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Jim: gees I'm trying to call you up
Jim: but it's busy
Jim: then you call when I can't talk
Jim: It's like a game of tag!
Jane: sorry I know it's funny though
Jane: I'll call you around 8? ok?
Jim: fine! | Jim and Jane have been calling each other at moments when the other one couldn't talk. Jane will call Jim around 8. |
Jeff: Do you know guys anything about the agreement?
Vladimir: the most important is that they decided it's neither a sea nor a lake
Vladimir: so it will have a special legal status
Tanya: and they will completely divide the seabed up
Jeff: sure, it's rich in resources
Donald: yeah, mostly gas and oil
Vladimir: and "between 80-90% of the world's caviar is sourced from the Caspian"!!!
Jeff: hahaha, right! | In the agreement it was decided that it's neither a sea nor a lake and it will have a special legal status. They will also completely divide the seabed up. It's rich in resources, mostly gas and oil. |
a messenger: I will seek shelter elsewhere. You seem to be less a man of God, and more a man of gold.
preacher: The gold is not for me, but for the house of the Lord. How can you be bless if you do not bless others? it is better to give than to receive. God have mercy of you and forgive your selfishness
a messenger: If I fail to deliver this message, this church will be looted, along with the village. I hope God has mercy on you that day preacher.
preacher: Lie, and sin! You better repent. You love money, that is why you do not want to give the offering I asked you for.Money is the root of all evil.
a messenger: Your walls are draped with gold preacher. It seems the roots of evil take hold well here.
preacher: I will forgive you because I have to love my neighbour. Look just give me the 4 coins of gold and you can stay over. amen. Is that okay?
Summarize the dialogue | a messenger will not stay at the preacher's house unless he gives him 4 coins of gold. |
#Person1#: The boss had an informal discussion with me this morning, I feel really down.
#Person2#: What's up?
#Person1#: Well, actually I failed to meet a deadline last week and I forgot to answer an e-mail for a VIP customer yesterday.
#Person2#: Anything that distracts you from work?
#Person1#: Yes, everything. I feel overwhelmed by the daily work. Sometimes, I just can't focus on what I am doing. What is worse, though I make plans for a whole week, I always have to make changes later on because other things come up. I can't manage my time well. I can't handle work well. I am afraid I was screw up more things.
#Person2#: Look, Lucy. Things are not so bad as you said. This is our company's busiest time in a year. You need to relax a little. Don't push yourself too hard, ok?
#Person1#: Well, I will try. | The boss talked to Lucy because she missed a deadline and forgot to reply to a VIP customer. Lucy feels overwhelmed and stressed. #Person2# comforts her and suggests her relax. |
farmers: Well, hold on now. The other part of my bargain has to do with you. With three new chickens, I'm thinking you might feed my family for a fortnight.
chicken: ... What? We could feed your family for years longer if you only ate our eggs...
farmers: Yeah, but people like variety, you know. We don't like eating the same thing for every meal.
chicken: Well, we chickens don't like being dead, so...
farmers: No, of course not, but we all have our roles to play. It pains me to do so. You've lived with us for so long.
chicken: Farmer! I take back what I said. Take all my eggs! I am not fit to be a mother just yet...
farmers: But now you've done gone and got me craving some meat! C'mere, chicken!
chicken: No! No! Please! I can... I can lay golden eggs! Yes, bright, shiny, golden eggs!
Summarize the dialogue | farmers want to buy three new chickens. They want chickens to feed their family for a fortnight. They don't want to eat the chickens' eggs. The chickens don't want to be eaten. |
milk maid: I don't think I am all that great. I just have this little bucket of milk
assistant chef: Is that all you got from three cows?
milk maid: Yeess siirr. The cows haven't been eating right you see.. the drought and all.
assistant chef: Ah yes of course. Well it is just enough to put on the King's frittata.
milk maid: Will you be adding your famous spice again siir?
assistant chef: Brilliant. You know that breakfasts and lunches are my time to shine if I am to be promoted to Head Chef of all of the Royal Castles.
milk maid: ooff course sir.. You make the beesstt breakfasts and lunches.. I am sure you will be head chef in no time!
assistant chef: Perfect. And bless you.
milk maid: I do hear that the chef may be extremely intolerant of such a spice.. it may cause serious illness.
assistant chef: It is a good job I am a little hard of hearing.
Summarize the dialogue | milk maid has just brought assistant chef milk from three cows. assistant chef will add his famous spice to the King's frittata. |
Polly: You making something for Friday?
Kelly: Yeah, hope to, maybe Rocky Road, it's really easy!
Polly: Good thinking! I'm doing a coffee buttercream sponge.
Kelly: OMG, sounds yummy! Who's sorting the coffees and teas?
Polly: Don't know, you fancy doing this?
Kelly: Not really.
Polly: Oh, ok. I'll ask around in the bank tomorrow.
Kelly: Look, I'll think about it and get back to you tomorrow. | Kelly plans to make Rocky Road for Friday. Polly is doing coffee buttercream sponge. Polly and Kelly don't know who's taking care of the coffees and the teas. Kelly will think about it and let Polly know. |
old man: No, I would imagine it does not. I am a harmless wizard, and I respect the work that you do
police: Finally someone that acknowledges my loyalty to fight crime
old man: As long as, of course, you do not randomly shoot people who do not deserve it. Say, who do you think that that traveler over there is?
police: I followed that traveler into the bar tonight. I believe he is a bandit from a neighboring city that is wanted for some dangerous crimes
old man: What sort of crimes do you believe that he has committed? I am just a harmless old wizard, I would know nothing about any crimes
police: Rumor is he killed a man
old man: Well, we must not shoot people simply on rumours. Perhaps he is simply here for the good food and ambiance?
police: I have this telegram that justifies my reasoning
old man: what does the telegram say?
police: That man is wanted by authorites for killing a innocent family man. The telegram advises hes a threat and dangerous
Summarize the dialogue | Police followed a traveler into the bar. He is wanted for killing a man. The police have a telegram to justify their reasoning. |
guard: Good day my brave King.
Summarize the dialogue | Guard: Good morning my brave King. |
Marketing: Hey those ar arcs why are there for ?
Project Manager: I can delete it for you if you want So if we do this we are on twelve and a half Euro And we are done
User Interface: but does it fit with our design ?
Project Manager: well the only thing that do not
User Interface: Do we have to you adapt it ? It is singlecurves
Project Manager: singlecurved but there is a curve in it So
User Interface: W Could we just make the bubbles cut off the back and then we are has
Industrial Designer: we just make it flat
Marketing: But wha Kay look what is the If you make it doublecurved it costs one Euro more
User Interface: More You make it optional
Marketing: But No but does it have a lot of extra
Industrial Designer: Worth does it have added worth ?
User Interface: there is an a a athe aesthetic value but not functionality
Project Manager: it is really a static value
Marketing: aesthetic I mean you make like eleven and a half Euros profit instead of twelve and a half But I do not know if twelve and a half is a fixed fixed price
Industrial Designer: well let us assume it is
Marketing: No we can not go above that
Industrial Designer: We we should assume it i that it is | At first the user interface designer wanted to make the remote control curvy. The marketing expert was skeptical of the curvy outlook because it was interrelated with the budget. The marketing expert was concerned as the expert thought it was not necessary. However, the user interface designer insisted on the curvy design as it had a strong aesthetic value. In the end, the designers compromised to make the remote control flat and single-curved instead of double-curved. |
#Person1#: Hello sir, welcome to the French Garden Restaurant. How many?
#Person2#: One.
#Person1#: Right this way. Please have a seat. Your waitress will be with you in a moment.
#Person3#: Hello sir, would you like to order now?
#Person2#: Yes please.
#Person3#: What would you like to drink?
#Person2#: What do you have?
#Person3#: We have bottled water, juice, and Coke.
#Person2#: I'll have a bottle of water please.
#Person3#: What would you like to eat?
#Person2#: I'll have a tuna fish sandwich and a bowl of vegetable soup. | #Person2# is at French Garden Restaurant and he orders a bottle of water, a tuna fish sandwich and a bowl of vegetable soup with the help of #Person3#. |
worshiper: I heard the royals are looking for someone to clean the privy but I wouldn't wish that job on anyone.
peasant: No sort of manual labor, something perhaps more difficult?>
worshiper: Different? Well, they do need a new teacher for the prince. The last one left after his bed was filled with dead toads.
peasant: The boy has a strange sense of humor?
worshiper: The boy is downright evil. I believe he has some of the black arts in him. If you choose that position, I wish you the best but I won't envy you.
peasant: I think that just might be up my alley, at least the food should be good I would think.
worshiper: You will be well fed, I am sure. But keep your eyes open - the prince is a rapscallion, and the Queen has a wandering eye.
peasant: Indeed, I will take your words to heart.
worshiper: I wish you the very best in your ventures!
Summarize the dialogue | worshiper advises peasant to be careful when working for the royal family. |
#Person1#: Hi, still in the office? It's already 7.
#Person2#: I would like to go but I have to finish a very important presentation. Our boss needs it for tomorrow's morning meeting and I was given the complete information only late this afternoon.
#Person1#: Sounds like our boss. Typically him always late with important information. Anything I can help?
#Person2#: Oh, that will be great. Thank you so much. Please help me to double-check the name list. I have to make sure they are all correct.
#Person1#: Ok, shall I make a coffee first?
#Person2#: Not for me. It is already late. I can not fall asleep after drinking coffee this late. | #Person2#'s working overtime to finish a presentation. #Person1# offers to double-check the name list. |
Joanna: Can you buy wine?
Tom: Sure, what are we celebrating?
Joanna: Monday...?
Tom: hahaha np
Joanna: thx ;* | Tom will buy wine on Joanna's request. |
Sid: <file_video>
Tom: Dude, that's sick
Sid: hahahaha have you watched until the end hahaha
Tom: yes, don't ever send these things to me again
Sid: how can you not see it's fuckin hilarious
Tom: oh fuck off | Sid sent a video to Tom. Tom feels offended but Sid finds it hilarious. |
mysterious owner: hello
a mouse: AH! please don't squash me!
mysterious owner: Oh..my bad
a mouse: What is this place? I must've munched a hole through the wall...
mysterious owner: you in a mystery shop
a mouse: A mystery shop? How... mysterious!
mysterious owner: yes it is
a mouse: Ooooooh... what does this thing do? Is it tasty?
mysterious owner: Becareful of what you taste..some are poisonous.
a mouse: Poisonous?! Oh. Okay. I guess the magician can have this. It looks pretty magic.
mysterious owner: it is really magic
a mouse: What's that stuff? Smells good.
mysterious owner: its some magical incense
a mouse: Magical? What makes it magical?
Summarize the dialogue | Mouse is in a mystery shop. Mouse likes the smell of incense. |
#Person1#: Hi, David! What are you doing?
#Person2#: Oh, just looking at these club notices. I'm thinking of joining one. Hey-why don't we join a club together? How about the Tennis Club?
#Person1#: Actually, I'm not good at tennis at all. . .
#Person2#: Neither am I. It's just that the best-looking girls are in that club.
#Person1#: Oh, come on. That's no reason to do something you're not interested in.
#Person2#: Well. . . What are you interested in?
#Person1#: How about the Classical Music Club?
#Person2#: Joanna, give me a break.
#Person1#: Hey-how about the Cinema Club?
#Person2#: Sounds OK to me. I like movies. Hey, Joanna, look - there are a lot of decent-looking guys here. And the club jackets - they're really hot! I think we made the right choice! | David and Joanna aren't good at tennis but David wants to join the Tennis Club because of the best-looking girls. They will join the Cinema Club. |
Jordan: hey do you feel like having pizza for dinner?
Judy: sounds good!
Jordan: which one do you want then? Fisherman's dream?
Judy: yes pls :)
Judy: <file_gif> | Jordan and Judy will order Fisherman's dream pizza for dinner. |
the priest: No, peasant! You are wrong! I cannot let you do evil!
peasant: I have done no evil I just want to live a happy life. I'm out of here. Have fun being a slave. You will never find me!
the priest: You know not what you do. Out of the kingdom is unsafe for your family. They may be in danger yet.
peasant: That's the lies that king feeds you to keep you here. I have seen on the outside with my own eyes. People live free happy lives free of rule.
the priest: A man can only persuade the unwilling so far. It is in God's hands now. You will see the danger that is out there, but you will need to defend yourself.
peasant: It's a shame so many people live under this tyrant. I will be back some day to free you all from this awful rule. One day you will see.
Summarize the dialogue | The peasant wants to leave the kingdom. The priest is worried about his family. |
worshipper: Oh, kind Priest. I could never lie. The good book commands against that.
priest: ok how did you get in this situation
worshipper: Lies and heresy. My neighbor lost a sheep and said I stole it. That is also against the good book.
priest: ok buddy, I have a farm of 1000 sheeps I will get them two
worshipper: Oh, Thank you Father. But I did not steal one. Should they not be punished for lying.
priest: the father up above will gibe them karma if they take my sheeps for nothing
worshipper: So we are to leave it in the lords hand. How wise of you good Father.
priest: yes my child and God will bless your soul
worshipper: I will do that although as a man I want revenge but I know that is in the Lords hands.
priest: come to prayers always
worshipper: Yes Father. I have my many bibles to choose from.
priest: good my child, I will become a mentor to you. You need to baptise again
worshipper: Thank you for rescue so I can continue to worship.
Summarize the dialogue | The worshipper got in trouble because his neighbour lost a sheep and said he stole it. The priest will get the neighbour two sheeps from his farm. The priest will become a mentor to the worshipper. |
User Interface: we will we will come up to that the the the thing that makes this the controller cheap is that it is modular so you want more function you pay more If you want less function i i if you want a reasonable price you pay for the functions that you add on to the system
Project Manager: That is for this basis function and if you want more you pay more
User Interface: for example the LCD you can take it you can put it put it back in or you can use the other one or the speech recogniser with the microphone You want a microphone to put in the speech recogniser you do not wan you pay less for the system you see It is pretty flexible in the price | The product would have basic functions and if users wanted more they need to pay more. For example, if users wanted LCD and speech recognisers with the microphone, they would pay more, else they could just buy the simpler one. |
the head monk: Hello there.
mother: Oh, hello. Come to get some fresh water?
the head monk: Ah yes, and just enjoy the view and tranquility.
mother: That haircut and those words... are you a monk?
the head monk: very astute! And what are you doing here?
mother: Just getting some water and cleaning some of my children's clothes.
the head monk: How many little ones do you have?
mother: Oh, I've got plenty. Eight to be exact!
the head monk: yes! That is plenty. Oh dear. How far from this clean lake do you live?
mother: Not too far, just a ten minute walk from the village. Where do you live?
the head monk: There is a monastery about a mile away in the opposite direction
mother: That is quite the trek, do you come here often?
the head monk: Every few days. As monks we don't have quite as much going on as a mother like you do. We like to walk, and think.
mother: Sounds pretty peaceful to me.
Summarize the dialogue | mother is getting water and cleaning her children's clothes at the lake. The head monk lives in a monastery a mile away. |
Sam: did you check Anna's post on insta?
Ron: No ? whats wrong?
Sam: she posted a picture with Harry with the caption 'new love'
Ron: what? but we are still together?
Sam: i thought you guys had a break up?
Ron: hell no! all was good btw us .. we just spoke yesterday
Sam: then i think you need to talk to her!!
Ron: yes definetly. | Anna posted a picture with Harry on Instagram. Ron is surprised by that. |
Paul: Sorry, I'm late sending this, but I'll have a copy tomorrow in any case
Paul: <file>
Jake: Fine, thanx
Paul: There's going to be a short presentation tomorrow
Paul: Let's hope they'll like it
Jake: They will. I'm sure about it
Paul: :) | Paul sent some files to Jake and there is going to be a short presentation tomorrow. |
#Person1#: I left a suitcase on the train to London the other day.
#Person2#: Can you describe it, sir?
#Person1#: It's a small blue case and it's got a zip. There's a label on the handle with my name and address on it.
#Person2#: Is this case yours?
#Person1#: No, that's not mine.
#Person2#: What about this one? This one's got a label.
#Person1#: Let me see it.
#Person2#: What's you name and address?
#Person1#: David Hall, 83, Bridge Street.
#Person2#: That's right. D. N. Hall. 83. Bridge Street. Three pound and fifty pence please.
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Hey!
#Person2#: What's the matter?
#Person1#: This case doesn't belong to me! You've given me the wrong case! | David Hall asks #Person2# to help him find the suitcase he left on the train to London but #Person2# gives him the wrong one. |
User Interface: and then the covers will be that sort of rubbery material like they make iPod covers so they kind of just stretch over
Project Manager: I do not know what i c iPod covers are like
User Interface: I I did not know that but they are kind of it is just kind of a rubbery and that way you know spongy like is something that people wanted and it just sort of stretches over and that way I think probably helps protect it a little bit too as well
Industrial Designer: But it is also e e easier to put on versus like mobile covers you actually have to screw them on and stuff and you kind of sometimes have to get someone to do that for you This is very much you should be able to stretch it over yourself
User Interface: just kind of stretch it over
Industrial Designer: and it will be fine
User Interface: and it will just stay on and then the buttons come through and so and then the each one of them on the very end will have the logo with the yellow circle and the RR
Industrial Designer: Li that will be the covers as well
Project Manager: I mean tha it is it is a detailed point I just wondered I mean h how will people put these down I wonder ? Right for some strange re reason I had it in my mind that they would put them down vertically
Industrial Designer: Well we could broaden the broaden it out a bit so it would stand like that
Project Manager: because particularly if they have dif if they are going to have it as a you know as a fashion item I mean it it is it it is just I mean it is just a minor detailed point but as you say you can just make the base a little bit bigger and
Industrial Designer: we could just widen it out | User Interface proposed that the cover should be made of rubber and could stretch over. Project Manager agreed but asked Industrial Designer to broaden it out. |
a lost traveler: I have become lost from traveling to try and sell my good, why have you wondered here, or how should I say?
a traveler long past: I sell food as I travel. I found myself lost in the desert, and now I am here...
a lost traveler: But wait, that is what happened to me!
a traveler long past: I suppose this desert isn't kind to traveling salesmen!
a lost traveler: Are you afraid of bandits robbing you while you are out selling food?
a traveler long past: Not particularly. I can kill them in one move.
a lost traveler: You must teach me your ways! I have been robbed more times than I can count.
a traveler long past: I will teach you all that I know! And I will mark the safer locations on this map for you, whenever we sort out where we are.
a lost traveler: So kind of you! I must excuse me self, I do need some rest.
Summarize the dialogue | a lost traveler is lost in the desert. a traveler long past sells food as he travels. he found himself lost in the desert. a lost traveler wants to learn how to protect himself from bandits. a traveler long past will teach him. |
Frank: Yo Adam
Frank: Did you know that the dean died yesterday?
Adam: What?
Adam: You serious?
Frank: Yeah
Frank: I couldn't believe it too
Adam: I'm so sorry...
Adam: How did it happen?
Frank: I'm devastated too
Frank: He was walking home from the university
Frank: Before one of the crossings he fell
Frank: It turned out that it was a heart attack
Frank: One of the pedestrians called the ambulance
Frank: Then he was trying to resuscitate the dean
Frank: But the ambulance came too late...
Frank: It's terrible, i really liked this man.
Frank: Every time I had some issue to solve, he was ready to help.
Adam: I see... It feels like a nightmare
Frank: I feel the same...
Frank: The funeral is on Sunday, are you coming?
Adam: I already had some plans... but yeah... I want to come
Frank: Good
Frank: Imagine how many people will be there
Adam: Hundreds
Adam: Allright, Frank. Thank you for informing me.
Adam: I'll see you at the funeral... not to pleasant circumstances, unfortunately
Frank: Indeed. Hang in there, mate.
Adam: Thanks, bye. | The dean died yesterday due to heart attack while walking home from the university. Frank liked the dean. Frank and Adam both want to attend the dean's funeral on Sunday. |
mayor: I am just surprised, you are normally so busy that these are even run without you most of the time!
president: Here, keep this as your own reminder to stay vigilant in your own political ideals. Hey, now that the election's over, there is a little bit of room to breathe before officially taking office!
mayor: How kind of you, I will cherish it and forever remember it's great significance.
president: Excellent! Now, shall we go raid the refreshment table? I do believe I spy celebratory cocktails and tiny sandwiches.
mayor: I think you are seeing just right, Mr. President!
president: Absolutely wonderful. Say, did you know that the Campaign Manager has arranged for, ooh spicy meatballs, the leftovers to be taken to the local Orphanage?
mayor: I did not know this, that is quite an efficient yet kind action to take!
president: *with a mouth full of hors d'oeuvres* It is the duty of President to listen to the people, and from what I understand they're saying "Seconds please!"
Summarize the dialogue | mayor is surprised that president is so involved in the election. president gives mayor a reminder to stay vigilant in his political ideals. president and mayor are going to eat some hors d'oeuvres. leftovers will be taken to the local orphanage. |
pond visitor: Oh dear! Did all this happen here by the pond? I see a large footprint here - was this from her?
crow: Yes, That is permanent. It is meant to remind me. I wish I could take it all back!
pond visitor: Here here, crow. Drink from this cup and it will settle your spirits.
crow: Thank you very much. Is this a magical cup? I sure hope so.
pond visitor: Not magical, but it will soothe your feelings and then we can work on a plan.
crow: Ok, What kind of plan? This place seems too far gone to become what it used to be?
pond visitor: Your friends are gone, I'm sad to say, but you can make new friends. Like me, perhaps.
crow: You really mean it? I'm so lonely crowing here all by myself. Maybe you could take me with you? I forgot what it was like to eat a live worm. Maybe I could find a mate!
Summarize the dialogue | crow is lonely and wants to make new friends. pond visitor offers him a cup of tea to cheer him up. |
Tom: Should we join the group tonight?
Barack: we should, but we also know it will be boring
John: yes, extremely boring, but we just should be there
John: They're already talking we don't want to integrate with the team
Barack: I know, so we don't really have a choice
Tom: So let's have some booze before, will be easier to stand them
Barack: oh yes! | Tom, Barack and John are going to join the group tonight. |
king: The queen would never let me put her washtub in clear view of my chamber door otherwise! We must call in extra workers. Better to ask forgiveness, eh?
architect: Aye, sire. The problem remains... with the Black Death waging war upon the common folk, perhaps requiring their services to construct a lavish bath would cause poor favor... I shall make the arrangements, of course. But still. There has been talk of unrest in the streets, m'Lord. I fear...
king: Speak up, lad. What do you fear?
architect: I fear... Rebellion, sire....
king: These peasant demands baffle me. I know not what to do. What would you do?
architect: Please have mercy upon me sire, but... I believe we should refrain from the building of this bath and invest instead in mass graves...
king: Very well. If you think it would help.
Summarize the dialogue | The king wants to build a bath for his queen. The architect is worried about the Black Death and the unrest in the streets. He advises the king to invest in mass graves instead. |
#Person1#: Bill, do you know if the cafeteria around the corner's open today?
#Person2#: Yes. They were open this morning when I came to work. They must've finished remodeling. Why do you want to know?
#Person1#: Well, I thought that maybe we could go there for lunch today. That is, if you haven't promised to go with someone else.
#Person2#: That'd be wonderful, Peter. But I hope you're in a better mood than you were this morning.
#Person1#: I'm sorry I was such a grouch. It must've been the weather. When it rains I get depressed.
#Person2#: Forget it. I'll see you at 11:30 am. | Bill says the cafeteria is open. Peter invites him to have lunch there and apologizes for being a grouch this morning. |
#Person1#: Do you think my briefcase is big enough to put in all these stuff?
#Person2#: Let me see. Laptop, flash disk, a ballpoint pen, a pencil, a notebook, a pair of glasses, cell phone, charger, moisture, notion, . . . Oh, that is too much. You are not going to a business trip.
#Person1#: I guess I need all of them.
#Person2#: Actually, the company will provide you with all of these supplies. So, you can leave this very thick notebook at home.
#Person1#: I know. But it is my lucky charm. I carry it all the time.
#Person2#: Suit yourself. Don't forget to set the alarm clock. | #Person1# puts too many things in #Person1#'s suitcase. #Person2# says #Person1# can leave the notebook. #Person1# disagrees. |
Manuel: Hi there. I'm interested in your flat that you have on AirBnB.
Kimberly: Hi! Yes, what dates did you have in mind?
Manuel: From the 12th to 19th of July.
Kimberly: Those dates are still free if you wish to have them. Will it be just you?
Manuel: It will be me and my wife.
Kimberly: Ok it will be my pleasure to host you two if you so want!
Manuel: We looked at a lot of places to stay and your flat looked really clean and confortable. Plus it's in a good location right in the center of the city.
Kimberly: Thank you :D If you want to call me so we can talk a little bit better, my number is ***********.
Manuel: Thanks, will do. | Manuel books the flat from the 12th to 19th of July. He will arrive with his wife. |
cow: Ha Ha very funny. Shouldn't you be cleaning up my feces. I left a real juicy one for you over there. Moooooo
worker: Yes, I did smell something most foul when you came walking by.
cow: That spider over there makes some pretty incredible webs. I swear one had words in it. I think it said "Some Pig"
worker: I think I heard something about that spider. Seems to me he was helped by a rat. Have you seen any rats about?
cow: Look in the lee of the stone out in that field. There were some out there a few weeks ago.
worker: Perhaps some attention should be given to that unusually clean pig in the pen over there.
cow: He is not so great I don't know why he gets so much attention.
worker: When I see Farmer Zuckerman, I will ask him about it. Surely you are a finer cow than he is a pig.
cow: Thank you for noticing. I give the best milk I can and no one seems to notice *sob*.
Summarize the dialogue | Cow left a juicy feces for the worker. The worker thinks the spider was helped by a rat. Cow is surprised that the pig gets more attention than her. |
the bazaar owner: No, this is where I have been for a long time and do not intend to move.
person: Ah, I understand. I was thinking, do you know when the next merchants are out this way? For your goods.
the bazaar owner: They come every few days. Due to be here tomorrow.
person: I shouldn't tell you this, but I stole some food from the lord. I've got a wife in tow.
the bazaar owner: Are you on hard times? Perhaps, i can hire you for help around here for a few days
person: Extremely. I'm on the run. I can't stay here, though. But I'd love to help you out.
the bazaar owner: You will be in a lot of trouble if you are found out. Are you hoping to get on a ship?
person: Yeah! Ideally get out of here to another country we speak the language. It'd be 30 days for the new year.
the bazaar owner: Well, i can help you out until you leave
person: Oh gods, thank you kind sir.
Summarize the dialogue | the bazaar owner does not intend to move. The next merchants are due to be here tomorrow. The person stole some food from the lord and has a wife in tow. The person is on the run and wants to get on a ship to another country. |
bat: This is my friend snake. He will certainly help me with anything, and his poison could come in handy!
ghost: I need you to bite the new King and poison his blood. His wife ...my cousin will then become the reigning monarch and regent of her son until he becomes of age.
bat: This will be so much fun! I've always wanted to kill a king! How will we get into his castle?
ghost: There is an open window on the west side of the castle that leads directly into the Kings privy. You can't miss it.
bat: What do you think buddy? You up to kill a king tonight?
ghost: This is awesome...not what is your price?
bat: I want a dark room in the castle all to myself and the snake.
ghost: Once the deed is done I will talk with the queen...it will be done!
bat: Well I say we begin to make our way towards the castle!
ghost: Good luck my friend...you will see...this will make the realm so much better. I will go to warn the queen to stay away from the King.
Summarize the dialogue | bat and snake will kill the new King. They will enter his castle through an open window. |
#Person1#: Please open your books to page 10. (To Mary) Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'm sorry that I'm late. I couldn't find the room.
#Person1#: That's alright. It's the first day of school, after all.
#Person2#: What are we doing?
#Person1#: I'm asking the class to read page 10 to themselves. Then I'm going to ask some questions about the passage.
#Person2#: May I have a book?
#Person1#: Here. Write your name inside the front cover. Remember that you must return the textbook to me at the end of the semester, so keep it in good condition. | #Person1# tells Mary the students are reading books in the class and gives her a book. |
#Person1#: How about going to the cinema tonight?
#Person2#: That's great. What's on tonight?
#Person1#: I am not sure about the name of the film, but I know it's a romantic one.
#Person2#: Romantic? I am afraid I like thrillers better.
#Person1#: Don't you think it's too bloody?
#Person2#: On the contrary, very exciting. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to a romantic film, but #Person2# prefers thrillers. |
queen: Hello King and princess. how are we today?
king: I am doing really great
queen: Good to hear. Any plans this evening?
king: I want to spend the whole evening and night with you my love.
queen: What about the princess? Should we ask her to leave?
king: Yes, I told her to go spend the night with her best friend
queen: I am excited for our night together love.
king: It has been long
queen: Oh how i have missed you.
king: I missed you too
queen: Let's make this night a memorable one!
king: come closer my dear...
queen: What is it my King?
king: You ask too many questions
Summarize the dialogue | king wants to spend the whole evening and night with queen. he told the princess to spend the night with her best friend. |
Daniel: Hi there, greetings from Sorrento... so what's life like in London these days?
Giuseppe: Hi! It's fine, but why are you writing to me in English?
Daniel: You know, I thought it would be fun. How's Matteo doing?
Giuseppe: Well, he's moving to Birmingham with his girlfriend right now
Daniel: Wow! I had no idea
Giuseppe: That he was moving or that he had a girlfriend? :D
Daniel: Both, actually
Giuseppe: How is it possible that he has a gf and I don't?
Daniel: You're too fat, that's all!
Giuseppe: Lol! | Daniel is in Sorrento and Giuseppe is in London. Giuseppe doesn't have a girlfriend and his friend Matteo has. Matteo is moving to Birmingham with her. |
temple guard: Good evening, servant. What is your duty in the temple today?
servant: I clean the altar after sacrifices are done
temple guard: Hmm, what a honorable duty. I protect the King and you serve his magnificent temple covered in luxurious artifacts. Make sure you honor him well.
servant: I've always done so, what brings you the temple
temple guard: My sole purpose is to protect the king and his temple. I will happily give up my life to do so. I expect no less from others.
servant: It really nice talking to someone who shares thesame ideology
temple guard: Yes, I agree. Most are intimidated by my fervor for the king's safety. We who serve the king are honored with these beautiful surroundings.
servant: Do you have a family?
temple guard: No, not anymore. I had to give up those privileges when I decided to serve the king as guard. It is my only duty and I have sworn by it. Such was the ritual I underwent when I became a guardian of the temple.
Summarize the dialogue | servant cleans the altar after sacrifices are done. The temple guard protects the king and his temple. |
Industrial Designer: Well we want to make a multifunctional remote right ?
User Interface: And everything being Wait we have what sound system TV DVD VHS TiVo ?
Industrial Designer: I think they will be phasing VHS out shortly
User Interface: But it is still there so if po if we are going to do it
Marketing: It needs to be compatible because universal remote controls are never universal
Project Manager: They are never universal That is right Esp e especially if you buy a a not big product DVD player say usually it does not work if it is not one of the
User Interface: Or if it is not like a Sony if it is like a I do not know
Industrial Designer: So we will have to figure it how to cover all the different variances in signals | Industrial Designer perceived that the single remote should be able to control every possible device, and this would be rather difficult to achieve. Industrial Designer thought that VHSs would be phased out shortly, but they should still take it into consideration for the time being. Industrial Designer drew the conclusion that they had to make sure it could cover all the variances in signals. |
#Person1#: Could you project what you would like to be doing five years from now?
#Person2#: As I have some administrative experience from my last job, I may use my organizational and planning skills in the future.
#Person1#: How do you plan to accomplish this?
#Person2#: By doing everything necessary and for further study.
#Person1#: How long would you like to stay with this company?
#Person2#: How long I will stay with the company depends on whether the company and I are satisfied with each other.
#Person1#: What do you think of this industry's outlook in five years?
#Person2#: I do believe this industry will be developed rapidly in 5 years time. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s career plan five years from now and #Person2#'s opinion on this industry's outlook in five years. |
#Person1#: Thank you for purchasing your new mattress with us.
#Person2#: No, thank you.
#Person1#: Would you like us to deliver the mattress for you?
#Person2#: That would be great.
#Person1#: When do you want it delivered?
#Person2#: I need it delivered tomorrow. Will that be possible?
#Person1#: What time exactly?
#Person2#: I need it delivered at 12.
#Person1#: We can have it to you at that time.
#Person2#: That's not a problem?
#Person1#: We will deliver your mattress tomorrow at 12 o'clock.
#Person2#: That's great! Thank you very much. | #Person1#'ll deliver the mattress to #Person2# at 12 tomorrow. #Person2# thinks it's great. |
subject: how are you today masons what do you do
masons: We like to make carvings out of stone! And who are you then?
subject: i am a loyal subject friend
masons: I see, well it's nice to meet you. What brings you here to the courtyard today?
subject: it seemed like a nice day to be outside
masons: Ah, so it is. One of the nicer days recently.
subject: yes its very nice to see this
masons: Indeed it is. Do you come here often?
subject: yes it is often a meeting place for the king
masons: That makes sense, do you like to talk with him?
subject: of course i do whatever he needs of me
masons: Do you work for him or are you just that loyal?
subject: a bit of both honestly
masons: Well that is good to hear sir, seems like you have your purpose in life and I have mine as well.
Summarize the dialogue | Masons are making stone carvings. The subject is a loyal subject friend of the king. The king often meets with him in the courtyard. |
pastor: I'm not afraid of the witch or what she can do to me. This is why I'm going up. For the people and for her.
bandit: O-oh, I don't know, father, sir. I've seen a couple of ice things that look a bit like people.
pastor: Come what may, this is my task. With that in mind, you don't have to do what you do. Life is too short to live it this way. Why not use your talents and skills for God?
bandit: Oh, erm, well I did used to be an upright man, I did. But with the war and all I owned burned ta the ground... well this keeps food in my belly.
pastor: I understand. Come with me, we can venture together! Your skills could come in handy in this quest. God will provide food enough for both of us.
bandit: W-well... I suppose I could come with ye for a spell. I'm afraid my bow's not much good fer magickings, though.
Summarize the dialogue | pastor is going up to the witch to help the people and her. bandit used to be an upright man but his house was burned down and he needs to feed his family. he is afraid his bow is not good for magickings. pastor invites him to come with him. |
#Person1#: You're the editor of Public Eye. What kind of topics does your program cover?
#Person2#: Well, there are essentially domestic stories. We don't cover international stories. We don't cover party politics or economics. We do issues of general social concern to our British audience. They can be anything from the future of the health service to the way the environment is going downhill.
#Person1#: How do you choose the topic? Do you choose one because it's what the public wants to know about or because it's what you feel the public ought to know about?
#Person2#: I think it's a mixture of both. Sometimes you have a strong feeling that something is important and you want to see it examined and you want to contribute to a public debate. Sometimes people come to you with things they are worried about and they can be quite small things. They can be a story about corruption in local government, something they cannot quite understand, why it doesn't seem to be working out properly, like they are not having their litter collected properly or the dustbins emptied.
#Person1#: How do you know that you've got a really successful program? One that is just right for the time?
#Person2#: I think you get a sense about it after working in it in a number of years. You know which stories are going to get the attention. They are going to be published just the point when the public are concerned about that. | #Person2#, the editor of Public Eye, tells #Person1# their program is essentially domestic stories and it's the mixture of what the public wants to know about and what they feel the public ought to know about. #Person2# could feel whether #Person2# has got a successful program. |
owl: So, you are an invisible creature then? I cannot see you even with my perfect vision.
spirit: yes, I was put here to scare people away who would do harm to this forest, but alas my time is almost up
owl: Why do you say that? Aren't you already dead?
spirit: No in 40 days I get to go to heaven
owl: That sounds scary! Does it worry you?
spirit: No cause I am tired of being a spirit I never get to sleep its so fustrating
owl: Since you never sleep, perhaps you could tell me where all the mice and other small creatures went? If I do not find food, soon I will not even have enough strength to fly.
spirit: Oh yes since you have great eyesight they have been staying hidden under the log by the cave
owl: Thank ye, wise spirit. Tell me, will you haunt me if I eat one of two mice! I do not want to disturb the spirit of this forest.
spirit: nope I only haunt humans
owl: I can understand that, they are evil creatures from what I have seen.
Summarize the dialogue | spirit is invisible and scares people away from the forest. Owl can't see spirit, but he can see the mice hiding under the log. Owl will not eat the mice, because he doesn't want to disturb the spirit of the forest. |
knight: Blindness is a weakness that cannot be tolerated! You cannot let it hinder you!
person: I think of it as an advantage, i cant see the danger. It has worked out so far for me
knight: An advantage you say? Does THAT feel like an advantage?
person: Tis just a flesh wound they say, now where did i leave my masters armor, oh wait, im wearing it
knight: That is merely scrap metal not armor!
person: if you say so, now where did i leave the shield, is this it?
knight: I will not tolerate this! This is an affront to my knighthood. Take me to your master, I would like to have a word with him!
person: Not if i have anything to say about it
knight: Perhaps you are as brave and as fearsome as I.
person: blind luck
knight: Probably! Any way, stay out of my way or next time you will have no luck at all!
Summarize the dialogue | knight is blind and he thinks blindness is a weakness. He wants to talk to the person's master. |
Industrial Designer: it only has to have the most used buttons You do not have to integrate the buttons to search the channels on your television
User Interface: but then you have to to find your other remote control if you want to search
Marketing: th it it is I think that is not
Industrial Designer: but I but it is impossible to to accommodate accommodate all the buttons on the s on the difference different televisions sets on one remote control It is impossible Because for example Sony television has the opportunity to s to make to make it possible for to see on one side of the screen teletext and on the other side just n regular television
Marketing: I think n m n most televisions nowadays do this
Industrial Designer: but they do not use the same signal on remote control Because you can not use a Panasonic remote control on a on a Philips television
Marketing: but then you have to choose the always with r universal remotes you have to choose the code
User Interface: you can choose the code | Industrial Designer thought it was impossible to accommodate different TVs on one remote control. Because you can't use a Panasonic remote control on a Philips television. However, Marketing believed that this problem could be solved by a universal remote with code. |
priest: What are you doing here?
peasant: My father, thy seek help. Thy poor and hungry.
priest: Come in come in I have some I can offer to you.
peasant: Thy need substance, thy have my family bible thy can trade.
priest: Yes here is the bible, but you cannot eat it.
peasant: Grammarcy my father.
priest: What will you do with that book my dear?
peasant: Trade it for ox stew and mead.
priest: Very well then head to the nearest market and pray they accept it.
peasant: Grammarcy my father. Doust thou have work for me here?
priest: I am sorry this temple barely has any money left and we would not be able to pay you.
peasant: Thy very hard worker, perchance a barter, thy clean thou clothes daily for a meal?
priest: We will see what we can do here.
peasant: Grammarcy thine father. Thy shall start morrow.
Summarize the dialogue | priest offers peasant his family bible in exchange for food. peasant wants to barter his clothes for a meal. |
king's guardsmen: Could you help me polish the guards armor? There are so many sets to go thru, it's tiring. If we both do it, we can both keep an eye out for anything suspicious, too.
a large experienced guard with a grizzly expression.: Sure thing, sir. Nothing like a shiny suit of armor to go into battle with.
king's guardsmen: Haha, isn't that the truth. Has the king been working the guards hard, too?
a large experienced guard with a grizzly expression.: Yeah, same as always. I don't mind. No kids, no wife, gives me something to do. And sometimes it can be satisfying, giving a good punch to a drunk townsperson, can't it?
king's guardsmen: Now that's the spirit! Punching drunk townspersons and the love of all the wenches. Quite the life!
Summarize the dialogue | king's guardsmen asks a large experienced guard with a grizzly expression to help him polish the guards armor. |
a beautiful calico cat napping beside the coat rack: Ah I love this fountain so much, so peaceful here.
insect: Sure. But i don't like the silence
a beautiful calico cat napping beside the coat rack: You get used to it. Do you come here often?
insect: No, unless when i am hungry
a beautiful calico cat napping beside the coat rack: Hungry? Is there much food around here?
insect: Yes. Like this one
a beautiful calico cat napping beside the coat rack: Hey, damned runt, give that back!
insect: Then i am afraid i am going to snack on your blood
a beautiful calico cat napping beside the coat rack: A tiny little bug like you? Yeah right!
insect: That is how i stay alive
a beautiful calico cat napping beside the coat rack: What do you mean?
insect: I snack on mammalian blood to stay alive
a beautiful calico cat napping beside the coat rack: Not for long, you don't.
Summarize the dialogue | The insect doesn't like the silence at the fountain. The insect comes here when he's hungry. The insect doesn't like the cat's food. |
servant: I have a bucket of water right here your majesty, sir.
king: Please take this and put it away
servant: Yes your majesty. I'll put it in your wardrobe.
king: You didn't give me the water you fool!
servant: Sorry your majesty. I was just thinking about my family. I haven't seen them in years.
king: Really, you were one of the ones we bought hunh, I so much like to have the servant born here, it makes them happier to have family
servant: Sorry my king.
king: What are you sorry for, do you know where your family is?
servant: It's been so long. I don't even know if they are alive. I wish I had been born here your majesty. I might know how to read if I had.
king: No, none of the servants can read, I would go and buy some of your family for you to serve beside you but since you don't know where they live I can't do much.
servant: sorry your majesty.
Summarize the dialogue | king wants servant to put away a bucket of water. The servant was thinking about his family. The king would like to buy some of the servants' family for them to serve beside him. |
Daisy: Hi what’s up?
Charlotte: I’m watching a movie
Daisy: At 4 a.m.?
Charlotte: I cannot sleep
Daisy: Me neither
Charlotte: And how are you spending your sleepless night?
Daisy: Just thinking
Daisy: Turning in bed
Daisy: Hoping that the sleep will come
Charlotte: Do you often struggle with insomnia?
Daisy: Unfortunately, quite a lot
Charlotte: Same here
Charlotte: It destroys me
Charlotte: But I just cannot get any rest | Charlotte and Daisy suffers from insomnia. Charlotte's watching a movie. |
rat: First I have to find and eat a certain weed! The wizard said I would feel better if I could find it and it eat it quickly. Will you look for it and I will head to the castle to start finding the rabbits for you.
snakes: Is this the weed of which you seek? I hope it helps this little pipsqueak!
rat: Oh my word! That is it. I will live longer to help you find rabbits! I need to eat it now! Thank you!
snakes: Eat well rat-friend, for do not delay! We will soon have many rabbits to slay!
rat: I will keep you fat and satisified! I promise you that!
snakes: Oh happy day, oh delicious meal! Pure delight is what I feel!
rat: Off to the castle I go! And you will follow and lay in wait. There are many running around in the court yard.
snakes: Hurry back soon! Bring me flesh, and I shall grant you a boon!
Summarize the dialogue | rat needs to eat a weed to feel better. Snakes will look for it. Rat will go to the castle to find rabbits for snakes. |
traveler: My brother, I understand. There is little worse than the wrath of a fine woman. You have nothing to apologize for.
captain: Here, have your blade back, I don't want you to feel any threat from me. May I have my telescope back so I can keep us and the rest of the travelers on this fine boat safe?
traveler: Here, and use it well. But I must ask again, have you seen any bandits? You see, they have been after me and my group of mercenaries.
captain: I have not seen any bandits thus far. The waters have been clear. I will be sure to let you know if I see any and we will murder them.
traveler: Thank you, and I do wish you well. Please know your family will recover.
captain: I sure hope so. If you don't mine my asking, how come these bandits are after you?
Summarize the dialogue | Captain wants the traveler to have his telescope back. He hasn't seen any bandits so far. Traveler's group of mercenaries is being chased by bandits. Captain will let the traveler know if he sees any. |
#Person1#: Were you at the scene during the robbery?
#Person2#: Yes, I was, Officer.
#Person1#: Were you able to see a lot?
#Person2#: I was there as it happened.
#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: The robber came in with a gun.
#Person1#: Could you see his face?
#Person2#: He had a mask over his face.
#Person1#: Was he with someone else?
#Person2#: He was alone.
#Person1#: Would you be willing to come down to the station for further questioning?
#Person2#: I would be happy to. | #Person1# was at the scene during the robbery, and Officer asks #Person1# for further questioning. |
farmer: You come to my place and are trying to take my land! Is that what you are doing? You dirty scumbag!
lord: Now now, calm down now. Have a seat. That is not what I was doing.
farmer: Well...get to the point.
lord: Well, Are you going to keep being to rude? And to a lord at that. I have an offer for you. If you're willing, the king would love to hire you to be his farmer. He is on a new diet, and wants only the freshest of ingredients. I must say we hear you are the best arounf.
farmer: I don't work for anyone. I am proud and work myself to the bone to produce the best crops. I will sell to the king, but I will not work for anyone. Is that clear?
lord: I am afraid I shall recant my offer. See what the king wants he gets. So be it then.
Summarize the dialogue | lord wants to hire farmer to be his farmer. farmer refuses. |
high priestess: Servant get me the goblet.
servant: yes mam
high priestess: Thank you servant.
servant: youre welcome
high priestess: This nectar taste horrible. This will not do for the upcoming ceremony. Clean this mess up at once.
servant: yes mam
high priestess: I give you permission to talk freely. How do you feel the last ceremony went?
servant: it went well mam
high priestess: Do you feel there is anything for me to improve?
servant: you should be nicer to your servants, mam
high priestess: You are here to serve. I did not ask about my behavior towards you. I meant for the ceremonies. I have been the priestess for 5 years. I want to stay relevant.
servant: the ceremonies are relevant enough mam, and they captivate the attendees. if they didn't, people wouldn't continue to return
high priestess: Very valid point servant. Yes this nectar is now perfect.
Summarize the dialogue | high priestess wants her servant to get her the goblet. She wants her to improve the last ceremony. She wants to stay relevant. |
#Person1#: what do you think about all the different diets people go on?
#Person2#: I don't think dieting is good for you. It's much better to eat a balanced diet and to never get overweight to begin with!
#Person1#: but what do you think about people who are obese? What should they do to lose weight?
#Person2#: they need to eat healthy foods, but they also have to increase the amount of exercise they do every day. They don't have to cut out fattening foods altogether, though.
#Person1#: so you think it's ok for people who are dieting to eat chocolate?
#Person2#: sure, they can eat some chocolate. As long as they are exercising and eating mostly healthy foods, there's nothing wrong with having a small desert.
#Person1#: how about drinking soda?
#Person2#: many people gain weight by drinking far too much soda. Soda should be a treat ; there's simply no nutritional value in it whatsoever. If you want to lose weight and you can't stop drinking soda, try
#Person1#: that's good advice. Have you ever tried taking vitamins?
#Person2#: my mother used to make me take vitamins every day, but I don't take them anymore. Vitamins are good as a supplement, but they don't do much good if you don't have a well-balanced diet to start.
#Person1#: how do you know so much about food and dieting?
#Person2#: you might not believe this, but I used to be twice the size than I am now! | #Person2# doesn't think dieting is good for #Person1#. #Person2# thinks it's better to have more exercise, a more balanced diet, and less soda to lose weight. |
person: i said i would give you half but i need to count it all
traveler: Okay yeah thats fine! I'll go ahead and count it for us. I'm a wonderful counter. Got 4th place in the farmland apple counting competition. one.. two.. three.. Yep, that should do it! here's your three gold! I kept the other three. Don't worry, I definitely only took three.
person: imma have to yoink that again, i cant let you do that
traveler: *Running away* Oh god I better run fast. Now I have the gold AND a great story to tell. I just went to the most notoriously intimidating tower, found loot, and got to keep it all!
person: im taking everythin you got you fool
traveler: Little did you know, I took karate in preschool! You messed with the wrong traveler
person: this will end here you simpleton
Summarize the dialogue | Traveler took three gold from the person. |
Mariah: Dad, I need your help
Joshua: what happened sweetie?
Mariah: we are doing a business project for school and we need an adult supervisor
Joshua: and you thought of your old man ;>
Mariah: and no one else is available :D
Joshua: ouch
Mariah: but at the same time there's no one better to assist us
Joshua: now you're talking | Joshua will assist his daughter Mariah with her business project for school as she needs an adult supervisor. |
#Person1#: Hello, Mike. What are you doing in this part of London?
#Person2#: Well, in fact, I'm looking for a flat round here.
#Person1#: A flat? Do you want to move?
#Person2#: Yes, actually, believe it or not, Mandy and I are getting married.
#Person1#: It's great! Congratulations. When did you decide?
#Person2#: Only last week. It was when we were staying with her family in Scotland. Now we're trying to find a suitable flat.
#Person1#: It will be great to have you as neighbours. I hope you manage to buy one soon.
#Person2#: Oh, we aren't looking for one to buy. We don't have enough money yet. We want to find somewhere to rent.
#Person1#: Yes, of course. That's what we did at first. In fact, in the end my brother lent us some money. That's how we managed to buy ours.
#Person2#: Really? Perhaps I'll talk to my family about it. Now, what about a coffee? There's a good place just round the corner.
#Person1#: What a good idea! | Mike plans to rent a suitable flat because he's getting married to Mandy. #Person1# says #Person1#'s brother lent some money so they could buy a flat, and Mike'll talk to his family about it. |
Helen: how are you?
Jimmy: good :) you?
Helen: same old same old
Jimmy: how's Mike?
Helen: we split up.
Jimmy: I'm sorry
Helen: I'm not :D
Jimmy: Ugh, okay :D | Helen is happy to have split with Mike. |
#Person1#: How often are stockholders meetings held?
#Person2#: Stockholders meetings are held biannually. Usually the meetings are scheduled for spring and fall. In between the meetings, each stockholder receives biannual reports. Financial statements are made once a year.
#Person1#: What percentage of the stockholders actually attend the meetings? I'm guessing not a large percentage. . .
#Person2#: You're right, it's a low percentage. Also, in order to attend meetings, you have to hold a certain amount of shares. It's quite a large number, so most of the stockers are excluded from proceedings.
#Person1#: So, how much say do the stockholders really have?
#Person2#: Unless they're united, very little. . . | #Person2# tells #Person1# stockholders meetings are held biannually. Only a low percentage of the stockholders who hold a certain amount of shares can attend. |
ladies: Pheasant would suffice.
cooker: I also have some vegetables, potatoes and bread if you would like as well. I'd be happy to cook this up for you unless you prefer something else.
ladies: I think I will simply take the pheasant, I do have to watch my figure afterall.
cooker: Very well. Can I get you a wine or mead to drink while you wait?
ladies: Wine would be fine, do you have any white?
cooker: I have both red and white. Here is your wine. So what brings you to my small cottage?
ladies: I simply sought a meal while I wait for my carriage.
cooker: I see. Where do you hail from?
ladies: The kingdom of Berthingtonhamtonsonshiretown
cooker: Oh that is a nice place but I've never been to the kingdom of Berthingtonhamtonsonshiretown. I've only been as far out as Pershinguponthamesingtown
ladies: That is still out quite a ways, at least you have been able to travel.
Summarize the dialogue | ladies are waiting for their carriage in a small cottage. They will have pheasant, vegetables, potatoes and bread. The cooker will prepare it. |
Carl: And one more thing
Clare: yes?
Carl: Don't be late tomorrow
Clare: no worries | Carl asks Clare not to be late tomorrow. |
#Person1#: can you help me pick out some fabric for a suit? I'm going to get one made for a friend's wedding.
#Person2#: sure. What kind of material do you want for the suit to be made from?
#Person1#: it depends on the price, but I was thinking of getting a wool/cashmere blend.
#Person2#: that will probably be quite expensive, but the more you pay for the fabric, the longer it'll last and the better it'll look. What color do you want the suit to be?
#Person1#: I was thinking of a brown pin-striped suit.
#Person2#: brown, huh? Isn't that a bit dull?
#Person1#: haven't you heard? Brown is the new black.
#Person2#: why don't you just get black? Black suits are always fashionable and can be worn for anything, a funeral, a wedding, a job interview, anything!
#Person1#: that may be true, but black is so boring. Anyway, I already have three black suits. I might as well get a suit that stands out from the rest.
#Person2#: here are two different shades of brown. Which one do you prefer?
#Person1#: I like the one on the left, but I don't like the pattern on it. It's too much. I want a pattern that's a bit subtler.
#Person2#: how about this one?
#Person1#: I think that will do. Let's go talk to the tailor about getting it made.
#Person2#: ok, let's go. | #Person1# wants to get a brown pin-striped suit made for a friend's wedding. #Person2# suggests #Person1# get black but #Person1# thinks black is boring and #Person1# already has three black ones. Finally, #Person1# picks the brown one with a subtler pattern. |
Frank: Are you coming to the pub with us tonight?
Helen: not in the mood 4 pub
Frank: something's wrong?
Helen: no, just not the right mood
Frank: sorry to hear that
Frank: A<file_gif>
Helen: :) | Helen does not fancy going to the pub tonight. |
#Person1#: What are you listening now, Fred?
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: Hey! Man, put your earphone out. I said which song you are listening to.
#Person2#: Jay Chou's title song in his new album.
#Person1#: What's your comment on his new album?
#Person2#: Gorgeous! There is another song combining Chinese and western music styles. I am crazy for it, so I hear it over and again. And I plan to make it as the ringbone of my mobile.
#Person1#: Let me enjoy it.
#Person2#: I suppose this song can be the No. 1 on the top chart.
#Person1#: I cann't wait for buying his CD now. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss the new album of Jay Chou, and #Person2# is crazy for one song. |
clergyman: yes my child
worker: I'm a worker from a village up the river. I was wondering... what's my purpose in life. It seems so meaningless.
clergyman: Have you prayed about it child?
worker: I'm... sick of praying. It doesn't do anything!
clergyman: now now, that's not the way to think about it. we just aren';t open enough to how the Blessed is answering us. Come, kneel and pray with me
worker: Praying isn't going to feed my family or help me find a purpose. I've tried it! I just gives me a false sense of hope.
clergyman: I ask your help here oh God. You love your family? tell me about them
worker: I have a beautiful daughter, and a faithful wife. We live in a small cot in the woods. It's quite peaceful, but i feel empty.
clergyman: when did this start? are you happily married
worker: Yes I am.
clergyman: you love her?
worker: I do dearly.
Summarize the dialogue | The worker is a worker from a village up the river. He is married and has a daughter and a wife. He feels empty. The clergyman invites him to pray with him. |
Hannah: Hello, how many spares do you have? Tbh I'd need a few. I don't have anything in exchange sadly, but I could just pay :) :) :)
Kate: I have one to give away, peace lilly. It is easy to split up. You can make 3 out of one easily, they grow fast. I don't need anything in exchange.
Hannah: Aaww... that's sweet thank you
Hannah: How can I get it? Where and when would be themost suitable?
Kate: green street 15. I'm on maternal, at home, so it is fine anytime.
Hannah: Is the plant in the pot already? I think I live pretty close - Grand Square
Kate: yeah, it's in a plastic pot
Hannah: (Y)
Hannah: Could I come tomorrow at around 12:00?
Kate: Sure, it's fine.
Hannah: I will write to you :D
Hannah: Hi, im a bit delayed, I will be in an hour
Kate: OK
Hannah: is it just 15, or A B C?
Kate: just 15 next to the Green Smoothie Bar, flat 9
Hannah: Alright, im gonna look for it 8-) | Hannah will pick one peace lily from Kate at Green Street 15 flat 9 tomorrow at 12. Kate is on maternal and her place is located next to the Green Smoothie Bar. |
worms: You've had owners? LIke, you are a slave! I'm a worm and even I'm not a slave.
person: I guess technically you could say that, sigh. Feels even more depressing when you say it like that.
worms: Where is your owner now? I don't see him here. Unless that rat is your owner, in which case you're bigger than him. Don't let him push you around.
person: That rat is my owner. He's small, but he's violent.
worms: Well if you're such a pushover, then I'm going to take that treat from you. Thanks for the treat.
person: I'm going to kill myself.
worms: Well, you can't say I didn't try to help you. But, on the plus side for me. I love decomposing bodies.
person: You can eat my body. It'll be on the floor soon enough.
Summarize the dialogue | worms thinks the person is a slave. The person is going to kill himself. |
Zayden: Weird question maybe but don't you happen to have a spare keyboard lying around at home?
Kailee: Uhh... Dunno if you could call it a spare one, but I don't really use my desktop too much...?
Kailee: What do you need it for?
Zayden: Mine doesn't seem to be working but I need to confirm if it's an issue with the keyboard or the computer itself.
Zayden: So if I could borrow yours for a while, it would be great. I just need to check one thing and I can give it back to you.
Kailee: Sure, I don't see why not | Zayden wants to borrow a keyboard from Kailee in order to check if there's a problem with his keyboard or the computer itself. |
eunuch: Ok, good. You're a cool snake. Sorry about that.
snakes: Whatsssss in the locketsssss?
eunuch: Eh, you know... Memories of times gone. Wanna see?
snakes: SSsssure.
eunuch: It's an old flame. We were happy, but she ditched me since I couldn't give her children.
snakes: Sssssad. No eggsss.
eunuch: Yeah, yeah. Something like that.
snakes: SSSsteal eggs from other nesssst.
eunuch: That's a possibility, but I don't know how that'd work. I don't have the delivery system, if you catch my drift.
snakes: Ah, I sssseee. No ssssscreams.
eunuch: Ah, I knew it! Never trust a snake.
snakes: How else was I supposed to know if you had sssssytem?
Summarize the dialogue | eunuch has a locket with memories of his old flame. She left him because he couldn't give her children. Snakes suggest he steals eggs from other snakes. |
Don: Say a number from 1-10
Karen: 6
Lucy: 4
Don: Thank you guys! You've just helped with some hard life decisions ;-) | Don is about to make a difficult decision thanks to Karen and Lucy. |
animal: Where the heck am I?
mother: Relax, I am not going to hurt you
animal: But my home, the bridge! It's gone!
mother: Nay nay .. you have merely been taken away
animal: What kind of place is this? These bars are clear.
mother: This is the pet chamber, friend
animal: I no want to be in a pet chamber. I want to scare people from under my bridge.
mother: Well you're not a troll, are you? If not, shouldn't you be on facebook?
animal: I'm so confused and hungry.
mother: Are you not welll fed here?
animal: All I know is I went to sleep under my bridge and then I woke up here in this cage. I usually hunt for scraps right about now. Do you have any?
mother: I can do you a nice rare steak but I will have to go back to my apartments to prepare it
animal: You have peaked my interest.
Summarize the dialogue | animal is scared and hungry. He is in the pet chamber. He is not on facebook. Mother will prepare a rare steak for him. |
#Person1#: Oh, so the zoo is over there. Thank you so much for your help.
#Person2#: You ' re welcome. Can I ask you what brings you to China?
#Person1#: I ' m actually travelling around Asia.
#Person2#: Oh, very nice. How long will you be in Beijing?
#Person1#: Probably another week.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Well, I ' ll give you my phone number and if you need a guide, please call me.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. That ' s very kind. | #Person1# takes #Person2# to the zoo and is willing to be the guide when #Person2# traveling in Beijing. |
butler: Oh I see, is the nature of your visit celebratory or just catching up with your family member?
guest: It's always nice to see new places, I tend to travel a lot, I just lucked out to have my cousin to stay with
butler: Well that is rather lucky with such a nice place to stay while you are traveling. Is there any specific location you are in the area to see?
guest: No, nothing specific. when you have an invitation from the Baron, you go and stay
butler: That is true, he is hard to turn down isn't he? How long has he been married to your cousin?
guest: A few years, he was on one of his travels and met my cousin, wisked her away from us. Wow, look at his family, I didn't realize they were all so tall.
butler: They are certainly blessed with a larger stature. Do you or your family bear any resentment towards the baron, seeing as he whisked her away?
Summarize the dialogue | Guest is visiting his cousin, who is staying with the Baron. Guest travels a lot and likes to see new places. Guest is staying at the Baron's place because he invited him. |
#Person1#: Right. Just take off your jacket and shirt. And lie down on that bed over there. . . That's right. . . Now, just hold up your right arm, will you? . . . Does this hurt?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: And this?
#Person2#: Yes. . . a bit. . . ouch!
#Person1#: And do you feel anything when I do this?
#Person2#: Yes, that hurts quite a lot.
#Person1#: And you don't feel any pain anywhere else? In you legs, for example?
#Person2#: NO, nothing.
#Person1#: Well, it's probably nothing serious. But I think we'd better have that shoulder X-rayed. We can't do the until the morning, though. So it'd be better if you stay in hospital for the night | #Person1# gives #Person2# a physical check and advises #Person2# to stay in hospital for a shoulder X-ray the next day. |
king: Hello my lovely daughter. Why are you here on the bench today?
princess: i like to walk here, its nice to see you father you look well
king: Of course. I have put 15 beggars in the dungeon today, and raised the taxes to double what they were.
princess: that seems harsh but you know best my dear father
king: I am the King. I hope you are not here waiting for the young man from the stables?
princess: of course not father please do not suggest such a thing
king: Yes my princess. I only jest. You would be waiting along time since it is his blood that feeds my shrubs.
princess: that seems like a very inefficient way to water plants
king: The blood of those that are beneath us is what creates the beauty around us.
princess: that is a strangely beautiful way to look at things
king: Only as beautiful as you, my daughter.
princess: thank you father i love you too
king: I will leave this here. Shall we walk by the lake?
princess: that soudns nice father, lets
Summarize the dialogue | king and his daughter are walking by the lake. He has put 15 beggars in the dungeon and raised the taxes to double what they were. He raises the taxes because the blood of those beneath us creates the beauty around us. |
Jack: What a weather!
Olivia: Horrible!
Thomas: Cold and rainy | It is cold and rainy. |
guard: I am reporting for duty.
executioner: Yes, this place horrible smelling isn't. Hope somebody cleans it soon
guard: I would never come here if I wasn't forced to. I'm only here to ensure everyone's safety.
executioner: Safety thats funny, cause I don't think the prisoners feel very safe when I am here hahaha
guard: Quite true but we're here to keep our King safe.
executioner: Looks like we got some more work for our wonderful king
guard: What should we do with these treacherous thieves? Add more blood to the walls of this God-forsaken place?
executioner: Yes I think we missed a spot over there I be sure to take care of that
guard: Be done with it then! I'll not stay in here a moment longer
executioner: Yes, yes I do quite enjoy this part ...
guard: Good grief! This is terrible.
executioner: Man up we do this for the king
guard: I won't stand by and watch you do this!
executioner: Aww you fool
Summarize the dialogue | Guard is reporting for duty. He doesn't like the smell of the place. The executioner is going to add more blood to the walls. |
waitress: It because of people like you that I am this cheerful always
guest: Your cheerful attitude is so inspiring. Here take this.
waitress: thank you sir, where do you come from?
guest: I come from a land in the far east. It is called Dorne.
waitress: oh my, you must come see our queen. She likes people from far and away
guest: Please take me to her? Do you have her ear? There is a message I am supposed to pass to her but I need someone I can trust to vouch for me.
waitress: of course I will and you can trust me
guest: If you help me, I will give you one hundred pieces of silver. When can I expect to meet her? I must prepare myself!
waitress: oh my, that will be enough for me to get married
guest: You're most welcome dear. Tell me, are you from these lands.
waitress: Yes I am, I will take you there after I finish my work at 6pm
guest: Wonderful I am thrilled to meet the queen.
Summarize the dialogue | guest comes from Dorne. He wants to meet the queen. The waitress will take him there at 6 pm. |
#Person1#: Christmas is coming up. Han Meimei, let me ask you a question.
#Person2#: Go ahead.
#Person1#: Do you celebrate Christmas?
#Person2#: No, we have Chinese New Year's celebrations.
#Person1#: But Christmas is the biggest holiday of the year. People are busy shopping and preparing presents for relatives and friends before Christmas Eve.
#Person2#: That sounds exciting.
#Person1#: Children hang their stockings over the fireplace so that Father Christmas can fill them with sweets and toys.
#Person2#: What if they don't have a fireplace?
#Person1#: No problem. They always find some place to hang them. By the way, what are you going to do at Christmas?
#Person2#: My teacher, Professor Smith and his wife have invited me to a Christmas dinner.
#Person1#: Sounds great. | Han doesn't celebrate Christmas so #Person1# tells Han about Christmas traditions. Han is invited by Professor Smith to a Christmas dinner. |
Carmen: have you seen my Victor Hugo book?
Carmen: I think someone borrowed it or I left it while moving out
Clarissa: nope
Karol: it looks familiar, I'll ask Romek if he has it
Agata: I borrowed it a while ago but I returned it
Carmen: thanks Karol I appreciate that
Carmen: I need this book for my architecture class
Agata: so I guess you still had this book when you were living in Brooklyn
Karol: architecture class?
Carmen: so I should ask Mike if he saw it
Carmen: Hugo described many buildings in a great detail
Karol: lol that's why it was too boring for me to read :p
Agata: don't insult the master
Carmen: ...
Karol: so should I ask Romek about it or there's no need?
Carmen: Romek won't have it, it must have stayed in my Brooklyn house or someone borrowed it after Agata
Agata: maybe you left at your bf's place
Carmen: my ex bf you mean
Carmen: looks like I have to text Mike
Karol: good luck with your detective work
Carmen: thanks
Agata: <file_gif> | Carmen is looking for her Victor Hugo book. He described many buildings thoroughly. She needs it for her architecture class. Agata had borrowed it, but she had returned it. Carmen will text Mike. |
Baron: What's up.
Baron: there is a match next week.
Gabriel: Hey, our tutor wanted to join us
Baron: Sign on the calendar
Gavin: link please?
Baron: <file_other>
Gavin: let's add people from our group
Gabriel: good idea | Baron, Gabriel and Gavin have a match next week. Their tutor wants to join them. |
person: Hello
cat: Meow! Do you like my rat, person? I just caught it deep in the cavern.
person: Ewwwww...Get that nasty thing away from me
cat: Hiss! I was just trying to show you my delicious treat. But... I did find something else you might enjoy. Want to see it?
person: Sure. I hot it is not disgusting.
cat: It's over there on that wall. It's the biggest ruby in this whole cavern!
person: Wow!!! This is amazing
cat: Ah... so now I'm not so bad anymore!
person: Yes..you are adorable!
cat: Purr! Yes, I'm a very worthy cat. Do you have any mice that are troubling you? I can catch them!
person: Check around. Those little thing are really fast.
cat: Fast... and delicious! Deep in this cavern there is a crown. Do you want me to fetch it for you?
person: Really!!!! show me please.
cat: Here it is. I may have gotten some rat guts on it, but it sparkles like the sun.
Summarize the dialogue | cat caught a rat in the cavern. He wants to show the person the biggest ruby in the cavern. The cat also wants to catch some mice for the person. |
#Person1#: This is beautiful. Are we setting up camp here or are we going to follow the trail down to the river?
#Person2#: Let's rest here for a bit. I told the others to meet us here, so we could take advantage of the view. But we should go down to the river to put up the tents.
#Person1#: How did you find out about this place? It seems pretty far away from towns.
#Person2#: My dad used to live near here. When I was young, my uncle took my brother and me to his cabin and we used to fish there.
#Person1#: Why don't we just sleep there then?
#Person2#: It's abandoned, so there's nothing there. By the way, did you bring the water up from the car?
#Person1#: No, I thought you brought it. Now, we have to go back down to the car.
#Person2#: Calm down. The river flowing all around us is a clean water source.
#Person1#: What was that noise? Oh, Scott!
#Person2#: It's probably the other guys on the trail, unless it's a monster.
#Person1#: Stop joking around. | Scott tells #Person1# how he found out about the beautiful place. They didn't bring the water but Scott says the river around them is a clean water source. |
person: What's to love about it? It's dark and murky and filthy!
electric eel: I'm an eel. I live for dark, murky and filthy!
person: Really? So that is your preference? You don't know what you're missing out on. This moat is so slimy - but then, I guess that makes you happy!
electric eel: It does! I was brought over here years ago by a foreign diplomat. I'm supposed to scare away unruly citizens, but you seem pretty nice.
person: Well, you just keep your distance! I'm not in the mood for a shock, my friend! I just want to find a way to climb out of here and save myself.
electric eel: I won't harm you, Sir.
person: Is there anyplace in this moat where I can get a foothold and work my way up?
electric eel: Over there, on the side. Be careful, though. The alligators like that area.
Summarize the dialogue | electric eel lives in the moat. The person wants to climb out of the moat. electric eel advises the person to be careful around alligators. |
#Person1#: Oh dear, I gained these 10 pounds in the last 3 months, none of my clothes fit any more.
#Person2#: I wouldn't complain, you look much better. In fact, you can gain another 5 pounds and still look good. | #Person1# gained weight but #Person2# thinks #Person1# looks good. |
townperson: I feel like I am in a dream! I humbly accept your offer. My family will be overjoyed!
king: What is life but a long dream? Let'
townperson: Powerful and wise! Let me just yell out to my family, they live across the street.
king: I apologize, I seem to have choked of my tongue for a second there! I meant to say, let us see what other goodies are on these walls. Your family looks beautiful! What a delight.
townperson: Thank you, I love all 27 of them! I have always wondered what those differently colored powders on the walls are for. Have you seen anything like them?
king: I have seen a white powder around here before. I sure would like to find more of it, that was the most energized I have been in years!
townperson: My son often uses a white powder like that, it is quite expensive! I think it might be between those green leaves and the clear crystals by the corner.
Summarize the dialogue | king and townperson are going to look at the different colored powders on the walls. |
werewolf: Please, please have pity on me ogre.
ogre: You walk upon the bones of those who committed lesser transgressions. Why should I let you go?
werewolf: I no longer want to cause harm. I want to beg for help.
ogre: ....how do I know you speak the truth?
werewolf: I am all skin and bones. I feed on mice and rats I find in the sewers. I've become ill.
ogre: This does not speak of repentance, but of lack of other options.
werewolf: It is and isn't. I need to be cleansed.
ogre: Perhaps you should have considered that when you were feasting upon my brother.
Summarize the dialogue | werewolf wants to beg for help from the ogre. He is all skin and bones and he feeds on mice and rats. He is ill. |
#Person1#: Did you watch the old-fashioned wrestling game last night?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. And I'm amazed the those karate and judo boys were so helpless before the wrestlers.
#Person1#: You bet. The wrestlers had got sound defences and they simply couldn't make it. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the old-fashioned wrestling game. |
Brandon: Shit, I've lost my credit card!
Brandon: I blocked it in the bank but it will take time before I get a new one
Brandon: can you lend me $ 100 guys?
Luke: sorry man, Im broke:/
Brandon: I see
Ian: what a misfortune, dude
Ian: I can lend you $$, no problem
Brandon: thanks, dude! | Brandon has lost his credit card and blocked it in the bank. It will take some time before he gets a new one, and he needs money. Luke is broke, but Ian will lend Brandon some money. |
cow: Because I would not talk if you tried to take advantage of me and you'd look a fool! More of a fool!
farmer: Ha, I am a fool, talking to a damned cow. Well Bessy, I ain't foolish enough not to carve you up for making me look like a fool. Besides, it'd benefit both of us, I'd be able to pay off old man Leyland and you could have anything that a cow might want. Say what do cows want?
cow: Wel want what you want. Food, warmth, two hundred and sixty eight sports channels on demand ..
farmer: Well I've given you the first two ain't I? I don't even have all them channels myself.
cow: Well perhaps I should find someone richer who appreciates a sophisticated bovine
Summarize the dialogue | cow doesn't want to be carved up by the farmer. |
parent: They say these balls of crystal allow the viewer to see strange and far away places, and with the right words, travel to them as well. These are only stories, but I wonder how much truth there is to them . . .
child: Should we try it out? Maybe it can take us out of this place since I can't touch the alligator.
parent: Hmmm lets see if I remember the words of the legends . . . "Far sight come to be, show me what there is to see!" . . . what do you see child?
child: I see the elves, Momma! They look really angry. They are arguing with someone. What do you think that means?
parent: I don't know . . . is it the past or the future that we see?
child: I don't know. I hope the elves aren't going to return and cause problems for us
parent: Yes . . . let us leave this place. I want to take no part in their evil that so offended the eyes of God.
Summarize the dialogue | The balls of crystal allow the viewer to see strange and far away places, and with the right words, travel to them as well. The elves are arguing with someone. They look angry. The elves are going to return and cause problems for them. |
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