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family: Give me that! Let me see what it says....hmm
a messenger: I pray it holds good news for your and your family.
family: Oh no...it says that we all have been summoned out of this cottage entryway and to be...summoned to death! Why would you bring me such a message!?
a messenger: I was only told to carry the message with the utmost urgency! I knew not what it said!
family: Lies! You are here to get rid of my family name! You must have known about my father being one of the royal kings subjects!
a messenger: I am simply a lowly messenger!
family: Well....a messenger is responsible for their masters actions I say not! I will go without a fight for I am a family man! Prepare to die!
a messenger: You will never catch me! *flees*
family: Come back here ye messenger! With these leather shoes I shall catch up to ye!
a messenger: I am fleet footed and faster than anyone in the village!
Summarize the dialogue | family has been summoned to death. The messenger is fleet-footed and faster than anyone in the village. |
queen: Oh my, I was not aware. Do you believe these bandits could he headed here, especially on a special night such as this?
guest: We have our finest knights touring with the Prince, and you have fine knights also, so if the bandits do come they won't get far. However, I do not think they will attack today.
queen: What did these bandits seize from you? Was anyone harmed? For I am terrified of these things. They give me nightmares.
guest: The bandits harmed no one. Your knights were too skilled. They did burn a few houses and the church in our village down before they could be stopped though, but everyone is okay. Do not worry about it, for tonight we celebrate our new alliance!
queen: What good news to hear! Is these buildings working on being rebuilt? I would love to offer a hand in making sure they do get rebuilt!
guest: They were already rebuilt, very quickly as our villagers are resourceful, but thank you for your generosity.
Summarize the dialogue | The guest is afraid of bandits. They harmed no one, but burned down a few houses and the church in the guest's village. The guest is celebrating their new alliance with the queen tonight. |
horse: I am stationed at the drawbridge. I am too important to be used for such tasks beneath my station.
bird: Well, I'm here just scavenging for whatever food or treasures I can find while trying to hide from the bigger birds.
horse: Nothing too dangerous makes it this close to the castle. No one would dare face me. I know my job.
bird: Oh thank god you got my back. If you see any eagles flying around don't be afraid to use this on 'em!
horse: I fear nothing. I am trained specifically to kill with one hit on my bow that i somehow use with hooves.
bird: Hmm. In my travels of the forest I have seen many foes you could face. I'll make a wager with you. If you can prove your skill and shoot this nut out of the sky after I drop with with your arrow, I'll let you know where an enemy camp is so you can surprise attack them.
Summarize the dialogue | horse is stationed at the drawbridge. He is too important to be used for such tasks. |
wise woman: It is smeared upon the soles of the feet before bed. It's said it works by morning. Do you know of someone who suffers from foul moods?
the guy with the key when he lets in the king: I do sometimes. I get so lonely and sad.
wise woman: Ah - perhaps this can help you. Also, is this your divining rod?
the guy with the key when he lets in the king: It is indeed! Why do you ask?
wise woman: I was just curious. It's not often that one comes across a divining rod sitting outside a mansion. It seemed random so I thought perhaps it was yours!
the guy with the key when he lets in the king: Ah yes, when I am not opening doors for the king, I am finding valuable treasures.
wise woman: Delightful! And how did you come to be the royal key holder?
the guy with the key when he lets in the king: It was passed down to me by my father!
Summarize the dialogue | The guy with the key when he lets in the king gets lonely and sad. The wise woman offers him a remedy. |
knight: The king has sent me here to make sure there is no threat of invasion. Have you seen anyone suspicious?
bird: No, not really. However, I do keep an eye out for eagles, for they are a threat to me. However, I'll let you know if I see any funny characters.
knight: Thank you, bird
bird: You're welcome. Also, listen. This isn't an ordinary nut, its a magic bean, that makes magic tasting coffee.
knight: Thank you, bird! How extraordinary! Where did you find it?
bird: I got it from the bin of the local coffee... I mean, I got it from the secret caverns.
knight: The secret caverns? Could you show me where they are? That sounds exciting!
bird: I'm sorry its secret, as it was a false claim. The secret caverns is nothing less than a local coffee shop. I'm sorry. But, the coffee does taste like magic though.
knight: Well, that's quite a story!
Summarize the dialogue | The king has sent a knight to check for any threat of invasion. Bird has found a magic bean in a local coffee shop. |
Tim: We're thinking about flying to Iceland this summer
Jerry: we?
Tim: haha, me and Jim
Amanda: I'd love to go to Iceland
Amanda: are you telling us this to make us envious or what?
Tim: no, we're thinking about forming a group
Tim: this would be cheaper - renting a SUV etc
Jerry: right, if you want to explore the island you need a good car
Jerry: i'd be interested but it depends on how long you're going to stay there and when
Tim: we thought about the end of June
Tim: then we could see the midnight sun
Jerry: that sounds good
Amanda: I like it as well
Marcia: Me too
Jerry: great, so think about it and let me know in the next weeks, so we could plan it | Tim and Jim are planning to visit Iceland in the end of June and are looking for co-travelers to split the cost. Jerry, Amanda, and Marcia are interested. They will plan the trip in the upcoming weeks. |
#Person1#: Do you have any questions you want to ask?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to know if there would be any future opportunities for specific training.
#Person1#: If necessary there will be. Any other questions?
#Person2#: When will I know your decision?
#Person1#: We'll give you our decision in a few days. How can we get in touch with you?
#Person2#: I can be reached at my office during work hours and at home in the evening. My office phone number and home phone number are in my resume.
#Person1#: Thank you for your interest in our company.
#Person2#: Thank you, sir. I expect to hear from you as soon as possible.
#Person1#: Would you please let the next applicant come in on your way out?
#Person2#: All right. Goodbye. | #Person1# tells #Person2# there'll be future opportunities for specific training if necessary and will inform #Person2# of the results soon. |
Luis: Hey you, happy Saturday
Grace: Hold on, I’ve got to finish washing the dishes
Luis: What did you do over the week?
Grace: I’ve been busy with my work. Lots of important stuff to do ☹
Luis: You rock, Grace!
Grace: Thanks. I’m proud that I’ve wrapped up the project. Lots of stress, sleepless nights, but we made it! Our boss is gonna be absofuckinglutely overjoyed! | Grace has been busy at work. Luis reckons Grace rocks. |
#Person1#: Tom, we are in the restaurant now!
#Person2#: May I take your order?
#Person1#: I'd like to see the menu, please.
#Person2#: OK, here you are.
#Person1#: Thanks. I am starving. Tom, what are you getting?
#Person2#: I have no idea. First time here.
#Person1#: Let me see. . . What's this, shrimp rolls?
#Person2#: Oh, it's rice rolls with fried shrimp inside.
#Person1#: Twenty five yuan is a little expensive.
#Person2#: There are twenty rolls in a bowl. You can get another bowl for free if there aren't enough rolls.
#Person1#: Sounds nice. We will take this, two bowls of shrimp rolls.
#Person2#: OK, shrimp rolls. Do you want anything else?
#Person1#: We will have this one first and order something else later.
#Person2#: OK, wait a moment please. | #Person1# and Tom order two bowls of shrimp rolls. There are twenty rolls in a bowl and another bowl is free if there aren't enough rolls. |
Aaron: i've just watched the weirdest thing ever :o
Maria: what was it about?
Aaron: it was about problems of very tall women
Aaron: it's called "My Giant Life" or something like that
Maria: what was so weird about it...?
Aaron: there was one girl who complained, that she's never had a bf
Maria: well, it may be hard to find a man, who'll feel comfortable with a taller girl
Maria: and who won't fetishize her height at the same time
Maria: cause it’s creepy as hell
Aaron: erm, i don’t think it was the problem, honestly
Aaron: i mean she claimed that her height is the reason why she’s single but i don't think so
Maria: so what is it in your opinion?
Aaron: she started every (i mean: EVERY) conversation from the statement, that she’s a virgin
Aaron: she said she’s a christian and she wants every man she’s dating to know, that she’s gonna wait till marriage
Maria: umm, that’s weird and quite straightforward
Maria: i mean, not the fact that she doesn’t want to have sex before marriage, but this need to tell everyone about it
Aaron: right??
Aaron: i have nothing against girls who want to stay virgins till marriage, it’s their choice, but this chick would freak me out
Maria: maybe the material was heavily edited?
Aaron: maybe
Aaron: i hope so ;) | Aaron has watched "My Giant Life" series. It was about a tall girl, who's never had a boyfriend and wants to stay a virgin till marriage. |
Donna: Hi Ronald, good morning! I have filled the questionnaire already.
Ronald: Hi Donna, thanks so much for your hard work!
Ronald: I've gone through it yesterday and have some questions.
Ronald: What would you say about a very short call at 10.30 AM CET?
Donna: It will be 4:30pm my time, could you make it 15 mins earlier as I need to call a manager around 4:50pm.
Ronald: Absolutely, so 4.15 pm your time.
Ronald: It'll take around 10 mins.
Donna: Good! Just call me around that time.
Donna: I will be staying on line
Ronald: Will do! Talk to you then!
Donna: Thanks!
Ronald: Just one more thing, Donna.
Ronald: Is there a chance you collect the feedback from Jack by the time we speak?
Donna: Hasn't he sent it over to you yet?
Ronald: No, I'm afraid he hasn't.
Donna: Then of course, I'll reach out to him for his input, no problem!
Ronald: That'd be lovely!
Ronald: Can we now?
Donna: Hi, sure, I’m ready! | Ronald and Donna will have a short phone call at 4.15 p.m. Ronald want to discuss the questionnaire that Donna filled out. Donna will collect a feedback from Jack and send it to Ronald. |
old man: I am the wizard who brought the golem to life...Yes, I oversee this place
bandit: Golem? Where is the golem? Must I slay it?
old man: Not where...who. Golem was the old wicked king!
bandit: Ah yes, the wicked king who reduced me to stealing to live.
old man: You should blame no one for your choices
bandit: I would rather be practicing my archery - but the king removed me from the army.
old man: that is so sad. but arent there more noble jobs?
bandit: Not for someone from my class. My family is not nobility, so becoming an archer was my only choice.
old man: have you no land to till?
bandit: Nay. My land was tied to my position in the army. Once lost, I became a roaming bandit.
old man: wow. You really have a sad story. I wish I can help you
bandit: Is there no work here tending this spire?
Summarize the dialogue | The old wizard brought the golem to life. The golem was the old wicked king. The bandit would rather be practicing his archery, but the king removed him from the army. Once lost, the bandit became a roaming bandit. |
#Person1#: When will I get a raise?
#Person2#: In three months or so?
#Person1#: You said the same thing three months ago.
#Person2#: Did I? Well. Anyway, you'll get your raise when the economy starts picking up.
#Person1#: You mean I won't get a raise until recession ends?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I got the message. I am quitting. | #Person1#'s quitting because #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can't get a raise until the recession ends. |
diplomat: No, sir. I've had guards positioned all day and a watcher in the tower, but there's been no message from them.
king: Hmm, we really need the assistance in dealing with the encroaching trolls.
diplomat: Understood, sir. Is there any action in particular that you request?
king: For now we will continue to wait on the word to come back, certainly it cannot be too much longer.
diplomat: I hope not. We can't wait much longer. The people are getting restless - we don't have enough resources and they know it.
king: Worse comes to worse, we will hold out as long as we can.
diplomat: Okay. I shall tell everyone to stay patient. What else can I do for you sir?
king: Just rub my temples, I am very stressed.
diplomat: Oh... of course, sir. Let me take this first, it must be very heavy.
king: Ahh thank you...sometimes it just gets a bit much.
Summarize the dialogue | king wants the diplomat to help him with the trolls. |
soldiers: I am cold and miss my home.
king: I am so sorry once the war is over we shall send all the soldiers home
soldiers: My father is a farmer and needs my help. This small village is not a good place for me king.
king: You will do has you are told
Summarize the dialogue | soldiers miss their home and are cold. They will do as they are told. |
Adrian: Im coming to visit in January
Steven: Haha nice man what days?
Adrian: Probably 13-21 jan
Steven: Haha fuck ya man I'm gonna make you drink 3 pitchers on that Tuesday 😂
Adrian: Ya it will be my bday party again hahah
Steven: Haha sounds good man, should be a good time
Adrian: Does anyone have extra tix for mock wedding that week?
Steven: Haha I don't know if anyone is going so I don't think we have any tickets yet
Adrian: Wow really? they sold out so fast. I remember last year they struggled to sell them out lol
Steven: Ya it was too lit last year
Adrian: We had a great time.
Adrian: I will see y'all on that Toonie Tuesday for my bday party then xd
Steven: Haha I'm sure I'll be there
Adrian: Remember to wear red plaid!
Steven: Will do! | Adrian is cominf to visit Steven in January. They plan to get drunk. Steven will see adrian for his birthday party on Toonie Tuesday. Steven will wear red plaid. |
dog: Oh, I'm sorry. Do you mind if I have some if this food? I'm so hungry ever since I left the castle!
bird: You stupid mutt, come back with my bread. I was looking forward to eating that.
dog: Come into the gazebo; we can share!
bird: Fine, but if you slobber on me I promise, I will poop on you later.
dog: I'll certainly try my best! Such a beautiful flower over there. It makes me miss the king.
bird: Yes, the king was a great man. His son is a real piece of work. I think taxes have tripled in the past few months.
dog: Can you keep a secret? I know someone who may be able to help us. Would you be able to fly in the castle gardens and gather news?
bird: Well, I guess I can try. With things as they are, most of the guards are half starved, so if they catch me, I am pretty sure they will eat me.
Summarize the dialogue | dog and bird are sharing food in the gazebo. The dog is hungry since he left the castle. The bird is angry with the dog for slobbering on him. The dog wants the bird to fly in the castle gardens and gather news. |
dog: I have't had the best of luck with them either. My owners put me out because I kept barking at the cat. They took me out into a field and left me there. I had to chew through the rope to get free. I've been on my own ever since.
rat: thank you for barking at the cat! looks like you and I are on the same team
dog: The cat would do things and I would get the blame. I despise them now. There are no good cats.
rat: I completely agree! they want us dead too. they chase us around the castle and pin our tails between their claws and try to eat us!
dog: Maybe we could team up. You could help me get more food and I could protect you and your colony from those dreadful cats.
rat: I like that plan. feel free to stay in our den as long as you need to, I will make sure to tell the other rats that you're safe
Summarize the dialogue | Rat and dog are against cats. Dog was put out by his owners because he kept barking at the cat. Rat will let dog stay in his den as long as he needs to. |
#Person1#: Hello, this is Lucy from ABC Company. Is this Monica?
#Person2#: Yes, it is.
#Person1#: I am calling to inform you that we have arranged an interview for this accountant position at 2 PM this Thursday afternoon. Please come on time.
#Person2#: Ok, thank you. By the way, could you please tell me how I can get there from A community?
#Person1#: Oh, you can take the subway, get off at B stop and walk north for several minutes. You will find a building. It will take about 40 minutes in total.
#Person2#: I got it. Thank you so much.
#Person1#: You're welcome. | Lucy from ABC company is calling Monica to arrange an interview for an accountant position and she tells Monica the way to A community. |
#Person1#: I was wondering if you could help me to get a library card.
#Person2#: Of course, just fill out this form and let me know when you are finished.
#Person1#: I'm finished.
#Person2#: I will also need your driver's license ; hand me the filled-out form, please.
#Person1#: OK, the form is all filled out.
#Person2#: Perfect! Do you know the hours and rules for the library?
#Person1#: No, I have no idea what they are.
#Person2#: Everything you need to know is printed on the card and handout.
#Person1#: Yes, right.
#Person2#: Great! You are all set to enjoy the library. | #Person2# is assisting #Person1# with getting a library card so that #Person1# can enjoy the library. |
Yanny: Hi Amelia, just wanted to let you know that the new fan we had installed is fantastic. We haven't had any condensation since the day it has been installed!!
Amelia: Oh that is great news, I am so happy for you! How does it work?
Yanny: It pushes dry air into the house which dilutes the moisture in the air. Also a new kitchen fan makes the air circulate properly.
Sammy: Did the installer leave in the end? He was working late wasn't he?
Amelia: That sounds exactly like what we need! I am still mopping the windows every morning!
Yanny: I know! he was here until about 10pm, but finished the job!
Sammy: great!
Yanny: I'll give you his details so you can ask him for a free survey. See if he thinks you'll need the same.
Amelia: that would be great ta
Sammy: I'll take his details too please!
Yanny: No probs | Yanny had an air ciruclation device installed by a specialist and it turns out to be very efficient. Amelia and Sammy also have a problem with moist air at their houses, so Yanny will send them the specialist's details and he will verify if he can help. |
merchant: Well, you may want to try asking 'round in the pub on the corner. Some dirty pirate ought ta sell ya something for the right price.
fisherman: Say... How much money being a merchant get ya? I always wondered if I picked me the wrong trade, eh?
merchant: Well, I been at this 45 years now n I still can't rest easy. Trading's a fun game but it's not too profitable I fear.
fisherman: Ya ever thought about takin' to the sea?
merchant: Oh sure, it's crossed my mind to get away from here and explore the seas. 'fraid me wife wouldn't like that a bit though!
fisherman: Oi, ye be lettin' a woman order ya around, do ya?
merchant: Happily every day, best thing that e'r happened ta me.
fisherman: Aye? What's your lass like? Maybe I should be gettin' me a woman...
Summarize the dialogue | merchant has been at his trade for 45 years and finds it not very profitable. He would like to explore the seas but his wife would not like it. |
squire: I always am loyal to the king and our men. I can be trusted to do the right thing.
monk: I believe you, but I do worry about you all. As calm as I can be, I worry that one day, the darkness may be able to overcome us all...
squire: Stay positive monk! We are a strong army and the king will always protect us all
monk: Thank you, I will do my best. I'll possibly try to meditate some more and focus on other things to keep calm during these times.
squire: That is what your meditation is supposed to do for you, keep you thinking positive!
monk: Right, and if there's a time if you and the king need it, please try to do it.
squire: We will take your advice.
monk: Thank you, I greatly appreciate it.
squire: You have the most wonderful day and I will spread your word of meditation
monk: Thank you, I'll be working on the temple garden now. It was nice of you to visit!
Summarize the dialogue | squire visited monk and reassured him that the king and army will always protect them. monk will meditate more to keep calm during these times. |
#Person1#: Would you mind taking your feet off the table, Mike?
#Person2#: Not at all. But I've found satisfaction in it!
#Person1#: Do you put your feet on your own table?
#Person2#: No, I never do that.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: I don't want to mark my table, of course.
#Person1#: Well, will you please put them down?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I thought you wouldn't come back so early.
#Person1#: I forgot something on the table.
#Person2#: Oh, you've got a good memory. | #Person1# asks Mike to take his feet off the table. |
king: What are you doing in the temple person?
person: I'm the chosen one, king. I am blessed by he himself and I come here for him.
king: Do you speak the truth? I have been in search for the chosen one!
person: I am definitely the chosen one, king. How might I aid you?
king: We are going to war soon I need your power!
person: keep in mind, I'm free to do as I please as the chosen one. What will you give me for my support to your army?
king: I will give you endless amount of gold and land!
person: Wow. That is quite the deal. And what would you like done?
king: I want you to serve me and win this war!
person: Okay. I think I can be of use to you. We will win with the power he has.
king: I cannot wait to see your power in action!
person: The enemy shall kneel before us.
king: Thank you chosen one!
Summarize the dialogue | king is going to war soon and he needs the chosen one's power to win the war. person will serve the king and win the war. |
Ronnie: hey, I'm in Tesco and look
Ronnie: they've got discount on your dad's favourite coffee
Ronnie: <file_photo>
Georgia: wow, that is a really good price!
Georgia: pls buy 5 packs
Georgia: I remember that granny likes this coffee too
Ronnie: okie dokie
Ronnie: do you want anything else?
Georgia: buy some chocolate cookies :D
Ronnie: <file_gif> | Ronnie is in Tesco and there's a discount for Georgia's dad's favourite coffee. He will get 5 packs for her, and some chocolate cookies. |
Todd: Hi, Sara.. just wondering, did you get my email?
Sara: Yes. Sorry, I've been very busy.
Sara: Will answer you tomorrow, ok?
Todd: Ok. tomorrow is fine;-)
Todd: But no later, please. | Sara will answer Todd's email tomorrow. |
Earnest: I’m not studying..
Earnest: Can you say something to me?
Earnest: So that I can pull in my ears myself and study hard? щ(ﾟДﾟщ) (屮ﾟДﾟ)屮
Earnest: This is really important exam but I really don't wanna study （ つ Д ｀）
Mariam: Even swearing is okay?
Earnest: Of course!
Earnest: I need to stand up and study now. Really. SO ANYTHING!
Mariam: There would be only miserable life if you had bad grade with the appearance like yours!
Mariam: No answer at all till the rest of your life!
Mariam: Know yourself!
Earnest: ....＿|￣|○...＿|￣|○
Earnest: Unexpectedly shocking.
Earnest: But thanks I am taking my books now. ε=ε=ε=┌(;*´Д`)ﾉ | Earnest has an important exam soon, but he cannot bring himself to study. Mariam convinces him to do so. |
Frank: you look amazin' today <3
Macy: <3
Macy: thnx :)
Frank: red is your color :)
Macy: <file_gif>
Frank: :) | Frank likes Macy's red outfit. |
#Person1#: Do you know a bus that I can take from Altadena to downtown LA?
#Person2#: I believe you can take the 486.
#Person1#: Will that bus really take me to LA?
#Person2#: It sure will.
#Person1#: Is it a very long ride?
#Person2#: It's a forty-five minute to an hour ride.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: It doesn't take long at all
#Person1#: Do a lot of people ride that bus?
#Person2#: More people start getting on around LA.
#Person1#: Wow, thanks a lot.
#Person2#: Don't mention it. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can take the 486 bus from Altadena to downtown LA and it takes around an hour. |
Hon. Andrew Scheer (Leader of the Opposition): Mr Chair the Prime Minister is doing everything to avoid being accountable to Canadians He is refusing to table a budget refusing to provide an economic update and refusing to let the House of Commons do its work Will he at least provide the Auditor General with the additional funding she needs to look into government expenditures ?
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister): MrChair not only are we introducing a bill this afternoon to help Canadians with the Canada emergency response benefit and those living with disabilities but we are also proposing to the opposition parties that we hold a debate and a vote on that I hope the opposition parties will allow a vote and a debate in the House on this important bill
Hon. Andrew Scheer: Mr Chair the Prime Minister wants parliamentarians to vote on aspects of the governments spending We want the Auditor General to be able to examine that government spending Under the government the Auditor General has had to do more with less and her ability to conduct audits is being affected The Auditor General has indicated that she will be able to do half as many audits despite an almost doubling in the size of government spending I have a simple question Will the Prime Minister give the Auditor General the money she needs to do her job yes or no ?
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau: Mr Chair we worked with the Auditor General to increase the funding of the Auditor Generals office in 201819 and the equivalent of 38 fulltime staff were added We support the Auditor General unlike the Conservative government which fired 60 people from the Auditor Generals office We are now proposing that we sit down to debate legislation this afternoon and I certainly hope that members opposite will vote for debate
Hon. Andrew Scheer: The Prime Minister is again engaged in revisionist history He well knows that it was the Auditor Generals office that volunteered to make administrative efficiencies which did not affect its ability to do the job In fact as the interim auditor general John Wiersema said We would not have proposed if we did not think it was the right thing to do and that wed be able to carry out our role for Parliament Only the governments refusal to grant that extra funding is hampering the Auditor Generals ability to give Canadians the answers they deserve and we wonder why This is the government that can not explain where 20000 infrastructure projects went and where five billion dollars worth of supposed infrastructure investments have gone They can not identify that Then there is of course the 35billion Infrastructure Bank which has completed precisely zero projects Are these the reasons the Prime Minister is so intent on withholding funds from the Auditor General ?
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau: Mr Chair talking of revisionist history Stephen Harpers Conservatives cut 65 million from the Auditor Generals budget and fired 60 staff On the contrary we worked with the Auditor Generals office and increased its funding and added the equivalent of 38 new fulltime staff We will continue to demonstrate openness and transparency We will continue to respect the officers of Parliament whom the Conservatives in their time in office showed no respect for We will continue to move forward in a way that has led for example to proposing debate and voting on important legislation this afternoon to help Canadians The Conservatives do not seem to want that debate or vote
Hon. Andrew Scheer: Mr Chair it is no surprise that the Prime Minister likes to reach back into history from before the 2015 election to justify his position The 2015 election was the only time he got more votes than the Conservative Party did so I understand why he likes to live in the past In May the interim auditor general said Ten years ago we were completing about 27 performance audits every year With our current resources we expect to be able to deliver 14 performance audits each year That is half the number of audits despite a massive explosion in government spending The Auditor Generals office has requested more funds to be able to do the job that Canadians expect to be done Will the Prime Minister give those additional funds to the Auditor Generals office yes or no ? | The Prime Minister was quizzed on why he wasn't providing the money to allow the Auditor general to conduct audits on the Government's spending. The Prime Minister responded as to having increased the budget of the Auditor General's budget the previous year. The response was deemed unsatisfactory by the questioning party. |
Dustin: Hey you
Journey: Hey. Sup?
Dustin: Not much just bored
Journey: hmm ok
Dustin: How are you ?
Journey: Arranging my notes and other stuff to the university.
Dustin: So you are busy
Journey: I'm general I'm fine just confused with all my notes since that's a mess
Dustin: Ok I'll leave you to it
Journey: Why?
Dustin: Just wanted to say hello
Journey: No no ;) We can chat a bit
Dustin: Don't wanna disturb you
Journey: Ok. Have a nice evening
Dustin: Thanks you too
Journey: Thnx | Dustin wants to have a chat with Journey, but she's busy arranging her notes so he passes. |
PhD A: So I mean if your net is going to be outputting a vector of basically of well it s going to have probabilities but let s say that they were ones and zeros then y and you know for each I do not know if you know this for your testing data but if you know for your test data you know what the string of phones is and and you have them aligned then you can just instead of going through the net just create the vector for each phone and feed that in to see if that data helps Eh eh what made me think about this is I was talking with Hynek and he said that there was a guy at A T andT who spent eighteen months working on a single feature And because they had done some cheating experiments
Professor F: This was the guy that we were just talking a that we saw on campus So this was Larry Saul who did this did this Was what he was doing
PhD A: right And they they had done a cheating experiment or something right ?
Professor F: He he di he did not mention that part
PhD A: Well Hynek said that that I guess before they had him work on this they had done some experiment where if they could get that one feature right it dramatically improved the result So I was thinking you know it made me think about this that if it would be an interesting experiment just to see you know if you did get all of those right
Professor F: Should be Because if you get all of them in there that defines all of the phones So that s that s equivalent to saying that you ve got got all the phones right So if that does not help there s Although it would be make an interesting cheating experiment because we are using it in this funny way where we are converting it into features
PhD A: And then you also do not know what error they ve got on the HTK side You know ? It sort of gives you your the best you could hope for kind of
PhD B: The soft training of the nets still requires the vector to sum to one though right ?
Grad C: To sum up to one
PhD B: So you can not really feed it like two articulatory features that are on at the same time with ones cuz it will kind of normalize them down to one half or something like that for instance
PhD G: But perhaps you have the choice of the pause final nonl
Grad C: it s sig No it s actually sigmoid X
PhD G: So if you choose sigmoid it s o it s OK ?
Professor F: Did we just run out of disk
Grad C: I think I think apparently the
PhD B: Why do not you just choose linear ? Right ? Is not that what you will want ? If you are going to do a KL Transform on it
Grad C: Right right Right but during the training we would train on sigmoid X | The team thought that doing a cheating experiment, where they try to identify the most important features, would be useful. Even if the results were not as great as they expected them to be, it could still be a valuable addition to their work. They thought that they could normalize the features using a sigmoid and try this for their work. |
farmers: Why are you at my home sir? Did you need something?
guard: I think I have been taking too long of hours at work. I thought I was home. I must rest
farmers: You indeed must be tired. Look at the paintings of my forefathers! Unless they are yours as well.
guard: No they are not my forefathers. I am sorry sir. I thought I was home. Could I rest a while before leaving
farmers: If you must, curl up on one of those animal pelt rugs if youd like.
guard: Thank you kind sir! You have a very nice abode@
farmers: You're welcome. Now don't mind me, I am going to stoke the fire a tad.
guard: Thank you sir! I could use a little heat.
farmers: Yes yes, when you get back to the kingdom you must let them know we will be harvesting our crops soon.
guard: I will! I hope you will have a bountiful crop!
farmers: Why thank you, my boys and I have worked plenty hard on it.
Summarize the dialogue | farmers are going to stoke the fire a bit. Guard will let the kingdom know that farmers will be harvesting their crops soon. |
maid: Hey I need a break. The queen is pushing too hard. And if you're going to complain about it I'll just stomp on you
spider: Well in that case drink up I guess
maid: Haha that's better. The queen would throw a fit if she knew I let you stay here. I hope you've been getting all the bugs out of here
spider: Yes ma'am can't you tell, no bugs in sight
maid: You're doing a great job. Now need to find a way to get rid of the rats
spider: Yes, they are disgusting, they carry diseases you know.
maid: So I've heard. Any idea on how to get rid of them? Don't think I can sneak a cat in here
spider: Rat traps?
maid: Yeah but it would have to be in here where the queen wouldn't see
spider: Sounds like a plan, those rats are nasty, this place could be nice without them
maid: I guess I better get back to work. Watch out while I sweep up the floor
Summarize the dialogue | maid needs a break from the queen. Spider is doing a great job getting rid of the bugs. Maid wants to get rid of the rats. Spider suggests rat traps. |
maid: I don't think you are ugly. We have something in common. I hate the other maids. I like to be mean to them.
hound: But I have spoken with some other maids before...they appeared nice
maid: I hate them. I have to dust the Queen's furniture and do her laundry. She is so gorgeous and rich. I want to be like her someday.
hound: You give yourself such useless hope. You can never be the queen
maid: Don't say such things.
hound: I am just being real
maid: I am the Queen's favorite. I make up lies about the other maids to get them in trouble.
hound: You such a bad maid
maid: You don't know the half of it. I am scheming to get time alone with the king. The Queen is so beautiful but she won't be young forever.
hound: wow..you have it alled planned out. I need to warn the queen
Summarize the dialogue | maid hates the other maids. She wants to be like the Queen. Maid is the Queen's favorite. She makes up lies about the other maids to get them in trouble. Maid is scheming to get time alone with the king. |
#Person1#: David, where did you get so many old books?
#Person2#: Some graduates were selling their used books. They were really cheap so I bought some.
#Person1#: But aren't you leaving China in 2 weeks? How can you finish reading so many books?
#Person2#: I'll take them back to America. I want to continue to improve my Chinese so they'll be very helpful.
#Person1#: When will you come to China again?
#Person2#: I don't know. Maybe several years later or maybe next year. That all depends.
#Person1#: Depends on what?
#Person2#: It depends on whether my mom will recover or not. If she is still ill, I cannot leave her to work in China. | David will take the old books he bought to America. He tells #Person1# whether he comes back to China depends on his mother's health. |
#Person1#: Tiffany, why are more and more people turning to the Web to find a mate?
#Person2#: I think that, as more people use the Internet for both work and pleasure, it makes more sense as a tool to connect with people, and the stigma of meeting someone online is reduced.
#Person1#: There are actually special sites for people looking to date within their specific ethinc group and age group. But how should you screen potential mates? Do you suggest talking to them on the phone right away or communicating via e-mail?
#Person2#: I would say do not make the e-mail exchange too long. A lot of times a connection via e-mail creates almost a false sense of intimacy. Quickly make sure there is a connection in the physical world.
#Person1#: Can you give us any other safety tips for people pursuing relationships on the Net?
#Person2#: I'd suggest you not give out too much personal information,like your home address,until after several dates. Just keep up the same guards you would keep up if you were meeting any stranger.
#Person1#: Besides the growth of these matchmaker sites,do you have any stats on success rates? Are people out there finding true and lasting love through the Internet
#Person2#: Well,for a site like ecrush. com,since their debut in Valentine's Day in 1999,of the 1. 5 million people who have joined ecrush. com, 300000 have actually matched.
#Person1#: Do you have any successful stories to share?
#Person2#: Yes, the couple that I highlighted at today's show met on Match. com and they're getting married this summer. | #Person1# asks Tiffany's views on people turning to the Web to find a mate. Tiffany suggests quickly make sure there's a connection in the physical world and gives some safety tips for people pursuing relationships on the Net. Finally, Tiffany shares a successful story. |
Edward: coffee?
Lucy: yes please. when?
Danny: always
Edward: now?
Lucy: on my way!
Danny: coming! | Edward, Lucy and Danny are going to drink coffee. |
townsperson: Hello royal sir, how are you doing?
noble: Here... help me clean the bench so I can sit
townsperson: Of course, one second sir.
noble: hey.. I think the villagers are talking behind my back... Do you know what are they talking about?
townsperson: No they do not talk about you except to sing your praises.
noble: True indeed! I am a noble and I know more than those people! Can you get me some food?
townsperson: Of course, I will be back soon.
noble: HEY! What is this??? A GOLDEN CLOTH??? How do you get this?
townsperson: That is my family heirloom given to me from the king!
noble: NO WAY! Who is your family?? You are just a townsperson!!
townsperson: Do not think I will let you do this.
noble: What is this nonsense? Let me see the cloth again!
townsperson: No you attacked me last time.
Summarize the dialogue | noble wants the townsperson to clean the bench for him. The townsperson will get him some food. The townsperson has a family heirloom given to him by the king. |
Lucas: Hi
Lucas: Be ready at 4.30
Lucas: My sister will take you to the airport
Malin: Really? Wow, thank you so much!
Malin: Please send me her number
Lucas: <file_other>
Malin: I hope it's not a problem for her
Lucas: Not at all :)
Malin: Thanks again!
Lucas: Please text me at boarding :)
Malin: OK :* | Lucas' sister will take Malin to the airport at 4:30. |
#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? | #Person2# says Alan bought a shirt but the sleeves are too long so #Person2# asks #Person1# to introduce a tailor. #Person1# suggests exchanging at the shop and going together. |
Kate: we're at the Guggenheim right now, so it will take a bit
Kate: but later we want to go to the Museum of the city of NY
Kai: I may join you
Terry: me too
Kai: what hour do you think you'll be there?
Kai: about?
Kate: around 2-2.30
Ish: I will not manage to join you, sorry. I'm downtown with some friends and the weather is just horrible
Kate: oh, I understand it very well, don't worry
Kate: it's really disgusting outside
Terry: I've seen the museum, but I would join you afterwards for a coffee, if you don't mind
Kate: we will be happy to see you!
Kai: we'll let you know when we're done with the exhibition
Terry: don't miss the feminist exhibition, it's really good
Kate: we shall not!
Terry: hahah | Kate is at the Guggenheim Museum now, but will be in the Museum of the City of New York around 2-2:30. Kai may join her. Ish won't. Terry will join them for a coffee after they finish visiting the museum. Terry has already seen the museum. |
#Person1#: Have you booked a table, madam?
#Person2#: Yes, we've booked one for two. The name is Morrison.
#Person1#: Oh, yes, we have the table for you near the group. This way, please.
#Person2#: The music group? I can't stand the noisy places. Now where's the menu?
#Person1#: It's on the wall, madam, on the blackboard.
#Person2#: Indeed. I suppose you can't afford proper menus.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, madam, but that's what we always do.
#Person2#: Oh, If I weren't so hungry, I would leave immediately. | #Person2# has booked a table in #Person1#'s restaurant but she is unsatisfied with the table location and the menu. |
Jimmy: Hey, guess what? My car's completely kaput!
Carrie: What happened?
Jimmy: Don't know, either the battery, alternator, engine or a combination of all three
Carrie: Where is it now?
Jimmy: Yesterday I managed to jump-start it and it was fine, but then Amy took the car and stopped to get something at the store, and then she couldn't get it to start again
Carrie: Sucks! Wanna borrow my Mercedes?
Jimmy: How are you gonna get it to me? You live so far from the city now
Carrie: I don't live that far! It's only like 20 km
Jimmy: I'll let you know
Carrie: I can drive it into the city, and then you can drive me back home, then you'll have the car :)
Jimmy: :) Hmm… I still gotta do something about my car
Carrie: Actually, you should buy mine and get rid of yours
Jimmy: :-/ Yeah, lately there's always something with it. Anyways, I'll let you know. I may need it, Amy's sister is coming to visit.
Carrie: Ok, see ya
Jimmy: Bye | Jimmy's car has broken down, it was fine yesterday, but then Amy couldn't start it. He'll borrow Carrie's Mercedes that she'll drive into the city. He'll drive her back home. |
#Person1#: There are many interesting stories about how a baby learns to say its first word. Now Mike, would you like to share your story with us?
#Person2#: OK, here's my story, I was about 18 months old I think and I had just started to say my first word. Every time a truck went by, I would shout a word that sounded like a track, but to everyone else, it sounded nothing like it. My parents tried to correct me, but failed. Then, about three months later, we traveled to New York, as we were waiting for our plane at the air?port. I looked out of a huge window, at that very moment I saw the largest truck in the world, I had to tell someone about this. I turned to my father who was standing next to about a thousand people waiting for the very flight and screamed 'Track! Track!' My father tried hard to shut me up, but I was so excited, I kept screaming my special word. My poor mother decided she didn't know this baby and then ran into the ladies-room where she hid until I finally stopped. Well, I learned how to say truck correctly, and soon I was talking like a normal child. However, my parents will never forget the very first word I produced in my life. | Mike is sharing his story about how he learns to say his first word when he was a baby. |
waiting priest: My child, is stealing the gum the only sin that you need to confess? It sounds like there may be more.
churchgoer: Well, I did accidentally kill a spider the other day.
waiting priest: well accidents do happen, now lets get back to what happened at the store. You said you had money to make the purchase but chose to not pay is that correct?
churchgoer: Yes. I am so sorry. Will God forgive me?
waiting priest: God will forgive your sins my child but what can you do to make this situation better? How will you make things right with the store?
churchgoer: I spent all my money at the club. I am so broke. I could mop their floors for them I suppose.
waiting priest: I think mopping their floors would be a good start. I also think it would be wise for you to speak with the store owner and apologize for your actions.
churchgoer: I will go tomorrow. Thank you so much. Shall we pray now?
waiting priest: Absolutely, today I would like for you to start the prayer if you feel comfortable with it.
Summarize the dialogue | churchgoer stole gum from a store. He will mop the store's floor and apologize to the owner. |
Peter: Charles, I really miss you
Charles: I miss you too my love
Peter: It's very difficult
Charles: what is difficult?
Peter: everyday life without you
Charles: I know, for me as well
Peter: Let's talk on Skype tonight
Charles: ok! | Peter and Charles miss each other. They are going to talk on Skype tonight. |
Hugh: can you recommend a good dentist?
Hugh: I have a toothache and need a dentist urgently
Andy: Im sorry mate
Andy: try ProDent in the centre
Andy: Dr Smith, Ive been a few times
Hugh: thanks, mate!
Wade: Ive heard all dentist in that clinic are good
Wade: I need to go for a checkup too, havent been to a dentist for ages
Hugh: You'd better go soon!
Hugh: I also havent been for ages and now it hurts horribly
Andy: You should go today
Hugh: Im working late today
Hugh: I'll call them straight away and arrange sth for tomorrow maybe
Andy: good luck! Take care!
Hugh: thanks, man | Hugh has a toothache and needs to go to the dentist. Andy and Wade recommend him dentists at ProDent. Hugh will call ProDent today. |
Adrian: mardi gras is coming up tomorrow, are you ready?
Ciara: No! i havent even bought a costume. wheres a good place?
Adrian: Mardi Gras Spot on 2812 Toulouse St. is really good.
Ciara: thanks, i'll see what i can pick up. you got everything u need?
Adrian: yeah, got my costume a few weeks ago. this is my favorite time of the year.
Ciara: mine too. always tons of fun
Adrian: absolutely | Ciara is going to buy her costume for Mardi Gras at a shop called Mardi Gras Spot on Adrian's recommendation. |
Rick: Hi darling, you alright?
Jodi: Yes, the babies have been hard work today though. I onlý just got them down for a nap!
Rick: I think you should limit the number of very young ones, to be honest they are so much work for you!
Jodi: Well, I do charge extra for under 1 year olds. We do need the money too!
Rick: I know love!
Jodi: God, I've got to wake them in an hour, then it's off for the school run in the double buggy!
Rick: Set the alarm and chill for a bit, have a little nap, even!
Jodi: No, I never do that, Rick. I have to keep alert in case they wake up and I don't hear them. I'll just browse on my phone and grab a nice strong coffee. What you up to?
Rick: I'm in the middle of drawing up a garden plan for this couple up Green Avenue. You should see it, it's absolutely bonkers!
Jodi: In what way!
Rick: It's somewhere between a theme park and the garden we saw at Versailles in France, totally over the top. It will cost the earth!
Jodi: I assume they're an older, retired couple?
Rick: Yeah, that's right! These Baby Boomers have more money than sense!
Jodi: Well, not my parents, they aren't exactly rolling in money and yours are still working in the garden centre.
Rick: Yes, not sure they'll ever be able to retire from there! Anyway, see you at home. Good luck with the rug rats!
Jodi: Bye, sweets! 😍 | Jodi is busy around the babies she takes care of. Jodi can't limit the number of babies as she needs the money. Rick is drawing a garden plan for his clients. Jodi and Rick are worried their parents won't be able to retire soon. |
economist: Why of course! I vouch my life on the quality of these swords M'Lord. Here take a look, see for yourself the quality of the steel and look at those intricate details on the hilt.
king: How much do you need?
economist: Ah, right down to business! I admire that about you Sire. There is an initial investment of 2000 gold pieces for 40 swords and each subsequent delivery of 10 swords will be reduced to 400 gold!
king: Ok let's start with 10000. I want you to take these swords to the northern kingdom and sell them for 1000 per 10 swords.
economist: Amazing M'Lord! Quite the head for business I see! Consider it done, I just need your royal signature here, here ,initial right there and I'll be on my way!
king: There you are. Now, tell me, do i look good with this sword?
economist: Absolutely stunning! You were practically born to wield that sword!
king: Here hold this a second. I want to adjust my belt.
Summarize the dialogue | king wants to buy 40 swords from an economist for 10000 gold. The economist will sell them for 1000 per 10 swords in the northern kingdom. |
#Person1#: Why are you looking so upset? What's the problem?
#Person2#: I have to write a long article and I just can't come up with any ideas. And I have to hand it in tomorrow.
#Person1#: That shouldn't be too difficult. Remember those pictures you showed me last week?
#Person2#: Sure. I've got them here.
#Person1#: Why don't you write about your impressions of the pyramids in Egypt?
#Person2#: Sounds like a good idea. I can also tell about our visit to North Africa and all of the historical places we visited.
#Person1#: Well, now that you are feeling better about this, I think I'll be on my way. I have to finish my article, too.
#Person2#: Thanks. Once organized, it won't be so difficult. | #Person2#'s stuck on an article. #Person1# suggests writing about the impressions of the pyramids. #Person2# thinks it's a good idea. |
cat: Meeeeow!
maid: hello little guy would you like some milk
cat: Yeah I definitely would, if you know what I mean.
maid: here take the cup of milk
cat: Thanks. This is my first milk ever....even my mom gave me water.
maid: that is sad but you are welcome here
cat: Do you think my stomach will be able to handle it?
maid: yes it is fine do not worry
cat: I threw up.
maid: oh no i am sorry here take some water instead
cat: Thanks. Do you like my coat, by the way? Black as night.
maid: yes it is very beautiful
cat: Pet me please.
Summarize the dialogue | cat threw up after drinking milk from maid. |
small animals: oh flowers! I love flowers. They tickle my nose,
a person: Ahh yes beautiful flowers just for you. Here, let me take this.
small animals: What are you going to do with that piece of paper?
a person: Ehh.. you know, what people do with useless paper - throw it in the bin!
small animals: Are you sure? I play and soar through the clouds, and often see people like yourself, litter my play ground with it.
a person: Why yes. Ill be sure to dispose of it... appropriately. Don't worry yourself!
small animals: Okay thank you! So, why do you think there is a treasure near by? I'm pretty good at sniffing stuff out ya know
a person: This is the treasure! Here have it!
small animals: The treasure was here all along? Oh joy! I wonder what this stone does.
a person: Its a magical stone. Be careful though, it is very powerful!
small animals: Oh thank you! Thank you! I promise to be very careful.
Summarize the dialogue | small animals love flowers. A person will throw the paper in the bin. The small animals are good at sniffing out treasures. |
animal: But I am not complacent. I am wary. Of you, of that woodpecker, of that flower. As you should be of me.
butterfly: This is not a land of vigilance, but a land of peace. We have no need of such suspicions. We graze upon nature's bounty and we live in harmony.
animal: Is that so? Tell me, then, where is the harmony in a world where you get to live here and I am under a bridge?
butterfly: Harmony is found not everywhere, I can agree. We must promote harmony not just in this sacred land but throughout the kingdoms. Do you know wish for such a utopia?
animal: I wish for a meal.
butterfly: I tell you what, if you agree to keep from harming those who live among the Tree of Spirits, I will advocate you remain here- your scraps will be replaced by nature's great bounty. You must pledge your peacefulness, if you wish to stay.
Summarize the dialogue | animal is wary of the butterfly and suspicious of its behaviour. The butterfly advocates the animal to stay in the land of peace. |
Otto: did i tell you? I bought tickets to moscow city ballet hahaha
Dustin: hahaha faaaancy xD
Otto: well, man needs to pretend to be smart sometimes, right?
Dustin: true that, true that ;) who are you going with?
Otto: Rachel obviously, it's right before christmas even
Dustin: ohhh soo magical, so romantic... <3
Otto: don't make fun of me dude :D
Dustin: nah just kidding, you know i went with Michelle to the opera recently
Otto: how was it?
Dustin: terrible bro, I don't know why people pay for this... i did not understand it at all but at least the singing was good
Otto: haha i guess you are not meant for the 'high society' ;))
Dustin: probably not, i would rather go watch wrestling or boxing hahaha
Otto: or soccer... that reminds me, there is a game today, are you in?
Dustin: you are reading my mind, of course I am in :D | Otto bought tickets to Moscow City Ballet. He's taking Rachel. Recently Dustin took Michelle to the opera. He didn't like it. Tonight Otto and Dustin will watch a soccer game. |
Mike: I need a bike for the weekend.
Martin: What happened to yours?
Mike: Nothing. I need one more for my cousin.
Jesus: You can take mine. I won't need it.
Mike: Thanks Jesus. | Mike needs an additional bike for his cousin for the weekend. Jesus will give him his own bike. |
watcher: I will take care of it. I have my ways...... So you are a drunkard?
archer: Only since my wife lost her mind. You may remember that bridge that collapsed at Muller's glenn. She was caught under the carriage. Hasn't been the same sense.
watcher: A sad tale indeed. Perhaps this will numb your pain, Absinthe.
archer: Ah, That is the stuff. I may have to sleep up here to and keep you company. I'd hate to be caught drunk on the job. This tower is a pretty lonely place. What's with the peasant you brought tonight?
watcher: Yes, the finest green fairy in all the land. And it most definitely won't turn you into another of my mindless thralls.
archer: I'm just going to close my eyes for a bit. Maybe the peasant can shoot while I sleep.
Summarize the dialogue | archer's wife lost her mind after the bridge collapsed. He's a drunkard. Watcher offers him Absinthe. Archer will sleep in the tower tonight. |
chef: Working in the castle is very demanding but can be rewarding. Have you tried any of the food I have cooked? HAve you liked it?
waiter: I haven't had a chance but it looks amazing! The scents and sights! What do you recommend?
chef: I recommend you try the roast pig, it has been cooking all day and smells wonderful.
waiter: Is there any you can pass me to hand?
chef: i'm sorry i dont understand your question? Would you like some to try? you can take a piece before service.
waiter: Okay, I just meant is there any that you had available right now. But that sounds good! Thank you!
chef: No problem I hope you enjoy it. Do you think you will work here for long?
waiter: Difficult to know to be honest! I will always try to do my best though! And as I say, I get on well with the family which always helps.
Summarize the dialogue | chef recommends the waiter to try the roast pig. The waiter will take a piece before service. |
the queen: What! I am... I am at a loss for words. The horror! Ah my poor suffering people... Has this been a long occurrence?
mourner: The past 7 years. The hunger has been as vast as this forest.
the queen: This cannot be borne! I cannot go home and meet my King's eyes. Perhaps... perhaps a change in the rule of this land is what is needful.
mourner: You could meet his mouth with this moss. This is the moss that we give to the villagers when the pain of hunger as become too much and for the relief of death to come.
the queen: Ah, my good subject. Thank you for telling me this news. Yes... yes I think tonight I shall invite him for dinner in my chambers... and then.. revenge for all the land.
mourner: Feed him the moss so that you may feed your people. Thank you, my dear Queen.
the queen: Surely Fate has guided us truly to this moment. And I shall see this barbarous practice put to an end, once and for all!
Summarize the dialogue | The queen is shocked by the hunger in her country. The mourner suggests she invites the king for dinner and feed him the moss. |
#Person1#: As you know I'Ve been thinking about moving my career in a new direction. I am hoping that you will be able to provide me with a reference to help me jump-start my future.
#Person2#: I realize that I'm not in a position to offer you the kind of promotion you deserve I'll gladly do what I can to help.
#Person1#: Thank you. I'Ve really enjoyed my time here. I've grown both personally and professionally with this company.
#Person2#: And, as well as being a pleasure to work with, you'Ve been instrumental in helping us complete many key projects.
#Person1#: It will be hard to say good-bye. This office has become like a second home to me.
#Person2#: My feelings are mixed on the issue too. By helping you I'm losing a valuable and trusted employee. However I think you are taking a step in the right direction. | #Person1# is leaving #Person1#'s company to move #Person1#'s career in a new direction.
#Person2#'s glad to offer any help with that. They express their mixed feeling. |
#Person1#: Good morning. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm looking for an apartment. I'd like two bedrooms.
#Person1#: All right. Have a seat, please. Let me ask you a few questions. First of all, may I have your name, please?
#Person2#: My name's Donald Eakins.
#Person1#: How do you spell your last name, Mr. Eakins.
#Person2#: It's E-A-K-I-N-S.
#Person1#: E-A-K-I-N-S. First name, Donald. And what's your present address, Mr. Eakins?
#Person2#: It's 1446 Pine Street.
#Person1#: 1446 Pine. That's in San Francisco, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. | Mr. Eakins's looking for an apartment with two bedrooms and tells #Person1# his basic information. |
usher: hello
evil priestess: Hello Usher. Are you ready for the ceremony?
usher: I am not in a good state
evil priestess: Well, that's not good. Could result in extra screaming during the sacrifice.
usher: I will be fine before the ceremony
evil priestess: Wonderful, now drink this blood and we can begin.
usher: this tastes really strange. I dont think I can swallow this
evil priestess: It is the only way.
usher: wow...ok then
evil priestess: Then you will be ready to be devoured by the Demon Alzugrash! With your first sip, his taint is already spreading though you.
usher: I have downed the one i can
evil priestess: Then cast yourself off this overlook, and prepare yourself to be consumed by his unquenchable hunger!
usher: I am readyyyyy
Summarize the dialogue | Usher is not in a good state. He will be fine before the ceremony. He has to drink the blood of the Demon Alzugrash. |
Karen: Is there a band downtown this weekend?
Rick: No idea. I can call if you want.
Karen: Sure! See if they have a schedule on their website.
Rick: I don't see one but maybe they Tweet it?
Karen: Never seen them Tweet at all.
Rick: Okay, let me call.
Karen: Thanks. Let me know. | Rick will check for Karen if there is a band playing downtown this weekend. |
Ali: Can you take out the trash
Ali: I forgot this morning
Lola: sorry I'm not there
Lola: left for work 10 min ago
Ali: ok no prob | Ali didn't take out the trash and Lola cannot do it either as she already left for work 10 minutes ago. |
Industrial Designer: Those buttons ? And the simple buttons here
Marketing: And and the and the control thngs in the middle ? The the the arrows ?
Industrial Designer: I y eah that is what I mean
User Interface: No the arrows over here
Industrial Designer: and here the s simple
Project Manager: I think that it is a nice design | While discussing the button layout, the group found that some of the elements could not be removable on the remote control, so the Industrial Designer proposed to make those elements with titanium and other things with plastic. However, the Marketing did not agree with this because he thought the plastic would not make the remote control look strong or be satisfactory to be held in hand. |
Eva: At the mall shopping with my girls :)
Daniel: what are you planning to buy?
Eva: shoes, dresses, beauty products :)))
Sam: just don't spend too much!
Janet: have a nice time!
Greg: i hate shopping! x | Eva is at the mall with the girls. They are shopping for shoes, dresses and beauty products. |
Linda: Have you read Les Misérables?
Betty: Afraid not. Why?
Linda: Got to write a paper about for tomorrow.
Betty: Sorry. Check the net. You'll find something.
Linda: I'll do that. See ya. | Linda has to write a paper about Les Misérables for tomorrow. |
lord: Very kind of you to offer, good sir. I thank you for your hospitality!
merchant: If I may, your lordship, place your shoes in this bag and near the stove to dry. Just to keep the cottage clean for the Farmer. Should he perchance arrive, I would hate to have him see a wrecked home, milord.
lord: Goodness, yes. I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Should he be returning soon?
merchant: I certainly hope so! T'would be good to discuss how his animals are doing amidst some grub and ale. That man can really tell a story once he's had a pint!
lord: There's always a good story to tell after a hard day of work. You should hear how the trip up here went!
merchant: As a merchant, mine ears are always ready for a traveler's tale, milord. How fare the trip?
Summarize the dialogue | lord is staying at the merchant's place. The merchant offers him a place to dry his shoes. The lord is going to tell the merchant about his trip up here. |
monk: How are you doing, my friend?
worshipper: I am doing really well! I love how beautiful this place is.
monk: Indeed. How is your faith?
worshipper: It is strong father. I am in good spirits. Here i brought you this.
monk: What is this here?
worshipper: It is my partners recipe for that bread. I saw you liked it.
monk: Hm... carbs. I would love to partake, but I do not eat carbs. Too much temptation for gluttony there.
worshipper: Haha i see. Well maybe the other monks would appreciate it?
monk: Maybe so, but you know we barely eat!
worshipper: You need to eat! That's how you stay healthy. We wouldnt want to lose you.
monk: I am healthy because of the good Lord!
worshipper: Haha well you look great father.
monk: I suppose that is why. My flesh is weak, but my spirit is strong!
Summarize the dialogue | worshipper brought monk a recipe for bread. Monk doesn't eat carbs. |
#Person1#: Hey, May, look, Is that the the poster of the movie we saw yesterday?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right. That's the poster of the The Witch.
#Person1#: May, I really regret watching it with you last night.
#Person2#: Did it scare you?
#Person1#: Of course not. I just thought the movie was... boring.
#Person2#: Boring? Come on, you clutched to my arm all the time.
#Person1#: Well, I admit. The ghosts were scary.
#Person2#: I like scary movies.
#Person1#: That's Gucci's influence. I love science fiction movies!
#Person2#: Of course you do. They are silly stories just for little kids like you.
#Person1#: Don't call me kid. I am a grownup.
#Person2#: Do you dare watch scary movies with me tonight?
#Person1#: Of course! I can watch them without you!
#Person2#: Oh, really? | #Person2# regrets watching the movie with May and admits that it was scary. #Person1# loves science fiction movies, while May likes scary movies. |
Project Manager: Excellent So I sent you the agenda it was on the in the project documents I do not know if you got a chance to just have a look at it Anyway it is the meetings going to follow more or less the same structure as last time so we will go round each of you in turn and you can give your presentations on what you have been up to and at the end of that we need to discuss what you have come up with so that we can make a decision on the key remote control concepts so that is we need to know about the components properties materials the user interface and any trends that the Marketing Expert has been watching do you want to start again ? we have got forty minutes
Industrial Designer: so I have not made a PowerPoint presentation
Project Manager: You have not made a PowerPoint
Industrial Designer: I I thought I will use the whiteboard instead
Project Manager: Let us hope the pen holds out
Industrial Designer: so basically I will start off by I thought I will use the whiteboard because we have so many different options and what we can do is that we can start rubbing off the options that we do not require and putting in the options that are m or highlighting or underlining them or something like that so I will start again with a brief introduction to connect that anyway brief introduction to the insides of a remote control and then we can probably discuss the various components so w what you see here is so this is the outside of the remote right ? If you open it you have a circuit board here right and this is the chip that I was talking about last time This basically sends information to a tr transistor here which then sends the information to an LED device here If you flip the printed circuit board and this is th the most important point here everything else is kind of so if you flip the circuit board this is what it looks like So you see for example a particular button attaches to a particular place on the PCB and on pressing this button I a circuit completes the information goes to the chip which is somewhere here and the chip that tra then translates the code into an infra infrared radiation which goes goes out through there So the important point that I read over the website was that the configurations of these printed circuit circuit boards are quite cheap to make you can ge get them printed as you want to so w we can have a configuration irrespective of the cost the way we want to have Right ? So that is the important point here so these are the different options that we have So the batteries I will start with the battery right ? So they can be simple which is like the normal batteries in our the cells ? thes these are the kind different kind of batteries that the company makes right ? So And dynamos
Marketing: Does that mean like a windup one ?
Industrial Designer: So I do not know if even if you want to consider this but these are the different things that the company makes so th they will they will since they will come internally from the company they will be eas cheaper all these options So the third one is the kinetic energy ones
Marketing: You could make the hand dynamo into an exercise bike and then people could exercise whilst watching TV and stop worrying about the whole RSI from the remote thing because that is just
Industrial Designer: it is a good option
User Interface: So what was what was this k ka
Industrial Designer: The the kinetic energy one is that e they are usually modern watches since our hand keeps moving it keeps the watch ticking But I do not know i if it is a good idea for a remote control because it will just lie there for a long while sometimes
Project Manager: Mmhmm For a remote because you
Industrial Designer: But as soon as you pick it up it moves and then again it re recharges or something And the fourth option is the solar cells which are also made by the company Environment friendly so I will list things and then we can come back and discuss what what we think from everybodys perspective There are different cases that can be provided They can be basically the shape of the cases they can be flat they can be curved with onesided curved and one side flat and they can be curved with on both the sides These are the three options right ?
User Interface: you mean this would be like the the overall shape of the remote control
Industrial Designer: would it be flat on both the sides would be curved from one side or whatever there were different kind of supplements available like it can be in plastic rubber wood or titanium right ?
Marketing: Did you say wool ? you will understand why when we get to my presenta
Industrial Designer: so we can use even a certain titanium is also used in the company to make some space design equipment so it is kind of it will be probably nicer to use because it relates to the overall image of the company but it can not be used on a double curved surface If we choose this we can not use titanium For for these two we can use titanium wood rubber or plastic the interface options now So we can have pushbuttons like most remotes do and our company is an expert in making pushbuttons Ooh we can have scroll wheels like the ones on mouse pointers
Marketing: Sony Ericsson mobile phones has it
Industrial Designer: So and they have they can even have an an integrated pushbutton inside the scrolling thing The scroll plus push So this is something that has been recently developed by the company in the last decade so not too recent And LCDs we can have LCDs So these two are recent and and this is q quite old The various electronic options are so th this concerns firs first of all the the chips I I showed you at so there is there is a chip behind this one right ? The PCB is inexpensive so we can put put in whatever we want but the various integrated circuit options are we have either a simple one or a regular or advanced And the price goes up as we go down obviously so the good thing about wh wh why why we would want to use advanced you why we might want to use advanced is that LCDs can only come with the advanced chip the we need regular or advanced for scroll wheels Right ? and the chip basically includes the infra infrared sender besides this in electr under electronics also the company has started making a sample sender which is did not explained what i what it was but I am guessing that so they have a sample sender and a sample speaker So I am guessing that the sample speaker is probably something like you know as soon as you press a button it it mm give gives you feedback one five or whatever on and I do not know whether sample sender sender has to do something with voice recognition or not but anyway So these are the different options that we have so th that is that is basically now now I think that we can integrate you know the user interface and the marketing things in that keep taking out things from this and underlining things that are important
Project Manager: Mmhmm Excellent Do you want to stay somewhere near the board so that if we need to you can sit down but just we might need you to leap up What are you PowerPoint or Do you think these pens can give you cancer of the hand ? Some sort of radiation ?
Marketing: No it is got its little camera in there plug it in
Industrial Designer: it should should do it
User Interface: to be honest actually I mentioned some some of the things which which could fit on the on the this talk this time I m I mentioned them already in the previous talk So this time I might not have them on the slides but I I can just mention them aw again So I thought I would also include the definition of user interface so it is the aspects of a of of a computer system or programme which can be seen by the user and and which the mechanisms that the user uses to control its operation and input data So this would p includes things like shape and size and buttons and voice recognition as well and colour and so on the method I employed this time was a again having a look to related products and mainly on the internet and then analyse them from the point of view of user fen friendliness and also whether their appearance was was pleasant and then this this this can help us to decide which features we want to incorporate in our product So some findings So in in the case of many user interfaces they are just so full of buttons that it is actually hard to find the ones you you really want to use and and it is just confusing it takes y know time to learn and I thought I would just quickly show some of them that I found some of them are here well the picture is not very clear but as you can see there are actu oi oh oh oh sorry for that S go back Ah no please so they are quite big and have many many buttons Actually of the of all these I personally p prefer this one because it is it is the smallest and and with with least with the smallest number of buttons as well And I would say even the appearance of some of them is kind of not so nice So let us carry on with this So o other findings some new things used some of them were mentioned already by our Technical Designer Our own company has developed a new in user interface wait no this is not the one there is a we can include voice recognition and it allows i it is possible to record eighty different voice samples on it so this this one was already mentioned the LC display s another new development is a scroll button which was also th also already mentioned And our own manufacturing division ha has designed a new programmable speech mm sorry speaker unit I guess it is it should be and this means that once it it it comes together with a voice recognition but it is once once the mm gadget recognises the voice of the speaker there can be a preprogrammed answer for example you can pick up the remote control and say something to it like hello and it says some hello and your name or whatever So I mean this is also one of the n dev new developments which we might consider if we wanted to include
Industrial Designer: sorry can you go back for a second ? are you sure wha what this means a spinning wheel with the LC display ? oh are th
Project Manager: It is like the like you said no ? The scroll scroll wheel
User Interface: No no the scroll button is a different thing I I have a picture if you just a moment I will I will show you I was not completely sure myself but I think it is just like it is it is a wheel it is like not separate buttons
Marketing: Oh it is like the iPod
User Interface: But I am I am not really sure whether whether you can really turn it round it is like you press this or this or
Industrial Designer: it is the iPod kind of
Marketing: It is like it is like where you you know how you have your your mouse and y you go round and i it is kind of like that and you spin round
Industrial Designer: So instead of going down you just spin
Marketing: and it is a bit weird at first but it is actually very like fast I like the the wheels that click on the side you you get them much slower so it is quite good if you like searching quite a lot of stuff Do you know if you are lookin if you are th scrolling through the A to Z of your music and you are looking for something at T then it is a lot faster than the wheel but you have got a lot less control over it
Industrial Designer: Right So maybe I should include that here as well
User Interface: and the personal preferences are pretty much the same as as as last time It it has to be small simple we decided to include voice recognition so to have the standard major buttons like on off ch the channels and and then volume and then the rest would be a menu on the screen and I I also thought if we want to keep it small and nice and actually I I quite like the idea of a scroll a scrolling button I thought it could be for for voice like I do not know it mm like on a i like it used to be on Walkmans or something There is I think there is no reason why we could not use something like this for for the remote control So that is that is it
Project Manager: Excellent straight to trends and then we can discuss it all at once
Marketing: I have put the copy of the presentation in the
Project Manager: Excellent If you two could both do that as well in case we need to refer to it
Marketing: Fabulous cool so what I did was to search the internet to come up with market trends and you know what users are going to be wanting in the the near future Right Now the first aspect is apparently twice as important as the second aspect which is twice as important as the third a aspect So I mean the the easy to use thing is fairly low down on the which I think given the target group is what you would expect really you know people want something new something technologically innovative and different so the whole idea with the LCDs and the spinning and the colours and the voice recognition is quite like quite the thing to go for And it wants to look fancy fancy look and feel
Industrial Designer: So maybe as you are discussing things is it if we just keep highlighting things here ? Right So mm so it
Project Manager: That is over on the interface if if you could put
Industrial Designer: so probably voice recognition is is kind of important right ?
Project Manager: And maybe the LCD and spinning
Industrial Designer: I I have a point about LCD
Project Manager: so that means we need an advanced thing
Industrial Designer: I do not know if it is the right point to take it up W LCDs are basically for feedback right to the user who is pressing buttons and the feedback can come through television itself so do we need an LCD on the remote ?
Marketing: Depends how fast your television runs really do not do not you think ? I mean we have got one of those Telewest boxes and you put the number in the remote and then you wait and then it goes to the TV and then you wait and then it comes so i it actually takes quite a long time And if you get the number in wrong then it is a bit of a pain so I think you know a screen on the remote would probably cut down your time on that But like remotes do tend to get f thrown about a bit
Project Manager: It it is also quite nice though to to have something here so you do not interrupt the picture on the screen so if you are watching something
Industrial Designer: That is true that is also
Marketing: And i it would be like I mean if you could make it integrate with the TV then it could come up with new information about what is on and you could just see that on the remote rather than
Project Manager: Rather than having to interrupt your viewing pleasure
Marketing: But I think maybe a way to do it would be a similar way to how you have your mobile phone you know like you have the slidey ones and you have the flippy ones and then the screens protected so it does not actually get scratched So you can have like what looks like a normal remote control you know or like a minimalist remote control So you got your buttons one to nine your on and off and your volume on that and then if you want to mess about with it you flip it open and
Project Manager: And then you can flip it open
Industrial Designer: So now we seem to have a consensus that LCDs are definitely the way to go because of style and
Marketing: so that kind of decides your whole chip thing
Industrial Designer: You you agree ? Maarika ?
Marketing: Cool apparently fruit and vegetables will be providing inspiration Sorry I discovered clip art so these will be an important feature for clothes shoes and furniture So I mean I am taking this to mean you know curviness Do you know ? Because you do not tend to get flat vegetables You know ? bit of asymmetry and stuff But that would be a good way to to get in the whole RSI issue in there because I mean if you think most people use the remote control with their right hand ha right hands so you want to you curve it so that it is suitable for use with the right hand I am not quite sure about the relevance of material will be spongy
Project Manager: Something a bit squishy and
Marketing: but I mean y you have to
User Interface: So it could be like a rubbery
Industrial Designer: but there is a problem that I forgot to discuss with the with using
Marketing: Well I suppose you would not get a remote an electric shock off your remote control if it was made of rubber
Project Manager: and it would help if you drop it it protects it as well
Industrial Designer: So if if we use latex cases they will not allow us to use solar cells as an energy source that is the constraint so we could use titanium wood or plastic or
Project Manager: Or if we want to use the the latex then we have to go with one of the other power things
Marketing: If it is made of rubber you could get the kinetic energy fairly easily there you could just bounce it up and down
Industrial Designer: tap it on the desk
Project Manager: You can have it as like a little ball to bounce that flips open
Industrial Designer: Mm So probably double curved surface is the way to go Or or curved at one end and flat on the top because I I am not sure if it is flat on both both the sides then ho how much easy would it be to reach for buttons etcetera
Marketing: You have to have a certain element of flatness I think It it depends on the whole ergonomics of it you know it is like how you put your hands so y it is the least movement basically
Industrial Designer: singe single side curved or double side curved does not say too much does it ?
Marketing: No I d I do not think it makes a lot of difference I I have one of those s slidey phones and I mean the back is essentially straight but it is curvy so Besides you have four sides to a thing so I mean does curved one side mean one side is straight and you know curved two sides means the whole thing is just a big curvy p thing ?
Industrial Designer: Right Di now did it say anywhere in your research material about this sliding stuff because according to the information that I have I think the onl only options that we have with the case is are these three eith either we have a flat surfaced case or a curved surfaced case It does not say anything about whether technically you know this this stuff is available at all
Marketing: it is it is more about the protecting the LCD which I think is where it came from But no my research did not tell me anything which is why we have all the pictures because I had nothing better to do with my time
Project Manager: Anything else ? What have we got ?
Marketing: combine style with a level of functionality beauty and practicality and a thing of beauty and p function | Firstly, Industrial Designer presented on the remote components including the circuit board, the chip, the kinetic energy, the solar cell, the case shape and the interface. Next, User Interface presented on user interface including the mechanisms to operate and input data, the shape and the size, the buttons and the voice recognition as well as the scroll wheel. Then, Marketing presented on market trends. In consideration of the target age group and technology innovation, Marketing suggested the group could go for LCD, the colours and the voice recognition as well as the flat spongy material based on current trends. |
chicken: Magic eggs or something I guess.
owner: Ha, you are funny. So can you speak human, or can I just understand Chicken's from eating your eggs?
chicken: I am completely unsure to be honest with you.
owner: Maybe I should take you with me to town next time I go so we can find out. Either way, I am sure I can sell your eggs for double the price if they are all magical.
chicken: That might scare the townsfolk would it not?
owner: You are right! It might scare some people, but I know of a witch that would be excited about this new discovery.
chicken: She enjoys omelettes you mean?
owner: Well, yes. But that isn't what I meant.
chicken: Then what did you mean?
owner: She will be very impressed. She will buy all the eggs for twice the price and use these eggs on customers. But first, I need you to help scare all these mean soldiers away so that I can plant crops next year so I can stop taking your eggs.
Summarize the dialogue | The owner wants to sell the chicken's eggs for double the price if they are magical. The owner will take the chicken to town to find out. The owner needs the chicken to scare away the mean soldiers so that he can plant crops next year. |
groundskeepers: Well, we could enlist the aid of a *cough* witch BUT I don't think the King would be too pleased with that. No no. I put it to you we recruit the help of this Italian fellow.. I forget his last name, winchy, guinchy. Regardless! He is amongst the most inventive lads in the land!
military commander: No! no witches aloud! Ha! Maybe you will come with me to seek out the man you speak. I am sure the King will find him useful.
groundskeepers: Hoorah! A drink then! For celebration is in order. Your treat of course? HAHA! Hey did you hear the wings that Italian lad did. He says man can fly one day. Fly! What a character!
military commander: We celebrate after we find this gentleman. I am very intrigued.
groundskeepers: Well, last I heard he was either on the way or was in our shores. Other than that, we may have to have him sent from Italy?
Summarize the dialogue | military commander will go with groundskeepers to seek out an Italian inventor. |
zombie: brains ...
animal: Kill me...
zombie: mmm me no hurt animals
animal: Oh my
zombie: yes.. I loved animals when I was alive not I am just a rotting piece of flesh maybe if I enter this church I will die a peaceful death
animal: Animal take away Zombie's pain
zombie: aww thank you so what brings you here
animal: I was looking for little children to eat
zombie: mmm why don't you like little kids
animal: They call me names and try to hurt me
zombie: thats not very nice of them at all. I shall help you catch a kid
animal: You're the nicest zombie ever!
zombie: Hmm I guessit depends on who you ask right haha
Summarize the dialogue | zombie is looking for children to eat. Animal will help him catch one. |
Rob: Who’s going to the cinema to see Venom?
Sam: I am. Wanna go together?
Rob: Yeah, sure! Anyone else?
Julie: Count me in!
Emma: and me me! Xxx
Toby: I wanna go too! | Rob, Sam, Julie, Emma and Toby are going to the cinema to see Venom. |
David: Hey did you send me the money?
Peter: What money?
David: For the gift ...
Peter: Ah! Sorry! I forgot! Give me your bank account number, I'll send it right away!
David: Ok, thanks! | Peter forgot to send David the money for the gift. |
Kate: guys i need a movie to watch @weekend
Adam: what you like K?
Leo: have you seen the new Marvel movie
Adam: Leo, Marvel, girl 2 plus 2 ain't 5
Kate: for once, he's right you know
Wanda: it's Xmas season, there's like eleventeen love you forever comedies on
Kate: not my kind either I'm afraid
Adam: how about a good old scandinavian thriller?
Leo: yeah, like the iceland one we saw the other week
Wanda: surely blood and gore
Leo: thriller not horror love
Kate: a lot of blood in it though?
Adam: not a drop
Leo: seriously, it only gets to your brain and imagination
Wanda: wow, guys getting into psychology
Kate: Wanda, come on. it sounds interesting
Adam: I'll send you a link in a mo
Kate: thx | Kate needs a movie to watch at weekend. Adam will send Kate a link to the old scandinavian thriller. |
John: where the fuck are you guys?
Arthur: outside the bar, where are you?
John: outside the bar too
Arthur: that's impossible, you are at Jazz Club right?
John: no? shit... i came to Jimmy's lol
Arthur: hahaha, well it's not that far, just come here we will wait for you ;) | By accident John went to Jimmy's instead of Jazz Club. |
#Person1#: What's going on with you?
#Person2#: Nothing. What's going on with you?
#Person1#: I'm having a party this Friday.
#Person2#: I had no idea.
#Person1#: Is that right?
#Person2#: I didn't hear anything about it.
#Person1#: Can you go?
#Person2#: What time?
#Person1#: It starts at 8 o'clock.
#Person2#: I'll go.
#Person1#: I hope that I'll see you there.
#Person2#: No doubt. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to attend a party starting at 8 this Friday. |
Danielle: Did you feed the cat?
Dustin: yup, why do you ask?
Danielle: You forgot to the other day, just wanted to make sure you had fed it.
Dustin: well, i did
Danielle: Thanks! | Dustin fed the cat. |
her maid: Thank you. Here is your dinner plate. I kept it nice and warm for you.
guest: Ahhh, dinner is served! Thank you, good Maid. Here, could you please refill my wine as well?
her maid: Here you go. I hope you enjoy.
guest: This was a great dinner. I have been met with such hospitality. Can you please let the lady of the house know that I am ready to meet with her whenever she is available?
her maid: Yes I will go right now and let the Lady know. Is there anything you would like me to get you from the kitchen?
guest: I am content now, thank you. You can take my hat and put it away, it may be rude to meet with the Lady while wearing such a thing!
her maid: Shall I sing some songs to pass the time then?
guest: If you would like. But, please make it something soft and soothing. I've had a long day of travel and feel the need for something serene and serenading.
her maid: I will then hum a tune softly to help you fall asleep.
Summarize the dialogue | guest is served dinner. Her maid will let the lady of the house know that the guest is ready to meet with her. The maid will sing soft songs to help the guest fall asleep. |
ghost: *stays in the shadows* **whhhooo doooo yyoouuuu thhink you areee, sayyiinngg theres NNOOO such thingss as ghosstttsss**
homeless: Maybe I have drank a little too much wine. I thought I saw a ghost.
ghost: **BBOOOMMMM** *air gets a sudden violent chill*
homeless: *shivers* I didn't think it was supposed to get cold tonight.
ghost: You thought wrong! BOOOOOAHAHAHHAAA
homeless: Who... Who... Who are you?!
ghost: *old tools littering the yard rise high up in the air* *then fly off towards the from of the farm house*
homeless: C'mon. If you are man enough to take my Ale then you are are man enough to face me instead of throwing a tantrum.
ghost: Face you? FACE YOU? I have no face.
homeless: But you do have my Ale, which I will take back off of your hands. Thank you.
Summarize the dialogue | homeless saw a ghost. The ghost took his ale. The ghost flew off with the ale. |
a watchman: You're right, invader. I'm weak. I can barely defined my grounds. You are the third invader today.
invader: Get off me! What is wrong with you??? I want everything you have on you! Now give it to me, before I do you in
a watchman: Take all I have, take everything. Just leave me alone. I cannot handle this abuse any longer!
invader: Hahahaha. I will take it all and return when I feel like it to take again!
a watchman: Do as you will, but the other watchman is far more fierce than I. He will have you head.
invader: So you say! i love a challenge! You will never know when I return, I might find you again! haha
a watchman: Oh, I will know when you return, because your head will be in that bucket over there!
invader: You are a bafoon! You know nothing of what I do and when I will come again!
Summarize the dialogue | a watchman is weak and can't defend himself against the invaders. the invader wants everything the watchman has. the watchman is afraid of the other watchman. |
Amanda: Did you know Kelly got married???
Jessica: Yeah I saw on FB
Monica: Really??
Amanda: I had no idea she even had a boyfriend
Amanda: She doesn't post anything
Amanda: It was one of her wedding guests that posted some pics
Amanda: Terry, you know him
Monica: Do you know anything about the wedding? Who did she marry? Any details?
Amanda: I need to ask Terry
Amanda: In the pictures it looked very posh. I think they have spent a lot of money on the wedding.
Monica: Kelly never had money
Monica: Maybe she married a rich guy
Jessica: And a very handsome one. He looks like an actor or a model
Amanda: Indeed | Kelly got married. |
#Person1#: Here ' s my passport. I'm a visiting scholar.
#Person2#: Do you have anything to declare?
#Person1#: No, these are all my personal effects.
#Person2#: What's in the bag? Would you mind opening the bag?
#Person1#: Not at all. I don't know what's dutiable. Do I have to pay duty on things for my own use?
#Person2#: NO. You don't have to pay duty on personal belongings.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person2# checks #Person1#'s bag and tells #Person1# there's no need to pay duty on personal belongings. |
#Person1#: What forms should I fill out to collect unemployment?
#Person2#: You need to fill out a special form to apply for unemployment benefits.
#Person1#: Where do I get the application form for unemployment benefits?
#Person2#: You can call the Employment Development Office and request a form.
#Person1#: What information will I need to provide to apply for unemployment?
#Person2#: Be prepared to provide your employer's name and address and what dates you worked.
#Person1#: What else will the Employment Development Office need?
#Person2#: You need to be prepared to show that your unemployment is not your fault. If you have a termination notice, that would be great.
#Person1#: What will happen next?
#Person2#: The Employment Development Office will call you for an interview. | #Person2# tells #Person1# to call the Employment Development Office to request a form, and provide the employer's information and prove the unemployment is not #Person1#'s fault. |
Max: beer?
Mel: When?
Max: 8 at St. Paddys
Mel: Sure | Max and Mel will go for a beer to St. Paddys at 8. |
Jack: Hi Jez, alright man?
Jez: Yeah, cool! How's Uni mate?
Jack: Bloody hard work! How's life as a postie these days, met any friendly dogs😄
Jez: Bugger off! 7 postal workers are attacked by dogs every day in the UK, you know!
Jack: I didn't ask for dodgy statistics! You working tomorrow?
Jez: Nah, lie in, mate! Bliss😌
Jack: Well, I'm home for the weekend, fancy a sesh?
Jez: You bet! Haven't seen you for ages? Your sister seeing anyone?
Jack: Cheeky bastard! Yes, she's with Ramon, a Spanish guy over here teaching, nice hombre!
Jez: Oh, right. Lovely girl, Saskia.
Jack: Well, paws off! See you in Spoons at 8ish?
Jez: Yep! Watch out ladies, here we come!! 😎 | Jack has a lot of work at Uni and Jack works as a postman, but they found time to meet in Spoons around 8 tomorrow. Jack's sister is dating Ramon, a Spanish guy, so Jez will look for other ladies. |
Mel: hi guys, can anybody help me with my computer?
Brad: what's wrong?
George: I'm nearby, can be at your place in 20min
Mel: amazing! thx! | George is going to come to fix Mel's computer in 20 minutes. |
priests: We need this faster than that, my friend! Just look at it! What do you see??
carpenter: I see a project that is going to cost around 30 gold pieces and I'll need a down payment of 10 gold pieces. That's what I see.
priests: You see the phallus??
carpenter: Oh, I thought you guys just really liked eggplants. Whatever it is, I can fix it.
priests: Okay, please turn it into a cross. Thank you.
carpenter: Sure, but for now why don't you just cover it up with this rose.
priests: Ah yes, grab as many roses as you can carry. It'll look so much more tasteful.
carpenter: I think we're going to need more roses! Who did this vile thing to the statue?
priests: Oh my god, is it growing?? How is this possible??
carpenter: Just put the flowers on it. You don't have to rub it each time!
Summarize the dialogue | priests want a carpenter to fix a statue. The statue has a phallus. The carpenter will charge 30 gold pieces and ask for a down payment of 10 gold pieces. He will turn it into a cross. |
Roisin: Kate& Leah, I saw you today but you didn't notice me
Kate: when? sorry
Roisin: in the library
Roisin: no problem I was quite far
Kate: ok, so not my fault at once
Roisin: Kate, nice haircut btw
Kate: you like it?
Roisin: Very much
Kate: I had some doubts
Jimmy: where did you get it?
Kate: in Laos in December
Leah: yes, it was quite crazy
Roisin: Kate is red now, I've no idea if you're aware Jimmy
Jimmy: wow, cool! | Roisin saw Kate and Leah in the library. Roisin likes the haircut that Kate got in Laos in December. |
#Person1#: Room service, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: I have some shirts that need laundering, and I'd like my suit pressed.
#Person1#: There is a laundry form as well as a bag in your room. Pls fill it out and the maid will come pick it up.
#Person2#: How long will it take to get my clothes back?
#Person1#: To press the suit only takes 3 hours. The laundry will be returned to you tomorrow around noon time. Is that all right?
#Person2#: That's all right. Pls send someone to pick it up.
#Person1#: Right away, sir. | #Person2# asks #Person1# for laundry service and #Person1# says to press the suit only takes 3 hours. |
#Person1#: Good morning. Welcome to Time After Time Watches.
#Person2#: I'd like to buy a watch.
#Person1#: Well, you've come to the right place. What kind of watch are you looking for?
#Person2#: Well, I'm not sure. Let's see. How much is this one?
#Person1#: Hmm. . . This Rolex? $ 1, 000.
#Person2#: Oh. I don't think I can afford that. How about this one?
#Person1#: This one is $ 500.
#Person2#: Wow. That's too much for me. Don't you have anything cheaper? | #Person2# would like to buy a watch, and #Person1# recommends some. #Person2# thinks they're expensive. |
guest: Hello, I just arrived at this village that I was very lucky to find. I was hoping to restock my food and water before moving forward. What brings you here?
soldier: I was conscripted into the army, so I'm here with my squadron. Why have you been traveling?
guest: I was told that a friend would be in this area restocking as well so I thought I would look around for him here. You could say I'm a bit of a vagabond right now. I'm currently making a map of the areas I've discovered so when I come back I have a bit of a guide. I'm currently heading to the shop to pick up some writing tools and parchment.
soldier: Oh, I see. Where are you from originally? I'm from the fertile valley down south.
Summarize the dialogue | guest has just arrived at the village. He is restocking his food and water. He is looking for his friend. Soldier is conscripted into the army. He is from the fertile valley down south. |
#Person1#: Listen, Karen, I need your help. I don't know anyone here yet.
#Person2#: I'm glad to help you. What's wrong?
#Person1#: My mother-in-law just went into the hospital in L. A. Hank and I will be flying there tonight.
#Person2#: I'm sorry to hear it. What's wrong with her?
#Person1#: Doctors aren't sure yet. But the real problem is Suzy. She has a bad cold, and we don't want to take her with us. But we don't know who can stay with her.
#Person2#: You need a babysitter.
#Person1#: Yes, I'd ask Jill, the girl I've had before, but I need someone overnight. Maybe even for two nights.
#Person2#: I could have Suzy stay at my place.
#Person1#: I don't want to do that to you, Karen.
#Person2#: Why not?
#Person1#: Your own kids would get Suzy's cold. I think it would be better to have a good babysitter here. But I don't know who to ask. I need someone more mature than Jill. It might even be for two or three days.
#Person2#: I know who we can ask. There is a girl I know, Sara Ralston. She is 17, and she will usually take this kind of job. I know her from my church, and I trust her completely.
#Person1#: I'd like to talk with her. This is short notice, I know. But Hank and I are leaving tonight.
#Person2#: I'll get you her number. I hope she can do it. She is very responsible.
#Person1#: I'm glad you know someone. I knew you would be the best person to ask about this. I don't want to insult Jill or her mother. I think Jill maybe could do it. But I'd rather have someone a little older.
#Person2#: I'll go home and get Sara's number. I'll call her first myself.
#Person1#: Great. Then call me and let me know if she's free. | #Person1# and Hank will fly to LA to see her sick mother-in-law but they'll leave Suzy at home so they need a babysitter. #Person1# considers Jill but Jill's too young. Karen could have Suzy in her place but #Person1#'s afraid her kids will get Suzy's cold. Karen recommends Sara who babysits a lot and #Person1#'ll contact her. |
#Person1#: What's all that screaming about?
#Person2#: I just poured some ice water on Amy, while she was in the hot shower, you should have seen her face.
#Person1#: You shouldn't tease your sister so much.
#Person2#: Aaah it was just a joke mom.
#Person1#: You take it too far sometimes Matt, if my brother had been like you when I was growing up, I would have gone crazy. Remember the time you replaced her toothpaste with hot pepper? And when you put salt in her cake, that was just before her tenth birthday.
#Person2#: Sorry about that mom, that was a little too much. But Amy likes my jokes, she always laughs about it afterwards.
#Person1#: She does have a good sense of humor. You are lucky she loves you so much. My brother and I weren't as close. He was 5 years older and if he teased me, I always felt hurt. It's good that you and Amy are only one year apart in age.
#Person2#: She's my best friend, I like making her scared but I'll never hurt her. | Matt's mom is not satisfied with Matt's jokes about Amy and tells Matt not to take it too far, or it will hurt Amy. |
wench: It seems I am safe.
mouse: As am I!
wench: Were you running from something too?
mouse: Oh yes, I thought I saw a cat!
wench: I see, I was running from a noble.
mouse: What did the noble do?
wench: Well he might have offered me money for my services, but then he tried to cross some lines.
mouse: How horrid!
wench: It was an awful experience, so I ran.
mouse: As you should! You should be safe here in this clearing, and it's only a short march to the border.
wench: Which direction is that?
mouse: Straight across the River - there you will smell the sweet scent of freedom.
wench: Thank you kind mouse, you have been mouse helpful.
Summarize the dialogue | mouse and wench are running from something. Wench was running from a noble. Mouse was running from a cat. |
Jeff: Hey did you make it to the Polish lesson last night? I came down sick with a severe cold and may miss the next lesson too.
Rita: I'm sorry that you are sick! Hope you feel better soon. Yes, I went to the lesson. A lot of people didn't show up actually.
Jeff: Did I miss much?
Rita: You did, unfortunately, but I can help you catch up. We learned about the instrumental case?
Jeff: The what?
Rita: Don't worry about it now. Just get better.
Jeff: Thanks, Rita. I'll see if I can read about it in the textbook when I get a chance.
Rita: Sounds good. The book explains it very clearly, so I don't think you'll find it too confusing.
Jeff: Ok, great.
Rita: Just so you know, the professor may have to reschedule the next lesson due to personal reasons. She said she'd let us know by email if that happens.
Jeff: OK, thanks for the heads up.
Rita: No problem. Hope to see you soon in any case.
Jeff: Likewise. Take care! | Jeff missed the Polish lesson last night, because he got sick. Rita will help him to make up the lesson. The next lesson may be rescheduled. |
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