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officer: What is this rat doing here? It shows how downtrodden this farm has become. rat: Oh I must run... I do not want to be trampled. officer: A talking rat? rat: You heard me? officer: There is going to be a major battle here in a few hours rat. You could be the first casualty. rat: Please do not kill me. I was just looking for a piece of cheese officer: There will be dead flesh to feast on soon enough. I will see to it this old farm is filled with the corpses of the enemy. rat: Oh I see! I will not be picky! officer: Do you live here? rat: I have no other place to live. This is as good as any officer: How did you come to learn how to speak? rat: A wizard cast a spell on me. He was lonely and needed companionship officer: You could be an enemy spy. I will dispatch. I should warn you. It will hurt. Summarize the dialogue
Rat is running away from the officer. He is a spy and will be killed.
pheasant: Well, at least I know I am not the least intelligent being on this balcony! queen: How dare you speak to your Queen in such fashion. Keep it up and I will call the guards! pheasant: ASSAULT! ASSAULT! I call fowl play! The queen has gone mad! queen: Do not make me call Sir Cumference! He built the King's round table, you know? pheasant: Oh my! You are quite made! Do not forget to call General Store and Sir Tainly to your aid as well! queen: I would call the King himself to take care of this matter, but he is busy worrying about his receding heir line. pheasant: Well, with a Queen such as yourself it is no surprise that his heirs are few and far between! queen: Hmmmm, I think I know what to do with you. Perhaps I shall call my favorite chef, Sir Loin. pheasant: If you do, you shall choke on my bony innards! Summarize the dialogue
pheasant is angry with the queen. She threatens to call the guards. The pheasant calls her mad. The queen will call her favorite chef, Sir Loin.
#Person1#: Excuse me, what material is it? #Person2#: Rhaki. Do you want some? #Person1#: No, where are the cotton cloths? #Person2#: I will show you. #Person1#: What is the shrink rate after washing? #Person2#: Less than 5 %. It's quite durable.
#Person2# shows #Person1# the cotton cloths with a shrink rate of less than 5%.
#Person1#: How is your mother feeling these days? #Person2#: Much better, thanks. She'll be back home in a few days. #Person1#: That's wonderful. When will you be back on your job? #Person2#: I think I need a week to take care of her and do some cleaning for her coming home. #Person1#: Why don't you hire someone to do it? In this case you can not only do your job but also have more free time. You're a kind and thoughtful man. I admire you very much. #Person2#: I'm just a very normal son.
#Person1# inquires #Person2#'s mom's condition and compliments him being a kind and thoughtful son to look after his mom.
Glorianne: Joel I left you the keys with Alain Joel: Ok thank you. I'm going there after lunch Glorianne: Ok good Glorianne: Thanks Joel: No problem
Glorianne left Joel's keys with Alain.
men and women working: The Castle's wizard has enchanted greater creatures than you before. A speaking dog is one of the more....tame, ideas he's had. a dog: I have heard the wolves and smelled them too.I know they are out there men and women working: Ah, yes. You may be able to speak like a human, but you have the heart of a guard dog. How close do you think they are? a dog: I can be precise on that.All these condiments in this kitchen are confusing me because of the smell men and women working: Here, can you carry this in your teeth? I'll gather some weapons and we can go out to track them down. a dog: It is better if I leave this here. men and women working: If you insist. It is rather dark out there. How will we follow your tracks? a dog: If I do not have another choice in the mattert men and women working: Well, lead the way! We'll get those pesky wolves together. Summarize the dialogue
The castle's wizard has enchanted a dog to speak like a human. The dog hears and smells wolves. The dog will lead the way to the wolves.
#Person1#: I'm really fed up with Larry! He's the biggest airhead I've ever met. He always makes careless mistakes, and he's a pain to work with. #Person2#: You shouldn't be so negative. You'll always have some co-workers that are harder to work with than others. But if you are negative and start name-calling in the office, it will make a bad working environment for everybody. #Person1#: You only say that because you don't have to work with him. The people in your department seem so capable and nice to be around. Take Mary for example. She's smart and enthusiastic. I've never met anyone as cheery as she is. #Person2#: Everybody has their strengths and weaknesses. Even Larry. He might be a pain to be around, but he's also very good at staying in budget on projects. Mary, on the other hand, spends our project money like there's no tomorrow. Also, she's never willing to stay a little later at the office. She always leaves at 5pm sharp. #Person1#: Isn't there anyone in the office that is a perfect co-worker? What about Bob? Everybody loves Bob. Even though he's flesh out of college and still a bit green, he is a great co-worker. #Person2#: You're right. He's a hard worker, easy to get along with, honest, and he never steals the credit on projects. The only thing he's lacking in is experience. #Person1#: Maybe that's why he's so nice!
#Person1# complains to #Person2# that Larry is a pain to work with and always makes careless mistakes. #Person2# thinks that everyone has weaknesses and strengths. They agree that Bob is a great co-worker, though he lacks of experience.
Susan: Hi Jacky, Jacky: Hi, Susan: Have you seen Henry lately? Jacky: yes- I mean no Susan: Give me the the juicy details. Jacky: Ok we were seeing each other, Susan: then? Jacky: but then he just went all silent on me.. Susan: what exactly did you do? Jacky: I don’t know, he just left . Susan: did you two have a fight?. Jacky: kind of Susan: .so whats next Jacky: I am not sure. Susan: Does that mean that its over? Jacky: sort of.. Susan: I will stop by house today to see how you are doing. Jacky: ok,thank you for being such a friend Susan: You are Welcome.
Susan wants to know what happened to Henry. Jacky and Henry had a fight. Susan will visit Jacky to see how he is doing.
Phil: Hey. I'm not going to the lectures today. Andy: Ok. Someting's cropped up? Phil: I want to stay home. Andy: :-) Phil: Look out the window. Grey, drizzly, cold. Not very tempting to go out. Andy: Well, I'm going. Bad weather or not. Phil: Ok. Will you share the notes later? Andy: :-) Phil: I know it's unfair... I'm sorry Andy: Have I ever kept my notes for myself only? Phil: No, you're a good friend. Thanks, pal! Andy: Ok. Must be going. Bye. Phil: Bye.
Phil isn't going to the lectures today because the weather is bad. Nevertheless, Andy is going and will share his notes with Phil.
#Person1#: You know, we have to think of something we can do after school. My life basically consists of school, homework and school. It's getting to be quite boring. #Person2#: Yeah, we really need to find an after school club for something. #Person1#: But our school doesn't have any funny clubs. #Person2#: Hey, we can always create our own club. #Person1#: But we should make sure people are actually interested first. #Person2#: Oh yeah. We have to do some preparations, but before we start anything, we must make sure there is an important person to sponsor us. #Person1#: Hmm...Who will sponsor us? Everybody looked so busy.
#Person1# and #Person2# think school life is boring. They want to find a sponsor to create their club.
villager: That would make sense, I have never heard of an ox in the mountains. I am sure I could find use for you. ox: Those dwarves don't care. All they care about is their gold and their weapons. Any animal they find that can carry it they will abuse. I finally escaped this morning villager: That sounds unpleasant to say the least, I will warn you though my village is a bit old and run down. ox: If you let me rest tonight and maybe give me some food I can help you plow the fields starting tomorrow. villager: That sounds great, what do you prefer to eat? ox: Vegetables are my favorite. Do you have any lettuce? villager: I am sure I can find some somewhere in this garden. ox: Thank you. You are so kind. I didn't know there were any kind people left after dealing with the dwarves Summarize the dialogue
Ox has escaped from the dwarves. Villager will let him rest tonight and give him some food. Ox will help plow the fields tomorrow.
priests: I suppose you are right, right this way. a watchman: My, that stench is terrifying isn't it? Like rotten eggs, rotten flesh, and . . . more rot I suppose. priests: Can you see anything under there? a watchman: Looks like a giant slime of some sort, could have come in from the sewers. Have any of your parishioners missed mass recently? priests: Oh, no. Perhaps that is ectoplasm left over from an exorcism. I wouldn't touch that, watchmen. You may become possessed. a watchman: I intend to call for reinforcements, I assure you. What exorcism was this? Did you get the appropriate forms from town hall, or was this one "off the books" so to speak? priests: It was quite necessary, I assure you. Zule, the lord of light was going to conquer the city if I didn't do this thing! Summarize the dialogue
Watchmen are investigating a horrible smell coming from under the church. Priests think it's ectoplasm left over from an exorcism.
#Person1#: I see by your resume that you have just graduated from college. I assume you haven't had any working experience. Is that right? #Person2#: That's right. I've only had some part-time jobs working in department stores. #Person1#: Well, experience is not important in this job. We are looking for a man we can train to be a teller. By the way, do you like to work with figures? #Person2#: Yes, I liked math in school. #Person1#: We are more interested in finding someone who is alert and quick at figures. Do you like meeting the public? #Person2#: Yes, I enjoy working with people. #Person1#: We have very pleasant working conditions and I think we have a fine staff to work with. You would be assigned an experienced employee to help you. He would be responsible for training you. Have you studied English conversation? #Person2#: Yes, I had an American tutor for two years. I had two lessons under her every week. Would I be using English every day is this job? #Person1#: Yes, many of our customers are Americans, so you would be speaking English with most of them. Do you know anything about various kinds of savings and checking accounts? #Person2#: No, I'm afraid I don't. I'd be glad to learn. #Person1#: That's good answer. I appreciate your being frank.
#Person1# interviews #Person2# and looks for a man they can train to be a teller. #Person2# likes math, working with people, and #Person2# speaks English. But #Person2# has no working experience and knows nothing about savings and checking accounts
Jim: Have you seen Toby? Melania: He's in Monrovia Miriam: will be back on Monday Jim: oh, pity, I don't have his number
Toby is in Monrovia and will be back on Monday. Jim doesn't have Toby's number.
#Person1#: We need to do a group report tomorrow. I need to go to the stationer to buy something for the posters. #Person2#: You need to make posters? #Person1#: absolutely. Every time when we do the reports, we love making some beautiful posters to emphasize our theme ideas. #Person2#: I see. Then let's make a shopping list first before we go there. othe rise, It may take us a whole day to search for the things you need. #Person1#: No problem. I need some markers, some color pencils, a pair of scissors, some highlighter, rulers. . #Person2#: Wow, it is like a maze, I think I might get lost soon. #Person1#: Don't worry. In fact, it is very easy to find what you want. Can you see the sign on top of every shelf. It clearly tells you what things are displayed on every shelf. #Person2#: Oh, yes. You are so smart. I see them. So I have to go to shelf number 3 first to get my markers, color pencils and highlighters and somebrushes. #Person1#: I also need some thumbtacks, whiteout and paper clips. Which shelf are they on? I can't find the number. #Person2#: It's at the back. I think you are near-sighted. You had better get yourself a pair of nice glasses.
#Person1# and #Person2# will do a group report, so they plan to buy something to make posters. They make a shopping list before they go and find items according to signs on shelves.
Jennifer: Girls, let's decide where we're going to have our "girls' holidays" Amalia: we need: hot men, beaches and cheap alcohol Amalia: I don't have other needs Michel: hahah, but also not to expensive, we'll be wasted all the time anyways :P Theresa: ok, I'll check the cheapest flights to the South in April Theresa: what about Malta? Jennifer: I'd go for the safest party choice Amalia: which is? Jennifer: Ibiza/Canaries Theresa: Ibiza is horrible, I really disliked the place Jennifer: so what about Tenerife? Theresa: we can try, seems nice Theresa: 1-14 April? Jennifer: I can stay only till 10th, but I can leave you a bit earlier Theresa: ok, I'll check the prices and let you know
Theresa, Jennifer and Amalia are most likely going to Tenerife between 1-14 April for their "girls holidays". Theresa is going to check the prices for Tenerife. Malta is not safe enough. Theresa didn't like Ibiza or Canarie Islands.
parishioner: I moved here about 15 years ago. I met the priest in my hometown and was quickly convinced to move here to serve my God. I will go ahead and prop the door open with this stone. To hear each other better. worker: Ahh yes I go to your church. It's amazing 15 years and we haven't had the pleasure of talking to each other. parishioner: I agree, although I often work behind the sceens. Have you lived in the village your whole life? worker: Yes, I've had a difficult time finding a job since the mill burned down. I do odd jobs now trying to just get by parishioner: I am sorry. I know several members of the parish have been hit hard. I have faith things will restore themselves. worker: Thank you. I hope things do indeed restore themselves. I would love to settle down and start a family but I wouldn't feel right doing so without a steady income. parishioner: There will be time. I am glad you have work at this Stone Tower. Summarize the dialogue
Parishioner moved to the village 15 years ago to serve his God. Worker has lived in the village his whole life and has had a difficult time finding a job since the mill burned down.
Orbelina: Did you see what Kirie was doing? Hortensia: You mean she didn't pay but disappeared? Orbelina: This isn't the first time!!!! Orbelina: Did you see what Kirie was doing? Hortensia: You mean she didn't pay but disappeared? Orbelina: This isn't the first time!!!!!! Hortensia: I noticed. She always says she has no money but she buys lots of stuff for herself Orbelina: I saw she bought new bag as well Orbelina: And she doesn't give money back even when I ask her later after I paid for her amount. Hortensia: Why did you do that? Orbelina: We already know this wasnt her first time. Who wants to pay for her although you know she wouldnt pay back Orbelina: So i did. Orbelina: But I dont wanna do it anymore for her! Hortensia: Dont! Orbelina: Lets tell her to pay first if she wants to join next time Hortensia: Good idea Orbelina: Dd you think she will pay in advance next time if we all say to her? Hortensia: No idea. So let's see what she is gonna do
Orbelina and Hortensia are upset with Kirie who claims to never have any money although she purchases a lot of items for herself. They are planning to confront her about the situation.
soldiers: hello gaurdsmen how are you today? armed guardsmen: Fine ! Reporting for duties today soldiers: good well take guard outside this door armed guardsmen: I'm supposed to be at the watch tower looking out for intruders soldiers: yes this door leads to the tower armed guardsmen: I'll rather climb the stares soldiers: ok suit yourself my good man armed guardsmen: So what's your duty as a soldier? soldiers: i fight battles and do guard work armed guardsmen: Do you think I'm also a soldier? soldiers: no you are a guard obviously i simply wanted you to take your post armed guardsmen: I think I can see an intruder from a distance soldiers: go take care of it ill watch the tower entrance Summarize the dialogue
armed guardsmen are reporting for duties today. They are supposed to be at the watch tower looking out for intruders. Soldiers want them to take their post outside the door leading to the tower.
#Person1#: Hello. This is Mike. Who is it, please? #Person2#: Oh, Mike. This is Amy. My goodness! I've got hold of you, at last. #Person1#: Nice to hear from you again after all these years. What have you been doing? #Person2#: Well, I've tried many things since school. I'm now working for a food processing company in charge of sales. So I travel a lot. #Person1#: Oh, that's great. You must really enjoy it. #Person2#: Oh, I do. Yeah, it's interesting, but it's quite tiring. But, What about you, Mike? #Person1#: I work in a law firm, practicing in business law. #Person2#: Oh, that's challenging. #Person1#: Yeah, but I like my job.
Amy and Mike are talking on the phone. They haven't met for years and they talk about their current jobs.
#Person1#: Do you get along with your boss? #Person2#: Actually I do. She is really understanding and reasonable most of the time. There was only one time I didn't really agree with her. #Person1#: When was that? ? #Person2#: Once she fired one of my co-workers for drinking on the job. I felt bad for him, because it is so hard to find a job thses days, and he has a family to support. #Person1#: Well, he shouldn't have been drinking on duty. It's your boss' responsibility to make sure employees are safe, and also doing their jobs. #Person2#: You are right. She was being a good boss when she fired him, but I just felt sorry for him, that's all. #Person1#: Did this incident with your co-worker affect your relationship with your boss? #Person2#: Not really. All of us at the office respect our boss a lot. #Person1#: You're lucky you can get along so well with your boss. It makes a big difference in how much you enjoy your job. #Person2#: No kidding. If you don't like your biss or your co-workers, they can make your life miserable.
#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# get along with #Person2#'s boss. #Person2# thinks #Person2#'s boss was still being a good boss even when there was a time #Person2# didn't really agree with her. They agree a good relationship with the boss is important.
outside attackers: My king will treat the people good as well...even better. Now where is a chamber to find the clothing I will need...and better yet...tell me where the royal family is dining...I will use my bow and arrow and make swift work of this. servant: Isn't there another kingdom you can take over? outside attackers: No...now go or I will tie you up with the sashes from these draperies you are cleaning. servant: Do not touch those! They are framing the oil painting perfectly, it took me all day. outside attackers: snippy for a servant girl...now move it...take me where I say...this instant. servant: Is your king going to give me my own warm and cozy room, that all the food I could eat? outside attackers: I will personally see to it that you get whatever your heart desires if you help me dispatch your king. I am of the Royal Army and I can swear to you little girl that all will be yours. servant: I've heard it all before, now get out! Summarize the dialogue
outside attackers want to take over the kingdom. They want the servant to help them. The servant is a girl.
Jade: Hi, If you want tickets to "Pirates of Penzance" I will gladly buy you some and deliver them at Swimming. Jade: The show is on the 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th July at 7pm. Millie: Can I get 3 tickets? Millie: How much do they cost?? Jade: Sure ;) They're Β£4.50 per ticket Millie: Ok, thanks :) Millie: How's preparations going? Jade: Pretty well :) We got our costumes yesterday so it was pretty cool seeing everyone all dressed up Jade: <file_photo> Millie: Wow! They look amazing! Jade: I know ;) They're pretty heavy thoguh
Jade is buying tickets for "Pirates of Penzance". Millie wants Jade to buy her 3 tickets as well. They cost GBP 4.50 each.
admiral: Um, I see a slew of angry men gnashing their teeth and waving swords at the castle, sire. the prince: Exactly, Admiral. And why exactly have you brought them to port without proper security checks ahead of time? admiral: Twas not by choice... I am a fair man, and my men know this. They are giving me the chance to speak with you and plead on their behalf to let them return to their homeland lest they... shall we say... come and ask you themselves. the prince: And you choose not to put these would be invaders in their place? admiral: ...how would you propose I do that, your grace? You literally put me in charge of 300 ships piloted by prisoners? How would I stop the rebels? By asking the prisoners to arrest the other prisoners? Forgive me for saying this, my lord, but this was an ill conceived plan. Summarize the dialogue
Admiral has brought 300 ships piloted by prisoners to the castle without proper security checks ahead of time. The prisoners are gnashing their teeth and waving swords at the castle. The admiral is a fair man and his men know this. He is pleading with the prince to let
child: hmmm...but father, my hands are weak father: They will grow strong. You are just a little boy in your nursery right now, but soon you will grow into a man. child: Thanks father...Mum said i should eat more vegetables and meats father: Yep, as they say, you MUST eat your vegetables and meats, in order to eat food. Very smart son. child: But I love my sweets and chocolate more father: Do you see this painting of your grandfather? Do you know how big his stomach is? You don't want to be like that. child: hahahhaa..no, i dont want to be like grandfather. I want to look smart like you father: Yes I look very smart. I have many children and they're all smart. You'll be the strong one. child: thanks a lot father. Let me show you my new dance father: Hold on, I need to sit down for this. child: Ok..let me know if you ready. Dont laugh at me please, I havent perfect my moves yet Summarize the dialogue
child's hands are weak. He should eat more vegetables and meats. He doesn't want to look like his grandfather. He wants to look smart like his father.
Hannah: Hello everyone. Alex: Hello. Yolanda: Hello. Mary: Hi! Hannah: First of all I would like to ask you how the preparations for our conference are going. Is everything fine with our guests' accomodation, Mary? Mary: Yes, Hannah, everything is okay. They will send an invoice to the University. Hannah: All right. What about the conference rooms? Have the students begun preparing them? Alex: Yes, I'm keeping an eye on them and they are doing a great job so far. Yolanda: Your new PhD student is a very capable young woman, Hannah. I'd say she's brilliant and a great worker! Hannah: I know. :) Mary: Any other things? Alex: Oh, yes! Professor Johnson is not coming because he's having some health problems. But he has already sent me his paper and I will read it at the conference.
Alex is supervising students who started preparing conference rooms and she's satisfied so far. Professor Johnson will not take part in the conference due to health issues, so Alex will read his paper at the conference.
local: It is indeed. Where are you from, traveler? traveler: Oh all the way past the east lands. I've come here for the spices. local: We have plenty of those in the village square. Merchant John is my favorite to buy spices from. He sends me afar to fetch the best spices for the people. What spices are your favorite? traveler: This is my first time so far away from home. I made sure to save up for extra guard to protect our band. local: Take this with you. Thieves around here like to steal from newcomers like you. traveler: My sleeping bag is all I need local: A sleeping bag cannot protect you! traveler: Your jacket will help local: How exactly will anything you can wear protect you? traveler: It`s lined with chain mail, of course! local: How long have you been traveling, son? You look fairly young and new to this... traveler: A long time, I am weary and this jacket has me over encumbered. local: Where will you go once you are done here? Summarize the dialogue
traveler is from the east lands. He came here for the spices. He is taking a sleeping bag with him. Local advises him to take a chain mail jacket with him.
families: Come over here little child child: Who are you calling little? I'm big! I'm mummy and daddy's favourite! families: But are you my child? child: How many families are you? Why do you have one voice? families: I am about 32 families we are all one. child: Wow, that's a lot of hugs! families: That is a lot of hugs here are more! child: Aw thanks! Look how many hats I have! families: Wow you should put them on! child: I don't need so many hats. Here, enough for all of you! There's nothing to shade oneself on a hot day here. families: Thank you so much for the hats! child: No problem! I've seen the bottom of the lake, it's very deep you know? families: What how??? Summarize the dialogue
The child is mummy and daddy's favourite. He has a lot of hats. He has seen the bottom of the lake.
Zhara: Hey :) Zhara: Does your boyfriend know anything about NXexpiria cameras ? Zhara: I'm having problems with the settings :/ Ana: Hello :) Ana: Hmm Ana: It depends what model, which one was it that you have, I can't remember Zhara: It's the NXexpiria from 2017 Ana: Do you have the little booklet that it came with? Zhara: Yes :) Ana: Ok I'll ask him :) Zhara: And how is your little prince? Zhara: He must have grown a lot by now :) Ana: Yes he's running all over the place, driving mummy crazy πŸ˜‚ Zhara: Hahaha Zhara: I can just imagine ;) Zhara: Dear I'v got to dash.. but I'll speak to you soon, thanks for checking!! Ana: Ok np, I'll let you know asap 😘
Zhara has problems with NXexpiria camera's settings. Zhara has a NXexpiria model from 2017 and a booklet that came with it. Ana will ask her boyfriend if he will be able to help Zhara.
#Person1#: Hi, Kangkang. #Person2#: Hi, Jane. #Person1#: What are you going to do this Saturday evening? #Person2#: I'm going to a concert. #Person1#: How exciting! Who is going to sing at the concert? #Person2#: Xu Song. He is my favorite pop singer. #Person1#: Where is he going to give the concert? #Person2#: In the gym. #Person1#: What time is it going to start? #Person2#: At 7:30 p. m. Would you like to go with me? #Person1#: I'd love to, but I'm going to visit my uncle.
Kangkang is going to Xu Song's concert this Saturday evening while Jane's going to visit her uncle.
Kayla: Are watching Great British Bake Off? Tom: I am, it's so exciting! Kayla: I know! I am so cheering for Bryony! Tom: Oh no, I'm all for Ruby to win! Kayla: Really??? I find her a bit annoying. Tom: Great baker though! Loved her donuts Kayla: true, but they all are! Oh it's back on, have fun! Tom: let the best baker win... Kayla: 🀞 πŸŽ‚
Kayla and Tom are watching Great British Bake Off. Kayla is cheering for Bryony, while Tom is all for Ruby.
#Person1#: OK, Devon, I've been putting on a few pounds and you're quite a lean fit guy. #Person2#: Well, thank you. #Person1#: What do you recommend? What can I do to lose weight? #Person2#: Well, I exercise a lot. I go running at least three times a week. But more than that I enjoy playing sports and so different sports use different muscles and all of it helps to lose that weight that you might have gained. #Person1#: Yeah, well, actually, one of the problems is that I actually exercise a lot. #Person2#: Do ya? #Person1#: Yeah, so maybe it's my diet. #Person2#: It could be and so in that case you might want to eat something perhaps more nutritious or maybe even less of what you do eat. Maybe, I eat three meals a day and I try not to snack in between. No potato chips. No popcorn. No candy bars. #Person1#: That's pretty tough!
#Person1# has been putting on and Devon recommends exercising to lose weight. #Person1# actually exercises a lot and thinks it lies in #Person1#'s diet. Devan shares Devan's meals to tell #Person1# how to lose weight.
#Person1#: What is the best place to park? #Person2#: What vehicle do you usually bring to school? Is it an automobile or a motorbike? #Person1#: I drive a motorcycle. #Person2#: OK. That means you can park in the student lot or on the street. Have you seen the handicapped spots? #Person1#: I am not sure what a handicapped spot is. #Person2#: Look for the blue signs and blue marked spaces. Do you usually park in the daytime or the evening? #Person1#: I park days and evenings. #Person2#: Be careful about the time limits on the streets. Have you seen the signs for time limits? #Person1#: What signs? #Person2#: As long as you are careful reading the signs, you will always know how long you can park and what days are OK to park there. Are you aware of the curb colors? #Person1#: What curb colors? #Person2#: If you can remember that red means absolutely no parking and white means that you can only load and unload, you are going to be OK.
#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can park the motorcycle on the street or in the student lots, and #Person1# needs to pay attention to the time limits of the sign and the curb color.
dogs: Can you see any bones from up there! My master threw one for me to fetch but I am stumped! bird: It would definitely be hard to make out such a thing in this lush field, I can see why you might have trouble with it. dogs: I am afraid my owner will be disappointed in me. bird: Well in your defense it was silly of him to throw it in the field. dogs: I suppose so. Do you have nuts for me to eat. I am starving from all this searching! bird: Nuts? I have never heard of a dog eating those but here you go. dogs: Thank you! I may be a dog but I have an appetite for all kinds of food. I even eat worms. bird: That is certainly quite different, I cannot imagine they are as filling for you as they are for me. dogs: Yes but I eat them anyways. Some times I eat my master's dinner and he shouts at me. bird: Well I would think the meal was intended for him, now if he gives it you that is another story. Summarize the dialogue
dogs are looking for a bone in the field. They are starving. Bird gives them nuts.
#Person1#: Jack, what do you think about the election? #Person2#: I think the campaign is a blockbuster. #Person1#: How many people have flung their hats into the ring? #Person2#: Finally 100 candidates ran for one seat. #Person1#: Who do you think will be elected? #Person2#: It's hard to say. They all had an active campaign to round up the votes. #Person1#: I think Mr. White would be elected, you know he has spent millions in this campaign and he blasted the opposition in his campaign speech. #Person2#: Maybe. Who knows?
#Person1# asks Jack about his impressions of the election and #Person1# thinks Mr. White would be elected.
#Person1#: Accounting, this is Mike. #Person2#: Mike, this is Leo in Sales. I was just calling to confirm our meeting tomorrow. Are we still on? #Person1#: Goodness! It's been so long I actually forgot. Let me see. . . yes, it is on my calendar. #Person2#: OK. See you at your office at 2:30. #Person1#: Right, see you then!
Leo calls Mike to confirm their meeting tomorrow.
#Person1#: William, do you like studying English? #Person2#: I like studying English, and I can read well, but speaking can be difficult. #Person1#: It's not that bad. If you talk to your American friends every day, you'll learn quickly. #Person2#: Can I ask you a question? #Person1#: Sure, what do you want to know? #Person2#: I have my book from class here. How do you say this word? #Person1#: Laptop. #Person2#: Sorry, I don't understand. What does that mean? #Person1#: A laptop is a type of computer that you can carry with you. Do you understand? #Person2#: Yes, I think so. Can you say it again? #Person1#: Laptop. #Person2#: Laptop. Did I pronounce that correctly? #Person1#: Yes, that's right. That's very good. #Person2#: Thanks. And this word? How do you pronounce this? #Person1#: That word is pronounced kitchen. #Person2#: Thanks so much. You're a good teacher. #Person1#: Thanks.
William can read well in English but has difficulties in speaking. #Person1# is teaching William English words 'laptop' and 'kitchen'.
thief: I wanted to learn more about Sretniy and pay my respects. priests: Sounds like a worthy cause. I hope you find the information you seek. thief: Thank you. Any god that is a weasel can't be all bad. priests: Well, some would disagree with you for sure. thief: Really? The god of explorers, detectives thieves and jokesters is surely one to be admired! priests: Well those who don't like thieves and jokesters would beg to differ. Many do not like your chosen professional, young man thief: But I'm trying to change, Father! priests: That is good to hear. Turning away from Sretnly would help you in your endevers thief: Do you have any other advice, Father? priests: Just to keep your head above the ground and keep your eyes straight head, you can never go wrong thief: Thank you. Do you have time to go to confessional? priests: Sure. Do you want to do it now? Summarize the dialogue
thief wants to learn more about Sretniy and pay his respects. priests advise him to keep his head above the ground and keep his eyes straight.
PhD G: So we do need some kind of pre segmentation PhD C: We should we should consider doing some extra things like you know retraining or adapting the the models for background noise to the to this environment for instance PhD G: And using Thilo s you know posteriors or some kind of or right now they are they are discrete
To improve the performance of Thilo's automatic segmenter, this is going to be retrained and adapted to run with Thilo's posteriors and speaker background models.
Ollie: Did you get me e-mail Hank: Don't know Hank: haven't had time to check Ollie: please do it's very imp! Hank: Ok I'll check and get back to you Ollie: thanks
Hank has to check his email, because he should have received an important message.
cow: Moo Moo... Cows are better than men, right... at least they are more useful... farmers wife: My husband is useless, all right. I'm pretty sure he loves the pigs more than me. cow: Maybe you should talk to him more.. but I think he becomes a different person after he came home from the war farmers wife: Maybe you're right, I hope he takes a bath soon. Hey, is there something wrong with the carrots? cow: Do you mean the carrots in the barrel over here? farmers wife: Yes cow: I think they are fine and yummy... can I have one? farmers wife: of course you can cow: *crunch *crunch.. This is so good. Do you want one? maybe this can help you feel better farmers wife: I would love one. Thank you very much. You're such a nice cow. cow: Thank you... when are we going to plant more carrots? farmers wife: We can plant some more carrots whenever you like. Do you like any other vegetables? Summarize the dialogue
cow thinks cows are better than men. Cows are more useful than men. Cows are better than pigs. Cows are more useful than farmers. Cows are better than carrots. Cows are better than farmers. Cows are better than pigs. Cows are better
Maya: Bring home the clothes that are hanging outside Maya: All of them should be dry already and it looks like it's going to rain Boris: I'm not home right now Boris: I'll tell Brian to take care of that Maya: Fine, thanks
Maya wants Boris to bring clothes that are hanging outside. Brian will do that, because Boris isn't at home now.
#Person1#: Valerie! Hi! Wow how are you? It ' s been such a long time! #Person2#: Darlene! Indeed, it ' s been a while! How have you been? Wow, you look amazing! I love what you ' Ve done with your hair! #Person1#: Really? Thanks! I went to that hair salon that you told me about, but enough about me! Look at you! You haven ' t aged a day since the last time I saw you! What is your secret! #Person2#: Ha ha, come on! Well, I ' Ve been watching what I eat, and working out three times a week. By the way, I heard your son recently graduated! #Person1#: Yes, my little Paul is finally a doctor. They grow up so fast you know. #Person2#: He is such a handsome guy. He gets his looks from his mother of course! #Person1#: Thank you! What about your daughter, Pamela? I heard she has passed the bar exam and married recently. #Person2#: Oh yes. She had a beautiful wedding in Cozumel Mexico and we all attended. #Person1#: Such a lovely girl. I hope my Paul is lucky enough to find a girl like that someday! #Person2#: But of course! Well, it ' s been great talking to you, but I have to get going. #Person1#: Same here! We will catch up soon, maybe over coffee! #Person2#: That would be great! Give me a call! #Person1#: See you soon! Bye! Egg... I can ' t stand that woman or her obnoxious daughter.
Darlene meets Valerie's after a long time, and they share the current situations of their kid. Darlene's son Paul becomes a doctor, and Valerie's daughter Pamela got married. However, when parting each other, Darlene says she can't stand Valerie and her obnoxious daughter.
#Person1#: Here's your roast chicken, ma'am. #Person2#: Thank you. #Person1#: Excuse me, waiter, could you bring me some barbecue sauce? #Person2#: Certainly. ( He brings her the sauce ) Here you are. Can get you anything else? #Person1#: I'm fine for now, thanks.
#Person1# offers #Person2# roast chicken and barbecue sauce.
Ellie: Aly! how's it going? Alyssa: hi! I'm slowly getting used to the new place Ellie: we miss you here Alyssa: I miss you all as well Ellie: come back then :P Alyssa: you know I can't :) Alyssa: not yet anyway Ellie: I know... Ellie: so how is it living in a new country? Alyssa: weird Alyssa: the place is beautiful but I can't understand the language Alyssa: and I'm constantly stressed that I'll do something inappropriate Ellie: you're smart, you'll get used to it Alyssa: I hope so Alyssa: my work is providing me with languages classes Alyssa: so it should be better once I start to understand more Ellie: how's work btw? Alyssa: can't complain Alyssa: everyone is very helpful especially my manager Ellie: that's good Ellie: after all that work was the main reason you left Alyssa: it still is Alyssa: but seriously the whole place is really beautiful Alyssa: you should definitely come and visit me when you'll have time Ellie: I will
Alyssa moved out to a beautiful place, but she doesn't understand the language people speak there. She started a new job and attends language classes. Ellie will visit her some day.
priest: hello worshipper: What a great day to worship. priest: It is always a wonder day to worship worshipper: yep it is amazing. priest: I didnt see you the last time. Hope all was wel? worshipper: Yea I am fine. priest: Alright..that is good to know Summarize the dialogue
priest and worshipper are meeting for the first time.
#Person1#: To collect a data for my report, I need to talk to someone who knows that small city very well. I was told that you lived there for quite a long time. #Person2#: Oh, I wish I could help, but I was only a child then.
#Person1# wants to collect data. #Person2# may not be helpful.
seagull: * kaw kaw * Our beach. Who says so! My family have been breeding here for hundreds of years. We neve rhad to share this beautiful beach before. Who told you you can have it. You have no right !* kaw kaw * person: I have every right to be here! I'm going to eat a seagull souffle tonight! seagull: * kaw kaw * I shall defend my amazing beach from you! I usally love soaring over the cliffs watching childrne play in the sand and the water. I love how the sea air smells and how the waves crash against the cliffs. I will fight ot the death if you try to steal this away from me and my kind ! You may stay human but you must also leave when you are done. No living here !* kaw kaw * person: Stop your savage ways, seagull! I have had enough of your nonsense! Summarize the dialogue
seagull is angry at the person for being on his beach.
#Person1#: Do you know that working overtime in some companies is a regular thing? #Person2#: How regular? #Person1#: An average ten hours or more a day according to a survey, the worst thing is that the employees get no pay for that. #Person2#: You are kidding me? It is against the labor law. They should be aware of their rights. #Person1#: But these people say nothing about that. They are worried about losing their job because there is surplus in labor force these days. #Person2#: That's not right, somebody should do something.
#Person1# tells #Person2# that working overtime in some companies is a regular thing. #Person2# doesn't think it's right.
mother: He will be home shortly, he just came with me to walk me to here. queen: He should never have come! He is not well! Use your head and I'm thinking you should not be here either, spreading whatever it is that your husband has mother: I am so sorry my Queen. I do not know what I was thinking. queen: Now you have probably infected the babies, and they will in turn infect us. You are right you are sorry. You need to put that blanket over your mouth. mother: Right away my Queen. Anything else I should do? queen: Please, please do not get near anyone. Get yourself home. I will send the physician with you to take care of your husband and family and you. mother: Yes ma'am, right away. I am so sorry again, I hope no one gets sick. queen: I pray that no one else gets sick. I hope that you and your family get better. I will make sure someone takes over here, till you can return. mother: You are most gracious my Queen. queen: You just worry about you and your family! mother: Yes my Queen. Thank you for being so understanding. Summarize the dialogue
mother's husband is sick and she brought him to the palace. She is sorry for that. The queen wants her to stay away from people and to get home.
#Person1#: I need help finding a gift for my daughter. #Person2#: Would she like a laptop? #Person1#: That sounds like a good idea. #Person2#: A Mac is a very popular brand. #Person1#: She mentioned a Mac. How much is it? #Person2#: A 15-inch Pro model is $2, 100 plus tax. #Person1#: That sounds like a great price. I'll take one. #Person2#: This is a gift she'll cherish for years. How do you want to pay? #Person1#: I'll use my VISA. #Person2#: We're almost through. Just sign here, please. #Person1#: Just take it home and plug it in? #Person2#: She'll be online 20 minutes after she opens the box. #Person1#: She's going to be so pleased with this. #Person2#: Remember us for all your computer needs.
#Person1# wants to find a gift for #Person1#'s daughter. #Person2# recommends a $2,100 Mac laptop to #Person1#. Then #Person1# pays with VISA.
#Person1#: Please pull your table down. It's lunch hour. #Person2#: All right. #Person1#: What would you like, sir? #Person2#: What would you suggest? #Person1#: You may choose from the fish and beef. #Person2#: I'd like the beef. #Person1#: Here you are. Would you like a cup of tea or coffee? #Person2#: No, I'd rather have a glass of juice, please. What kinds do you have? #Person1#: We have a selection of orange, apple, grape and lemonade. #Person2#: I'll have a glass of lemonade. More ice, please. #Person1#: All right. Will there be anything else? #Person2#: Could you give me more paper napkins? #Person1#: Sure. Here you are. #Person2#: Thanks. #Person1#: You're welcome. Enjoy your meal. Press the call button if you need any more help.
#Person2# orders the beef and a glass of lemonade for lunch from #Person2#. #Person2# asks #Person1# for more paper napkins.
the witch: Ahh, that is quality. Only witches can truly see the quality in an ingredient, as we use them more than anybody. doctor: The witch I got that from says she can only collect them from undead crocodiles during the full moon. Fascinating stuff. the witch: That's correct, it is all very technical and ritualistic. doctor: Nothing like you can buy in stores like this pharmacy. I'm pretty sure they harvest their leeches from cow pond. the witch: It wouldn't surprise me, or mask other ingredients to seem like leeches. doctor: Ha! Someone once tried to sell me a black slug that they claimed was a leech when I was a apprentice. I only noticed it was a slug when it started eating a piece of cabbage I had in my lunch. the witch: Such a despicable tactic, best to just work with reliable witches such as myself. doctor: Quite right! Only the best for the king's doctor. Summarize the dialogue
The doctor got leeches from a witch. They are very expensive and can only be harvested from undead crocodiles during the full moon.
the torture master: I doubt your cigars will be of any value to me or the crown. enemy: They are worth a pretty penny. I'm sure your King has never had a cigar such as this. I can always get more. I have shipments coming in next week as well. These are cigars only fit for a king. the torture master: I cannot be persuaded or bought. I have one goal in mind, and that concerns the information you contain. enemy: Well, I shall have my last cigar before I die. Might as well die in style. the torture master: I don't think so, I will take that! enemy: And I will take these! the torture master: Alright, enough of this. I dont need information from you that badly. enemy: I will have your head! the torture master: Are you sure? You see that skeleton on the ground? He said the same thing. enemy: I have had enough of you! I am getting out of here and will have my revenge on your puny village! Summarize the dialogue
the torture master wants the enemy to give him valuable information, but the enemy refuses to do so.
king: Haha, almost! But only if you travel to either the Calanna Fair or deep into the jungles. Neither of which I would recommend doing alone. maid: Oh, the market in Greybridge is as far as I'm like to travel, your Grace king: Now, the Greybridge market has its fair share of lizards. They tend to be grilled and on skewers though. maid: I never would have guessed a king would visit Greybridge market. Has it been long since you were there? king: Oh, not since my father occupied the throne. I would sneak out sometimes in the early morning to pay a visit to the taffy pullers. maid: I heard he was a great king, your father. king: Ah yes. A great King to be sure. A great father though? Well....perhaps we should talk some more about the lizards? maid: I've never liked lizards...scaly little things. They used to crawl in my room during storms when I was a child. Summarize the dialogue
maid doesn't like lizards. King's father was a great king and a great father. King would sneak out to the market in Greybridge to visit the taffy pullers.
Marketing: Is not there a name for them ? Are they ? I do not know Industrial Designer: we will have to come up with a name User Interface: We should c we should come up with a fuzzy one as well For those cold winter days
After coming up with the idea of multi plates, the Industrial Designer asked to give the remote control a name and patent it. Within a brief discussion, they named it as Leopard Print out of the hope that it would also be helpful in cold winter days.
#Person1#: Dear, time is up, let ' s go there now. #Person2#: Just a minute. I ' m putting on my clothes. #Person1#: Have you taken the key to the door? #Person2#: Yes. Oh, dear, I can ' t find my hairbrushes. Can you help me? #Person1#: Where have you put it? #Person2#: I put it in the dressing room. #Person1#: Are you sure? #Person2#: Yes, quite sure. #Person1#: Then, have you looked downstairs? #Person2#: Yes, I ' Ve looked everywhere downstairs. #Person1#: Look, dear. It ' s over there. #Person2#: Where? #Person1#: On the floor.
#Person1# and #Person2# are leaving in a hurry. #Person2# asks #Person1# to find #Person2#'s hairbrushes. #Person1# finds it on the floor.
#Person1#: Frank, do you hear that strange noise? #Person2#: Yes, I noticed it a while ago. It seems to be coming from the engine. #Person1#: What should we do? #Person2#: I don't know. Perhaps we should slow down and stop at the next parking lot to see what the matter is. #Person1#: OK. Let's do that. #Person2#: Oh, it is red hot! We have run out of water. #Person1#: How is the engine itself? Is it OK? #Person2#: I think it's alright. Let's wait till it cools down a bit and then add some water.
Frank and #Person1# stop due to a strange noise and find out they need to add water to the car.
hunter: Get out of my way! lazy insects: Stay away or I will bite you and poison you with my venom. hunter: I dare you! lazy insects: Don't test me Hunter. It will also be revenge for the animals you have killed. hunter: I honestly don't have time for this. lazy insects: I don't want your pouch. I want your skin so I can bite you. hunter: Okay that's it. I'm coming after you! lazy insects: What a horrible hunter for letting a lazy insect steal your knife from you. hunter: Not if I steal it back. lazy insects: I have decided not to bite you as I take pitty on you. You would taste like pork pie. I don't like pork pie. hunter: Pork pie is good so your really missing out. lazy insects: From your reaction time I think you should lay offthe pork pie. hunter: Oh really, that's how it's gonna be. Summarize the dialogue
lazy insects stole the hunter's knife. The hunter will come after lazy insects.
#Person1#: Hello. I'd like to change my reservation for March 19. My name is Mary Chang. #Person2#: Ah, yes, Miss Chang. What seems to be the problem? #Person1#: Well, I'd like to change the date to March 20, and make that for two singles, not one. #Person2#: Very well. That can be arranged.
#Person2# helps Mary Chang change the reservation date.
wise men: Hmm elaborate, sir. court wizard: I would cast a fireball to amuse this majesty, and it would light up the entire court! But now it is but a flicker.... wise men: What has happened in your life between those two times? court wizard: I had a nightmare about a coming plague...but decided against telling anyone about it. wise men: Hmm did this cause you mental anguish or no? court wizard: Yes, it does, but I can't cause panic to the kingdom over a dream! wise men: Well maybe you should see it with more gray area. You must find a new solution to truly be at peace with yourself. court wizard: Please, make a suggestion, while I try to conjure a flame. It's still so small.... wise men: You must let the people know so that they can survive, but only once you have used your powers to stop the plague. court wizard: My flame grows bigger! Perhaps this is the answer! wise men: I thought so, keep going. court wizard: What would be the best way to inform the kingdom without panicking them? Summarize the dialogue
court wizard had a nightmare about a coming plague. He decided against telling anyone about it. He has a small flame now.
queen: My husband how are you today? king: I could be doing better. I woke up with a fever my love. queen: Oh my husband. Well you just sit and watch the roses and the lake and rest king: I hate lakes Summarize the dialogue
king has a fever and he hates lakes.
Joe: do you feel like going to the cinema? Kathy: yeah, why not Kathy: is there anything in particular you'd like to see? Joe: I was thinking about this Joe: <file_ other> Kathy: ah yes, this is the new movie with Lady Gaga Joe: and Bradley Cooper, yes Kathy: hmmm, looks pretty interesting Joe: it also har pretty good reviews :D Kathy: rotten tomatoes? Joe: <file_ other> Kathy: we can give it a try then Kathy: what time does the movie start? Joe: 6 p.m. Kathy: so see you there? Joe: great, see you there! Joe: <file_gif>
Joe and Kathy will meet at the cinema at 6 pm and see the new film with Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.
Jason: Hey Mila, where are you in the world now? Mila: Yea I'm still alive lol barely surviving ubc Jason: Are you in business? Mila: No way!! I'm not Clarisa! lol I am studying food and nutrition Jason: Wow I am glad you chose that program Mila: Why? Jason: I have friends in nutrition. It's not typical Asian major like Econ or Business haha Mila: that's right! and I'm not good enough to enter those faculty... Jason: You party a lot? Do you live in residence? ☺️ Mila: no no no I am still underage. Just renting an apartment. Not living in res Jason: With Brody? ☺️ Mila: Haha no, we don't get along anymore but we're good acquaintances Jason: U like UBC? Mila: It's a little bit stressful. I assume, just like any other universities Jason: UBC is big. I am sure you'll be fine Mila: Are you coming to visit? Jason: I will be in Vancouver in February Mila: Let me know when you're here. Mila: We gotta meet up! ☺️ Jason: I might stop by Kelowna but I should in in Van like the first week of February Mila: I am sure I'll be here in feb Jason: Good luck on your studies and I hope to see ya. Mila: Yea np. ttyl xd
Mila's studying food and nutrition at UBC, she's renting an apartment. Jason will be in Vancouver in February, they want to meet.
townperson: I like visiting everyone in the village, even the witch! stray dogs: You don't fear her like the other townspeople? townperson: Not at all! She always makes me soup and likes to discuss her grandchildren. stray dogs: ruff, I come here because she has the most delightful trash. Once I ate a mushroom and turned really big for awhile. townperson: Really? What did you do with your extra girth? stray dogs: Bossed all the other dogs around for awhile. It was fun. townperson: So you were . . . top dog? stray dogs: Aye I was, it only lasted a day though. townperson: Have you ever tried looking for more of those mushrooms? stray dogs: Oh every day. I ate one that looked similar but it did nothing. townperson: What about these other mushrooms, do they do anything? stray dogs: Let's try them and find out. I'll eat the black one and you take the gray one. Summarize the dialogue
stray dogs visited the witch and ate a mushroom that made him big. He enjoyed it. The witch made the townperson soup and discussed her grandchildren.
Jeffrey: Hey Ryan can you recommend a good restaurant in Cambridge? Ryan: Hi. What kind of food? Jeffrey: English Ryan: The Eagle is ok or the Granta. Jeffrey: Thanks mate Ryan: When are you leaving? Jeffrey: Today in the evening. Ryan: It’s a pity I’m not there this time Ryan: We could hang out Jeffrey: Indeed Ryan: Maybe next time. Jeffrey: I’ll let you know when I’m around. Ryan: Ok. Cheers.
Ryan recommends restaurants in Cambridge for Jeffrey. Jeffrey is leaving today in the evening.
#Person1#: Good morning. What can I do for you? #Person2#: I'd like a ticket to London, please. #Person1#: Round trip? #Person2#: No, one-way. #Person1#: OK. That'll be twenty-two pounds. #Person2#: Twenty-two? Last time I took this bus, it was only twenty. #Person1#: I know. The rate went up this month. #Person2#: Just like everything else. Does the bus still leave at two fifteen? #Person1#: Two fifteen at Gate Eleven. You ought to be at the door by two, though. The driver usually begins loading fifteen minutes before the trip. #Person2#: OK. Thanks a lot. #Person1#: You are welcome. Have a good trip.
#Person1# helps #Person2# buy a one-way bus ticket to London. #Person2# finds that the price rises up.
leader: Remind me to wring that rooster's neck guard: Erm, sir? I mean, yessir, I will. leader: And yours too if you are late again! guard: Y-yes, of course, sir. I surely won't, s-sir, no siree... sir. leader: This is a nice looking gate though, is it not? guard: Tis the finest gate in all the Four Realms, sir! leader: And did you have a hand in its building? guard: I helped carry the wood and iron workings, sir. I'm not skilled in the craftsmanship to do more than that, though. My father's a blacksmith and he said he'd never trust anything I made, I was so terrible at at... leader: Is that why you are now a guard? guard: Erm, yessir... after I... burned down the smithy on accident. Summarize the dialogue
guard will remind the leader to wring the rooster's neck if he is late again.
#Person1#: How silly of you to jump out of the window! #Person2#: But that was the first thing that came into my mind when I heard the shout earthquake! #Person1#: Why not use staircases? The terror was not so violent at that time. #Person2#: That would be too late. #Person1#: Maybe the situation is too urgent. #Person2#: Yes, I think I should have jumped in any case.
#Person2# tells #Person1# the situation was too urgent that #Person2# has to jump out of the window.
Kate: And then he said... Angela: He asked you out? Kate: Let me finish! Mary: But who, Nick? Kate: Yes! He want me to be his plus 1 on his friend's wedding!
Nick wants Kate to be his plus one on his friend's wedding.
sailor: I am in this port like the other sailors looking for buyers, I just wanted to give the map away, I have better things to do than go chasing after buried treasures. pirate: Keep your moth eaten scrap of paper. I dpon sailor: I'll give it to someone else then, it doesn't bother me none. pirate: Now this might be a bit more interesting... What are these markings on your compass? Something here I might want to know? sailor: That is none of your buisiness, it is a family heirloom nothing you would be interested in Pirate. pirate: I think not. Why would a "sailor" who just hangs out at the harbor and sits on boats need a fancy compass like this? One with curious marking that look suspiciously like directions to somewhere sailor: I got this eye patch saving that compass, I will not allow you to take it from me, It was my fathers and that's all you need to know. Summarize the dialogue
sailor is in the port looking for buyers. He wants to give the map away, because he has better things to do than go chasing after buried treasures. pirate is not interested in the map. He is interested in the compass. The compass is a family
soldier: They aren't union workers are they? ornate birds: Yes, they belong to Poop Cleaner's United 403, one of the oldest unions in the lands. soldier: I imagine the benefits must be quite good, knights are not as lucky in that regard. It is kill or be killed for me. ornate birds: Have you considered forming a union? soldier: I was always told we were not allowed to, they tell us that unionizing would be a bad thing? ornate birds: Well, it would allow you to bargain collectively. For example, it would prevent your employer from sending you out dragon-slaying without proper safety gear, with appropriate backup, and ensure that you receive a fair portion of the hoard when captured. soldier: Hmm maybe that would be worth looking into then, I had never really considered it seriously. ornate birds: Well, feel free to ask one of my Poop cleaners for a brochure, I'm sure they would be happy to tell you more about the benefits. Summarize the dialogue
ornate birds is a union leader for poop cleaners. Soldiers are not allowed to form unions.
foreigner: Oops. animal: Your loss, foreigner! foreigner: Did you just talk? What kind of animal ARE you? animal: I'm the most feared beast in all the kingdom foreigner: Step back! animal: What did you plan to do with that, foreigner? foreigner: To whack you with it! Uhh ..... animal: You're not very good at... whatever it is you're trying to do. foreigner: Help! Someone help! *runs to hide behind one of the homes made of wood* Help me! I'm not from here, I don't know how to deal with these things! animal: Oh, it's so cute when people get frightened... foreigner: Wh-....what is happening? animal: You know, I think I've thought of a better use for this long vine... foreigner: As a foreigner, I have no idea of what you speak! animal: I'm sure you'll learn the ways of these parts soon enough... if you survive that long tied up in my lair... Summarize the dialogue
animal is the most feared beast in the kingdom. The foreigner is a foreigner. The animal wants the foreigner to use a long vine to tie him up in his lair.
#Person1#: Can you feel that the plane's taking off now? #Person2#: No, nothing at all. It's smooth and quiet. #Person1#: How do you like traveling by air? #Person2#: Oh, it's speedy and very comfortable. I must say, I prefer it to traveling by train. #Person1#: Do you ever suffer from airsickness? #Person2#: No. I've never had such a feeling. #Person1#: Do you think air travel is just as safe as traveling by rail? #Person2#: Probably not. #Person1#: What kind of sensation do you have when the plane drops into an air pocket? #Person2#: It's the same kind of sinking feeling you get when you go down fast on a lift.
#Person2# thinks traveling by air is speedy and comfortable but it's probably not as safe as traveling by rail.
Apollo: Hi how are you guys? Venus: Hi Apollo. Venus: not too good. I've failed my driving test:( Mercury: oh, thats too bad. Im sorry. Apollo: Im sorry Venus... Apollo: did you fail the theory or the practice? Venus: the theory was a piece of cake. Venus: I failed the practical driving test. Venus: the instructor was very strict. I think I just made one mistake, and he said I failed:( Mercury: oh I see, that must really be painful Apollo: but they must be quite strict, Im afraid. Apollo: it is about safety after all. Venus: Of course I understand, but Im still very sad and very angry Mercury: Yeah, I imagine. Mercury: but you can take it again soon. Venus: I guess I need to take a few more lessons first. Apollo: I have a friend who's a driving instructor, I may ask if he could give you a few lessons Venus: That would be lovely! Venus: thanks Apollo: no problem
Venus failed the practical driving test. which made her angry and sad. Her instructor was really strict. She will take a few more lessons with Apollo's friend, who is a driving instructor.
colorful bird: The humans are wicked. they keep hunting us down. I am really bothered. predator: As well you should be! Indeed, the humans are an unpleasant, though tasty, lot. Have you, perchance, run across any recently? colorful bird: Yes, They always come along alot. If they not felling tress, they killing us. predator: But the trees are our home! This will not do. Mayhaps if a few of these tree-cutters were, I don't know, savagely mauled and eaten? Then it might give them pause. colorful bird: yipeeee. Sounds like we have a plan already predator: Good! You will help me locate them, then? I grow awfully hungry, and would hate to have to dine on something other than succulent human. colorful bird: We just need to set a trap for them predator: Humans are known to adorn themselves with colorful bird feathers...perhaps you could attract their attention. Summarize the dialogue
colorful bird is angry with humans because they keep hunting and killing them. Predator suggests that they should be savagely mauled and eaten.
Pete: Sup? Lionel: I'm at a meeting, can't talk. Pete: OK, sorry.
Lionel is in a meeting and can't talk.
founder: It's attitudes like that that make us fail. It can't be because we are incompetent. It's your fault! follower: Well let's see now we've gone from a discussion to blaming for what? We believe in one thing and you believe in another. And that's okay with me. Why is not okay with you? founder: Because our business is failing and I'm going to be homeless. What would you have me do? follower: How is that our fault? Now the truth comes out. If you are in need of help our church will help you. Go to them founder: I told you the truth. We need acolytes to spread the word of our great company and you said no. The church only cares about one thing and it's not GloopdeGloo follower: Well it seems that if your business is failing, then it is not the right business. and you cannot force people to join you. founder: I have no skills. My partner left me. My wife is going to leave me. I guess that's it then. Summarize the dialogue
founder's business is failing and he's going to be homeless. Follower suggests he should go to church for help.
Abby: Jack! Send me the link to that website! Jack: Hey Jack: I can send you photos Jack: The whole website isn't ready yet Abby: Ahh ok! Sounds good Jack: I will send it Jack: Just one moment Jack: 😁 Jack: <file_picture> Jack: <file_picture> Abby: OOH! I like it! Jack: Thank you :) Jack: <file_picture> Jack: <file_picture> Jack: <file_picture> Jack: <file_picture> Jack: <file_picture> Jack: So do you like the page? Jack: And the idea? Abby: Yes! Of course! I think it is great. The future will be based on the internet. So I think it is important to expend our horizons. It is a great idea. 😁
Since the website is not ready yet, Jack sends Abby just photos. She is impressed with the website's design. She believes the internet will broaden people's horizons in the future.
#Person1#: I really like the record you lent me the other day. #Person2#: I'm glad you like it. #Person1#: And thank you very much for letting me keep it so long. #Person2#: Not at all. #Person1#: I'm most grateful. Everyone in our class enjoyed it. #Person2#: I'm glad. #Person1#: Would you mind my keeping it for another week?
#Person1# thanks #Person2# for the record that #Person2# lent and wants to keep it for more time.
#Person1#: . . . And now, let's go to Kenny Williams for today's weather forecast. #Person2#: Thank you Bill, and good morning Salt Lake City! #Person1#: What's the weather looking like today, Kenny? #Person2#: Well, it's a bit of a mixed bag in Utah today. we'Ve got heavy cloud cover here in Northern Utah, and we're calling for scattered showers throughout the day, with a day-time high of forty-five degrees. Now, if we move down to the south of the state, we can see that a cold front is moving in. We can expect clear skies, but it will be quite cold, with temperatures hovering around the thirty degree mark. #Person1#: It's a chilly day folks, so don't forget your coats! What about tomorrow Kenny? Do you have good news for us? #Person2#: Well, it'll be a rainy day for Northern Utah. we can expect some isolated downpours in the morning. Winds will be coming in from the North East, with gusts reaching twenty-three miles per hour. Salt Lake City can expect the rain to turn to sleet in the evening. Things are looking a bit better for the South. we'll see cloudy skies with a chance of showers. Later in the day, we can expect partly cloudy skies, with a forecast high of thirty-eight degrees. #Person1#: You heard it folks! It's gonna be a cold one! #Person2#: That's right Bill. We will have more later on today on the six o'clock news. That's the weather forecast for this morning.
Kenny and Bill are delivering the weather forecast for this morning. They tell the audience that today is a chilly day and tomorrow will be cold.
child: Wait! What if I do this? *crystal ball drops and evil spirit appears* cook: Okay kid, I can't deal with your imaginary games right now. We have to get this food ready. child: You're no fun! Here, KING, why don't you take this and go hang yourself! cook: You don't speak to royalty that way! child: I don't care about royalty! You're all just a bunch of old mean people! Wait'll my parents hear the way you're treating me! cook: You're going to get your parents in trouble with the King kid. child: My parents ain't afraid of no king! Give me that back, if you're not gonna use it! cook: Eat this and leave us alone, we have work to do. child: Fine! But I'm taking this. cook: What do you need a sack for? child: I don't know! I'm just taking it cuz you made me mad! Summarize the dialogue
child is playing with the king and the cook. The cook doesn't like the way the child is talking to the king. The child takes the sack from the cook.
Sara: I want to paint my hair black Tracy: Awesome! Frederick: I think blonde suits you better Sara: I'm tired of being blonde Sara: And I want to see if people will treat me differently Tracy: What do you mean? Sara: I think I look to girly Sara: Sometimes people don't take me seriously Tracy: Really? Tracy: I had no idea Sara: But I don't know if it's about the hair Sara: Or because I'm a woman Sara: I'll test my hypothesis
Sara's blonde and she thinks that people don't take her seriously because of that. She wants to paint her hair black for a change this time.
#Person1#: I'm here to open a Current Account with your bank. #Person2#: That's no problem at all, but could you fill in this and I'll need to see some ID. #Person1#: Here you go. Is there a minimum amount I need to pay in? #Person2#: Yes, there needs to be at least 1 RMB paid in to open a new account. Also, you will need to choose a secret identity code to ensure no one else can enter your account. #Person1#: OK, how long does it need to be? I'm not very good with remembering long numbers. #Person2#: Just 6 digits.
#Person2# assists #Person1# in opening a Current Account with #Person2#'s bank.
#Person1#: Waiter, can we have the bill please? #Person2#: Yes, madam. How will you pay for it, with cash or credit card, please? #Person1#: With my Visa Card. #Person2#: I'm awfully sorry, madam. But we only accept American Express and Master Card. #Person1#: In that case, I'll pay with cash then. #Person2#: Thank you, madam.
#Person1# will pay with cash because #Person2# says they don't accept Visa Card.
gypsy: Yes, I see. It's quite hot here, but for these coconuts I would be starving, too. snakes: Drink from all the coconuts you want. The water is good from those gypsy: Is the water safe to swim in? My skin has burned from the heat of the desert. snakes: The water is cool and clean! gypsy: Delightful! I'm going to take a dip! Just warn me if anyone comes this way, okay? snakes: I will keep an eye out for you... gypsy: This coconut milk is delicious! Would you like some? I would be happy to share! snakes: I would like a taste as I cannot open them myself. Thank you gypsy: Of course! I'll share all you want! snakes: You are quite kind gypsy. Why are you looking for men? gypsy: They are hunting me. They say I sold a cursed gem to the Princess, but I did not. Summarize the dialogue
gypsy is looking for men as she is being hunted.
#Person1#: Hello! #Person2#: Hi, Jenny! Jason here. It's great to hear your voice again. #Person1#: Hi, Jason! Long time no see. How's the hotel? #Person2#: It's pretty nice, but I'm going to start looking for an apartment soon. Hotel living is not for me. #Person1#: I know what you mean. #Person2#: How about you? When are you leaving for Berkeley? #Person1#: I am leaving in two weeks. #Person2#: So soon! Well, I'd really like to see you again before you leave. Would you like to go out with me on Friday? I'd like to take you to dinner and maybe a movie or something afterwards. #Person1#: Oh, I am sorry, Jason. I've already got plans for Friday evening. How about Saturday? #Person2#: Saturday is fine. I'll make dinner reservations for 7 o'clock. Is that ok? #Person1#: 7 is fine with me. #Person2#: Great. I'll pick you up at six thirty. #Person1#: I'll be waiting.
Jason calls Jenny and asks Jenny about the time of leaving for Berkeley. They want to see each other before Jenny's leave, so they arrange dinner on Saturday.
queen: Yes! You must begin taking defense lessons. You main subjects will now turn into ruling subjects. You will learn from the best kings and queens on how to be the best ruler of this kingdom. You will go and learn and converse with the people. the future heir to the throne: Mother, what is more important? Fighting with swords, or soothing with words? Must I learn both? queen: You must learn both because there is a time for either or or for both. You must learn and know when and how to use them. Do you understand what I mean? You must not be quick to anger, son. the future heir to the throne: I think I do understand... alas, it is hard to hold my tongue and my fists. But I must let go of boyish things if I am to become King. queen: You are a grown man now, and you must rid childish ways. We will soon find you a mate. the future heir to the throne: Must she be a princess? queen: She must! Why do you ask? Summarize the dialogue
the future heir to the throne must learn to fight with swords and to soothe with words. He will learn from the best kings and queens on how to be the best ruler of this kingdom.
Karl: Hi Pipa, don't miss your train Pipa: don't worry, it's at 3:40pm Karl: you never know.. Pipa: that's right πŸ˜€ Karl: if you don't ear your alarm.. Pipa: don't worry, i'll ear it, because no train means no concert Karl: you'd be very good if you manage to miss you train Pipa: have a nice week end. I'll send you pictures
Karl doesn't want Pipa to miss the train. The train is due at 3:40 pm.
#Person1#: Why do you look so gloomy? What are you looking for? #Person2#: My dissertation. I put it somewhere last night and I can't find it now. #Person1#: Did you finish typing yesterday? #Person2#: Yes, I kept on typing it until midnight, but it is lost. #Person1#: Don't worry about it. It must be somewhere in your room. Let's see where you put it. Have you searched your drawers and the desk? #Person2#: Yes, but there is nothing inside the drawers or on the desk. #Person1#: How about the shelf? #Person2#: I've searched everywhere. Where on earth did I put it? #Person1#: Don't get upset over it. At least you have another week to go. #Person2#: I have been working on it for a whole month and it's too late to write another. Just think of all my hard work that goes for nothing. How could I do such a thing? #Person1#: Cheer up! What I meant was that you can find it sometime during a week. There is no need to write a new one. Oh, what's this? Is this your dissertation? #Person2#: Let me see. Yes, that's it. Where did you find it? #Person1#: You'Ve put it among these journals. #Person2#: My poor memory. Thank you very much.
#Person2# is gloomy because #Person2#'s dissertation is lost. #Person1# helps #Person2# find it, so #Person2# doesn't need to write a new one.
woman: Is this the best you have? It isn't easy being the wife of a wealthy aristocrat. merchant: I'll have you know this is the Queens favorite designer. woman: I should have known it was too much to expect a lowly merchant to have an eye for fashion. I would be embarrassed to greet my friend, the Queen, in that dress. merchant: The Queen owns this dress woman, she bought one like it last week. woman: Some prostitute from the brothel across the street must have come in told you she was the Queen. You local merchants can be so gullible! merchant: Ma'am I hand deliver the Queens garments, she gets first pick of every shipment. You are a rude woman and don't even deserve such a fine dress. woman: You don't deserve my business! My husband will have you imprisoned for insulting my honor. merchant: Shall I tell the Queen what you said about her taste? Summarize the dialogue
woman is the wife of a wealthy aristocrat. She is looking for a dress for her friend the Queen. The merchant claims that the dress is the Queen's favorite designer.
Ray: missing you 😘 Joy: me too 😘 Ray: <file_gif> Joy: bby ❀️
Ray and Joy miss each other.
#Person1#: Why is the long face? #Person2#: I'm getting sick of work man. I can't take the political bull in the company any more. #Person1#: Did you just get your review or something? #Person2#: Yeah, but that's not why I am upset. I just found out another guy got a promotion. He doesn't know how to do anything. He sits there and kisses the managers butt all day long. #Person1#: That sucks. #Person2#: I'm just pissed that management can't see behind his smooth talking lies. #Person1#: Look on the bright side. At least you have a job. #Person2#: Yeah. I shouldn't stress about this anymore. It's not like I can do anything about it. #Person1#: Exactly. Instead, we should have some drinks tonight. #Person2#: How about a cold bottle of beer. #Person1#: Now you're talking.
#Person2# is getting sick of work because #Person2# found out another man who kisses the managers' butt all day long got a promotion, although he doesn't know how to do anything.
#Person1#: Whew! It's pretty cold today. #Person2#: Yeah. My fingers are numb. #Person1#: So, do you often ski here? #Person2#: No, this is my first time. Actually, this is my first time skiing ... ever. #Person1#: So, how do you like it so far? #Person2#: The snow is great [ Yeah ...], but it's too crowded. You know, two people crashed into me on my first run, and some stupid skier was going way too fast ... drove me into some trees. [ Wow! ] I crashed and lost one of my gloves. [ Oh, man. ] Fortunately, I had an extra pair with me. #Person1#: Wow. Well, did the woman stop and apologize? #Person2#: No, it was a man. I'm certain of it. He just ... he just laughed at me. Why do you think it was a woman, anyway? #Person1#: Uh, well, no reason. I mean, well, you know. #Person2#: What? You know what? #Person1#: Uh, uh, nothing. #Person2#: Yeah. You just wait until I find that guy. #Person1#: Uh, well, what are you going to do to him, I mean, if you find him? #Person2#: First, I'm going to break his skis. [ Oh, well ... ] And then, I'm going to take his picture and post it on Facebook. #Person1#: Uh, don't you think that's a little drastic? Perhaps, it was a simple mistake. And how are you going to identify him anyway? #Person2#: Oh, that's easy. He was wearing bright red boots and a purple hat ... um, just like yours. Heh, heh, heh ... #Person1#: Now, now, now. Wait, wait! Yeah. What do you mean? [ Yeah ... ] Wait! Why are you looking at me? You don't think it was me, do you? ... Do you like jazz music?
#Person2# was skiing in a crowded place and was crashed by a man. #Person2# tells #Person1# that he will break his skis and post his picture on Facebook, who wears the same clothes as #Person1#'s.
Suzie: what's your favorite flower? Kim: hyacinth Kim: <photo> Suzie: i've got some in my garden Kim: you can always give me some ;) in two weeks there's going to be my birthday :) Suzie: hahaha Suzie: sure!
Kim has a birthday in two weeks. Her favourite flower is hyacinth. Suzie has hyacinths in her garden, so she will give them to Kim for her birthday.
the trader: I do not have any seeds but maybe an elixir would help? civilian: How would an elixir help? I am just a low civilian. I don't know these things. the trader: Do you wish to buy an elixir or not? civilian: I guess that I will. What can I do with it? the trader: They will strengthen your body and you will be able to work harder on your farm. civilian: That is amazing! These will surely help. YES. I want some. the trader: Here, thank you for seeking me out. Enjoy this elixir. civilian: How long have you been here trader? Your tent shows much wear. the trader: I have been here many years, the sun has worn this tent down. civilian: Why don't you move? the trader: I have many people in this area who seek my goods out. civilian: Of course. You need a new tent. You look shady in this one. Summarize the dialogue
the trader does not have seeds but he has an elixir that will strengthen the body and help the civilian work harder on his farm.
Penelope: So how do you feel about the results of the mid-term elections? Carlos: I'm glad the democrats took hold of the House! Penelope: Me too! I wasn't sure it would happen. Carlos: Same. Honestly, I didn't believe it until I woke up this morning and saw the definitive count. Penelope: I'm really happy that the democrats pulled through and went out to vote. Carlos: I wonder if voter turnout was higher than in other years. Penelope: I'm sure there are some statistics out there than have looked into it. Carlos: I was a little disappointed that we didn't take the Senate. Penelope: Same. I kind of thought we would take everything back. Carlos: I know right! What with all the excitement and activism going on around us, I thought it would be like a blue wave. Penelope: Yeah, the "blue tsunami." Carlos: Ugh. I really wanted this election to change things politically. Penelope: I think it will! I mean, with control of the House, democrats can now actually investigate Trump. Carlos: You think so? Penelope: I know so! I read it in the news this morning (the New York Times) Carlos: What did they say? Penelope: They said one of the rights of the House is to act independently from the President. In other words, they can investigate affairs surrounding the President. Carlos: Oh, that's good news! I'm just so tired of the current political climate. Penelope: Same.. But anyways. I gotta get to class. Carlos: For sure! See you later!
Penelope and Carlos are happy that the democrats took control of House, but disappointed that thet didn't take Senate. Penelope read in the news that democrats can now investigate Trump. Carlos and Penelopy hope the recent election will change the political climate.
#Person1#: Excuse me. Is this seat taken? #Person2#: It is now. Take a seat. #Person1#: Thanks. I had been waiting for over two hours for the bus to come. #Person2#: Yeah. The bus broke down about 50 miles back. Actually, the bus driver lost control of the bus when he split hot chocolate on himself, and then as he tried to regain control of the bus, he hit a rock and the bus blew a tire. #Person1#: Uh. Are you sure this bus in safe? #Person2#: I'm not sure if it's safe, but you can't beat the price of the trip. #Person1#: So, where are you from? #Person2#: To tell the truth, I really don't know. #Person1#: Uh, what do you mean? #Person2#: Well, you see, I was adopted when I was a baby. I was told that I was born in New York City, but I can't be sure about that. Then, my new parents raised me in a small town Texas. I'm sure you've never heard of it. #Person1#: Oh. #Person2#: My parents, Fred and Norma, had a farm, so I grew up milking cows and herding sheep. Actually, I'm on my way to visit them now. #Person1#: You mean back to Texas? #Person2#: Oh no. They sold that farm years ago when they discovered oil on their property. They live on a ranch right outside of Las Vegas. Beautiful place with a pool ... #Person1#: Las Vegas. Las Vegas? I thought this bus was heading to Chicago ... in the opposite direction! #Person2#: Ah. You're on the wrong bus. #Person1#: I got to get off. #Person2#: Hey, relax. Spend a weekend with me and my parents on the ranch. I can teach you how to milk a cow or something. #Person1#: I have to get off. #Person2#: Relax. Anyway, once this bus left the station, it ain't gonna stop until the next stop ... three hours from now. The driver got really upset when the last passenger made a similar mistake. Hey, sit and relax. Let me tell you about farm. I have plenty of stories.
#Person1# waited for over two hours for the bus. #Person2# tells #Person1# the bus had an accident. #Person2# talks about #Person2#'s experience and invites #Person1# to Las Vegas. #Person1# finds that #Person1# is on the wrong bus and wants to get off. #Person2# suggests not doing so.
priest: Cover yourself, harlot! God is watching! woman: cover myself? I have the best dresses ever! priest: There are parts of the body that God has gifted you showing which no man should be allowed to see! woman: well my rich husband can see anything he wants. Are you married? priest: God has commanded me never to be wed. woman: then who buys you all your clothes? priest: I have one cloth. It's here on my shoulders. woman: This is a temple, you should be dressed fancier than that priest: This is MY temple. Well...it is my God's. He's much nicer dressed than I am. You should see what he wore to sermon last Sunday. woman: you sound uptight. here is a platonic hug for you! priest: You have caused a non-platonic desire within me! What have you done?? woman: sorry, these goodies are for my rich husband, not you! priest: Those goodies belong to God! woman: As long as my husband takes me to plays, these goodies are for him! Summarize the dialogue
woman is wearing revealing clothes. She is at the temple. The priest is not married. The priest has only one cloth. The priest is not well dressed. The priest is jealous of the woman's husband. The woman gives the priest a hug.
Anne: is it raining in your neighborhood? Anne: it's pouring here :-/ Jude: same Jude: should we cancel our date? Jude: let's move it to tomorrow Anne: ok
Anne and Jude move their date to tomorrow.