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potion: Well sir, as long as you are confident he said I would make you potent and not impotent, go right ahead!
village official: I don't think I want to take my chances would if you turn me into a frog instead don't want that
potion: Well, it's worth a sip to try, isn't it sir? I mean, what's the worse that could happen?
village official: I turn into a frog lol, but I rather just talk to you instead. These cliffs are pretty crazy huh
potion: Granite and foreboding! Just like the heart of my master!
village official: Is the wizard your master
potion: Yes, and a powerful mage he is sir! He turn people into rabbits who drink his potions! . . .I mean, he makes people mighty if they drink his potions!
village official: I see , I think I shall watch myself around him
potion: Oh sir, you kid! He would not harm a fly!
Summarize the dialogue | potion is a powerful potion that can make people potent. The wizard is the master of the potion. The wizard turns people into rabbits who drink his potions. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon, would you mind if I sat here?
#Person2#: Of course not.
#Person1#: I'm Jack. What's your name?
#Person2#: Laura.
#Person1#: Do you like this place?
#Person2#: I don't think it's very nice. And my father doesn't like it. But my mother likes it very much. So we often come here.
#Person1#: How often?
#Person2#: Well, we come here almost every month.
#Person1#: Who's that?
#Person2#: It's my mother. She's fond of swimming. And the man beside her is my father.
#Person1#: Do you like swimming?
#Person2#: No, I hate swimming. I prefer playing tennis. | Laura and Jack sit together and talk. Laura tells Jack her family comes to the place almost every month. |
#Person1#: Well, Peter, you have to do better than that next time, won't you?
#Person2#: Have I really got to do those exams again, Dad?
#Person1#: Of course, you have. You must try harder this time.
#Person2#: And must I go back to school?
#Person1#: No, you needn't do that. You'd better get a part-time job somewhere and go to evening classes.
#Person2#: But Dad, I should be working full-time at my age. I'm nearly 17.
#Person1#: You ought to have worked harder then you wouldn't have failed your exams. You have to take a job and study.
#Person2#: What else I've got to do? Join the army?
#Person1#: Who knows! That might come to later. | Peter's dad asks Peter to try harder in the exams, get a part-time job and go to evening classes, although Peter wants to work full-time. |
#Person1#: Today more and more families have personal computers. People have wider range of choice to communicate with the outside world.
#Person2#: Right. With the establishment of Internet and a lot of web companies, people are getting more and more dependent on the web.
#Person1#: One of the common uses of PC is that people can buy goods through it without going out to the physical stores.
#Person2#: Can you tell me how it is done?
#Person1#: If a customer is interested in some certain goods, he can ask the web company to have the specimen of the goods shown on the color screen, and then the customer can place an order online to the sales company. And then the goods you want will be delivered to your home. The service is perfect and the delivery is free of charge.
#Person2#: I see. So great. | #Person1# and #Person2# think people are getting dependent on computers and the web. #Person1# tells #Person2# how people buy goods online. |
#Person1#: I'd like to be fitted for a suit please.
#Person2#: Certainly. Have you decided which material you would like the suit to be made from? We have a selection of materials over here.
#Person1#: Well, I thought that I would choose either this one or that one. I really want a dark blue suit. Which do you recommend.
#Person2#: This material is a little more expensive, but is of much higher quality.
#Person1#: Yes. I can feel the difference in material. There's not much difference in price. Ok, I'll take the more expensive one.
#Person2#: Fine. I'll measure you for the suit. . . shoulder. . . waist. . . inside leg. . . forearm. . . upper arm. . . thank you. I'll prepare the suit for you tomorrow. Could you come again the day after tomorrow just to check that the su
#Person1#: That's fine. I would also like a few shirts and a jacket. I don't need them specially made. Those shirts over there look very nice. Are they made of cotton?
#Person2#: Yes, they are. How many would you like and of which color?
#Person1#: I'll take three light blue ones, please.
#Person2#: Are you looking for a casual jacket or something formal?
#Person1#: Just a casual one - a sport jacket. This one looks nice. I'll just try it on. . . yes, that's fine. I'll take it. Here's my credit card.
#Person2#: Thank you very much, sir. I'll put the shirts and jacket into a bag for you.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. I'll see you the day after tomorrow. | #Person1# would like to be fitted for a dark blue suit. #Person2# recommends one of higher quality though expensive, and #Person1#'ll take it. Then, #Person2# measures #Person1# for the suit and tells him to come the day after tomorrow. #Person1# also buys a few shirts and a jacket. |
squire: What is your bidding Sir?
knight: help me with my longbow
squire: Like this?
knight: well done boy!, where are you from?
squire: From the Eastern lands. I haven't been there since I was 8.
knight: it means you have a knack for this kind of job
squire: I suppose..... Anyway if I stick with it long enough I might be a knight like you someday
knight: You need other skills like be good with horses, armor, a pike, sword, flail, spears, and mace
squire: I am good at juggling..... what I would really like to be is a jester.
knight: stop that idiocy at one before i sent you to the dungeon
squire: Ow! I am sorry Sir! It won't happen again.
knight: note boy now take care of these for me, will you?
squire: Would you like it polished?
Summarize the dialogue | knight wants squire to help him with his longbow. squire is from Eastern lands. squire is good at juggling. squire would like to be a jester. knight wants squire to take care of his notes. |
Julie: Did they ring you?
Karen: No, what about?
Julie: Someone rang in sick again .....can you work?
Karen: No I haven't got childcare....
Julie: That's a shame
Karen: I know...who are you going to work with then?
Julie: No idea. I expecti it will be someone who hasn't been here before
Karen: Who rang in sick?
Julie: Maureen
Karen: No idea why she even works there. She's always off sick. Good luck
Julie: Thanks. I'll need it!!! | Karen can't work because she hasn't got childcare. Julie expects she will work with someone new. Maureen rang in sick again. |
Anne: And the weekend starts in 3... 2... 1...
Caroline: Not for me :-(
Amanda: Why is that?
Caroline: Weekend shift :-( :-( :-( | Caroline has to work on the weekend. |
monarch: Are you new to this castle? I don't recognize your face.
enemy: Oh no. I've live here for years down by the river. I'm just not important enough for you to remember
monarch: What business do you have in this torture room then? This is clearly not your place of employ.
enemy: Well guess there is no point in hiding anymore. I'm here to torture and kill you for doing the same to my son.
monarch: You dare challenge me? I've an entire army at my beck and call.
enemy: They aren't here now and by the time they figure out you're missing it will be too late.
monarch: Fool, you seriously underestimate the security of this castle. I've over a dozen patrols at any point outside this door.
enemy: And you're already dead. Sorry your majesty
monarch: Your hubris will be your downfall. Did you really think a member of royalty would be untrained in combat?
Summarize the dialogue | enemy is here to torture and kill monarch for doing the same to his son. He doesn't recognize the monarch. The monarch has an army at his beck and call. |
Robin: When do you arrive?
Maria: <file_photo>
Maria: I will land on Thursday
Maria: <file_video>
Maria: It would be really nice if you manage to meet me at the airport
Maria: I haven't seen you for a very long time💔
Maria: 🐈🐾🐾
Robin: I know 😔 I will try..I promise
Robin: How long is the flight?
Maria: It's around 4 hours and 20 minutes 😴😴
Robin: Oh, I thought it was much quicker
Maria: Yeah, I wish 🙃
Robin: Good enough time to watch a movie or two ;)
Maria: Yes, definitely a good way to kill the time 😴 | Maria will arrive on Thursday. Robin will try to meet Maria at the airport. The flight will last for 4 hours and 20 minutes. |
#Person1#: Are there any special requirements on the project? And shall we talk around it in details?
#Person2#: Yes, there're some samples in our office and you can take some to study it. Besides, you see, in recent years, we've visited a diversity of factory buildings all over the world and we hope that our building is the perfect match of advanced technology and attractiveness.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. We can improve our technology to meet your special need.
#Person2#: And please let white color dominate.
#Person1#: OK! I've noted it down. And any others?
#Person2#: Oh! I've almost forgot the location was transferred to the A county in the east of the city.
#Person1#: I'll tell them.
#Person2#: Well, the most important thing is that our company demand the quality be exactly the same as the sample which you'll take from the office on the third floor.
#Person1#: Please feel assured that we'll abide by our promise. And we'll do everything we can to ensure delivery.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. And I believe I'll have a good time working with you.
#Person1#: I think so. Bye!
#Person2#: Bye! | #Person2# tells #Person1# about some special requirements of a project. #Person2# wants their building to be white color dominated and be the perfect match of advanced technology and attractiveness. #Person2# requires the quality be exactly the same as their sample. |
Morgan: Juliaaaa :)
Morgan: How are u dear??
Julia: Hey my love! I'm good, I'm at work 🙃
Morgan: Do you want to meet up for a drink later on?
Julia: Sure, I'll give you a call when I'm done ;)
Morgan: 👍 | Julia is at work. She will meet Morgan for a drink after work. She'll call her. |
calf: I have not?! I am disgusted.
cow: Yes Mr. Macdonald has gained some weight recently. Rumor has it that he is the one that is taking away all our family members to an unknown location....hopefully its some grassknoll hills! Maybe you are too young to understand this....do you like it here?
calf: I am indeed too young! That Mr. Macdonald is scary... he is a tall, towering man though. Is he nice?
cow: Sometimes he is nice, sometimes he is mean. He is very bipolar when it comes to personality. Is there anything else you would like to know? Perhaps of that carrot farm?
calf: Why does he hurt all the bunnies that hop around in there? That is not nice...
cow: I think he was abused when he was younger. I am a cow and I do not want to think about it. I just want to eat grass and sleep. Moo
calf: Abused?! How can you not see the abuse happening to animals here...
Summarize the dialogue | Moo calf is disgusted with Mr. Macdonald's recent weight gain. Cow thinks he was abused when he was younger. |
priests: Thank you for joining me on this blessed day
clergy: And to you. Look at the wonderful view around us. It truly brings us closer to God in this church
priests: I truly feel his presence here with us
clergy: Did you see how much alms I was able to collected for the poor today? We are blessed.
priests: Yes, I am very impressed by your dedication to the cause. The village is stronger because of you.
clergy: Ack, I do not like physical contact! Back away!
priests: My crucifix! It must remain with me!
clergy: I have another! Now we will see who is more holy!
priests: I am the master of this house! The lord compels you!
clergy: Let's not fight. Put away your weapon please. I will do the same.
priests: You are right, how foolish of us to fight in this scared place
clergy: Peace be with you. It's time for our sermon.
priests: And with you. Please, open the doors for the villagers.
clergy: Come one come all, the sermon you've all been waiting for is starting!
Summarize the dialogue | clergy and priests are fighting. The priests are the master of the house. The clergy will open the doors for the villagers. |
assistant chef: Good day everyone. Should we get started to cook the king and queen's meal?
chef: Yes, things are in order and I am ready. How should we cook this chicken?
assistant chef: I was waiting for you to tell me how they would like it best
Summarize the dialogue | The assistant chef is waiting for the chef to tell him how to cook the chicken. |
Professor C: How is it I I guess I m ignorant about this how does I mean since Wiener filter also assumes that you are that you are adding together the two signals how is how is that differ from signal subspace ?
PhD A: The signal subspace ? The The signal subspace approach has actually an in built Wiener filtering in it It is like a KL transform followed by a Wiener filter Is the signal is is a signal substrate
Professor C: Oh oh OK so the difference is the KL
PhD A: So the the different the c the the advantage of combining two things is mainly coming from the signal subspace approach does not work very well if the SNR is very bad It s it works very poorly with the poor SNR conditions and in colored noise
Professor C: I see So essentially you could do simple spectral subtraction followed by a KL transform followed by a
PhD A: Wiener filtering It s a it s a cascade of two s
Professor C: Wiener filter in general you do not that s right you do not want to othorg orthogonalize if the things are noisy Actually that was something that Herve and I were talking about with the multi band stuff that if you are converting things to from bands groups of bands into cepstral coef you know local sort of local cepstral coefficients that it s not that great to do it if it s noisy | The professor could not see the advantage in combining the Wiener filter and the subspace. He later understood it would be a simple spectral subtraction, followed by a KL transform, followed by a Wiener filter. |
king: I have fever and feel weak, maybe my enemies poisoned me,
doctor: Hmm, let me check your pupils. Hard to say, it's rather dark in here. Here, have some water, m'lord.
king: Im feeling weak, I think im going to pass out,
doctor: King! I need you stay focused, it's going to be my head if we don't get you well!
king: Ok I will do my best, the kingdom will be lost without me, I bet my enemies know this, keep me alive doctor or we will all die
doctor: Alright, I need you to try to stand. I'll hold you up. We have to get you somewhere for examination.
king: Ok, ok, fine, hold my scepter and call the guards, they need to be by my side
doctor: Guards! This way please! We will take your goblet with us and check for harmful poisons.
king: Ok I will get my revenge, I bet it is poison, being the king involves constant danger
Summarize the dialogue | king has a fever and feels weak. He thinks his enemies poisoned him. Doctor will check his pupils. He will stand up and try to get him somewhere for examination. Guards will take his goblet with them and check for poisons. |
dragon: Please, check my alibi. Everyone saw me - it's hard to miss a dragon shooting flames. I did see a man wandering about. It was unusual because everyone else was there with a child. He was wearing a brown cloak even though it was warm outside.
dog: Interesting. Did you notice him sneak away from the feast at anytime?
dragon: I wasn't watching him closely, but I did noticed that later in the evening he seemed larger, as if his close was stuffed with something. Do you think he was the fiend?
dog: I'll alert the other guard dogs to search the village for a man in a brown cloak. What I don't understand is how he would have managed to get passed our intense levels of security.
dragon: That is curious. Why were you not on duty? Where had you wandered off to?
dog: I was appointed by the king of our land to train over one thousand guard dogs to protect the people of our village. I do not have to answer any questions from a winged BBQ.
Summarize the dialogue | dragon saw a man in a brown cloak at the feast. He seemed larger later in the evening. Dog will search the village for a man in a brown cloak. |
bluebird: hi bruh
cardinal: You don't address your cardinal that way
bluebird: beautiful flower
cardinal: Get me something else are you a female bird ?
Summarize the dialogue | bluebird is addressing her cardinal as bruh. |
Ellen: Hi, honey, sorry I've been so unreachable lately, the redecoration is a nightmare.
Kate: Don't worry, sweetie, what's wring with the redecoration?
Ellen: Well, nothing's wrong per se, it's just it's taking so much time, I barely sleep nowadays...
Kate: Isn't Paul helping you?
Ellen: He's trying the best he can, but you know how men can be, he doesn't know what goes with what and I wouldn't trust him with our kitchen floor tiles...
Kate: Oh, you're right. It's always women who take care of the aesthetics of it all... And they say we're only good in the kitchen. :D
Ellen: Well, the kitchen is going to be spectacular so that part is true enough, LOL xD
Kate: Can't wait to see it. When are you finishing?
Ellen: I hope it will be ready by Christmas, but the workers are permanently late.
Kate: Oh yes, one of their many 'qualities'... :D
Ellen: Not that I don't like a beer now and then, but for Christs sake, they leave beer cans EVERYWHERE. How are they working if they're always tipsy?!
Kate: Steady hand, they say, hahaha
Ellen: Steady hand my ass, if they damage anything, I'm gonna kill them.
Kate: LOL
Ellen: Yeah, so to answer your question, the redecoration could go better but I'm counting on it to finish as quickly as possible.
Kate: Keeping my fingers crossed, hun and I can't wait for the housewarming party.
Ellen: You'll be the first to know! | Ellen and Paul are doing the redecoration and it takes a lot of time. They want to finish it by Christmas but workers are permanently late. Kate is looking forward for the housewarming party. |
Brigitte: Hi Mom, how are you?
Mom: Hi Hun, great, how about you?
Brigitte: I'm fine too :)
Brigitte: I was wondering, maybe you and Dad would come for dinner this Saturday?
Mom: Thanks for the invite, but I'm planning to garden this Saturday.
Mom: We went to the Home Depot Garden Center on Wednesday.
Mom: And we bought everything that I wanted. :)
Brigitte: Oh, that's great :)
Brigitte: What are you planting this year?
Mom: The usual, pansies, yellow trilliums, lilacs, irises, tulips and summer snowflakes.
Brigitte: What about my favourite grape hyacinths and daffodils?
Mom: We got those too.
Brigitte: I always admired your passion for gardening, I don't have the patience.
Brigitte: And I love spending time in your garden.
Brigitte: It's always so colourful :)
Mom: Maybe you want to come over and help me?
Mom: And then next weekend we'll visit you and Dan?
Brigitte: Sure, I'd love to. :)
Brigitte: I remember when we would garden when I was little.
Brigitte: Or rather you would garden and I would make a huge mess.
Mom: That's true :D
Mom: I always had a ton of washing to do afterwards b/c you were covered in soil. :D
Mom: Oh the good old days...
Brigitte: So it's a gardening date :) | Mom and Dad won't come to Brigitte this Saturday because Mom wants to garden. Mom bought a lot of plants on Wednesday. Brigitte will come over to help her. |
noble: yeah best to cover that up before bandits spot it and try and rob us
hunter: I'll put it here in the meantime.
noble: sounds good what have you to eat in there this depressing place is making me hungry
hunter: Nothing, but maybe we can hunt something on our way to warn the villagers.
noble: you hunt i shall sit down and take a break men of my stature do not hunt
hunter: We don't have time to rest. We must warn the villagers where the wolves are sleeping before they wake up and move.
noble: get your peasant hands off of me i will report this to the king at once
hunter: Hurry up! We stand to make a lot of money off those pelts.
noble: now you are talking my language just remember the split is 70 for me 30 for you
hunter: Exactly, now lets keep moving were already near the peak.
noble: here now that we have an understanding use this to catch some food on the way
hunter: It's going to be hard to find animals along this muddied path.
Summarize the dialogue | noble and hunter are going to warn the villagers where the wolves are sleeping. They will split the money 70-30. |
fishermen: The last lady that tried to marry me, ended uou like that mounted fish over there.
flirty barmaid: Tell me, are my curves not much more attractive than this fish?
fishermen: I will tell you the fish I catch all day, then sell to the villagers, go for a lot more than you would.
flirty barmaid: If you no longer want my special services then plenty of other fishermen would kill for a minute of my attention.
fishermen: You know, committing suicide is illegal right? You're making all these men commit crimes!
flirty barmaid: The only crime is the crime that god committed when he shorted your manhood. It is he you should be mad at.
fishermen: It's not about the size of the boat, but the motion in the ocean. But you wouldn't know anything about motions would you?
flirty barmaid: Many would say that I am an expert on motions! But what would a tiny minnow know of the ocean?
Summarize the dialogue | fishermen are mad at the barmaid because she is flirting with them. |
Wanda: Have you seen my keys
Ellie: In your bag I thought
Wanda: not here 😨
Wanda: got them... in my bag... | Wanda lost her keys. They were in her bag. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, I've been waiting my main dish for quite a time.
#Person2#: Yes sir, just a minute, please. I'll check with the kitchen. Thank you for waiting. It takes another 10 to 15 minutes, I'm afraid. I have an appointment in half an hour.
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: Do you have anything else I can have instead?
#Person1#: Well sir, yes. How about this stew? We can serve you at once.
#Person2#: I'll take this stew then. | #Person1# will have an appointment soon but his main dish hasn't been ready. Then #Person2# takes the stew which can be served at once. |
person: Hello I am here on holiday. What brings you here?
small animals: I am always here playing with my other animal friends dear human!
person: Ohh looks fun. Do you have family?
small animals: No, my family has been killed. These other animals are my family now though. How about you?
person: I am sorry to hear that. I have a wife and three kids. We are farmers.
small animals: We love farmers here! They share their crops with us. Do you share?
person: Yes!
small animals: I pretend that I can fly. I wish I was a bird.
person: That would be fun. But then you might not be able to swim in this water?
small animals: Tehe. Gotta catch me!
person: Hey I'll get my kids to chase, they are faster than me!
small animals: Ha! You and your familiy are great.
person: Thanks! You too!
Summarize the dialogue | small animals is here with his animal friends. His family was killed. Person has a wife and three kids. They are farmers. |
#Person1#: So what do you usually do in your free time?
#Person2#: At the moment, I'm spending most of my free time learning German. I also enjoy playing the violin. How about you?
#Person1#: I go to the sports club and do some exercise once a week. | #Person2# learns German when free, while #Person1# does exercises. |
Will: What are your plans for tomorrow?
Anna: After I drive you to work, I'm going to have my hair done. I've got a hairdresser scheduled.
Will: And later?
Anna: I'm going home. Some domestic chores,
Anna: I'll read a book, make a dinner
Anna: No boredom I presume
Will: Good. So I'll just do my part here and come home :D
Will: 8 hours and weekend :D | Anna will drive Will to work tomorrow. Then she's going to her hairdresser. After she will stay home. |
#Person1#: Office software like Windows might be one of the best inventions in this information age. It saves us from so much work and makes the communication even around the world much easier.
#Person2#: Fully agree. I do enjoy the convenience though I am still a beginner in using Excel. The latest office equipment is more type-functional. It combines fax machine, copy machine and printer in one. It saves a lot of place one machine instead of three.
#Person1#: Yes, this machine is even smaller than those before.
#Person2#: When will we get one of those?
#Person1#: You know our boss always trying to save the last penny. We have to use up the equipment first. | #Person2# and #Person1# admires the latest office equipment. #Person1# thinks they won't get the new machines as their boss is a saver. |
#Person1#: My mother and my wife are always holding different ideas.
#Person2#: If you are really in love with your wife, you should be in support of her. You can't have it both ways, of course.
#Person1#: You mean I should please her by following her suggestion.
#Person2#: Yeah. Love me, and love my dog. | #Person1# tells #Person2# he's always holding different ideas with his wife. #Person1# suggests he follow her suggestions. |
Sandy: i'm dying!!!!!!
Chris: What is it??
Sandy: this lecture is BS!!
Chris: I see ;) well, get used to it!
Sandy: ugh! | Sandy hates the lecture she is on. |
Ashley: Welcome, @Hannah!
Ashley: <file_gif>
Hannah: <file_gif>
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Ben: hi Hannaaah!
Julie: <file_gif> | Hannah joined the conversation with Ashley, Sophia, Ben and Julie. |
Kevin: Hi Kai, you ok man?
Kai: Hi Unc! What you up to?
Kevin: Just doing my accounts man, thrilling stuff!
Kai: You bet! 🙃 What's Aunty Linda doing?
Kevin: Gone up Asda, picking her up after. Listen, how did you like it on the site last week?
Kai: Not bad, man, pretty hard work, tho.
Kevin: Goes with the territory, mate. Well, I managed to get the firm a permanent contract yesterday.
Kai: Good for you, Unc!
Kevin: Thing is, they need lots of brickies, mates and labourers, you keen?
Kai: Yep! But I'm not trained in anything and me and school, y'know, not good!
Kevin: Look, I'll ask Darren if you can help with the cement mixing and make some enquiries. What about an apprenticeship in bricklaying, something like that? We'll talk properly Monday. See you at the site, 8am sharp!
Kai: Thanks Kev, I'd love to give it a go. See you Monday! 😀 | Kevin is doing his accounts. Kai, the nephew, worked on the construction site last week. Kevin's company got a permanent contract yesterday. Kevin and Kai will talk on Monday about an apprenticeship in the company. |
child: Are you ready boy?
family dog: Am I?! Ruff!
child: Yeah, for random dancing in the flower field? TEHEHEHE
family dog: Hahahaha! This is fun! How about you throw me that stick!
child: YEAH go get that stick!
family dog: Ok, I got it!
child: I guess we might as well eat this food we stole from town.
family dog: Yeah. I'm hungry. I've been waiting for you to say that. then we can go to the pond and get a drink of water.
child: Alright, do you want the french fries or the burger?
family dog: Hamburger!
child: I thought you might say that, here you go boy.
family dog: It tastes better than I expected! Yum Yum that's good!
child: Just don't choke on the pickles!
Summarize the dialogue | family dog and child are having a picnic in the flower field. They are going to eat the food they stole from town. |
#Person1#: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, we are happy you have all come out for our training workshop. Today we have a great line-up of speakers to talk to you. First on our program is a well-renown expert in the field of international economic development, Harvard's own Dr. James Smith. Dr. Smith has been involved in economic research for over twenty years, and has taught at Harvard since 1995. And now, without further adieu, we'd like to welcome Mr. James Smith.
#Person2#: Thank you, Mr. Jackson, ladies and gentlemen, colleagues, friends. The subject of my talk is international relations in a morgen world. I plan to say a few words about the current situation in the Middle East and how it affects world economy. I'd like to give you an overview of the way that the economies of seemingly unrelated countries are intertwined. I've divided my talk into three parts, first an overview of international relations, second a discussion of current political situations, and lastly trends for the future. My presentation will take about two hours, but there will be a twenty-minute break in the middle. We'll stop for lunch at 12. | Mr. Jackson introduces Mr. James Smith, who is an expert in international economic development. Mr. James will give a talk on international relations in the modern world and introduces the outline and schedule. |
an assistant: This bazaar is a mess! I've been so focused on the wolf hunt that I have let me duties go. Please forgive me and I will tend to this disaster.
Summarize the dialogue | The bazaar is a mess. The assistant has been focusing on the wolf hunt and has let his duties go. |
Lauren: ladies, i'm thinking of getting a tattoo
Nelly: oh cool i'd love to get one too
Tessie: ru thinking of sth specific?
Nelly: neh, probably i won't get one ever. i'm afraid of pain
Lauren: i'd like to get sth small on my leg.
Tessie: where exactly?
Lauren: above the ankle. sth small. a bird?
Tessie: i know a couple of guys who do it. let me know
Lauren: gr8. i'm like 87% sure yet | Lauren want's to have a small tattoo above her ankle. |
Nolan: yo, sup?
Samuel: nothing's changed
Samuel: i'm still bored af
Samuel: wanna hang out?
Nolan: sorry, i can't, i'm waiting for Lauren
Nolan: i need to drive her to the airport
Samuel: she's visiting her sister?
Nolan: yeah, Martha has given a birth recently
Nolan: Lauren wants to see her niece :)
Samuel: say hi to her from me :)
Nolan: ok :) | Samuel proposed Nolan to meet but Nolan was busy taking Lauren to the airport. |
Paige: need a break, wine at my place?
Eliza: yes, please!
Paige: great, be at 8
Eliza: ok :) | Paige is coming to Eliza for wine at 8. |
Will: I hate ques.
Will: I'm standing in a line longer than the post office itself.
Will: In order to just send a damn letter in XXI century.
Will: Damn
Chris: What a time to be alive :D
Chris: Lines are the part of everday life of any person living in a big city.
Chris: There is nothing special in it, but I hope you'll think twice next time you decide to send a traditional letter.
Will: The best think about my XXI century comment is that the line consists almost entirely of elderly people who don't have bank account and pay their bills via post office paying cash.
Will: Where is digitalisation when you need it?
Chris: Haha. Hang on there. | Will had to stand long in a queue at the post. Chris believe it is part of life in a big city. Will believes it is because of old people, who do not use the internet. |
#Person1#: Hello. I would like to buy some business cards.
#Person2#: Excellent. How many would you like?
#Person1#: Two thousand would be fine.
#Person2#: You need to fill out this form, please.
#Person1#: All I want is the same thing on this card.
#Person2#: That will be no problem, sir.
#Person1#: . . . Okay, I'm finished. Here's your form and my old card.
#Person2#: Very good, sir. Your order will be ready in one week.
#Person1#: Do you think you could finish it in three days?
#Person2#: No problem, sir. But it will cost you extra. | #Person1# wants to buy business cards. #Person2# asks #Person1# to fill out the form and says it'll cost extra for an expedited fee. |
wife: Oh my, this palace is so lovely!
guard: Ay. It is beautiful lady, how are you today?
Summarize the dialogue | wife is impressed with the beauty of the palace. |
Holy: haaaaallo, I'm sitting alone all evening
Holy: can anyone recommend me a film??
Nancy: Can be on netflix?
Holy: ofc
Nancy: So la casa de papel
Lottie: I agree, it's awesome
Holy: Hmmmm rings a bell...... what was it about? | Holy wants to watch a film. Nancy and Lottie recommend Holy 'la casa de papel' on Netflix. |
Karen: Samba class tomorrow?
Carmen: I can't... too busy at work
Whitney: I will go! | Karen and Whitney will go to a Samba class tomorrow. Carmen cannot come as she's busy at work. |
#Person1#: Hi, Mike. I'm calling to ask if you'd like to come and have supper with us on Friday.
#Person2#: The day after tomorrow? I'm afraid I won't be able to. I have to work overtime on Friday, or else I'll have to work this weekend.
#Person1#: You work really hard. Then how about this Saturday evening?
#Person2#: I'm afraid I won't be able to make it then either. I promise Jenny I'd go to a movie with her this Saturday. How about this Sunday?
#Person1#: Let me see. Yes, that would be fine. Let's make it this Sunday then. | #Person1# calls to invite Mike for supper on Friday or Saturday, but Mike can't make it. They finally decide to make it this Sunday. |
#Person1#: What a memory I have! I did write down the number on a sheet of paper when I answered the phone this morning. But now the paper has disappeared without any trace.
#Person2#: Don't worry. I'll be seeing Mr. Brown in an hour. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the paper with the number has disappeared. |
#Person1#: Can you tell me the details of what happened, Miss Marple?
#Person2#: I was waiting outside of the bank, and through the window, I saw the robber approached the cashier, pull out a gun, and demand that she hand over all the money from the drawer. Then he shot at the guard before running out and getting in a car.
#Person1#: Do you still remember the license plate number of that car?
#Person2#: It's BD16SMJ.
#Person1#: Thanks for your information, Miss Marble, please contact us if you remember anything more.
#Person2#: I will. | Marble tells #Person1# about the robbery and the license plate number of the robber's car. |
person: You are a wicked king! You don't deserve to rule over anyone. I come from a land of patriots! So I couldn't care less about your face or the money it's printed on!
king: Patriots? What foolishness is this? Democracy is the tyranny of the majority!
person: Don't speak bad about my country when you enslave ninety percent of your population to do your dirty work.
king: I'm just rather fortunate that an enemy of the crown was foolish enough to walk into a torture chamber!
person: You may think of me as a fool, but I know that after I lift this tarp, these spring-loaded traps will tear your face off. Then I will be the king!
king: Is the educational system really so poor where you come from that you really believe this is how monarchy works? Tell me the name of your country, I really must donate some foreign aid towards your educational system.
Summarize the dialogue | a person from a land of patriots is angry at the king because he enslaves 90% of his population to do his dirty work. he is going to lift the tarp and tear the king's face off. |
#Person1#: I'm ready to place an order with you, but only one condition that the goods are confined to Australia. Can you do that?
#Person2#: Well, I haven't made such arrangements with the factory yet. So I'd like to make sure if it is acceptable to the factory before making a commitment to you.
#Person1#: All right, but I'm busy. How long will it be before you can finish the talk?
#Person2#: I won't be too long, I suppose. Just let me ring them, will you?
#Person1#: Go ahead.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person2# will ensure the goods confined to Australia are acceptable to the factory before committing to #Person1#. |
tourist: Hello there monk!
monk: Hello there! What brings you to this monastery?
Summarize the dialogue | tourist is visiting a monastery. |
evil wizard: What scroll do you babble about? I think that I would rather turn you into a pig, unless you quickly give me that scroll
ambassador: You are truly evil, wizard! But, as it pains me to say this, you are indeed brilliant and the best wizard in all the land! Here, this is the scroll. It is of utmost importance!
evil wizard: Let the servant open the scroll for me, ambassador. I do not touch anything.
ambassador: Very well then. You may need to move closer though, the text is written in such a way that you must hold the scroll up to a light to read it. And the lettering is tiny. It is a language that I have never even seen before.
evil wizard: I can see from here. I have the eyesight of wolf at night. Do not worry about what I can or cant see
ambassador: I should have known you would have cast the spell of true sight upon yourself. I cannot argue with you. As much as I hate this, you are our only hope. Please, help us!
evil wizard: Open the scroll you idiot!
Summarize the dialogue | evil wizard wants the ambassador to open a scroll for him. |
wench: You are kind father - have you had any luck? You could always buy the beer yourself, and I could be on my way and you could find the purchaser.
priest: Purchase of beer is forbidden in our monastery, but I suppose as we are in a bathhouse that I may be able to let it go. I will purchase your beer and in exchange I ask that you read this book.
wench: Thank you again father, anything you ask - what is this text?
priest: This is the text of the Original Father. Eons ago Yumash, Desolator of Man descended from the heavens to free the people of their demon-filled world. Everything we have today is thanks to Him
wench: Thanks be to Yumash, the almighty Desolator of man.
priest: Please, take this book and learn its message and pass it along to another lost soul in need. I have collected some payment from the other priests for you lovely beer. Please take this bar of gold
wench: Blessings go with you father, I shall be able to return to the tavern and live another day without harm.
Summarize the dialogue | The wench wants to buy a beer in a monastery. The priest will buy it for her and asks her to read a book in exchange. |
#Person1#: We need to elect club officials before the summer starts.
#Person2#: I guess we should start with nominees first.
#Person1#: Let's make it the first item of business in our next meeting.
#Person2#: We should probably let everyone know ahead of time so they will be prepared.
#Person1#: Can you take care of sending out a bulletin by e-mail to all the club members?
#Person2#: Yes, I can do that this afternoon.
#Person1#: Let's schedule the actual election times the week after the nominations. Doesn't that seem logical?
#Person2#: Yes, let me put it on the calendar. | #Person1# and #Person2# plan the election of club officials. They will hold the election the week after the nominations in their next meeting. |
#Person1#: Professor Edward, could I have a talk with you about the oral presentation?
#Person2#: OK. Was there something about the requirements you didn't understand?
#Person1#: No. I just don't think I can do it.
#Person2#: You don't think you'll be ready in time?
#Person1#: I'm not here to ask for more time. In fact, it's because I'll get very nervous in front of people. It's a problem I've had since I was a child.
#Person2#: I see. There has to be some way we can deal with it.
#Person1#: I could write a paper instead. Some of my teachers in high school let me do that.
#Person2#: But if I let you do that, I'd be opening myself up to the blame of unfair treatment. Well, would you be nervous if you gave the presentation in front of a video camera?
#Person1#: You mean recorded with a camera and then show it to the class? It might work. Actually, that's a great idea. I could do it over and over again until I got it perfect. But the other students, won't they...
#Person2#: Well, I'll have some explaining to do. I think they'll understand. | #Person1# feels nervous to do the oral presentation in front of people. #Person1# asks Professor Edward if #Person1# could write a paper instead. Edward thinks it's unfair and suggests #Person1# record the presentation and show it to the class. #Person1# agrees. |
priest: fine just visiting these departed souls do you know how important your job is
the graveyard keeper who lives across the yard: I like to think that it is quite important, why do you ask?
priest: because it doesnt appear like you do based on the state of this
the graveyard keeper who lives across the yard: Excuse me? If you want to criticize me then do so with a bit more explicitness.
priest: this is dirty these souls need to be left in better appearences
the graveyard keeper who lives across the yard: How on Earth is this dirty? And for the record, I just got here and began my task!
priest: you clearly do not care and will not rest in peace
the graveyard keeper who lives across the yard: One more word out of you and you're out of here, watch your tongue.
priest: you would not be wise to kick out someone like me
the graveyard keeper who lives across the yard: Oh? Will God smite me down? I don't think so.
priest: you entertain me someone thinking they are so wise
Summarize the dialogue | The priest is visiting the graveyard. The graveyard keeper thinks his job is important. The priest is critical of the graveyard keeper's work. The graveyard keeper kicks the priest out. |
enemy: Hello guard. What's in this tower?
guard: That's a great question. One that I feel I ought not answer. Who are you to ask, first of all?
enemy: I am no one. I'm just passing through
guard: Well, if you must know. I suppose I could tell you. Have you anything to trade?
enemy: I only have this hat
guard: I'll take these. But they don't buy you a lot of information. You may ask one question.
enemy: Is the evil lord in that tower?
guard: There is an evil person, and he is of nobility in that tower.
enemy: Will you let me in to the tower?
guard: Oh, it'll take more than hats to gain entry to the tower, my good man.
enemy: Then I will force my way in!
guard: It seems you've fumbled your weapon. That may be a costly mistake. Calm yourself, 'friend'
enemy: I am faster than you!
Summarize the dialogue | enemy wants to know if the evil lord is in the tower. The guard will not tell him. The enemy offers him a hat in exchange for the information. The guard refuses to let the enemy in. |
civilian: They have refused to state thier demands
priest: Classic! Spirits can be a bullish bunch. Okay, second question. Has your daughter been baptized?
civilian: I'm not sure,I'm new to christianity
priest: Well, there is your problem right there. Get your daughter, bring her here, and I'll baptize you both in this natural spring.
civilian: Ok, priest. Is their any other thing I'm supposed to bring?
priest: Yes, 50 gold pieces, a rag covered in your excrement and here take this. Read this to your daughter from beginning to end regardless of how much the spirits protest.
civilian: Yucks, I'll get back here as soon as i can but don't you think reading the whole bible to her would waste too much of time?
priest: This is the ritual. I do suggest you don't deviate from it.
civilian: That means i can't bring her back here today?
Summarize the dialogue | The spirits have refused to state their demands. The priest will baptize the civilian's daughter in a natural spring. The civilian will read the whole bible to her daughter. |
Sharon Davies: As Nick said it does get more difficult at key stage 4 and it is working then with— It comes back to that teamaroundthefamily approach to ensure what is needed for that learner to go back into school what can the school provide It is looking at the whole package of support then that surrounds not just the learner but the family whether it is transport—it is looking at the whole agenda then to ensure that everything is in place for that learner to go back to school where it is possible | Sharon Davies recommended the team-around-the-family approach to ensure what was needed for learners to go back into school, as well as what the school could provide. She pointed out the importance of the whole package of support, which not only surrounded the learners but also their families. In addition, she gave an example of the PRU in Oxford who built the partnership between the school and the PRU student to demonstrate the responsibility of schools and the significance of school participation. |
Irma: <file_photo>
Irma: check this out
Vivienne: yeeeeeeeeeeah no classes tomorrow
Ferb: FUCK YEAH
Ferb: i will finally get some sleep | Irma informs Vivienne and Ferb that classes have been cancelled for tomorrow. |
merchant: What a great place this is.
queen: You there, merchant. What is it that you sell?
merchant: I sell whatever you need.
queen: What do you mean by that?
merchant: What are you looking for?
queen: Well, do you have any... black market items?
merchant: Sure, what do you want?
queen: Why would you admit that to the queen? Guards, seize this man!
merchant: Yikes just kidding.
queen: Oh no, I'm not buying that!
merchant: Please I am poor.
queen: I'm sorry to hear but that is not acceptable in this kingdom!
merchant: Nah I disagree.
queen: Well you can tell me that from the other side of the kingdom's gates.
Summarize the dialogue | merchant sells black market items to the queen. |
families: hey there
villager: Hello, I believe we shall request to travel to the forest. What a risk I would be willing to take.
families: And what would be your aim for embarking on such a journey?
villager: To discover what powerful forces are there. Maybe something to bring this town up to better standing with others
families: i hope it's worth the risk though
villager: Why wouldn't it be? What other thing do we have to do around here?
families: your family
villager: Like what?
families: your children
villager: What type of role model would I be if I did not seek better for my children?
families: At the expense of your life? They'll never forgive you if anything goes wrong
villager: So we shall sit here and allow our lives to waste away not knowing that there could be better waiting just feet from us?
families: Shall we risk everything for an unsure end?
villager: Imagine the millions of people in history who risked everything for an unsure end?
Summarize the dialogue | Villager wants to travel to the forest to discover what powerful forces are there. Villager wants to bring this town up to better standing with others. |
a scribe constantly writing: This is amazing! Truly the best I've ever tasted. The king is so lucky to have you cooking for him every day!
chef: Why thank you! Tell me, scribe, what news do you have about this place?
a scribe constantly writing: I don't know. The king sent me here to document what I found. Had he been here? Do you think he has any idea what is going on?
chef: I do, I suspect he knows what took place down here but cannot reveal it himself. How others dare not speak about this place and the wretched stench of it is beyond me
a scribe constantly writing: Have you noticed anything different about the wildlife? I'd like to document that , too.
chef: The wildlife seem different here too. I'm from further out of the countryside where animals move about freely but all the animals around here seem.. not themselves.
Summarize the dialogue | a scribe constantly writing is documenting the wretched stench of this place and the wildlife. The chef suspects the king knows what took place down here but cannot reveal it himself. |
Sil: maybe we can go for dancing classes?
Adam: what?!
Sil: you know, before our wedding dance
Adam: i thought we just make some movements and thats it
Sil: oh please
Sil: thats our day
Sil: the best in our lifes
Adam: i dont know if the thing i need in my best day is complicated dance
Sil: it will look totally amazing
Adam: you will look totally amazing
Adam: that's enough for me :*
Sil: dont think it will be so easy :P
Sil: we will go on Wednesday
Adam: no! | Sil wants to take dancing lessons before her wedding. She plans to start on Wednesday. Adam, her fiancé, refuses. |
Jenny: Look what I've bought
Jenny: <photo>
Olivia: That's an avo!
Jenny: I love avocadoes!
Olivia: Do u have any good recipes to share?
Jenny: Sure!
Jenny: <file>
Jenny: My precious :) | Jenny bought an avocado and she sent some recipes to Olivia. |
Laura: Are you going to the funeral?
Audrey: yes, I think I want to say by to her
Lilly: me too | Audrey and Lilly are going to the funeral. |
Charles: Good morning
Maurice: Good morning
Charles: What time are you coming to the office?
Maurice: Around 10.
Charles: There is a customer coming at 9.30
Charles: And I cannot get there before 11.
Maurice: Maybe I can come at 9:45 but not earlier
Maurice: Contact Ben, maybe he can attend the customer | Charles and Maurice are not able to meet with the customer coming at 9.30. Maurice tells Charles to ask Ben about his availability. |
Arnie: Hello, I'm on my way to Warsaw.
Betty: Hi, great!
Betty: What time do you arrive at the station?
Arnie: God knows. But theoretically 18:45.
Betty: Do you want me to pick you up?
Arnie: That would be nice, but I doubt we'll be there on time.
Betty: True.
Betty: Let's make a deal:
Betty: I'll come around 19:00 or 19:15. If you arrive on time, you'll wait in a cafe. And if you arrive later, I'll wait.
Arnie: Deal! | Arnie is scheduled to arrive in Warsaw at 18:45. Betty will come to pick him up at 19 or 19:15. |
#Person1#: I am waiting for a fax but just now I found there's something wrong with the fax machine.
#Person2#: What's wrong with the fax machine? Is it urgent?
#Person1#: Yes, very urgent. And there is no other fax machine around. And the office of our boss is closed, so I can not use his machine either. And his secretary is out. Do you have any suggestion?
#Person2#: Either call this extension number 0085 or ask them to send the fax to you as e-mail, you print it out. | #Person1# is waiting for urgent fax but no fax machine is available. #Person2# suggests calling the extension number 0085 or asking them to send an email instead. |
#Person1#: I want to give our kitchen the works.
#Person2#: Why? I think it's convenient and good.
#Person1#: No. The decoration has been out-of-date. My friends have a whole kitchen now. It's modern.
#Person2#: Why should we run after the fashion?
#Person1#: I am not running after the fashion. I just want a very beautiful and clean kitchen. | #Person1# wants to redecorate the kitchen but #Person2# thinks it unnecessary. |
Anne: Guess what!
Anne: I won the lottery!
Jack: Seriously?!
Anne: Yeah, 1000$.
Jack: No way!
Anne: Yes way! :) | Anne won 1000 dollars in a lottery. |
Selena: My dear sweet people, I'm so sorry, but I can't come tonight :( I just got my period and I feel like shit :(
Jen: :(
Phoebe: Too bad :( Take care and get better soon ;*
Selena: Thx so much <3 | Selena can't meet with Jen and Phoebe as she's not feeling well. |
Smith: Did you hear a cat last night?
Audree: No! I sleep through everything. Was it meowing or what?
Smith: Like howling!
Audree: Probably in heat! | Audree didn't hear the cat howling last night. |
child: Hmm, I'm not sure - that sounds like something that may upset my mother and father...
peasant: Is that how you want to live your life? Always being scared of what others think, even your parents?
child: I'm not SCARED. I have this ball that alerts me of danger!
peasant: Yeah, I've seen these before. You know it's fake, right?
child: Nuh uh! My parents are the kindest, smartest people of this village. They wouldn't lie to me...
peasant: Your parents are losers. The whole village knows it. I bet Ten quid that thing's fake.
child: If it's so fake how can it do THIS... oh, er, wait, I mean THIS...
peasant: That's not about the crystal ball, child. That's about you being a magical creature. You don't need that thing.
child: Phooey, this is junk! I'm telling my parents!
Summarize the dialogue | child is not sure if he wants to live his life always being scared of what others think. He has a ball that alerts him of danger. Peasant bets Ten quid that the ball is fake. |
castle guards: Well I can tell you that you are doing a great job. The king has commented on how great out gear has looked lately. Have you thought about trying another profession?
worker: Yes.I want to work in the kitchen. I am good at cooking and I am passionate about it.
castle guards: If you could show me an example of your cooking I could put in a good word with the king's chef if it is to my liking.
worker: Unfortunately I am not allowed to be near the kitchen. But if you give me access to the kitchen I promise not to disappoint
castle guards: This better not be a trick to get access to the king so you can poison him
worker: As much as I hate my current job I can't dare poison the king, furthermore I am not authorized to access the king's chambers
castle guards: OK well I will see what I can do about getting you into the kitchen. Until then keep up the good work here. This armor looks great.
worker: Thank you sir.as I told you I am good at what i do mostly when I do it with passion
Summarize the dialogue | worker wants to work in the kitchen. castle guards will try to get him access to the kitchen. |
#Person1#: Has someone already helped you?
#Person2#: No, not yet. I'd like to buy a teapot.
#Person1#: Which do you like best?
#Person2#: That colored one is very beautiful. It may suit my furniture. How much do you ask for it?
#Person1#: 360 yuan.
#Person2#: Show it to me, Please. Can you get me another? It's scratched a little bit here.
#Person1#: Sorry, sir. This is the last one we have in stock.
#Person2#: I do like it. Can you come down a bit?
#Person1#: I can give you a 10 % discount.
#Person2#: That's still too much. Can you lower the price further?
#Person1#: I'm afraid that's the best we can do.
#Person2#: If so, I'd better try another store. | #Person1#'s assisting #Person2# in choosing a teapot. #Person2# bargains with #Person1# but #Person1# won't budge, so #Person2#'ll try another store. |
#Person1#: Come in and have some coffee, Anna. The kids have just gone out to the mall to hang out with their friends.
#Person2#: I saw a lot of teenagers when Alan and I were there yesterday.
#Person1#: They spend hours there, especially on weekends.
#Person2#: Speaking of that trip, Alan bought a shirt at a department store, but the sleeves are too long. Do you know a seamstress or tailor who can shorten them?
#Person1#: I know several. But wouldn't it be easier to take the shirt back and exchange it for the right size?
#Person2#: Isn't that complicated?
#Person1#: No, it's easy. We'll just take the shirt back to the men's department and show them the sales slip. They'll exchange it for the correct size or give you a refund.
#Person2#: We? Do you want to go with me?
#Person1#: Sure. I love going to the mall.
#Person2#: What do you do there. . . hang around, like the kids? | Anna wants to find a seamstress or tailor to shorten her husband's new shirt. #Person1# tells her it's easy to exchange it at the mall and offers to go with Anna. |
soldier: I will give you ONE chance to back off, after all, we outnumber you 10 to 1.
invader: I am not leaving without a deal...
soldier: What do you want?
invader: You have nothing fancy here to see, but what do you have to offer me that would spare you your life? What would it take to keep me from using this sword on your head?
soldier: Gold, we have bags full of it. I will give you three bags full for my life.... Please....
invader: Tell me more...
soldier: We were transporting gold for a nearby Kingdom, but we could let it go, and say it was an "accident".
invader: I am interested. How will I know you will be honest? How do I know you will not crack just as you did for your life?
soldier: I can only offer you my word, but I am a very trustworthy man.
invader: Take me to the gold, and show it to me. Bag it up, and get me a uniform to make it look like I am one of you.
soldier: Ok come with me, It is over by the wagons.
Summarize the dialogue | soldier offers the invader three bags of gold for his life. |
Abigail: Hey guys
Abigail: Don, this is Brian. Brian, this is Don :D
Donald: hi
Brian: oh hey;)
Abigail: I created this chat so you can talk without me having to be a go-between;D
Abigail: I can’t understand what I’m pasting anyway xD
Donald: ok
Brian: ok thanks
Donald: well I guess I know more or less everything;)
Brian: ok if you have any more questions write here:)
Donald: ok
Donald: oh I know. One more thing. What bits did you use?
Abigail: ok I’ll leave you to it, boys :D | Abigail created a chat, so Brian and Donald can communicate with each other without involving her in the conversation. |
#Person1#: Hey Jack. Guess what? The school's closed today because of the heavy snow.
#Person2#: Are you sure?
#Person1#: Of course, Marcus in our class called me just now. He said it was announced on the radio at 6:30 this morning. I've had a look on the Internet and your closing lots of schools in the area because of the danger of traveling by road.
#Person2#: That means I don't need to study math, but I don't want to stay at home all day. Why don't we get a load of people together for a big snowball fight?
#Person1#: Good idea. | The school's closed because of the heavy snow. #Person2# and Jack decide to get a load of people together for a big snowball fight. |
fish: mmmmmm bugs! glug.
insects: OH no!
fish: Wait ... you don't have a hook in you do you?
insects: I'm alive if I had a hook in me I would be dead
fish: I'm not so sure. My brother stayed alive and fight for hours before he was pulled from the water.
insects: I just eat other insects, I don't even know how to jump
fish: I mostly eat smaller fish. But you look juicy. What kind of bug are you?
insects: A poisonous one...hehehe
fish: !
insects: I need to get out of here.
fish: Woah woah woah ... I'm not going to eat you, I was just getting a "rise" out of you fly.
insects: Good God you can't scare someone like that
fish: In fact I hope you have a good life and live to a ripe old age of 4 days!
Summarize the dialogue | fish is trying to scare a fly away. |
Foster: sorry i couldn't be there
Ben: thats okay, i knew you were busy
Foster: yeah thanks for understanding man
Ben: family comes first man :) | Foster couldn't be there for Ben. Ben understands. |
priest: I had to run errands for my church. Also helping out a couple people who've been going through some rough times.
scribe: It is virtuous work you do, Father. You must be very strong.
priest: It's all a blessing at the end of the day. I just like to help people.
scribe: Do you ever tire of it? The selflessness?
priest: Not at all. It's all I've known in my life to be honest. To be there for someone.
scribe: I don't believe I'd be well-suited to it. There is a particular breed of man that can manage to listen to the whining of others all day.
priest: Everyone has different talents and tastes. Just like how you're a talented scribe and how someone could be a talented tennis player. It's what makes the world go around.
scribe: I suppose you do have a point. Does it come naturally to you?
priest: It does. I wake up happy to help. Does scribing come naturally to you?
Summarize the dialogue | Father is running errands for his church and helping out people who are going through rough times. |
parishioner: yes I come here several times a week to pray? And you?
monk: I am here daily. This is what I do. I find I get the most joy out of my life from praying.
parishioner: Is it fulfilling work?
monk: Always. There is nothing I would rather do. Is there anything I can do to help you, though?
parishioner: No, I am just here to pray. Are you going to do anything about that mouse?
monk: No, it should leave soon on it's own time. It seeks no harm upon us.
parishioner: But they carryt plague!
monk: How can we know if this one is? Perhaps we can seclude them away instead of ending their life.
parishioner: Isnt it better to be safe than sorry?
monk: Not when we are talking about death.
parishioner: But they could bring death upon us!
monk: So we keep them away from us
parishioner: They could get into our food? Or get us in our sleep!
Summarize the dialogue | parishioner comes to pray several times a week. Monk is here daily. He finds it fulfilling work. |
Bill: Yow
Morris: Ssup
Bill: Have decided on what we talk
Morris: Not yet
Morris: I need some time
Bill: Okay you just take your time
Morris: Thanks | Morris needs more time to decide on what they talk with Bill. |
Sophie: You won’t believe this: I don’t have to retake the classes and pay more for my studies!
Alex: OMG, this is huge! I’m so happy for you! Does this mean that you can come today?
Sophie: I’d love to, but hubby says I have to stay in and write my thesis anyway… and he’s probably right, which I hate of course
Alex: <file_photo>
Alex: I got you, sister. But you have to take some break, don’t you?
Sophie: You are right! My mind says one thing, but my heart says something else :)
Alex: Always follow your heart, they say!
Sophie: And I had a fight with my mom… Yes, OK, I’ll come! What time do you start?
Alex: Yay! You’ll tell me all about your fight with mom when you arrive. How about 8?
Sophie: Great! I’ll bring chocolate muffins :)
Alex: Can’t wait!!!
Sophie: :)
Alex: Omnomnomnom <file_gif> | Sophie doesn't have to retake her classes. Today she has to stay home and write her thesis. She had a fight with her mom. She will meet with Alec at 8. |
soldier: Good day, General
general: Hello soldier! How do you do this fine day?
soldier: I'm doing great general, how are you also doing sir?
general: Fairly well soldier. I will be better once I am able to return to glorious battle however!
soldier: I know that feeling, I miss those days on the battle field, the chants, the crys and the mostly the victoriies
general: Ha! A man after me own heart!
soldier: You've always been a motivation to people like me, Sir
general: Good lad! While we're here I might take a look around.
soldier: After you, General
general: Take this soldier.
soldier: Ok, General . What direction are we heading?
general: Let's head to the door.
soldier: Yes, General
general: Hmm, it's locked.
Summarize the dialogue | general and soldier are going to the door. |
people: Wow, that's certainly an adventure in the making! Wonder who this mystery man is.
bride: I wonder who he is too. He said he's a rich noble of the Kingdom.
people: Maybe it's the king, if you're lucky! Its been a while since the queen died.
bride: But the King is too old for me! Lord knows the man can't even walk nowadays.
people: But think about the money! You'd be able to travel and do whatever you want!
bride: Or be locked up in his dungeon for eternity. I hear the King is a strange man...
people: Strange indeed, although perhaps that applies to everyone.
bride: Indeed, as you can see by my face. I am no ordinary woman; I am an ogre from the swamp!
people: AHHHHH, YOU FILTHY MONSTER. HOW DARE YOU DECEIVE ME!
bride: I didn't mean to scare you! Please, I am a beautiful soul on the inside.
Summarize the dialogue | bride is getting married to a rich noble of the Kingdom. |
deity: Hello there
priestess: Hello there deity, have you blessed this holy water yet?
deity: This water shall now be holy
priestess: Thank you. Will you preach the main sermon tonight father?
deity: I am not a Priest I am the goddess of the forest I shall stand watch but will not speak
priestess: Goddess of the forest?! So what do you do then?
deity: I watch over the forest and make sure all within it are safe
priestess: Wow! How did you become the goddess of the forest? Were you born like that?
deity: I was never born I was always been
priestess: So you are pretty important! What are you doing at this temple then?
deity: this is my temple you are not very knowledgeable for a priestess are you
priestess: Im sorry if I offended you! I am fairly new here. My father appointed me this position.
deity: I see while you need more training thats for sure
Summarize the dialogue | deity is the goddess of the forest. She watches over the forest and makes sure all within it are safe. She is not a priest. The priestess is new at the temple. Her father appointed her. |
Keara: Can anyone recommend a plumber? My sink won't drain properly
Lenny: <file_other>
Lenny: give them a bell, they're fab.
Nick: Hanson plumbing are good - 0116 9894732
Keara: Thanks guys
Sarah: we used Asda's own drain unblocker a few times, that was quite good, have you tried something like that?
Keara: we try 4 different ones already, it works for a little while but after a few days it blocks again...
Sarah: best have it looked at indeed then good luck
Keara: thanks love | Keara's sink doesn't drain properly. Lenny and Nick recommend plumbers they know to Keara. Sarah has used Asda's drain unblocker and it worked well. Keara has used several unblockers and they don't work in the long run. |
Clementine: i just got a terrible from my landlord :-(
Clementine: it says that i have to leave the apartment next month :-( :-( :-(
Victoria: why?!?!?!?!?!
Clementine: she found someone who'll pay twice what i'm paying right now
Victoria: can she do that legally?
Clementine: i think she can :-/
Clementine: i don't have a contract or anything
Victoria: that's really unfair ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ
Clementine: i have to say i kinda understand why she's doing this to me
Clementine: this is a great location
Clementine: it's central, near the bus stop, restaurants, shops...
Victoria: yes but she still can't kick you out so suddenly
Victoria: you can't give up without a fight (ง ͠° ͟ل͜ ͡°)ง
Clementine: lol i don't know
Clementine: at this point i'm more worried of where i'll stay if i don't find an apartment soon
Clementine: they're hard to come by in this city :-(
Victoria: girl what are you taking about?
Victoria: you can always stay with me!!!
Clementine: ARE YOU SERIOUS?!?!?!!
Victoria: of course!
Clementine: THANKS GIRL!!!!!
Clementine: i'm really really grateful
Victoria: you're my best friend i'd never let you out in the cold
Clementine: THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3 | Clementine got a notice from the landlord - she needs to leave the apartment next month. Victoria proposes she can stay with her. |
worshiper: Hi what are you doing here today?
an assistant: I need to pray.
worshiper: I love praying I will pray with you.
an assistant: Oh thank goodness. I have to go on a wolf hunt and am scared to.
worshiper: oh dear. Have you rung the prayer bell yet?
an assistant: No, should I? Will it get me out of the hunt?
worshiper: Maybe not but it may help you.
an assistant: Oh thank goodness. I've never killed before. I just want to run away at the thought of a wolf coming for me.
worshiper: I am sorry for you fear. other will help pray for your safetyu.
an assistant: I am a blacksmith. Why should I go hunt?
worshiper: The able body are needed for the safety of our community
an assistant: But they just want the wolf hide. They aren't protecting anything.
worshiper: that wasn't what i heard but i am sorry that is the case
an assistant: They want it all. I'm not strong enough for this.
Summarize the dialogue | assistant is scared to go on a wolf hunt. worshiper will pray with assistant. assistant is a blacksmith. |
a watchman: I could ask you the same, thief. You'd best be staying out of trouble.
robber: I am retired from the life of thieving and have only been selling ancient items to people like you!
a watchman: Ha! I'm to believe you came across these items legitimately?
robber: Sure do you think these items would come from a robbery?
a watchman: I have my suspicions. Let's see your items, then!
robber: A magical seed that grows bushes that will sprout money for you!
a watchman: Do you take me for a fool? Leave this town and peddle your ill-begotten seeds elsewhere!
robber: Did you mean to say something so rude watchman?
a watchman: I meant to do my job. Give that back!
robber: Promise you won't attack me with it and you can have it.
a watchman: Hand it back and let's both part with our lives.
robber: But you never promised to be nice.
Summarize the dialogue | a watchman is suspicious about the robber's items. The robber is retired and sells ancient items. |
preacher: This may be a little off topic, but I noticed that there is room for a cot in this sitting area, if I get banished from my church for speaking the truth could I come stay with you, the only person I have been able to confide in.
pope: I would love to take you in. I must say that if that does come to past then there are rules to staying here as you will be required to help keep things tidy around here, but I also require attendance to our services.
preacher: Here take this back for now, I will start right away. I will dust all these books on your wall, looks like they haven't been dusted in a while.
pope: I would love to have you here to start right away as you can see it can be difficult to keep such a large place clean and tidy all alone. However, if you intend to never go back to your church, I would prefer you let them know that you are withdrawing your membership and explain why. If you would not like to go in person to do this then take this book here and write a letter to them.
Summarize the dialogue | preacher wants to stay with the pope if he gets banished from his church. The pope wants him to help keep the place tidy and attend services. |
archer: That much can be understood, well you came to the right place.
visitor: Yes. these new arrows look very nice.. I do not have much money to pay, can you teach me how to hunt and provide me with a bow and some arrows?
archer: Certainly, such a small favor is not a big deal. Have you used a bow before?
visitor: No sir. You are very kind.
archer: No worries, I have seen the heat of battle. Teaching you the simple matters should be a breeze.
visitor: Thank you very much. It is very nice to meet someone so kind. I decided to leave my old kingdom because of the heavy taxes that left my family starving.
archer: It is always unfortunate to see a kingdom that does not care about its peoples suffering.
visitor: Maybe I have found my new home here. First need to feed my family, and then to find some land to call home.
archer: Well let's get you set up with a bow then, I believe this one is about the right size.
Summarize the dialogue | visitor wants to learn how to hunt and buy a bow and arrows. archer will help him. |
Mia: hey, what are you up to tonight?
Ruby: Dunno yet, why?
Mia: there's a party at john's place
Mia: wanna go?
Ruby: Hmm. How come I don't know about it?
Mia: no idea :O maybe you forgot or he forgot or something
Ruby: Heh, I guess... Okay, I'm going.
Mia: wonderful! meet me and olivia at her place at 5:30pm and we'll go together?
Ruby: Sure! See you :).
Mia: <3 | Mia and Ruby are going to meet at Olivia's place at 5:30pm to go together for a party at John's place. |
#Person1#: Do you know Tom?
#Person2#: Tom what?
#Person1#: Tom Smith.
#Person2#: No. But I know a Tim Smith.
#Person1#: Oh, yes, you are right. It was Tim Smith I meant. You know what happened to him the other day?
#Person2#: No, what happened then?
#Person1#: Well, he told me he saw his dead grandfather in London.
#Person2#: Oh, come on. You are not telling a ghost story, are you?
#Person1#: But he told me it was true. You see, his grandfather used to be an army officer during the war. And because he didn't return home after the war, everybody thought he had been killed in the war.
#Person2#: But then, he suddenly appeared alive, like in those films.
#Person1#: Exactly. Tom, oh no, Tim, told me that by chance he saw an old man at the railway station selling newspapers. And he was surprised to see someone like his grandfather in a picture he had seen. So naturally he went to the man and asked him whether his name was Smith. And the man, I mean, his grandfather, said yes, and after that everything happened just like a film.
#Person2#: Amazing. But why didn't the old man go back to his hometown after the war?
#Person1#: Well, that's another long story. I'll tell you later. | #Person1# shares with #Person2# Tim Smith's surprising story that Tim accidentally met his grandfather in the railway station who was thought to be dead during the war. |
Kim: Hi how's your tooth?
Jools: not there anymore
Jools: feels odd
Jools: like a huge hole in my mouth
Kim: does it hurt?
Jools: not now, I took some pills
Jools: but my whole head hurts :/
Kim: you're going to be better soon
Kim: can you eat?
Jools: not really
Jools: I can't eat or drink anything hot today
Jools: just some cool cocktails
Kim: <file_other>
Kim: I like these cocktails
Kim: I saw them at tesco
Jools: I'm on my way to tesco right now ;)
Jools: thanks, I'll try it
Jools: I'm starving
Kim: maybe just some drinks tonight? ;)
Kim: are you doing anything tonight?
Jools: I don't know, I will tell you in 2 hours ok?
Jools: I have to do some shopping and see how I am in a couple of hours
Kim: ok sure
Kim: take care | Jools is in pain after his tooth extraction. He is going to Tesco's to buy some cool cocktails. He will let Kim know in two hours if they can go out together tonight. |
#Person1#: May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I want to buy a VCR.
#Person1#: Well, we have many models to choose from here. Do you have a particular brand you want?
#Person2#: No. I only want it to be a very good one. The best. It's a graduation gift for my son.
#Person1#: I see. And does your son have a VCR now?
#Person2#: Well, he uses our VCR at home. But he's going to university in the Fall, so he needs his own VCR.
#Person1#: Does he watch a lot of movies?
#Person2#: Yes, he sure does. In fact, he wants to become a movie producer himself. He wants to study film at the university.
#Person1#: I would like to make a suggestion then, sir.
#Person2#: Please do.
#Person1#: If your son wants to study film, probably he will start to collect movies himself.
#Person2#: Yes, I know that. So I want him to have a good VCR to use.
#Person1#: May I suggest you consider buying him a DVD player instead?
#Person2#: DVD? Isn't that like a CD?
#Person1#: It is very similar. The technology is the same.
#Person2#: Why is a DVD better than a VCR?
#Person1#: For one thing, sir, the quality of the image is usually better. That's because it's digital.
#Person2#: But isn't it more expensive?
#Person1#: It is a little more expensive, sir. But there is one important advantage which your son might appreciate.
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: If your son starts to buy video tapes, he can't keep them very long.
#Person2#: And why not?
#Person1#: Video tape breaks down after fifteen years. So if he collects a lot of tapes, after fifteen years they will all start to rot.
#Person2#: Hmm. Is that true?
#Person1#: Yes, it is, sir.
#Person2#: Well. And what about DVDs?
#Person1#: This is the excellent thing about DVDs. If your son starts to collect DVDs, they will last forever. They will never rot.
#Person2#: Hmm. He might really appreciate that. I know he will start to collect movies at school. Especially if he studies film.
#Person1#: So let me show you some of our DVD players. In my opinion, DVD is the wave of the future.
#Person2#: Alright, please show me what you have. | #Person2# wants to buy a VCR as a graduation gift for his son who wants to become a movie producer. Then #Person1# recommends him to buy a DVD player instead because DVDs will last forever. |
Amelia: what the hell? where are you?
Oliver: I can't find the fuckin' platform
Amelia: The train is departing in 3 minutes!!!
Oliver: The station is crazy. I think I have it.
Amelia: God, you scared me! | Amelia and Oliver's train is departing in 3 minutes. Oliver had trouble finding the platform. |
visitor: I'm not a freeloader! I work all day to feed my family. I daresay I work harder than royalty such as yourself.
royalty: How dare you i do so much important work counting taxes spending taxes counting taxes you have no idea
visitor: My apologies, your highness. Please accept this large stick as a token of my gratitude for all that you do.
royalty: i have the perfect use for this stick, now pay your taxes
visitor: Please! Stop! The taxes are in the mail, you should get them by Monday.
royalty: o come now just a little incentive now follow me i have some work for you to do to see if you can stay
visitor: Very well. Anything so that my family and I can seek shelter in the kingdom.
royalty: well move faster we will start with chores here in the garden then move inside if you work well you can be my personal servant
visitor: Very well...
royalty: you will love it here my servants are treated better than all the others
visitor: Hopefully my family can come and live here too. They will love it here, everything is so picturesque.
Summarize the dialogue | royalty is angry with the visitor because he doesn't pay taxes. The visitor is working hard to feed his family. The visitor will follow the royal and do some chores in the garden and inside the castle. If he works well, he will be the royal's personal servant. |
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