: What can I say? I'm psychic ;) | Phoebe is annoyed by her mother's talk. Allison has some health issues and decided to use private health care. |
monk: come meditate with me and reflect on your life, and I will then have a talk the priest
priest's mistress: NO! Do not say a work with the priest! He mustint know that I was talking bad upon him!
monk: ok I shall say nothing come sit with me
priest's mistress: Is there any other place we could meditate? It is quite small in here.
monk: yes lets go out to the garden
priest's mistress: Ah thank you, it is to small in old in here. I would never be able to clear my mind of the unholy!
monk: its quite warm out here go ahead and get comfortable
priest's mistress: You are so kind monk, thank you
monk: no problem now close eyes and think of all good in the world
priest's mistress: Yes sir.
monk: Here when times get rough here is something to help you get though those days
Summarize the dialogue | monk invites priest's mistress to meditate with him. They will go out to the garden. |
Steve: Bit of a problem! :‑J
Don: What?
Steve: They're trying to interview people and nobody is around!
Don: It's too early, but yeah, nobody goes there anyway!
Steve: Exactly!
Don: Pretty stupid, really!
Steve: Did they really think that was a good idea???
Don: I guess!
Steve: That producer is so fired! | Neither Steve nor Don think it's a good idea that they are trying to interview people. |
#Person1#: What's the matter, BOB?
#Person2#: I think it's my ankle.
#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: One of my snow-shoes that cause on rocks.
#Person1#: Can you stand?
#Person2#: I don't think so. It's kind of sore.
#Person1#: what I have to give you a hospital for an ex-treat.
#Person2#: It's that really necessary?
#Person1#: It maybe worse than it seems. | BOB cannot stand because his ankle and #Person1# thinks he needs an ex-treat. |
#Person1#: Who is that guy?
#Person2#: It's Clive of course. Where did you come from? Every girl knows Clive!
#Person1#: Really? He is my type.
#Person2#: He is everybody's type.
#Person1#: What position does he play?
#Person2#: Shooting guard. The same as Michael Jordan!
#Person1#: Oh, I love Michael Jordan. He fills people's lives with great excitement.
#Person2#: Used to. But now he is too old to play in a fierce game like this. But Kobe is the upcoming superstar now.
#Person1#: Kobe is a good player but I heard he is a womanizer.
#Person2#: That is not true. They are just jealous of him!
#Person1#: Jordan is a legend, anyway. An idol that no one can replace. I think Clive can make a good professional basketball player. He is not just about muscles he also plays smart.
#Person2#: You know what, he is also an outstanding football player. He is surely to be a star of tomorrow.
#Person1#: By the way, do you know if he has a girl friend?
#Person2#: You are so not here! His girlfriend is one of the cheer leaders.
#Person1#: Oh, My chance is slim then. | #Person1# knows the school star Clive for the first time who plays shooting guard as Michael Jordan. #Person1# believes Clive would be a professional basketball player just as Jordan, but she is a little bit disappointed hearing of his girlfriend. |
#Person1#: OK, just sign your name right here on this line, and you'll officially own your house!
#Person2#: Excellent! I can't believe I just bought a house! When can I move in?
#Person1#: The previous owners need to clean the house this weekend, but you can move in on Monday morning. Do you have the keys?
#Person2#: No, I don't have the keys. Can I pick them up from your office tomorrow?
#Person1#: My office isn't open on Fridays, but I can bring them to you this weekend. Do you have all the copies of these important papers?
#Person2#: Yes. I have a question. Do you sell houses in Springfield, too? My friend wants to sell his house and I'd love to recommend you.
#Person1#: Yes, I do. Thanks for the recommendation! | #Person2# buys a house with #Person1#'s assistance and will recommend #Person1# to #Person2#'s friend who wants to sell his house. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, this is my first time on a plane. How do I check in?
#Person2#: May I see your ticket, please?
#Person1#: Yes. Here you are.
#Person2#: You can get a boarding pass at that counter. Do you have anything to check in?
#Person1#: No, I only have a handbag.
#Person2#: Then you could wait in the departure area after going through security.
#Person1#: Is that all?
#Person2#: Yeah, I think so. It is very simple.
#Person1#: I see. Thank you very much. | It's #Person1#'s first time on a plane. #Person2# tells #Person1# how to check in. |
#Person1#: You always stick to your PC recently. Are you still fascinated by chatting on line?
#Person2#: For me, the times of chatting online has gone.
#Person1#: What the hell are you doing now?
#Person2#: I opened my blog today. In order to have more visitors, I have to land on others'blogs and leave my messages for their blogs.
#Person1#: What's new with you?
#Person2#: Do you still remember Justin?
#Person1#: Of course, he was our monitor in college. How is him now?
#Person2#: He seemed to be dumped by his girlfriend. I found his blogs were a little sad.
#Person1#: Let me see. What a moving poem! | #Person2# lands on others' blogs and leaves messages to get more visitors for #Person2#'s blog. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# found Justin's blogs were sad. |
peasant: A silly mouse or mice taking over? No way. Not here!
mouse: Just wait. You got the size, but we got the numbers.
peasant: I will burn this place down with all of you in it!
mouse: Like, you don't think we'll just run out through the sewer pipes? The end is near. Face it. Deal.
peasant: Not without losing most of your army first. The pipes will burst!
mouse: We can swim. We're really hard to kill. We're cockroaches. Humans on the other hand, easy.
peasant: Rats swim? What a funny thing... I will find a way to kill you all!
mouse: You need to recognize your limits. Typical human arrogance.
peasant: You are a mouse... you are a bit to arrogant for your size. You are not match for our force and army.
mouse: We'll see. I'm outta here. Preparations and all that.
peasant: You won't be getting far little one...
Summarize the dialogue | mouse is taking over the place. Peasant is going to burn the place down. Mouse is cockroach. Mouse is leaving. |
#Person1#: Hello, Mary. How are you today? I heard you weren't well last week.
#Person2#: I'm much better now. Thank you.
#Person1#: What was the matter? Nothing serious I hope.
#Person2#: Oh, no. I had a bad cold and had to stay in bed for two days.
#Person1#: I'm glad you're better. Anyway, I hope it was the last cold of winter and not the first cold of summer. What about your friend, Ann? I hear she is ill, too.
#Person2#: She was ill. But she'll be all right now. I think she caught my cold.
#Person1#: Everybody seems to have one now. I expect it's the sudden change of weather. One day hot and the next day cold.
#Person2#: And very windy, too. That's why I'm wearing a sweater today. What do you think of it? Pretty, isn't it
#Person1#: It certainly is. It must cost a lot. Where did you find it?
#Person2#: Oh, I got it as a sale. It was quite cheap.
#Person1#: Really! Well, Mary, I must say, it suits you very well. What a pity we men can't wear beautiful sweaters!
#Person2#: Never mind. Let's go and buy one like it to send to your sister Linda in America.
#Person1#: That's very kind of you, Mary. I'm really thinking of sending her a present. | Mary got a cold last week but feels better now. #Person1# thinks it is because of the sudden change of weather that many people get a cold. #Person1# likes the sweater of Mary and will go and buy one. |
Sally: Where did you go for drinks?
Kate: Kika, come over! Everybody's here
Sally: Ok I can be there in 30 :)
Kate: See you :) | Sally will join Kate for a drink in 30 minutes. |
adventurer: Please, have mercy! I was with a group of adventurers and lost my way!
bandit: Where are the others? When did you lose them?
adventurer: Earlier this morning. I lost them by the Crookbog Mountain when I slipped and fell.
bandit: Why are you here?
adventurer: I seem to have stumbled my way here, I am truly lost without my groups' map.
bandit: I'll be taking this as well.
adventurer: Please, how will I survive without food? I already gave you all the tools I had!
bandit: You can be a part of our gang if you can prove yourself.
adventurer: Really?! Well, I am good at lockpicking! I can open any door with a three-hinge lock.
bandit: hmm that could be sueful. How can i be sure you wont stab me in the back?
adventurer: Here you can have my knife. Now you can be sure of my full trust!
bandit: Good.
adventurer: Thank you! So what are we going to loot today?
Summarize the dialogue | adventurer lost his group of adventurers and is lost. He is taken by a bandit. The bandit wants him to prove himself. He gives him his knife. They are going to loot today. |
temple guard: Good heavens! I had no idea of the severity of the issue! Perhaps this would serve better as a horror story based on how you tell it. Is that why we have so many old amputees in town?
weapons master: Exactly lad - why, must be more than half the population of those of us above 50 years of age. I myself lost a foot from those tortoise shelled dastards.
temple guard: Those savages! You don't fear another turtle uprising, do you?
weapons master: The few that remain pose little threat I would imagine - the King did everything in his power to make sure they would never threaten his people ever again. Many dark and terrible things. On the other hand, there is plenty of turtle soup available so that no one in the kingdom ever need go hungry again.
Summarize the dialogue | The King did everything in his power to make sure the turtles would never threaten his people again. The few that remain pose little threat. |
#Person1#: I need somebody to come over and fix my internet.
#Person2#: What's wrong with it?
#Person1#: For some reason it's just not connecting.
#Person2#: How long have you been having this problem?
#Person1#: It hasn't been working the past few days.
#Person2#: Does the internet come up at all?
#Person1#: It does, but it won't connect to anything.
#Person2#: Well, the internet isn't down, so there must be something wrong with your connection.
#Person1#: Could you send someone to fix it today?
#Person2#: I'll send somebody over right away to fix it.
#Person1#: When will they be here?
#Person2#: They should be there in the next hour. | #Person1# needs someone to fix #Person1#'s internet because it hasn't been working for days. #Person2# will send someone soon. |
Max: Do you put eggs into boiling water or not?
Chad: Let me Google that for you :P
Max: I don't trust Google, every time I try out a recipe I found there, I end up having nothing to eat.
Shane: Trying to impress a lady? :D
Max: No, I'm just hungry, is it so hard to understand? :P
Chad: It is for him, his mom still prepares every meal for him :D
Shane: Shut up.
Max: Hey, I really miss those times I still lived with my mom. Don't repeat my mistakes, learn to cook while you still can!
Chad: Why don't you just call your mom and ask about those eggs?
Max: I tried, she's not answering and I'm STARVING!
Shane: <file_other> Here's a whole discussion about boiling eggs. I hope it helps.
Max: Thank you! | Max wants to know if eggs should be put in boiling water, but mistrusts information from Google searches. Shane's mom prepares his meals. Max doesn't live with his mom anymore. Shane sends Max a link with possible answers to his question. |
Emma: Who touched my phone without my permission?
William: Leah
Emma: I will teach her a lesson | Leah used Emma's phone without her permission. |
Tom: Dude, the goddamn Batman is the best
Simon: Yeah, he's the boss
Tom: Too bad Batfleck quit
Simon: Yeah, he was a great Batman, with that chin and all, too bad they had him act in bad movies
Tom: Yeah... that's sad. Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy was on a whole other level
Simon: I think Nolan's movies were great movies but not necessarily great Batman movies
Tom: Yeah, they didn't get everything right... with the possible exception of the first one: that one was really really good as a Batman movie
Simon: Well, not even Nolan can beat the animated series XD
Tom: Yeah, that one's the best Bat thing ever
Simon: The goddamn animated series
Tom: I mean, Heart of Ice is the best episode ever
Simon: Well, one of the best
Tom: Heh
Simon: The Bat is just too cool, man
Tom: Yep | Tom and Simon really regretted that Ben Affleck will no longer play Batman. They consider Nolan trilogy good but not in terms of Batman movies (maybe except for the first one). According to them, nothing beats the animated series though. |
Sarah: Hello Mummy, having a good time? What are you doing today?
Mummy: Good evening my darling! Sorry for this late reply! Everything very interesting here and we've been busy the whole day. So a bit tired by now.
Sarah: I wondered why you didn't write in the morning.
Mummy: I simply had no chance to sit down in peace and text you. Beryl won't leave me alone! Are you fine Sweetheart?
Sarah: Very well indeed. We defrosted some food last night and dad made a salad. Everything's fine. Don't worry about us pls!
Mummy: Have you emptied the washing machine?
Sarah: Sugar! I'll do it in a sec.
Mummy: ;) You can leave the laundry on the line until I come.
Sarah: How are you getting on with your friend? You have much to reminisce about?
Mummy: Actually we hardly do! So much to see here! And we're doing a lot of talking about out sightseeing. Beryl is very knowledgeable, very brainy.
Sarah: Surely no more than you Mummy!
Mummy: She is an art historian and I'm only an art aficionado. ;))
Sarah: It's great that you're having a good time. I wish you loads of spectacular sightseeing tomorrow.
Mummy: Thanks Sweetheart. We'll be going to visit some castles outside the city, so I won't be back to the hotel before evening. I'll text you then, ok?
Sarah: Whenever it suits you. Tomorrow evening Peter comes for a meal, so I'm at home since ca. 6 pm.
Mummy: Say hello to Peter from me! A nice boy he is.
Sarah: I know! Mummy take care and till tomorrow. Love you!
Mummy: Love you Sweetheart! Take care! | Mummy's away with her friend Beryl, who’s an art historian. They’re going to visit some castles tomorrow. Mummy will text Sarah in the evening. Sarah has to empty the washing machine. She can leave the laundry on the line. Tomorrow evening Peter comes for a meal, so Sarah will be home since 6 pm. |
#Person1#: What was your wedding ceremony like, Abigail?
#Person2#: My husband and I got married in a registry office with just two friends there as witnesses. But then we had three parties to celebrate.
#Person1#: Three parties? That's quite a lot. That must have been expensive!
#Person2#: Well, since my husband and I are from two different countries, and we live in a third country, we decided to have one in each country. It wasn't actually that expensive.
#Person1#: Were your parents upset that they weren't there to see you get married?
#Person2#: I would have liked them to be there, but they couldn't afford to fly out to see us, and we couldn't afford to fly out to see them, so they understood.
#Person1#: Did your husband's family get to meet your family?
#Person2#: My husband's parents flew out to meet my family when we got married in my hometown, so that was great. Some people spend ridiculous amounts of money on extravagant wedding receptions, but we agreed that the wedding party should be less about money and more about family.
#Person1#: That makes sense. Did you go on a honeymoon?
#Person2#: We waited until our one-year anniversary to go on our honeymoon to Africa.
#Person1#: You really didn't have a very traditional wedding, did you?
#Person2#: Not at all, but we don't have a very traditional marriage either, so it suited us perfectly! | #Person1# asks Abigail about Abigail's wedding ceremony. Abigail talks about the organization of three parties in different countries, and the plans of going on a honeymoon. #Person1# is surprised by Aibigail's wedding schedule. |
thief: *Drops coal in surprise* Well, so long as you're not the village police in disguise...
mouse: Where are you from?
thief: From a land far, far away. Now, I live alone in a tent in the woods, and relieve townsfolk of their worldly cares. So, how did a talking mouse wind up in An Unfinished Mausoleum with a mute peasant?
mouse: How do you know that I'm not the mute one, and the peasant isn't a ventriloquist?
thief: Well, if that be the case, then how do you do Monsieur Ventriloquist, or is it Madam? As a proprietor of others' property, I shall respect your right not to answer prying questions.
mouse: No, a Ventriloquist is someone who ... oh, never mind, you'd never get it ...
thief: On the contrary, my good mouse, getting things is my profession.
Summarize the dialogue | mouse and thief are in an unfinished mausoleum. |
a pelican: do you want me to quickly fly down to check on your behalf?
there is also a young woman selling flowers to passersby.: Yes! Can you get more people to come to buy my flowers?
a pelican: this will keep the luck bright while i am away
there is also a young woman selling flowers to passersby.: Thank you, pelican! I will keep this seaglass for good luck!
a pelican: i hope you sell alot and keep some seed for me while I am away
there is also a young woman selling flowers to passersby.: I will keep lots of seed if you bring me luck and lots of customers! I have to have more money to take care of my child.
a pelican: Your baby is doing good. I took pictures, you can see she is sound asleep
there is also a young woman selling flowers to passersby.: Oh thank you! I'm glad she is safe! Did you see any good customers coming? I have only sold 4 bouquets and I need to sell 16 more!
Summarize the dialogue | a pelican is flying to check on a young woman selling flowers to passersby. He brings her seaglass for good luck and pictures of her sleeping baby. The pelican wants the woman to keep some seed for him. |
Mary: should we go to Thailand this winter
Jose: I'm not really sure we can afford it
Mary: c'mon, why not?
Jose: it's expensive
Jose: flights, accommodation, car etc.
Mary: if you don't want to go, we won't go for sure
Jose: you know I want to go
Jose: but I also want to behave responsibly
Jose: we have to pay the rent and everything else
Mary: I want to rest from this dreadful winter
Jose: ok, we may try to look for some special offers
Mary: I've seen some good offers from Condor
Jose: but it's difficult to find sth under 700 euro
Mary: but we can try, with a bit of effort
Jose: and they eat only potatoes on Mauritius
Jose: just for the sake of going there
Mary: ok, I may fly alone, I don't care, I need holidays
Jose: you're so stubborn
Mary: oh, I am!
Jose: ok, we'll try | Mary and Jose will try and find affordable holiday options. Condor has good offers but it is still difficult to find something below 700 euros. |
wolves: Hello human's servant.
garden dog: Are you blind? Can't you see I am a dog?
wolves: I see a servant.
garden dog: Well.I am loyal to my Prince.Does this trail looks dangerous to you?
wolves: You have no idea.
garden dog: Can;t you answer a question straighforward or you are just dumb?
wolves: Look at these. What do they look like to you?
garden dog: Give me those!! They are just skeletons!! Why are you so fixate in those?
wolves: I'll trade you. Now run along back to your master and let me know how he reacts.
garden dog: Who do you think you are to give me orders??? I only obey my boss
wolves: Hahahaha. You can't harm me. You don't have the jaw strength.
garden dog: What about know? My armor would give me strength
wolves: Aren't you adorable. I'll give you props for trying.
garden dog: Well.Since you change your attitude, I will change mine
Summarize the dialogue | garden dog is a loyal servant to his prince. wolves want to trade him for skeletons. garden dog will try to convince his prince to give him the skeletons. |
#Person1#: Hi, Jenny. Is it true you're moving to London?
#Person2#: Yes, it is.
#Person1#: What made you decide to do that?
#Person2#: Work, mainly. I'm sure I'll be able to find a job there.
#Person1#: You're probably right. But where are you going to live?
#Person2#: I hope I'll find a flat to share with somebody. That way it will be cheaper.
#Person1#: Yes, that's a good idea. Are you taking your dog with you?
#Person2#: No, I don't think so. My parents have offered to take care of him, and I don't think he'd be happy in the city.
#Person1#: You're probably right. But aren't you afraid of moving to such a big place, especially after living in a small village?
#Person2#: Not really. I think I'll enjoy myself. There's so much to do there; I expect I won't miss the countryside much and I can always come back and visit.
#Person1#: Well, I just hope you'll invite me to stay when you get settled.
#Person2#: Of course I will. | #Person1# asks Jenny why she wants to move to London, where to live and how she feels about moving. |
Gage: did you have good time with my friend? <3
Gage: am i a good matchmaker?
Gage: are you seeing him again???
Amber: i'm sorry to disappoint but i don't think so
Amber: we have absolutely nothing in common :-(
Gage: what are you talking about?!
Gage: you're perfect for each other!!!
Gage: that's why i set the date up
Amber: then you suck as a matchmaker lol
Amber: thanks for the effort anyway!!! | Gage set the date up for Amber and his friend, but Amber won't see him again as they have nothing in common. |
#Person1#: What's wrong with the bus? I have waited nearly an hour.
#Person2#: So have I, it's so cold. The weatherman said it's going to snow around 5 to 7 inches.
#Person1#: So what? Last night, the weather report said the snow would last only one hour, but actually it snowed about 3 hours.
#Person2#: I agree with you. Anyway, the weather changes so much, if it snows today, all stay at home tomorrow.
#Person1#: Oh, you're so lucky. I have to work as usual. I just work in the white building over there.
#Person2#: Really? We work in the same building.
#Person1#: It sounds good. Why don't we have a drink in the coffee shop while waiting for the bus?
#Person2#: Good idea. | #Person1# and #Person2# wait for a bus in cold and discuss the weather. They find they work in the same building and decide to wait in a coffee shop. |
Hefin David AM: One of the things that the National Association of Head Teachers told us was that they would not want the cost of that kind of training to come from core budgets Would you agree with that ?
Julie Morgan AM: Well I would have thought this sort of measure would be incorporated into the training they were using already actually I would not have seen it would need something completely separate
Hefin David AM: So you think it should come from the core budget that they use for training ?
Julie Morgan AM: I think it could be incorporated in what they are already doing
Hefin David AM: And do you think that would be a significant additional cost or do you think that that would be minimal ?
Julie Morgan AM: I would have thought it would be minimal They already have training courses about childcare issues and this would be something that would be absorbed into that
Hefin David AM: You mentioned the implementation group and the fact that educators are represented on it Can you just be a bit clearer about how they are represented again ? I am not sure I caught that
Julie Morgan AM: Do you want to Karen because you were at the group ?
Karen Cornish: Yes So education are represented on it through the Association of Directors of Education in Wales and they have a representative on the strategic implementation group and we are working with them to understand who else will be on the task and finish groups that we are setting up that the Ministers already talked about And we have also had conversations with all of the trade unions I personally went and spoke to them earlier in the year when the Bill was being introduced received their feedback and have said that I will go back and speak with them
Hefin David AM: The things that are being raised so far—would you say they are reflective of the concerns that the NAHT rose about for example funding of training ? Are those kinds of issues raised ? The practical implications of introducing this Bill—are they raised ? If not what other issues might be raised ?
Karen Cornish: So I think that the main concerns that you have already heard as a committee are similar concerns to those that have been raised previously So there is not anything in addition to the things that we have discussed either with the trade unions or through the implementation group or during the consultation period And as the Minister said for the majority of these sort of things teachers education and other workforces already have procedures in place because this comes under a safeguarding issue at one level There are procedures and processes that are already there that they all follow The ask will be based around those safeguarding procedures and therefore education and other services update their processes and procedures on a regular basis as a matter of course when any issues like this are addressed There is a wider context here Minister I do not know whether you wanted to say anything about the wellbeing and the— | Julie Morgan thought the cost of training would be minimal as teachers had had courses about childcare issues and something about the bill would be absorbed into that without any additional fund. |
a genie from a lamp: -the genie summons forth a double-potted cauldron fitting the description, unfortunately all the food is spoiled and the wine has gone flat- Well even I did not see that happening.
a lost traveler: But . . . I . . . well, I guess we won't starve, we'll just all die from food poisoning. Well genie, if you can round up a fourth wish I'll grant you your freedom, but if not I guess I need to pass your lamp on to a new owner.
a genie from a lamp: Sadly, I cannot I am limited in my ability to give individuals 3 wishes.
a lost traveler: Ah well, which of you ladies are interested in a pre-owned magic lamp?
Summarize the dialogue | a genie from a lamp can only grant 3 wishes. |
servant: how are you today sir do you need anything
ambassador: I am just looking to speak to the king about relations with my nation.
servant: of course right this way
ambassador: Have you overheard him talking about this before? We are quite an important nation to him, I assume.
servant: i think so yes, he should be able to talk in a few minutes
ambassador: Well... tell me what he has said.
servant: he said he cannot wait to finish creating a treaty
ambassador: Ahh that sounds familiar to me, that's perfect.
servant: yes it should be a great out come
ambassador: Hopefully, without our mutual support it would be very grim for both parties.
servant: yes that is very true so much war
ambassador: Indeed, it would cause quite a lot of bloodshed.
servant: yes so many lives would be lost
Summarize the dialogue | ambassador wants to talk to the king about relations with his nation. The king is eager to create a treaty with the ambassador's nation. |
the king: Good evening my Queen. Is the Banquet Hall to your liking this evening?
Summarize the dialogue | The banquet hall is to the Queen's liking. |
Jack: They want to organise a referendum in Moldova again
Milena: about what?
Jack: about joining Romania
Terry: Do you think the result can be different than the last time?
Terry: because I really doubt
Jack: it's really a peculiar situation right now
Stefano: why?
Jack: I think most of Moldavians have also the Romanian citizenship
Jack: so they are also EU citizens
Milena: right
Jack: but what about the government of Moldova, the administration etc?
Terry: exactly, they have no interest in disappearing hahahah
Jack: exactly, so I think it will just exist in this strange kind of a limbo
Terry: I don't even think they will organise this referendum
Terry: I suppose it's just an idea
Jack: maybe, but it's always an interesting idea
Jack: that the borders in Europe may still change
Milena: ohm yes, look at Crimea
Stefano: true | There's an idea to organize another referendum in Moldova about joining Romania. However, it is very unlikely that anything will change there. |
#Person1#: Wow, Amy, look at that number.
#Person2#: What's so great about it?
#Person1#: What do you mean? It's a scrim.
#Person2#: Not to me, I wouldn't be caught dead in that.
#Person1#: I love that kind of stuff.
#Person2#: Yeah, you seem to like those styles.
#Person1#: Sure do. I get a kick out of looking punk.
#Person2#: This one looks really expensive though.
#Person1#: I don't care how much it costs. I'm rolling in it.
#Person2#: Lucky you! I can't buy anything else. I'm flat broke.
#Person1#: I got a replace my party outfit, I trashed it last week.
#Person2#: Why did you drag me into this? I've spent a week salary.
#Person1#: Are you on the level? You're the one who called me, remember?
#Person2#: Just joking, T. I've got some wonderful clothes. Let's go and have a close look at your outfit. | #Person1# trashed the party outfit so #Person1# needs a replacement. Amy jokes that she is broke. They then go to see the outfit. |
#Person1#: What reasons do westerners drink for?
#Person2#: I don't think drinking requires any special purposes. For us people in the West, the purpose is generally quite simple-to savor the wine.
#Person1#: I know what you mean there. In many circumstances, people kiss the baby for the nurse's sake. And that's what we do when drinking at a banquet. Even though we do have a rich variety of brand-name wines, like Matai and Showing Yellow Rice Wine, alcohol is usually served not for the enjoyment itself. We just be its Dionysus effect to enliven the atmosphere, improve personal association with each other and solidify friendship.
#Person2#: And to make matters worse, you're urged to drink ' one more cup time and again. There is too much etiquette to observe. You'II be set free at a Western banquet It seems we are keen to make it convenient as possible to savor the wine, its color, its aroma and its delicate taste.
#Person1#: Yeah. It's of supreme importance that the goblet, table-cloth, and plates should be made shiningly clean, so that the color of the wine is clearly visible and the delicate aroma and taste are fully appreciable.
#Person2#: Yes. For me, who can't hold much liquor, it's particularly agreeable. If only I had thechance to enjoy Chinese Matai at a leisured pace while sitting at a Western banquet! | #Person1# and #Person2# both admire the way to drink in the West, and they think it's quite a pleasure to enjoy drinking at a Western banquet. |
Kate: I'm here <file_other>
Kate: there was no place in Red Lion
Steven: hey! but it's quite far away
Kate: c'mon it's just 10 min by bike!
Steven: yes, but I'm not by bike
Kate: car?
Steven: nope
Steven: by foot :P :P
Steven: anyway google maps says 15 min and I'm there:D
Kate: ok, w8in ^^ | Kate will meet with Steven in 15 minutes. |
congregant: That is wonderful story. How is she, your mother that is?
monk: She died a tragic death long ago. That is why I still have this haircut, So that one day I will become god, and get my mother back.
congregant: Such ambition you have. One to become god? I envy your determination.
monk: What are your ambitions in life?
congregant: My only wish is to bring this vass land never ending peace, but for today I must bless the wolf hunt
monk: Wolf hunt? You must come sit with me on the pew and explain.
congregant: Well my congregation have decided to work with the headmen of this village due to the frequent attack of the wolfs. I even lost my youngest son to them.
monk: Your poor son, I am sorry. Once this haircut I have makes me into go, I will send you to be with your son.
congregant: Meaning you will end my life?
monk: Only if you want me too.
Summarize the dialogue | congregant's youngest son was killed by wolves. Congregant's congregation is working with the headmen of this village to fight wolves. |
#Person1#: Hey, That's a really nice outfit you have on.
#Person2#: Why, thank you. I wasn't sure if it looked okay or not. I can't believe all the words the salesgirl said.
#Person1#: Oh, you look stunning. Your dress really goes well with your shoes.
#Person2#: I'm glad that you think so. I thought it might be a bit too revealing.
#Person1#: No, not at all. It looks really classy on you. Where did you pick that up?
#Person2#: I got it on sale down at the department store.
#Person1#: When did you go there?
#Person2#: I was just there a couple of days ago. You know, you should go down there too. They have a lot of stylish clothes on sale.
#Person1#: I might just do that. What style of clothes do they have?
#Person2#: Anything you want. They have both casual and formal styles.
#Person1#: I was hoping to get a few new ties for my collection.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. Some of your ties are pretty outdated.
#Person1#: Well, I spent a lot of money on getting my shirts tailor-made, so I couldn't afford to buy any new ties.
#Person2#: Anyways, are you going to the party tonight?
#Person1#: Yes, I am. Say, are you going to wear that outfit to the party?
#Person2#: I don't think so. It is a little too formal. I'm probably going to wear something more laid back.
#Person1#: Me too. I will probably go dressed in a T-shirt and jeans.
#Person2#: I guess that you will really be dressing down.
#Person1#: That's my style when I'm not in the office.
#Person2#: Good point. I suppose that we all have our own individual styles. | #Person1# praises #Person2#'s outfit. #Person2# suggests that #Person1# should go to the department store and get some new ties but #Person1# doesn't have enough money. They also discuss what to wear for the party. |
horse: Neighhhhhh
Summarize the dialogue | The horse is neighing. |
guest: People from Talosia think the same about this kingdom. Most of them have only seen small oasis, they can't fathom that things such as forests and lake exist. They think I am a liar! Tell me, when will your master join us?
chef: Soon, he must finish negotiating with the Elven ambassador. You know how much those people stand on ceremony - the slightest misstep, and you have made an enemy for five generations.
guest: Aye, I've had the misfortune of chipping one of their sacred plates once, you don't have to tell me about that.
chef: How long do you intend to stay, if you don't mind my asking?
guest: I am trying to negotiate a trade contract. I believe this could take up to a month. If all goes well, you will soon receive regular shipments of our renowned spices!
chef: I must say, some of those are truly a delight on the tongue! How bland my food must appear to you!
Summarize the dialogue | guest is in the kingdom of Talosia trying to negotiate a trade contract. He is staying for a month. Chef is preparing a meal for him. |
Margaret: Where are you?
Betty: In the cinema
Donna: At home | Betty's at the movies while Donna's at home. |
Austin: Hey, my car broke down, I'm going to be late for the party :(
Emma: Oh no, do you need help? Should I come and give you a lift?
Austin: No, it's fine, I'm waiting for the tow truck
Emma: I hope it's not serious
Austin: It doesn't look good though I must say
Emma: Stay strong and see you soon :* | Austin's car broke down and he'll be late for the party. |
#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Smith. I hope I'm not disturbing your work.
#Person2#: Not at all, Mary. Come in and take a seat. I'm always in my office before lunch.
#Person1#: I want to tell you that I have already started writing my paper and I'd like to discuss my topic with you.
#Person2#: Of course. What would you like to work on? | Mary has already started writing her paper and wants to discuss her topic with Mr. Smith. |
child: No, I am here to say good bye to my father. Here is my mother. Are you leaving with my father as well to defend our land?
miner: no i work in the mines
child: Oh, I am so sad. I am worried my father will not come back. Do you know him/. He is a miner too. But he was drafted for the war.
miner: He'll come back he is a good swordsman, just pray for him
child: I hope so. My mom has been crying all week.
miner: Crying won't change anything but prayers can help bring him back alive
child: Thank you. Can you show me? I have never seen anyone pray before.
miner: You go see the preist at chapel, he knows alot about prayes
child: Oh, thank you! I think you are right. I will do just that!!
miner: And please look after your mother, you are all she's got for now
child: Thank you for yout kind words. I will do my best thats for sure!
miner: You're welcome my child
Summarize the dialogue | miner is not going to war but he is a miner. The child's father is a miner too but he was drafted for the war. The child's mother has been crying all week. Miner advises the child to pray for his father. |
the bartender: This cocktail sure does turn a fantastic shade of purple. I've never seen a drink do such a thing!
the witch: Yes, yes, it's... my favorite... cocktail. Delicious, really. And it goes much better with fur wrapped around it. You know, to protect your hands from the... the uh. Protect them from how cold the glass gets!
the bartender: Oh I can understand that! Frosty mugs are great for the contents, but not your fingers. Looks like the fizzing's settled a little. Here you are!
the witch: Would you like to try it first? Seeing as you're new here, you might want to expand your horizons a bit to the world.
the bartender: Oh I would if I could, but the owner gets rather....sour about employees drinking on the job. He's only just now patched up the wall from the last time.
Summarize the dialogue | the witch ordered a purple cocktail. She wraps the glass in fur to protect her hands from the cold. The bartender can't drink it because he's a new employee. |
Olaf: Guess who's that
Olaf: <file_photo>
Patrick: You bastard!
Patrick: You promissed you'll delete that fucked up photo hahaha
Olaf: Yeah, but I was drunk
Olaf: So it doesn't count :D
Patrick: You sure? Fine, then look at this
Patrick: <file_video>
Olaf: It's so embarrassing...
Olaf: xD
Olaf: I guess we have a tie! | Olaf sends an embarrassing picture of Patrick even though he promised to delete it. Patrick sends him an embarrassing video in return. They're even. |
Peter: What's up? How is Lizzie?
Dana: She's just fallen asleep
Dana: No fever today
Peter: Good. She's getting better
Dana: At last...
Peter: Have some sleep too :* | Lizzie is feeling better today, she is asleep and has no fever. |
#Person1#: Mom, is there anything in the fridge I can eat before dinner?
#Person2#: There's some leftover pizza from last night.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: Um, I think there may be some leftover lasagna from the other day.
#Person1#: Do I have any other choices?
#Person2#: There might be some birthday cake left in the freezer.
#Person1#: Is everything in the fridge leftovers? I hate leftovers!
#Person2#: You can wash the vegetables and cut the chicken and I'll make dinner! | #Person1# asks #Person1#'s mom for something to eat but is unwilling to eat the leftovers. |
Zoe: Hiii
Sammy: NO
Zoe: what?
Sammy: you can't do that
Zoe: :/ | Too general; no specific info. |
craftsman: Greetings traveler!
his wolf companion always at his side.: Hello
craftsman: Wow, a wolf that can talk! I have never seen such a thing. I am but a simple craftsman
his wolf companion always at his side.: Yes...I am a circus wolf
craftsman: Then you could use this trinket more than I. I would probably lose it in the hot sun as I build my wall
his wolf companion always at his side.: Thanks for this wonderful gift.
craftsman: What is it like performing in a circus?
his wolf companion always at his side.: Fun and tiring. Speaking of which, I need to eat. Have you any meal?
craftsman: No, but I have a few coins meant for buying a new hammer
his wolf companion always at his side.: If I dont getany meal to eat...I might be forced to devour you
craftsman: Go off with you cur!
his wolf companion always at his side.: I will start with your wife.
craftsman: Attack him back sweetie!
Summarize the dialogue | His wolf companion always at his side is a circus wolf. He has never seen such a thing. He is a circus wolf. He needs to eat. He has no meal. He will start with the craftsman's wife. |
#Person1#: Mary, I heard you moved again.
#Person2#: Yeah. I could not stand living here. There is always much noise in the neighborhood.
#Person1#: You mean noise? How could it be?
#Person2#: You know, on weekends when we wanted to have late rise in the morning, our neighbour started to raise Cain. | Mary tells #Person1# she moved again because the neighbor is noisy. |
guard: What are you going to tell the people out there? They are going crazy!
king: I've really got to come up with something good to calm them. Do you have any suggestions?
guard: Be honest! Make a plan and tell them!
king: Ok, let's call in the general to see what will be our next move.
guard: You seem to be a bit clueless or not concerned. Why so? Do you know who is behind this?
king: Clueless? I am THE one and only king. I rely on the experts here to advise, but I make all ultimate decisions. The rumors are that a neighboring king is plotting to take over our kingdom.
guard: SEE, now I see some concern here. You almost made me feel there was nothing to be concerned about here! I serve to protect your family. I will die for you.
king: There is absolutely cause for concern, but I must not show it lest I cause the people to panic. Come help me fight, loyal guard.
guard: I will help you fight til the death!
Summarize the dialogue | king is worried about the situation in the kingdom. He will call in the general to see what to do. |
#Person1#: How have you been doing lately?
#Person2#: Actually, I haven't been sleeping well. I am kind of out of it.
#Person1#: Is there some reason why you can't get enough sleep?
#Person2#: I go to bed, but I just can't get comfortable enough to stay asleep.
#Person1#: When do you turn in for the night?
#Person2#: I usually try to go to bed around 11
#Person1#: Do you have a lot on your mind when you try to go to sleep?
#Person2#: My mother is ill with cancer, and I think about her a lot.
#Person1#: Do you ever meditate or read before bedtime?
#Person2#: I usually watch a lot of television before I go to bed. Maybe I should try something else to help me quiet down. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# cannot sleep well and thinks about mom's cancer when trying to sleep. #Person2#'ll try something to help quiet down. |
maid: But your Grace, I am but a maid, surely no one will ever accept me in court. My family are but farmers and we have no rank in society. Someone like me could never become one one of you. even if it is my wish
duke: "Surely you don't wish to give up before even trying!"
maid: I do wish to try, I just don't want to get m hopes and dreams crushed. But your Grace, if you are sure then I am very grateful for your thinking of me, please pass on my acceptance
duke: "Of course! We'll need to get you cleaned up and find you a nice dress. There's a ball coming up in a few weeks."
maid: Why, there are many of the old queens dresses here. We keep them here to be cleaned as all the supplies are down here too. Let me show you and tell me if it is pleasant enough the the ball!
Summarize the dialogue | maid is a maid and her family are farmers. She is afraid no one will accept her in court. Duke wants her to join the court. He will get her cleaned up and find her a nice dress for the ball. |
#Person1#: Can you develop the roll of film?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: How long does it take?
#Person2#: 6 hours. If you are in a hurry we can develop it in 3 hours.
#Person1#: There is no need. I will come back tomorrow. | #Person2# will develop #Person1#'s roll of film in six hours. |
#Person1#: In China at least, coffee is often associated with an exotic, well-to-do bourgeois lifestyle. Coffee is often considered a hobby of the well-educated, middle-class people.
#Person2#: Maybe that's why some young chaps often spend a whole afternoon in a coffee bar, surfing the net or just typewriting something with laptop. While they are savoring a coffee at a leisured pace, they are actually showing off!
#Person1#: Yes. Behind a lifestyle, there is a culture. Young people easily become blind worshippers of a Westernized life. While they may not really like coffee, they think it desirable and enviable to be lavish with money in those high-consumption places.
#Person2#: Then what about tea? We need to bear in mind in the first place that tea, rather than coffee, has been the most popular drink for the Chinese people.
#Person1#: Well. Tea represents another facet of popular culture. While a coffee bar is usually quiet and resonates with soft, elegant music, a teahouse is often a noisy, crowded, public space. People visit teahouses to associate with others, playing chess, chatting, or simply listening to operas.
#Person2#: What a pity that the traditional teahouses, as depicted by Lao She, keep fading away so quickly in this metropolis. It is not easy to find an old-fashioned teahouse that suits the ordinary people's spending power either. Teahouses of today all feature a cozy, comfortable environment, and high-quality services, but can easily cost you a good deal, just like a coffee bar.
#Person1#: Well, that's true. In a sense, it is not so much what you drink that really counts, as where and how you drink. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the popularity of coffee and tea in China, which represents in a culture aspect. Coffee is usually considered as a hobby of middle-class people and young people easily become blind worshippers of a Westernized life. However, the traditional teahouses keep fading away in the metropolis. |
Perry: have you thought about holiday yet?
Marlow: Asia?
Perry: you mean in July or August?
Marlow: w/janet we thought about September it's cheaper i guess
Janet: yeah but we need to check the weather and everything
Forster: Cloete wanted to go to the mountains so i guess that's my plan
Perry: frankly we have no idea. went to seaside last year
Marlow: Asia could be the place 2go. Janet would be cool yeah?
Janet: sure thing. Would be gr8 2go 2gether
Perry: dunno if we can afford. Need to talk to Nina
Janet: why not meet 2nite over beer and talk?
Perry: super but not 2day no. cinema :):)
Janet: oh I forgot you won the tickets right?
Perry: yeah but we could meet 2moro evening if ur free
Janet: do we have plans Marlow?
Marlow: no i dont think so
Forster: could we come over too
Perry: yeah fantastic. byob tho
Forster: sure thing 8 pm is fine?
Perry: perfect for me
Janet: gr8 for us. we can visit pa first
Marlow: fine by me. let's do it guys! | Perry, Marlow, Janet and Forster discuss their holiday plans. Marlow would like to go to Asia, others will think if they can join. The friends will meet tomorrow at 8 pm to discuss that. |
Marketing: I think one thing is that it should be easy to find
User Interface: I was thinking that too I think we should design something that has like a so you can like somehow like you I mean you always know where your TV is so just have a call button I have always wanted that so like you can push a button on your TV
Project Manager: I mean you have it for the portable phone so why not
User Interface: so you should have a call button on your television to be able to find your remote control
Marketing: And even I think a little light or even a maybe a vib a vibrating thing I do not know but someth because it is usually under the sofa In which case you are going to be l but if it has a sort of signal which is not any sound I do not know if it is expensive maybe to
User Interface: I do not I mean it but like I mean
Marketing: Maybe call is enough But
User Interface: just I mean like your phone even just has so like it can vibrate it can light up and make noise and I do not know
Project Manager: What if it had something like just like a magnet on the back of it and you could I mean j just to have some place to put it besides like a base You know like a portable phone has a base
User Interface: or if it had a
Project Manager: like just to have a home for it Because people just stick it on top of their TV but the point of having a remote is not to have to walk over to the TV so
Industrial Designer: Well that is why it is always in the couch
User Interface: I do not know it seems like though that that would be hard because you not you are not going to be lazy anyway and
Project Manager: Maybe we should design couches that have the remote control in the side arm
User Interface: so we the project is now couches and remote controls | The initial feature suggested by Marketing was easy to find and User Interface suggested a call button on the television. And Marketing wanted something that could vibrate or had a signal if it had no sound. However, they were not sure whether it is expensive to design it. So Project Manager suggested designing a magnet or portable phone based couch for the remote control, which people no need to walk over the TV to find it. |
#Person1#: What do you like most about your new job?
#Person2#: Well, I get better paid and the distance between work and home is shorter. But the best part is that they have training programs to improve our work skills. And they run partly on company time, usually from four to six on Wednesdays and Fridays.
#Person1#: That sounds great. I wish my company did that.
#Person2#: It really, is a good thing. And even though the company has to pay for the training, it's worth it in the long run. Because with a greater understanding of the computer programs I use every day, I do my daily tasks more quickly and effectively. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the best part of the new job is the training programs. #Person1# hopes #Person1#'s company did so. #Person2# thinks it's a good thing in the long run. |
#Person1#: Taxi!
#Person2#: Where will you go, sir?
#Person1#: Friendship Hotel.
#Person2#: OK, it's not far from here.
#Person1#: I have something important to do, can you fast the speed?
#Person2#: Sure, I'll try my best. Here we are.
#Person1#: It's fast! How much should I pay you?
#Person2#: The reading on the meter is 15 yuan.
#Person1#: Here's 20 yuan, keep the change.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | #Person1# takes a taxi to the Friendship Hotel for something important. |
Kate: What are you reading right now?
Tom: I'm reading a book about history of photography
Margaret: I'm reading "the Pianist' by Jellinek
Blake: I never read lol, I'm too busy
Margaret: It's tragic Blake
Blake: Somebody has to work here | Tom is reading a book on history of photography and Margaret is reading "The Pianist" by Jellinek. Blake does not read because he has to work. |
Emma: Hi Will, I'm looking for a new laptop.
Will: Hi Emma, oh yeah? What happened to your old one?
Emma: Time :)
Emma: You know, I love my Toshiba but it's almost 11 years old.
Will: It served you well.
Emma: It sure did.
Emma: Now I'm debating whether I should buy another Toshiba or something different?
Will: Well you know, Toshiba is quite reliable.
Will: Are you only looking at Widows PC or maybe a MacBook?
Emma: Honestly, I think just the change of the model will be enough.
Emma: I'm not really a big fan of MacBook.
Will: Sure, that's understandable.
Will: Everyone has their preferences.
Will: In that case I would recommend Toshiba or Lenovo.
Emma: OK, great, what's the difference?
Will: Well Lenovo offers better quality processors and I find their laptops to be lighter.
Emma: OK, that's important, especially since I travel with my laptop regularly.
Will: We can go to Bestbuy this Saturday and see what they're offering nowadays.
Will: I'm not really up to date with all the innovations, so I'll be glad to learn something new.
Emma: Perfect, I'll be glad to hear your opinion.
Emma: I'll give you a call Friday night.
Will: Cool, talk to you then. | Emma wants to buy a new laptop and asks Will for advice. She definitely doesn't want MacBook. Will recommends her Toshiba or Lenovo. Since Emma is not really up-to-date with technology, they will meet at the store on Saturday to select the best one together. |
Elliot: Luke asks if we want to go to the escape room with him and this girl he talked about. :/
Elliot: Ellie or Eliana, I don't remember her name.
Victoria: noooo, i don't want to!!
Victoria: he can't take us on dates with girls, it's just awkward
Victoria: tell him i'm busy
Elliot: I know it is. :/
Elliot: His level of assness and hopelessness (as far as dating is concerned) is just frustrating.
Victoria: you're his friend, you should talk to him and explain, that he sabotages his own actions in this way
Victoria: the last time he didn't even talk to the girl, he came with
Victoria: it was us who actually asked her questions and generally did most of the talking
Victoria: i was cringing so hard for the whole time!!
Elliot: I was ashamed of him too, but what could i do...?
Elliot: I don't know, maybe I'll try to talk to him.
Victoria: are you going to this escape room with them?
Elliot: I'll try to wiggle out of it, but I don't know. :/ | Elliot and Victoria don't want to go to the escape room with Luke and his girlfriend. They don't like they way Luke treats girls on dates. |
child: Hello, what are you doing?
tern: I'm looking for a new place to nest.
child: Why is that?
tern: The townspeople poached my last one. I must find a better place to hide my nest. And these temple gardens seem like a nice area to live in.
child: Can you use this flower in the building?
tern: I certainly could. What a lovely flower.
child: Here you go! Now what do you have for me? I hope it's candy!
tern: Thank you! I'm afraid I don't have anything I can give you in return. But I'll let you pet me if you'd like?
child: Alright that will work.
tern: Oww!
child: Want some food?
tern: Thank you dear, but I'm afraid I've lost my appetite.
child: I can't believe it, I heard that terns are always hungry. Are you even a tern?
Summarize the dialogue | tern is looking for a new place to nest. He will use the flower from the child to decorate his nest. |
#Person1#: Hello, Ann! Is that you?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. Hi, Tom! It's a real surprise to see you here.
#Person1#: It's been a long time! What's new?
#Person2#: Nothing much. What about you? Is everything going well?
#Person1#: Not bad I guess. I just got back from Hawaii.
#Person2#: How was it?
#Person1#: I had a good time. You seem to be in a hurry. Don't let me hold you up.
#Person2#: Sorry, I've got a meeting in half an hour.
#Person1#: Ok, I won't keep you then.
#Person2#: Great! It's good to see you. Goodbye!
#Person1#: Yes, stay in touch. Bye!
#Person2#: Give me your email, would you?
#Person1#: Sure! It's txyb@gmail. com. | Tom and Ann greet each other. Ann is in a hurry so Tom gives her his e-mail for further contact. |
bird: It's raining today! I hate the rain.
monkey: is it.i love rain
bird: Wish i could say the same. I'm on top of a tree right now and scared to fly because the rain will make my wings wet.
monkey: ya..i know..i like to see the rain..no to wet!
bird: You don't even have to hide from the rain. I'm jealous.
monkey: haha
bird: Thanks. That really helps. I hate thunder as well. :(
monkey: what are you doing now?
bird: I'm just hiding under this leaf and waiting for the rain to pass by. I have no food.
monkey: ohh..god..no worries..the rain will stop soon
bird: I hope so! What are you doing?
monkey: i am sitting under an old building with my friends and watching the rain
bird: How many friends are you with?
monkey: 4 friends
Summarize the dialogue | monkey loves rain. Bird is hiding from the rain. Monkey is sitting under an old building with his friends and watching the rain. |
mayor: Of course, but between you and me, there is one way that it could be a little bit better.
director: Oh? How is that?
mayor: Well, if you could find me a and send her to my room then I will be very appreciative
director: Find you a what, I'm sorry? I couldn't hear you over the chatter in this theatre.
mayor: Ah I'm sorry, I'm trying to keep it down. A "lady" if that makes sense to you.
director: A cleaning lady? But of course sir, we will have housekeeping in there bright and early.
mayor: Ohh nooo, I didn't think I'd have to be so blunt. A lady of the night, you know? A prostitute?
director: Oh! ha! Pardon my ignorance sir. I just thought.... you know... you are married.
mayor: Oh yes, but we've reached an... agreement.
director: Ah! An open engagement. I can appreciate that. Of course we will get that arranged for you.
Summarize the dialogue | mayor wants a prostitute sent to his room. |
#Person1#: Grandpa, this seat is for you, for you are the eldest person here and also it's your birthday today.
#Person2#: Oh, you are such a good child today. Come here. Sit next to me.
#Person1#: I'm afraid I can't do that. It's Dad's seat, according to the book about table manners.
#Person2#: Oh, you read? Very good. Then, I think we should do something different today. I'll give you some privilege.
#Person1#: Great. That's my favorite seat which will be the nearest to the birthday cake.
#Person2#: Now I see what you read the book for. But it's fine. I'll give you the lion's share.
#Person1#: Why do they serve up the noodles first? I don't like it. Where is the cake?
#Person2#: This is not common noodles. They're ' long-lived ' noodles. it's an old Chinese tradition to eat. long - lived noodle on birthday.
#Person1#: I see. Then I'll try it. | #Person1# saves the seat for Grandpa according to table manners. Grandpa asks #Person1# to have 'long-lived' noodles first. |
student: I'm too young to drink it. I am a student studying. Gotta keep focused.
rat: Oh, ouch, it stings! Did you poison me?! This is poison, ain't it? Oh I'm too young to die!
student: I would never poison you rat! I've never met a talking rat.
rat: Oof, careful, ye'll crush the life outta me!
student: I am going to learn to create mighty swords for our brave knights.
rat: Hm, well, as long as it's not carvin' knives. Had a cousin... thrice removed?... that had a nasty run in with a farmer's wife once. Sad business, that.
student: How horrifying. I'm sure you will be save in here. Nobody comes in here. Probably why it's so dirty!
rat: Oh, well, it's not so bad. Keeps me fur nice and matte, so it's better fer sneakin'.
student: Do you want to be my pet?
Summarize the dialogue | student is studying and he's too young to drink. The rat is afraid of the student and he's afraid of being crushed. The rat is going to be the student's pet. |
Grad B: Well like in AI they generally do the take in and then they also do the generation phase like Nancy s thing Or you remember in the the hand thing in one eighty two like not only was it able to recognize but it was also to generate based upon situations You mean that sort of thing ?
Grad D: And once you ve done that what we can do is have the system ask itself And answer understand the answer ask something else and enter a dialogue with itself So the the ba basic the same idea as having two chess computers play against each other
Grad E: Except this smacks a little bit more of a schizophrenic computer than AI
Grad D: you c if you want you can have two parallel machines asking each other What would that give us ? Would A be something completely weird and strange and B i if you look at all the factors we will never observe people let s say in wheelchairs under you know in under all conditions you know when they say `` X `` and there is a ride at the goal and the parking is good we can never collect enough data It s it s it s not possible But maybe one could do some learning If you get the system to speak to itself you may find n break downs and errors and you may be able to learn And make it more robust maybe learn new things And so there s no no end of potential things one could get out of it if that works And he would like to actually work on that with us
Grad B: Well then he probably should be coming back a year pause from now
Grad D: So I w See the the generation bit making the system generate generate something comment is should not be too hard
Grad B: Well once the system understands things I just do not think I think we are probably a year away from getting the system to understand things
Grad D: Well if we can get it to understand one thing like our `` where is `` run through we can also maybe e make it say or ask `` where is X ? `` Or not
Grad E: Mmm I do not know e I m sort of have the impression that getting it to say the right thing in the right circumstances is much more difficult than getting it to understand something given the circumstances and so on you know I mean just cuz it s sort of harder to learn to speak correctly in a foreign language rather than learning to understand it Right ? I mean just the fact that we will get The point is that getting it to understand one construction does not mean that it will n always know exactly when it s correct to use that construction Right ?
Grad D: It s it s Well I ve I ve done generation and language production research for fo four four and a half years And so it s it s you are right it s not the same as the understanding It s in some ways easier and some ways harder nuh ? But I think it would be fun to look at it or into that question It s a pretty strange idea And so that s that s But
Grad B: The basic idea I guess would be to give allow the system to have intentions basically ? Cuz that s basically what needs to be added to the system for it
Grad D: Well look at th eee I think even think even What it would be the the prior intention So let s let s say we have this
Grad B: Well we would have to seed that I mean
Grad D: No Let s we have to we have some some top down processing given certain setting OK now we change nothing and just say ask something Right ? What would it ask ?
Grad B: It would not know what to ask I mean Unless it was in a situation We would have to set up a situation where it did not know where something was and it wanted to go there Which means that we would need to set up an intention inside of the system Right ? Which is basically `` I do not know where something is and I need to go there ``
Grad D: Ooh do we really need to do that ? Because
Grad B: Well no I guess not Excel
Grad D: s It s i I know it s it s strange but look at it look at our Bayes net If we do not have Let s assume we do not have any input from the language Right ? So there s also nothing we could query the ontology but we have a certain user setting If you just ask what is the likelihood of that person wanting to enter some something it will give you an answer | An idea for future work was suggested during the visit of the german project manager: the possibility to use the same system for language generation. Setting up certain inputs in the Bayes-net would imply certain intentions, which would trigger dialogues. Having a system able to ask questions could contribute significantly to training the belief-net. The possibility of incorporating language generation into the system will have to be discussed further. |
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