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Maddie: I'm in Asda, do you need anything?
John: could do with a white bread and some apples
Maddie: ok. Gala?
John: yes please ta | Maddie will buy a white bread and apples on John's request. |
#Person1#: Mark. Where have you been? I've been calling you all morning.
#Person2#: I've been playing computer games.
#Person1#: What? So you blew me off yesterday and today over a stupid video game? What game is so important that you have no time for me anymore? What are you playing?
#Person2#: It's called Counter Strike. It's a first person shooter game. It's awesome. It's a multi player game where you can go online and compete against players from all over the world.
#Person1#: You've been wasting your time on this? I can't believe it! It doesn't even look fun or challenging!
#Person2#: My laptop is on my bed. If you think it's so easy then get on line and try to beat me.
#Person1#: Fine!
#Person2#: Damm it! How are you killing me with a single shot? It's not fair! I don't want to play anymore! Let's go get something to eat.
#Person1#: Can you bring me something? I am totally hooked on this game! | Mark neglects #Person1# because Mark is addicted to a video game, called Counter Strike. #Person1# also becomes addicted to the game after Mark invites #Person1# to join the game. |
customer: Excuse me, sir?
merchant: Yes sir! How may i help you?
customer: I'd like to buy some spices if you sell any?
merchant: Yes i do! What spices do you like?
customer: I was looking for some turmeric, some basil, and some black pepper.
merchant: I have all of these for a great price !
customer: Oh really? How much for a quarter ounce of each?
merchant: 0.45 cents!
customer: Total? That is astoundingly low! Let me see the spices?
merchant: Of course! Take a gander!
customer: Hmm this all looks quite high quality! How can you afford to sell for so cheap?
merchant: I stole them hahaha! Any profit is good profit!
customer: You... stole them? From who?
Summarize the dialogue | customer wants to buy some spices from the merchant. The merchant offers a quarter ounce of each spice for 0.45 cents. |
monk: Here read this book. It will relax your mind and ease your weariness. I was born into monkhood and have only ever known this path.
the weary traveler: In time. There is a weight to this tome, I feel it might take a time to absorb. In return for your kindness, if you need any help on the temple grounds, I have the means.
monk: Your help is much appreciated. But tools are meaningless to me as I have few possessions to begin with
the weary traveler: I understand. Could you show me to your quarters?
monk: Over yonder, you will find a tiny room between the two Gold statues to the left. Its not much, but I hope it serves you well.
the weary traveler: Thank you again. I will leave my stick here and leave you early in the morning.
Summarize the dialogue | the weary traveler is looking for a place to rest after a long journey. monk offers him a room in his quarters. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm afraid you've parked in the wrong spot.
#Person2#: Oh, really? Isn't this spot C408?
#Person1#: No, it's D408, my parking space. I have already paid for it.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, I must have been confused. I had thought it's C section, but actually it's D section. I'll move my car right away.
#Person1#: It's no big deal. Thank you. | #Person1# asks #Person2#, who parked in #Person1#'s spot, to move the car away. |
Albert: I've seen you're interested in that fb event
Albert: <file_other>
Leo: Yes, drinking beer and stand up, perfect evening!
Albert: You convinced me, see ya there! | Albert and Leo are interested in a FB event involving drinking beer and stand up. |
trolls: I'll chew as loud as I want! And I don't know why either of us are here.
lady of the hour: I can assure you I have no sins to confess to the cardinal! I am something of a local hero, you know!
trolls: I do not know! I don't care about you humans. I stay by my bridge and throw people off it. Why would a troll care about humans? Buh.
lady of the hour: I'm not disagreeing with you at all. But, I think one of has to confess something to the cardinal or we'll be here all night. You've probably done some terrible things, right?
trolls: Are you telling me they keep us in here until we confess about something? I got news for you, if I'm in here for a reason then so are you!
lady of the hour: I just saved a drowning kid! Why, what do you think you saw? You
Summarize the dialogue | lady of the hour and trolls are in the confessional. lady of the hour just saved a drowning kid. |
king: Oh most certainly, you did come from my seed after all.
princess: And I don't need to marry a prince. I can do it all without a man. He will just get in my way.
king: Why do you think something like that?
princess: No offense to you father but there are many stories of ugly rotten princes with heart as dark as coal who treat their Queen like a paycheck from the Queens dowry.
king: Oh my dear, yes there are plenty not fit to be called men, just be sure to avoid boys.
princess: You will make sure we find a good one right? I know eventually I cannot avoid it.
king: Well that is the idea, often the decision falls with the lady you see though.
princess: Sure wish I wasn't stuck with a prince. I think the royal knight is quite charming and handsome.
king: Yes but he is not of noble standing, the people would never accept such a thing.
princess: True....Oh well.
king: You know how fussy they can be when it comes to status.
Summarize the dialogue | princess doesn't want to marry a prince, because she thinks he's ugly and rotten. |
#Person1#: Waiter, a table for two please.
#Person2#: Yes, this way please.
#Person1#: Can we see the menu please?
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: What's good today?
#Person2#: I recommend crisp beef and fried duck.
#Person1#: We don't want that. Well, perhaps we'll begin with mushroom soup and follow with some seafood and chips.
#Person2#: Do you want any dessert?
#Person1#: No dessert, thanks, just coffee.
#Person3#: Can I have the check please?
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Let me pay for the bill today.
#Person3#: No, no. I think we should split the bill.
#Person1#: Ok, if you really want to.
#Person3#: Yes, I prefer to go Dutch when I'm on dates. | #Person2# assists #Person1# in ordering food. #Person1# wants to pay for the bill but #Person3# prefers to split the bill. |
Abby: Would you like to go shopping this weekend?
Gaby: Saturday or Sunday?
Abby: either
Gaby: Sunday would be better for me :)
Abby: noon? | Abby and Gaby will go shopping on Sunday. |
Henny: <file_gif>
Henny: Dear Frances, something beautiful and funny for a good New Year!
Frances: It is so wonderful!!!! Thank you.
Frances: For you too - all the best in 2019!
Frances: <file_photo>
Henny: Thanks, a lovely view. Is it near you?
Frances: Am just back from the Vosges. It was a view we had from our sitting room. The farm house (turned into a holiday flat) was just superb. Here a few pics:
Frances: <file_photo>
Henny: That looks superb. Far from maddening crowd?
Frances: That's it. Absolutely quiet, no banging on the New Year's Eve, no busy roads.
Henny: So Aiden was a happy dog.
Frances: Totally. Ferdinand too. We, the tree of us, had a great week there. And didn't even spend much money.
Henny: Did you cook?
Frances: Partly. Ferdinand. But we also had meals in a local. Was exceptionally tasty!
Henny: Duce France!
Frances: C'est ca! | Frances just got back from Vosges. She stayed a week in a farm house with Ferdinand and her dog Aiden. |
captive: I must find a way out of here, I should not be here!
parrot: No way out! Bawk No way out!
captive: If only there were some way you could fly into the other room and retrieve the keys with your talons!
parrot: bawk Keys! Prisoner Escape! Prisoner Escape!
captive: HUSH, PARROT, HUSH! I will squash you to pieces!
parrot: Bawk On No! Fly Away! Fly Away!
captive: Get over here, parrot!
parrot: Under Attack! Bawk Under Attack! *screech*
captive: I will destroy you parrot, just shut your beak!
parrot: Prisoner Escape! Prisoner Escape! Prisoner Keys!
captive: Let's call a truce, parrot!
parrot: Parrot Sad! Broken Wing!
captive: Calm down parrot
parrot: Calm Down, Calm Down, Keys.
Summarize the dialogue | The parrot is trying to help the captive escape. |
#Person1#: Wow! What a beautiful scenic spot. It's so open. And just breathe that fresh air, you can almost taste its freshness.
#Person2#: You can have a bird view of Chilin City from the top of the mountain.
#Person1#: Wonderful! I'll often come here for mountain climbing.
#Person2#: You should. Many Guiliners, especially the old and the young, will climb mountains here in the coming.
#Person1#: No wonder people say, Even the immortals would rather be Guiliners.
#Person2#: . . . Quick! Pass me your binoculars. Look at that bird. . . I've never seen one of those before. It's indigenous to Guiling, and an endangered species too. This is lucky.
#Person1#: I didn't know you liked bird watching.
#Person2#: I don't really. I just like wildlife, and you don't get to see too much of it in the city. This place is full of it. | #Person1# and #Person2# are in the mountain in Guilin. They speak highly of this scenic spot. #Person2# asks #Person1# for #Person1#'s binoculars to see an endangered bird. #Person2# likes wildlife. |
#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. | #Person1# helps #Person2# find a seat and #Person3# takes #Person2#'s order. |
Chloe: I've got crumps
Peter: Is it time?
Peter: It's too early, isn't it?
Chloe: It is
Chloe: I'm scared Pete
Peter: Lay down, I'm coming
Chloe: it's too early
Peter: Breathe, I'm going to the car
Peter: Chloe?
Chloe: I think I'm better, thank you
Peter: should i come?
Chloe: no, no, i think i'm fine, just need some rest | Chloe is scared as she is feeling crumps. Peter will come over. Chloe is feeling better now and does not need Peter to come over. |
#Person1#: How do you usually get to work in the morning?
#Person2#: I try to ride my bike most of the time. Of course, when I'm running late, I take the subway.
#Person1#: I always seem to be 5 or 10 minutes late for everything. I drive to work everyday. So if the traffic is bad, I have to think of a new way to apologize to my boss for being late.
#Person2#: Does your boss yell at you if you're late?
#Person1#: No, not really. He knows that I live far away. I stay late whenever I don't make it on time in the morning and it probably helps that I earned a fair amount of money for the company year after year.
#Person2#: Have you ever considered moving into the city to be closer to your job?
#Person1#: To be honest, I would rather change jobs than houses. My wife loves our house, especially since she works from home. Our kids are in great schools. And on the weekends, there are a million things for us to do as a family.
#Person2#: It does sound nice. For me, though, I love living in the city. There are so many cultural activities and I love not having to drive.
#Person1#: Yeah, driving is pretty stressful sometimes.
#Person2#: I think it's also easier to live in the city when you don't have kids. If I were a mom, I probably live closer to you.
#Person1#: Well, you and Timothy might want to think about getting started with that.
#Person2#: You sound just like my mother in law. | #Person1# drives to work and is always late if the traffic is bad. #Person2# asks whether #Person1# considers moving into the city. #Person1# says no because of #Person1#'s family. #Person2# loves living in the city and not having to drive. |
dinner guests: Yes, kindly pass me the water first
cooks: Actually, first I'd like all of our guests to look towards the windows in this little cottage. I think you'll notice that they're...securely shuttered.
dinner guests: Yes, I noticed
cooks: We are locked in here, and you have no choice but the eat what I serve, unless you want to starve to death. Is that understood?!
dinner guests: What rubbish!
cooks: Don't worry, my friends...the food is perfectly...interesting! First, the soup! Try some of the soup!
dinner guests: Hmmmnnn.........delicious. What is it made from?
cooks: Poison! Half of them are poisoned! And half of your will soon die! Are you ready for the next course?!
dinner guests: You wicked cook
cooks: Oh you fool! Your minds are so small that I've decided that the next course will be...BRAINS! Human brains, just for you! Well spiced, though.
dinner guests: I want out! this place is evil.
Summarize the dialogue | cooks locked the guests in the cottage and served them poisoned soup and brains. |
small animals: what bring a person to our peaceful plains. we wish for nothing play and relaxion here.
a person: Hello! I am merely wandering.
small animals: speak little of human tongue do we, but we are many. you are welcome to join us.
a person: Well, I don't mind if I do. I'm a servant of the king you see - it was either that or be banished to the oubliette.
small animals: i have not heard of oubliettes since the long haired man in tight clothes persued the child. you are of course welcome to a flower. why not stay a while an we may help you in your journey..
a person: I think I may wear it, I finally feel pretty again in these grassy plains! I would so dearly love to stay here forever.
small animals: you are welcome to join us for as long as you please. the birds watch over us for danger, the mice gather our food and our lord the deer bestows his wisdom where possible.
Summarize the dialogue | a person is wandering and has come to the peaceful plains. small animals invite him to join them. |
Emma: Hey it was fun right?
George: Yes, certainly.... but why you came so late. you missed andy's song.
Emma: I know :(but still i had a lot of fun.
George: yes.. will plan again
Emma: yes pleaseeeeee | Emma was late and missed Andy's song, but she still had fun. |
#Person1#: Would you like to go skiing with me? I heard the new ski area is great. They have safe tracks, especially for the beginners and provide free training. I think it suits you best.
#Person2#: Sounds not bad! You know, the only thing I worried about is the safety. I'm not an active exerciser and my muscle may be not strong enough for such an intense sport.
#Person1#: Well, Then you can go to the three-day-long training camp first. There're some professional teachers and they can guide you to do certain necessary exercise.
#Person2#: I will think about it.
#Person1#: Come on! It is really a fun game. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go skiing at the new ski area, but #Person2# worries about safety. #Person1# suggests taking the three-day-long training camp. |
a child: Yes, I learned to read a compass when I was lucky enough to go to school. I am horrified by these dead bodies! I will close my eyes now, I'll wait for you to guide me.
adventurer: I am sorry, remember their sacrifice may be our safety. Would you mind giving me the scarves also, I am going to try a grapple to assist our escape. I learned this one on the streets, I never finished school, not my style. Here goes nothing!
a child: Yes, take them and save us!
adventurer: I am digging and I do not feel that we are getting very far, could you climb onto my back and look for me. I have stacked the buckets to make them stronger. If you can reach the rim let me know
a child: Look! I'll lighten your load by handing over this grain, consider it payment for helping. I sense you are getting a foothold, oh, hurry, get us out!
Summarize the dialogue | The adventurer is trying to dig them out of the cave. The child is a school-learner and knows how to read a compass. The child will help the adventurer by climbing onto his back and looking for him. The child will lighten the adventurer's load by |
Pippo: Hi!
Mario: Ciao!
Maryam: Ciao, guys!
Pippo: What about a beer or something tonight after work?
Maryam: Count me in
Mario: Same for me
Pippo: Good! 7.30 at Jack's?
Mario: Ok
Maryam: Ok, see you later :) | Pippo, Mario and Maryam will go for a beer to Jack's tonight after work at 7.30. |
#Person1#: we are going out for dinner tonight. Are you coming, Betty?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. I have to check my schedule. Where are you going?
#Person1#: oh, Jake made a reservation at Friday's.
#Person2#: Jack?
#Person1#: yes, the one with the R $ D team. Is that a problem?
#Person2#: I will never go out with him anymore.
#Person1#: why did you say so?
#Person2#: last time when we had dinner at the Smith's, it was a horrible experience. He had no manners at all!
#Person1#: oh, really?
#Person2#: he made a lot of noises while eating. He talked with his mouth full and sipped loudly.
#Person1#: are you kidding me? How could he behave like that?
#Person2#: it is true. Everyone kept looking at him. It was so embarrassing as I was sitting right next to him.
#Person1#: what a shame! Didn't he realized that?
#Person2#: I have no idea. He seemed to enjoy the dinner very much.
#Person1#: maybe he should really something about eating etiquette.
#Person2#: oh, he really should. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to have dinner with #Person1# and Jack, but #Person2# says #Person2#'ll never eat with Jack because he made noises while eating. They think he should learn eating etiquette. |
king: Yes please. I am the King of another even better place!
unicorn: I would love to see that. It sounds so extravagant. Do you have your own personal chef
king: Yes I have an entire team of chefs and others. You know, you could come back with me if you want?
unicorn: Yes I would love to see it with my own eyes. It sounds like a wonderful time. How far away is it from my land>
king: It will take us a few days of traveling to arrive.
unicorn: That sounds like a hard journey but I think it would be worth it to see such a place myself.
king: It's called....Kingdom!
unicorn: Oh I could think of a better name than that. It sounds like a great place to live though. Do you want to get going soon?
king: Yes and since I am the king I can change the name of the place. Give me a good name!
unicorn: I think it should be called the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi
Summarize the dialogue | unicorn wants to visit the king in his kingdom. |
a bear: The humans don't understand that we need food to live too! Is the wolf further along in this cave?
snake: Let us follow the swoosh of the cold air, their we may find the wolf.
a bear: Excellent idea snake. The wolf might know where to get chickens and where to find my cubs.
snake: Ah if he could help both of us! He would be the wolf of all wolves
a bear: Very true snake. However, now that we have reached the end of the cave I do not see any wolf to help us.
snake: I apologize, I feel that I have led you the wrong way, as it is very damp and dark down here.
a bear: It is okay snake it's too dark down here to see the entire cave. I fear we may get lost in here!
snake: Oh how terrible that would be. *muahaha*
a bear: Did you lead us down this dark cave to get lost on purpose snake?
snake: Why not at all dear bear. *licks lips*
Summarize the dialogue | snake and a bear are looking for a wolf to help them get chickens and find the bear's cubs. |
queen: Some slack? Not when it comes to my royal nose!
lady in waiting: He is a handsome, hard-worker for this kingdom!
queen: Is he though? Name one thing he has done.
lady in waiting: He works as a guard for the King. How could you not know? He is in training.
queen: You must be mistaken, that is far too lowly a task for an earl.
lady in waiting: What do you mean?!
queen: The nobility do not debase themselves as such.
lady in waiting: Suppose he was on his way from training to clean himself up... then what?
queen: Are you addled? Just because one trains does not make someone a guard!
lady in waiting: You are speaking about a man who has given his life and freedoms to the King. Yet, you are so ungrateful for how these men protect you. Without them, your kingdom would crumble!
queen: *Sigh* Guards, cast this one in the Oubliette. She talks too much and thinks too little.
Summarize the dialogue | queen is very upset with her nose. Lady in waiting is defending her. |
#Person1#: Listen, you can not afford another day off. You'Ve called in sick five times in the last three weeks.
#Person2#: I know, but I am really sick.
#Person1#: Well. I want a note from the doctor this one and to be honest, if it continues, we may not be able to have you here.
#Person2#: I understand, sir. I'll bring a doctor's note in tomorrow. I am sorry, Mr. Thomas | Mr. Thomas asks #Person2# for a doctor's note for #Person2#'s 6th sick leave this month. |
#Person1#: This is my new favorite store. I got 5 shirts, 3 pairs of pants, and 2 belts for less than $100. And they are all designer clothes!
#Person2#: I found some great stuff, too! I can't believe how low the prices are. This purse was only $25, and it is real leather! | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about how cheap the goods are in #Person1#'s favorite store. |
Kouki: I am starving!!
Jake: Me too
Jake: But I have stuff to do rn
Kouki: Hurry up!!
Jake: K Im done soon
Kouki: 🙄
Jake: Where we eat?
Kouki: downstairs cafeteria
Jake: K | Jake and Kouki will have something to eat at the cafeteria downstairs. |
loved one: Hello Judge.
judge: Hello there loved one.
loved one: I am Really hungry. Do you have any food to share.
judge: I seem to be only carrying my normal things my apologies.
loved one: Its ok. So what are you doing in damp and grungy place like this.
judge: I suppose I could ask you the same, I was wondering that as well.
loved one: My husband has been charged with conspiracy against the king so I have know where else to go. Do you know what that awful smell is.
judge: I can not believe gerald would do such a thing!
loved one: He will be sentenced to death and I will be a widow at dawn.
judge: It is unfortunate, I do believe the smell might be the remains here.
loved one: Why do you think the remains are here.
judge: Considering the spikes I imagine they may have been thrown to their death.
loved one: Do you think we will die here.
judge: I certainly hope not, we should find a means to exit this place.
Summarize the dialogue | loved one's husband has been charged with conspiracy against the king. He will be sentenced to death and she will be a widow at dawn. Judge suspects the smell might be the remains here. |
Amanda: Hello, Mr Andrews. May I take up some of your time?
Mr. Andrews: Hallo, Amanda. Of course. What’s on your mind?
Amanda: Well, you gave us an essay...
Mr. Andrews: Yes. The deadline is on Monday.
Amanda: I know, I know. I just wanted to ask you something.
Mr. Andrews: What is it?
Amanda: Well, the truth is I have no idea what to write about.
Mr. Andrews: You can approach the topic from different angles. Consider them all, before you start.
Amanda: I suppose... but what can I say about human rights?
Mr. Andrews: You can start with a little bit of history, maybe describe some movements and then say what’s it all about and then state your opinion.
Amanda: Thank you!
Mr. Andrews: You’re welcome. | Mr. Andrews has given Amanda an essay about human rights which is due on Monday. Mr. Andrews advises Amanda on how to approach this topic. |
crow: Why are you here, witch?
witch: to cast a spell on you. Be scared!
crow: I am better and smarter than a raven.
witch: great..you wont my wrath..
crow: I will hurt you witch if you try your spells on me.
witch: lets see
crow: I see more than you do.
witch: Yea..But i know more than you see
crow: I know so much. I can cast a spell on you. You will die today
witch: hahahaha..A witch never die
crow: You will die. Drink this portion.
witch: I refuse to drink it. How dare you attempt to even kill me
crow: You will drink this before the day is ended.
witch: lemme see you try
Summarize the dialogue | crow is here to cast a spell on witch. |
Paula: Hey girls! Any plans for tonight?
Paula: Want to drop by?
Martha: Hey you
Sam: I'm still at work
Paula: Sam :(
Paula: What time do you finish?
Sam: I wish I knew...
Martha: Sam, why don't you drop by when you finish?
Sam: Good idea
Paula: Great!
Paula: So I'll see you later! | Sam is still at work. Paula, Martha and Sam will meet tonight at Paula's place. |
Violetta: nice thought from the Bolshoi theater.. to see La Bayadère. It's such a long time i wanted to see it again. It's not the Kremlin but the Strasbourg movie theater is not bad either...
Betka: that true, you may enjoy opera and ballet from the biggest stages in your local movie. I 'm in Vendome on my way back to Paris.
Violetta: Have a safe trip back
Betka: enjoy La Bayadère!
Violetta: so nice. It's intersession for 25minutes. I miss champagneskoie and red caviar!
Betka: of course red caviar! How is the primadonna?
Violetta: Olga Smirnova plays Nikiya, and Artemy Belyakov is Solor.
Betka: enjoy! | Betka is in Vendome on her way back to Paris. Violetta is watching La Bayadère, with Olga Smirnova as Nikiya, and Artemy Belyakov as Solor. |
fox: I know this garden of which you speak but I too know the downfall of feasting there. Consuming of that garden comes at a great price.. maybe too great of a price. Tell me, visitor, are you willing to pay the price for the information you seek?
a visitor: I may not have what you seek but at least what u say is true I met an elder squirrel who said the same as u about the garden. What is your price may I dare ask
fox: A riddle is all I ask. If you can answer the riddle you can ask me anything. If you cannot, you too will join the plight of those who roam forever more. Do you accept the bargain?
a visitor: Why yes I love riddles they make you see beyond what most ignore what is thy riddle
fox: Here it is: Feed me and I will live, but give me a drink and I will die. What am I?
a visitor: Why you are fire , add more and your flame grows pour a drink and I will smolder and die as fast as I grew
Summarize the dialogue | fox wants to know the information about the garden. The visitor can ask him anything if he solves a riddle. |
#Person1#: Could I have my hair dyed?
#Person2#: Certainly, which color do you want to dye it?
#Person1#: I want the latest fashion, can you make some suggestions?
#Person2#: Right now, many girls are dyeing there hair blond.
#Person1#: I don't think that was suit me very well, blond is kind of erratic.
#Person2#: What do you think about pink?
#Person1#: Oh, no. I think it's better to be a natural chinese, with natural chinese hair. Have you got good brand of hair dye?
#Person2#: Yes, we have several brands, which one do you prefer?
#Person1#: I want the best one.
#Person2#: First, you need a shampoo, it makes it easier for your hair to be dyed. Let's down your hair in the water, you hair will be fairly clean that way.
#Person1#: After this dye job, it feels I look younger.
#Person2#: You hair is definitely fresh and shiner looking. | #Person1# refuses #Person2#'s recommendation of either dyeing the hair blood or pink. #Person1# prefers a natural Chinese and chooses the best brand of hair dye. #Person1# thinks the dying makes #Person1# look younger. |
parishioner: Well you certainly can't give me Absolution. Shall we talk about the weather instead?
queen: Why must I speak about the weather to a lowly parishioner?.....But if I must, the weather is quite nice. I can deal without the moisture as well.
parishioner: Hey! I came here for confession. I was not expecting to find YOU in the Confessional
queen: You shall speak to your Queen with respect! I have to deal with that awful lingering scent!
parishioner: It was that last guy. He never wears deodorant.
queen: We must have that guy executed!!
parishioner: Well it's awkward because you married him
queen: I will have you know that man is not my husband! You must be blind to think that!
parishioner: Well naturally I can't see who is on the other side of a confessional
queen: It tends to be the one in charge of this place, the father.
parishioner: I have a coin and some food .. what can I do with them?
Summarize the dialogue | queen is in the confessional. She is not expecting to find a parishioner. The queen wants to know who the last guy was that had a bad smell. The parishioner has a coin and some food. The queen wants to give them to the poor. |
#Person1#: Please pull your vehicle over to the side of the road. Please roll down your window.
#Person2#: What's the matter, sir?
#Person1#: Have you been drinking?
#Person2#: No, I haven't sir.
#Person1#: Really? But I can smell alcohol on your breath. Blow into this breathalyzer, please.
#Person2#: But, sir, I didn't drink at all.
#Person1#: If you refuse to blow, you'll receive a much severer punishment.
#Person2#: OK. I'll blow.
#Person1#: Your BAC exceeds the legal limit.
#Person2#: But I. . .
#Person1#: I'll have to write you a ticket and suspend your driver's license for 3 months. | #Person2# is pulled over by a policeman and #Person2# doesn't pass a breath test because #Person2#'s BAC exceeds the legal limit. |
worms: Another wonderful, sunny day.
the princess: Are you fertilizing the flowers?
worms: No I dig through the dirt.
the princess: Yes, but when you eat you also defecate thereby fertilizing the soil.
worms: I guess that is true, I do not produce much though.
the princess: Every bit is a contribution, and this garden is lovely!
worms: Thank you, it can be hard work.
the princess: Digging day in and day out?
worms: Yes it can be fun but long and tedious.
the princess: Do you never do anything else?
worms: Nope, this is my life.
the princess: I see, I am always bound by the whims of my father and mother.
worms: Yes I can imagine it must be harsh.
Summarize the dialogue | worms are digging in the garden. |
#Person1#: I need to find a new furniture set for my living room.
#Person2#: Where are you going to find one?
#Person1#: I have no idea.
#Person2#: Do you want to know where I bought mine?
#Person1#: Where did you get it from?
#Person2#: I got it from IKEA.
#Person1#: How much did it cost you?
#Person2#: It cost me a couple thousand for the whole set.
#Person1#: Is the furniture sturdy?
#Person2#: The furniture is built extremely well.
#Person1#: I don't mind paying a lot as long as the quality is good.
#Person2#: Well, trust me. The quality is fantastic. | #Person1# needs to find a new furniture set for the living room. #Person2# recommends IKEA whose quality is fantastic. |
Veronica: I feel like I haven't been eating fruits lately
Marla: Really?
Marla: Do you at least eat vegetables?
Veronica: I do!
Marla: Well there is nothing to worry about
Marla: I am cooking some veggie meals for the whole family rn
Marla: <file_photo>
Veronica: Wow it looks yummy!
Marla: Fruits aren't that great when you eat them at night
Veronica: How so?
Marla: My coworker who knows about diet
Marla: told me that fruits makes you fat if you eat them at night
Veronica: Like really?
Marla: Ye but Im not too sure haha I might bs
Veronica: I will look into that on google | Marla cooks veggie meals for the whole family. Veronica eats vegetables but doesn't eat fruits lately. Marla found out from her coworker that fruits will make you fat when eaten at night, but Veronica is sceptical and will look it up on google. |
squirrel: hi
fox: Hi squirrel. What are you doing in such a place?
squirrel: searching for food. you?
fox: Oh, so we are alike. You're not stealing my rabbit, are you?
squirrel: I cant even eat it. I am an herbivore.
fox: Mmm. Rabbit is delicious.
squirrel: I wish I can just have a taste of that
fox: I'll let you have a scrap. You surprise me.
squirrel: Thanks for your kindness
fox: You're fortunate I don't eat squirrels.Too scrawny.
squirrel: Lucky I am!
fox: I like your enthusiasm.
Summarize the dialogue | squirrel is searching for food. The fox is eating a rabbit. The fox will share his food with the squirrel. |
Debra: I spilled some wine on the ceiling
Debra: Any idea how to remove the stains??
Heather: How did you do that???
Debra: Don’t ask :D
Debra: I need to get rid of the stains otherwise they will take my deposit
Heather: I guess you’ll need to paint it
Heather: White paint is easy to get. Buy the smallest can. | Debra stained the ceiling with wine. She has to remove the stains in order not to lose a deposit. |
child: I spent all my chore money on this crystal ball. It's supposed to be magical.
local bazaar: Do you wish to trade this
child: I don't think so, the lady I bought it from told me to keep it safe.
local bazaar: Ok well maybe you should use it to earn some money
child: How would I do that? It'
local bazaar: become a fortune teller of sorts or use it to predict the future in games of chance
child: I don't even know how to use the stupid thing? So far all I've done with it throw it at my sister.
local bazaar: Dear child throwing it not the way you must medditate in front of it and use your power to see into the depths of it
child: That sounds like a lot of work. Do you think I could trade this rope for some treats?
local bazaar: Sure I think that is a fair trade
child: Cool. You're super helpful Bazaar. I'm going to come back here all of the time. I'll let you know if I ever figure out how to use this crystal ball.
Summarize the dialogue | child spent all his chore money on a crystal ball. He doesn't know how to use it. He can trade his rope for some treats at the local bazaar. |
#Person1#: Well, here, we are not too crowded.
#Person2#: Great. Let's order quickly so we can chat a little.
#Person1#: OK. What are you in the mood for?
#Person2#: Something light. I went out for pizza at lunch and I'm still full.
#Person1#: There are 3 salads or you could have soup and a sandwich.
#Person2#: What are you having? A hamburger I suppose.
#Person1#: No. Actually I ate out last night too. We had fast food at McDonald's. Then a late snack at Kentucky Fried chicken.
#Person2#: Oh, dear. Well, maybe you should have the chicken salad.
#Person1#: Yes, I think so. Look, the daily special is spaghetti. That sounds good.
#Person2#: Oh, the prices are great, too. I'll have that as well.
#Person1#: Now let's decide on drinks.
#Person2#: I'll just have coffee and a glass of iced water.
#Person1#: Er, coke is fine with me.
#Person2#: Here comes the waitress. Let me order first. | #Person1# and #Person2# are ordering food. #Person1#'ll order the chicken salad and coke. #Person2#'ll have spaghetti, coffee and iced water. |
#Person1#: By the way, would you like to go to the movies this evening?
#Person2#: I'd love to. But I must write some emails.
#Person1#: Why tonight?
#Person2#: I haven't written to anyone for months. Sylvia and John must think I've forgotten them.
#Person1#: You don't have to write. You can call them tomorrow. It's half price on Sundays.
#Person2#: Yes, I could, couldn't I? All right. I'll do that. What's playing then?
#Person1#: Let's see. Here we are. The Columbia: In the World. A must for all teenagers.
#Person2#: No, thank you!
#Person1#: Central: Children's World. All parents of teenage children ought to see this picture.
#Person2#: There must be something worth seeing somewhere.
#Person1#: What about this? John Wayne in Texas, Here I Come.
#Person2#: I can't stand Westerns.
#Person1#: Neither can I. Listen, Joan. I've got a better idea...
#Person2#: Let's stay at home and wash down the kitchen walls!
#Person1#: Great idea! | #Person1# tells Joan Joan can call Sylvia and John instead of writing emails. #Person1# and Joan decide to stay at home rather than going to the movies because they don't like the movies. |
Chris: <file_photo>
Chris: Maybe not he best photo XD
Chris: and im the middle one here
Chris: and you can bring swimming trunks as well because there's opportunity to go to jacuzzi in our garden :))
Tom: a jacuzzzzzi????
Chris: oohhhh yeeaahh
Tom: O my godddd.
Tom: Is it big enough for a few people? I feel I woul feel wierd out there on my own :)
Chris: Yeee, for 5-6 people no problem.
Tom: So you and your brother will join me? :D
Chris: Yes hahaha meybe we can invite someone else or only our little group.
Chris: An maybe watch sth on TV or just make a conversation hhahaha
Tom: Wait you've got a tv outside????
Chris: well we can bring it there :P
Chris: From our living room
Tom: Do you have WiFi?
Chris: Yes
Tom: Nice, I only get 6GB on my phone when I get outside Ireland
Chris: Yeah, kind a low amount
Tom: Can't wait!
Chris: Me too! :) | Chris and Tom are planning a meeting at Chris' place. Chris has a Jacuzzi in his garden. Chris has WiFi and can bring his TV outside. Tom has a low internet limit whenever he's outside of Ireland. |
bandit: Well, you did lead me here, so it would be a shame to kill you. Run along now, and no one gets hurt.
archaeologist: Please there is nothing to steal from here.... go about your way. I have much to learn here
bandit: Look - all I want is any gold, or jewels that you find. Pottery, bones, and dirt? You can keep those.
archaeologist: There are no trinkets to have here. The families have already taken them.
bandit: Well, I guess I will just have to burn these desiccated remains. Might find some melted bits of somethings in the ashes.
archaeologist: You can't burn bones, fool! That would be futile!
bandit: Sure you can, it just needs to burn hot enough, reduce this whole place to ash and cinder!
archaeologist: You are an idiot... It will never get hot enough to burn bones.
bandit: Well, we could always experiment on you to find out.
Summarize the dialogue | bandit wants to steal gold and jewels from the archaeologist. The archaeologist refuses. The bandit will burn the bones to find something. |
#Person1#: Is my car ready yet?
#Person2#: I don't know, sir. What's the number of your car?
#Person1#: It's LF 312 G.
#Person2#: When did you bring it to us?
#Person1#: I bought it here three days ago.
#Person2#: Ah yes, I remember now.
#Person1#: Have your mechanics finished yet?
#Person2#: No, they're still working on it. Let's go into the garage and have a look at it. Isn't that your car?
#Person1#: Well, it was my car.
#Person2#: Didn't you have a crash?
#Person1#: That's right. I drove it into a lamp post. Can your mechanics repair it?
#Person2#: Well, they're trying to repair it, sir. But to tell you the truth, you need a new car. | #Person1# comes to check if his car has been repaired and #Person2# shows him it is still under repairing. #Person2# suggests he buy a new one. |
#Person1#: Are you going anywhere for your vacation?
#Person2#: Yes, we're making plans for a tour.
#Person1#: That'll be lovely. Where are you going?
#Person2#: Well, we will start out from Long Island this Friday. We've planned a four day drive to Salt Lake City, where we'll join my brother and his family on his fortieth birthday.
#Person1#: Well, you've got to prepare a lot of food and enough sleeping bags then.
#Person2#: Oh, we'll spend the nights in hotels and enjoy local food as we pass by. How does it sound, David?
#Person1#: It sounds good. You can do a lot of sightseeing, too.
#Person2#: Yes, we'll take our time. And we'll go to Five Lake Strict and the Wall Street.
#Person1#: So, you're going to have a really nice vacation.
#Person2#: You can say that again. | #Person2# tells David about #Person2#'s planned a long trip for #Person2#'s vacation. David thinks it's nice. |
gobber: Yes yes! And I bring you a gift!
hoakbera: And what is your gift Gobber?
gobber: Here here!
hoakbera: Thank you for this gift Gobber, I will happily tell you your future in return. Please, take a seat
gobber: Yes yes!
hoakbera: First, I must give thanks to nature for all that it does for us and the infamous wisdom that resides in all mother nature.
gobber: What will the bone do my mistress!
hoakbera: The bone connects us to nature and to life itself. It helps me connect with nature and see into the future. Tell me, what is it you would like to know about your future?
gobber: I want riches!
hoakbera: *I close my eyes to better concentrate* I see that through your life you have worked hard and have never been recognized for your hard work. I foresee many riches in your future. Here look into this bag.
gobber: This is empty!
hoakbera: Close your eyes and imagine the riches inside the bag. Then reach inside.
Summarize the dialogue | hoakbera will tell Gobber his future in exchange for a bone. |
guard: Silly horse. Of course they can't talk back, but I believe they can hear me talk.
horse: Really? How do you know that?
guard: The ghost of your father told me. Only animals can come back as ghosts apparently.
horse: Huh, I thought he was running around in the great hayfield in the sky. Certainly not as a ghost.
guard: He told me he enjoys the hay field in the sky. How did you know that?
horse: Oh, that is central to horse belief. Good horses go to the great hayfield, and bad horses are sentenced to give horse-back rides to children for all of eternity.
guard: You better be a good horse then. Giving rides to children forever sounds harsh.
horse: It is. Can you imagine sticky children's fingers running through your mane forever? Gross.
guard: yea. I don't like when the King's children touch my armor either.
horse: As a guard you must be pretty popular - Isn't that what most kids want to be when they grow up?
Summarize the dialogue | horse's father is in the great hayfield in the sky. Horses believe that bad horses are sentenced to give rides to children for eternity. |
a stable boy rushing in to alert the knight: Sir, Sir! You friend approaches.
friends: Thank you for alerting me
a stable boy rushing in to alert the knight: Are you going to train me today?
friends: Maybe. We shall see what today brings.
a stable boy rushing in to alert the knight: Why did you come?
friends: I am here to meet with my friend and alert him of the sheriff's men
a stable boy rushing in to alert the knight: Why are they here?
friends: They came to collect taxes which we believe are unjust.
a stable boy rushing in to alert the knight: I'll alert him now, does he need his sword?
friends: No but take him this trinket and guard it with your life
a stable boy rushing in to alert the knight: Sir! We need you outside
friends: What seems to be the problem?
a stable boy rushing in to alert the knight: Sheriffs men are here!
friends: Here! Quick take this to my friend and alert him!
Summarize the dialogue | a stable boy alerted the knight that his friend is here to collect unjust taxes. |
#Person1#: So am I on the right road to Piccadilly Circus?
#Person2#: I think so, ' cause I remember the policeman told me this is the very way.
#Person1#: What did he say?
#Person2#: Just head straight up the street about two blocks and then turn left.
#Person1#: That's it. I think we're one block beyond. | #Person1# and #Person2# think they are on the right road according to the policeman's words. |
town baker: Admittedly I have a problem with eating the things I bake but you know I am working on it!
the town baker: Mostly you eat the things I bake. But I don't mind. That's how I know I'm a good baker, you only eat the best.
town baker: You are hurting my feelings! I know I have put on a little bit of weight but no need to be mean.
the town baker: If I didn't like 'em big, I wouldn't have become a baker. But I am very tired.
town baker: You need to rest.
the town baker: I have three cakes to bake in the morning, I must wake up very early.
town baker: Well better rest up now
the town baker: Yes, yes. Why don't you and the child leave me so I may get some sleep.
town baker: Come on now let's leave mr grumpy pants.
the town baker: Cooks sleep until 10! I should have been a cook and not a baker.
Summarize the dialogue | the town baker is hurting the town baker's feelings by eating his baked goods. the town baker is very tired and has to wake up early in the morning to bake three cakes. |
#Person1#: Most of our customers are foreigners. How many foreign languages can you speak, Elizabeth?
#Person2#: Two, French and Spanish.
#Person1#: And how well can you speak them?
#Person2#: Well, French was my best subject at school. I can read and write it pretty well.
#Person1#: And how about your Spanish?
#Person2#: It's not as good as my French. I can speak it well. But my written Spanish isn't good.
#Person1#: I see, well, we have a lot of Spanish customers. But you don't need to write any Spanish here.
#Person2#: In that case, I'm fit for the position I think. | #Person1# has many Spanish customers. Elizabeth thinks she's fit for the position because she can speak French and Spanish well. |
#Person1#: Good morning, Passport, please.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Ah, thank you. Please bring your luggage here for inspection.
#Person2#: Ok. But is there anything wrong?
#Person1#: It's just a regular inspection. Do you have anything to declare?
#Person2#: I've got 6 packets of cigarettes and 2 bottles of champagne. Besides, I have two cameras, one is for my own use, and the other is a gift.
#Person1#: Well, the cigarettes and the champagne are not in excess of the duty-free allowance. But according to our law, each passenger is allowed only one camera duty-free. You'll have to pay duty for the other one.
#Person2#: Ok. Where shall I pay duty for it?
#Person1#: Please wait a minute. I'll make out the duty memo. . . Here you are. Take this and pay to the woman over there.
#Person2#: I've paid for it. Here's the receipt.
#Person1#: Very well. I hope you'll enjoy your stay in America.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# is doing a regular inspection for #Person2#'s luggage. #Person1# asks #Person2# to declare and pay for the other camera because it is in excess of the duty-free allowance in America. |
farmer: Hello there
leper: Please .. I must not approach you
farmer: I know you are contagious, but I need to know if you have money or any crops.
leper: I have neither, sir. I was hoping for a crust
farmer: You're not eating the poor animal meat like the others in this farm town?
leper: I dare not. Anyone who sees me, beast or man, backs away. I wonder that you do not
farmer: Sorry about that. I have few grain I will not be evil and share howeve I cannot afford real food myself
leper: I appreciate your kindness, sir. But as a farmer surely you have more than most?
farmer: No I do not. I have nothing. I am poor. I am willing to share however out t he kindness of my heart.
leper: You are a good man, sir
farmer: Thank you, and you do not seem like the beast they make you put to be.
leper: Indeed .. all that is said of we lepers is a lie
farmer: I did not know that as I have never really left the far
Summarize the dialogue | leper is a leper. He has no money or crops. He is hungry. Farmer offers him a crust. |
Jake: Send me that pic please!
Tony: What pic?
Jake: You know, the one you took at the top of the mountain! My phone died
Liz: Oh! I want that too!
Tony: one photo, coming up!
Liz: You know, if you have more that you took I'll take those too
Tony: Sure thing | Tony sends a photo he took at the top of the mountain to Jake and Liz. Liz wants to see more photos Tony took there. |
#Person1#: Would you like to go to the party tonight?
#Person2#: Whose party?
#Person1#: Ruojia's. Don't you know that? Ruojia has got married.
#Person2#: What! Is she really? I can't believe it!
#Person1#: Yes. Yesterday.
#Person2#: Good gracious. That's incredible! I feel so happy for her!
#Person1#: Yes, me too.
#Person2#: But how do you know that?
#Person1#: I saw the news from her twitter. And she sent an email about it.
#Person2#: What? I didn't receive it!
#Person1#: Maybe you should check your email.
#Person2#: Oh yes, I find it. Tonight at her home. Will you bring something?
#Person1#: Yes, a pair of wineglasses and a card to wish her happy marriage.
#Person2#: I will buy a tea set. | #Person2# is surprised that Ruojia's married. #Person1# and #Person2# will go to her party and give their presents to wish her a happy marriage. |
Zack: My guitar's busted!!
Wilson: What happened? The Gibson??
Zack: Yeah, it fell on the floor and the headstock cracked!
Wilson: How bad is it? Is it fixable?
Zack: I don't know. It looks pretty bad.
Wilson: Isn't that the second time?
Zack: Yeah, in the same spot too. Nick broke it when he was 2. This was like 11 years ago. It was in the basement, and he ran up to it and knocked it over onto the concrete floor.
Wilson: I thought so. Well, if you managed to get it repaired last time, I'm sure it's possible again.
Zack: But now I can't practice, which kind of leads me to my request :)
Wilson: Yes, you can borrow one of mine.
Zack: Which one are you willing to give up?
Wilson: The Fender tele
Zack: :) Ok, I'm happy. How long can I have it for?
Wilson: Until you get it fixed. I have my Peavey Detonator still. Plus I don't really use the Fender these days.
Zack: Ok, can I come over and pick it up later today?
Wilson: I'll be home after 7. We have a hectic day today... Nick's bday, remember?
Zack: Oh yeah, wish him a good one from my and Beth. Or I'll do it personally when I come over.
Wilson: Ok, call before you get here, just ot make sure I'm home. Bye.
Zack: Will do, bye
Wilson: :) | Zack's guitar is broken. Wilson will lend him one of his guitars so he can practice. Zack will pick up the guitar after 7 p.m. |
fish: What are you doing here?
bird: Just flying around eating my worms looking at all these dumb fishermen.
Summarize the dialogue | The bird is eating worms and looking at the fishermen. |
roach: Yes! Here's the plan - I'm too short to reach in their feed tray so I need your help to scare those ones over there feeding now. Just ran at them and they'll split out their food and I'll swoop it up!
pig: ...and you promise you'll play in the mud with me when we're done?
roach: As long as you don't let me drown in it - my mouth is very close to the ground and I don't maneuver too well!
pig: Perhaps you can use a piece of straw as a snorkel? But let's not get ahead of ourselves. First, we must deal with these pesky chickens.
roach: That's a grand idea. Ok let's get to it. You run in from the right and I'll come right behind you as you scare them away.
pig: That is an excellent plan, I never knew that roaches were so smart. I'm going to add that to my list.
Summarize the dialogue | Rooster and pig are going to steal food from chickens. Pig will run at the chickens and roach will follow. |
#Person1#: Susan has been down recently. I saw her this morning, she looked terrible!
#Person2#: You have any idea why?
#Person1#: She broke up with her boyfriend.
#Person2#: I heard her boyfriend is married.
#Person1#: She still loves him. That's why she feels upset. Her love is always hard and confusing. . .
#Person2#: Then what about you? How are you getting on with your boyfriend?
#Person1#: He sometimes really drives me crazy. | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the reason for Susan being upset. #Person1# tells the relationship with #Person1#'s boyfriend. |
Alex: Is everyone going home or should we organize something this weekend?
Phillip: My girlfriend's brother has a birthday :(
Jack: I am already on the train
Alex: I guess I will find something else to do this weekend... | This weekend Philip is going to a birthday party, Jack is traveling home so Alex needs to find something else to do. |
Peter: Hi Sean, I hope you are doing well.
Sean: Hi, Peter. Nice to hear from you.
Peter: Thank you very much for coming to out workshop.
Sean: It was a pleasure to be among such ambitious and intelligent young people.
Peter: I hope to see you soon again
Sean: I will visit periodically! | Peter thanks Sean for coming to his workshop. Sean liked it and will visit periodically. |
peasant: Good evening, honorable Knight. Can I pass into the temple entrance?
knight: well met fellow, state your business.
peasant: I hope to beg the Gods for a better state in life. I am but a insignificant peasant. I can barely feed my self and I wish I had decent work.
knight: I see. that you may. please enter the code. only then will i be able to permit your entry
peasant: Huh, there are five distinctive rocks. How will I know which are the correct spots to place them? The torch here is not very bright.
knight: Surely if you were a follower you would know the code. here. some light
peasant: Hmm, yes, I can see a little better now that you have moved the torch. Let's see... I'll place this rock here.
Summarize the dialogue | peasant wants to enter the temple. He doesn't know the code. The knight helps him. |
#Person1#: OK. I'll take your bet, as long as the winner gets to pick the movie. What about you, Nick?
#Person2#: Sure. Do you want to go first, Sally?
#Person1#: Why not! I rolled a five. The category is Best Pictures.
#Person2#: OK, here's your question What movie won the 1996 Oscar for Best Picture?
#Person1#: I know that, it's The English Patient. It was one of the only good American movies of the 90s.
#Person2#: Well, along with Jurassic Park! Nice going, you got the right answer. | Sally takes Nick's bet and manages to answer Nick's question about the movie winning the 1996 Oscar for Best Picture. |
villager: Alright. I'll see if I can find it.
archaeologists: Thank you. I appreciate it greatly.
villager: You're welcome. It may be in one of these rocks right here, so I'll go look for them. Once I find the stone I'll give it to you.
archaeologists: You might be right maybe I overlooked it before.
villager: It happens. I think I may have found the ruby. This stone looks very red!
archaeologists: Wow this is very beautiful!
villager: Isn't it? I feel like you'd be able to put this stone into good use.
archaeologists: I will here is $1,000 for helping me find this rare stone.
villager: Thank you very much, I appreciate this! I never get paid this much from the King's army!
archaeologists: You're welcome! You helped me find this stone. I would have never found this on my on.
villager: I can understand that, stones like this, may be hard to find at first glance. They're already a huge rarity as it is.
Summarize the dialogue | Having trouble finding a ruby, archaeologists ask a villager for help. The villager finds the ruby and gets $1,000 for his help. |
a chained cat: That seems to have worked! Thank you Ghost! What can I do to repay you?
ghost: You can help me find my way back to the castle. I'm not sure how I got out here to the Ghost Trail.
a chained cat: I came from the East, and there was no castle there for miles and miles. Let us go to the West and see.
ghost: Okay that sounds about right. I badly want to return to the castle. I truly enjoy scaring people there.
a chained cat: Have you lived there for long? er, ghosted, I mean...
ghost: My entire life and after life. I once ruled as King.
a chained cat: And what happened? You are clearly a kind soul.
ghost: Someone poisoned my duck soup.
a chained cat: that's too bad... it's hard to come by good duck. Did you discover who it was? or why?
ghost: Oh yes. It was a coup. My Queen and her lover, my brother, orchestrated it.
Summarize the dialogue | The ghost wants to go back to the castle. The cat came from the East and there was no castle there. The ghost ruled as King. Someone poisoned his duck soup. |
a royal: I'm semi cultured in fishing despite being a royal, so I am aware of that.
sailor: Does this here map strike a chord with ye? I've been tryin' to read it fer ages.
a royal: I believe so, this seems like a map of the coast leading to a certain spot off-shore. Seems like a treasure map, whether its legitimate or not.
sailor: I'll be takin' that back now.
a royal: No need to swipe it from me so hastily, I had no intentions of keeping it from you.
sailor: All righty.
a royal: Do you intend to go look for it?
sailor: Of course not! I've a wife an' family to care fer.
a royal: What good is that map to you then? Where did you even get such a map?
sailor: You ask too many questions, fer someone who isn't interested in stealin' from me.
Summarize the dialogue | a royal is semi cultured in fishing and finds a map of the coast leading to a certain spot off-shore interesting. The sailor will take the map back. |
#Person1#: Cigarette?
#Person2#: Oh, uh. . . Thanks. Henry, do you have a light?
#Person1#: Sorry, here.
#Person2#: Thanks. Lovely day. Pity I'm on duty.
#Person1#: I'll stand in with you if you like. I'Ve got nothing else to do.
#Person2#: Oh, no. I couldn't possibly. | Henry offers #Person2# a cigarette and gives #Person2# a light. |
Tracy: Are you on the bus already?
Bob: Yes, we'll be at the station in about 15min
Dominic: maybe 20
Tracy: great! | Bob and Dominic are already on the bus. They'll be at the station in about 15-20 minutes. |
king: You will return my scepter at once and I will look at the inscription. It says Reviresco...is that your creed?
person: Oh no you have caught me! I will come clean to you, I am a petty thief and would ask that you gift me that ring for the return of your scepter?
king: Guards take this man! I will have my scepter and you will have nothing. You have taken advantage of the King! I am a kind king but you have crossed me.
person: But you won't be able to capture or touch me King, I warn you now I am a lethal ninja!
king: I know you have been sent by my enemy's family to capture my throne. I will have my guards detain you. You will not escape. If you try they will run you through.
person: They cannot touch what they cannot see, I will escape by using one of my smoke bomb tools.
king: What wait...where did you go? I can not see anything....GUARDS!
Summarize the dialogue | a thief stole the king's scepter and asked for a ring in exchange. the king was tricked by a ninja. |
camel: I am pretty used to it.
servant: Wow, you can talk? My Lord and Lady must have paid a fortune to purchase you.
camel: You could say that.
servant: I wonder what this desert looked like without these splendid tents.
camel: Probably just a bunch of sand that is what deserts typically are comprised of.
servant: I imagine it looks better with the tents.
camel: More lively to say the least, but hey I just carry supplies life isn't that grand for me regardless of scenery.
servant: You should be humbled to have a job. Many humans and creatures alike in this kingdom aren't so lucky.
camel: I suppose so, it is work afterall.
servant: It's good to keep busy, I suppose. You don't like your work?
camel: Well it is fairly boring simply carrying things to here and there.
servant: That is very disrespectful to our Lord and Lady.
camel: A little uncalled for don't you think? I can't say anyone is required to like their job.
Summarize the dialogue | Camels are used to carry things in the desert. Camels don't like his job. |
Jack: hi could u meet me at 8am?
Karl: sure
Jack: i'll bring my large red suitcase
Karl: no don't, take the grey one, it's bigger
Jack: fine but are u sure we'll find room for it?
Karl: yep no prob | Jack and Karl will meet at 8 am. Jack will bring his large grey suitcase. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon, Chloe, I'm Doctor Evans. What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: Hi, Dr. Evans. Thanks for seeing me on such short notice. When I woke up this morning I had a really sore throat and a really bad cough. I think I am coming down with the flu.
#Person1#: Ah I see, yes you do sound rather croaky. Well let's have a look, shall we? Could you please open your mouth and say ah.
#Person2#: Ahhhhhhhh
#Person1#: Good, yes, your tonsils are a little swollen and red. How are your ears, blocked at all?
#Person2#: A little actually. My sinuses are a little blocked up as well-I really feel terrible.
#Person1#: Ok Chloe, can you please breathe in and out slowly for me while I listen to your chest? You really are all bunged up, you don't sound too good at all. Ok, I'm going to set you up with a bunch o
#Person2#: Whoa! So many drugs. . . I hate swallowing pills. Am I able to go to work?
#Person1#: Absolutely not! You are highly contagious! You don't want to infect the rest of your co-workers do you? I recommend staying in bed for at least three days and drinking plenty of fluids so yo
#Person2#: Ok! Would you mind writing me a doctor's note for work, otherwise they may think I am faking it!
#Person1#: Ha-ha, sure not a problem! Here you are. Now off you go and away to bed. If you have any questions just give me a call! Feel better soon and take care.
#Person2#: Thanks doc, bye! | Chole thinks she has a flu. Dr. Evans has a look at her throat, asks about her ears, checks her breath, gives her drugs, and recommends her to stay in bed. Chole asks the doctor to write her a note to ask for a leave from work. |
Rob: What were you doing downtown?
Rob: I saw you on the crossroads today :D
Alan: Hah. We have new FBI agents? :D
Alan: I had a job interview at event agency.
Rob: How did it go?
Alan: Not sure yet, but I have a good feeling :) | Rob saw Alan downtown. Alan had an interview for a job at some event agency and has a good feeling about it. |
prisoner: I wonder if you would allow me to write a letter to my family.
a guard: First, I want to know of your plan to harm the King.
prisoner: I have tried to explain. Nobody believes me. I am innocent.
a guard: Sit here and tell me. You haven't told me anything. You were the one found in his room with the weapon.
prisoner: I was there to help clean them. That was my job. It was all a mistake.
a guard: The King said he's never seen you before.
prisoner: The King does not know all his staff. If I can't convince of my innocence......
a guard: Maybe I'll speak to the Queen of you.
prisoner: My family will starve without me otherwise.
a guard: We can't find this so called family.
prisoner: If you let me write to them, I know they will respond.
a guard: Sure why not. Or we will just use the address you write to and capture them.
prisoner: I will kill you first.
Summarize the dialogue | prisoner wants to write a letter to his family. The guard wants to know of his plan to harm the King. The prisoner was found in the King's room with a weapon. The prisoner was there to help clean them. It was a mistake. |
Ginger: They don't call me kitchen queen for nothing I'm telling you
Patricia: What did you magically create this time?
Ginger: Pappardelle with Sea Urchin and Cauliflower
Patricia: I'm drooling
Ginger: Come by, I have plenty
Patricia: Srsly?
Ginger: Sure!
Patricia: I'm getting and uber right now :D | Ginger invited Patricia for Pappardelle with Sea Urchin and Cauliflower. Patricia is getting an Uber. |
alter boy: Good evening
groom: Hi there Alter boy
alter boy: Technically I am an Altar boy.
groom: ahh Altar* boy. How goes it this evening?
alter boy: It is much as it has always been. I am chilly and feeling a little dull
groom: It is cold up here. Would you like my coat?
alter boy: Yes I would appreciate that. COuld I try one of those ropes?
groom: yes! let us hear the bell sing
alter boy: I appear to have been hoisted to the ceiling. A little help here?
groom: Let me cut you down
alter boy: Ow! I was sixty foot up there, you know
groom: I am sorry. I am so tall and my senses of height seem to be off. Also, my mind is on having my next son.
alter boy: well could you procreate somewhere else? I have a fractured skull!
Summarize the dialogue | alter boy is chilly and feeling a little dull. He is hoisted to the ceiling and needs to be cut down. |
Eric: <photo_file>
Frank: finally
Debra: I think they were a couple earlier
Debra: Only now they announced it on FB
Frank: They are made for each other
Frank: I don't understand why they waited so long to be together
Eric: It's not everyone's goal to be in a relationship | Eric shares a Facebook post of their friends finally announcing their relationship. Frank thinks they are perfect for each other. |
Mattie: Will you call me when dad is at home?
Ross: Sure
Mattie: ty :* | Ross will call Mattie when dad is at home. |
the royal dog: Oh, the Nursery? Well you are in the wrong place! What does a fairy want in the nursery?
fairy: Well, since you asked so nicely, I have decided to become a Fairy Godmother! Which is quite a step up in the fairy world, you know. And it's not everyday a prince is born, so I thought if I flew here fast enough I could claim the title.
the royal dog: oh how excitig, I would hug you, but I don't want to crush your beautiful wings. I'm not sure where it is but let's try going through the big wooden door with a lock on this side of the room first...I have seen the queen go in there quite often...
fairy: Oh let me press my ear to it and see if there's any noise... hm... this door is quite thick...
Summarize the dialogue | fairy wants to become a fairy godmother. She wants to enter the nursery. The royal dog will show her the way. |
#Person1#: When will the ceremony begin?
#Person2#: The ceremony will begin at 9 0'clock. After the ceremony, there's a reception. By the way, do you know why they have chosen September 9th for their wedding ceremony?
#Person1#: No idea.
#Person2#: As in English, Chinese also has some lucky numbers. The number 9 stands for perpetuity in Chinese. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the reason why the wedding is at 9 o'clock on Sept. 9th. |
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: Yes, one last thing. How much holiday time do you give your employees every year?
#Person1#: Our employees receive fifteen days of paid vacation every year. If you don ' t use the full fifteen days, they carry over to the following year.
#Person2#: How about sick days?
#Person1#: You get five paid sick days.
#Person2#: Any other benefits?
#Person1#: Yes, we have an excellent retirement plan and medical insurance as well.
#Person2#: Great. Thanks so much for your time.
#Person1#: We ' ll contact you soon, Ted. Thanks for coming in. | #Person1# tells Ted that employees have paid vacation, paid sick days, retirement plans, and medical insurance. Ted feels great. |
#Person1#: What time is it?
#Person2#: Ten to nine.
#Person1#: Your watch is ten minutes slow. So it's should be nine sharp. I'm gonna be late again. What will be my excuse this time? It shoule be set the alarm for seven thirty.
#Person2#: Don't cry over spilled milk, Fred? Could you stay with me a few minutes?
#Person1#: What? Why? What's wrong wih you?
#Person2#: I just hate being alone at home with nothing to do about listen to the clock ticking. It's so lonely and boring. My sickness makes it worse. When will I recover?
#Person1#: You will be fine in the couple of month, just be patient. I've got to woke now , I'll be late.
#Person2#: You only care about your work.
#Person1#: Sorry, baby, you are everything to me. all I do just for our family.
#Person2#: Stay just a few minutes longer , OK?
#Person1#: OK, I'll leave at 9:15, Is that all right?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I'll spent more time with you in the future, Dina.
#Person2#: Thank you. | It's nine, and Fred is about to be late again. Dina asks him to accompany her for a few minutes, but he has to go to work. Finally, he agrees to stay until 9:15. |
preacher: /This is a fine horse and you're right, he looks very exhausted. Did you not feed him well this morning?
person: Of course I fed him well. He eats better than I!
preacher: What of this bride over here? She looks rather fine in her glamorous dress.
person: Her dress is rather lovely, I wonder what you is doing, aimlessly staring through the stained glass?
preacher: Perhaps regretting the life she has led, or worse, her choice of spouse?
person: Oh dear I hope not! Hopefully she is just saying her prayers before she wed later today. Is there a wedding going on in your church today?
preacher: Indeed, the guests are set to arrive any time now. You ought to remove the horse from the Nave, or the guests may get scared.
person: Yes, I will do that, also the bride might see my horse, and run off with him!
preacher: That she might do. Only the Lord knows whats going on in her mind as this moment.
Summarize the dialogue | The horse is very tired. The preacher suggests that the person should remove the horse from the nave. The preacher is worried that the bride might run off with the horse. |
#Person1#: So, how's your work?
#Person2#: Good. How about you?
#Person1#: I am going to resign. A few of the new staff have already left. Obviously, a lot of similar jobs pay much better salaries.
#Person2#: But your company is huge. Can't they afford to pay the staff decent wages.
#Person1#: But we have a policy of paying according to seniority in the company, so new employees get quite low salary, no matter how excellent they have done.
#Person2#: That's shortsighted. By the time the workers are experienced and contributing. They are likely to go.
#Person1#: That's why I am going to leave.
#Person2#: But you have already worked there for five years.
#Person1#: I am worried about my future. I can't believe that our company is as big as it is. The company can only continue to grow by taking care of its staff.
#Person2#: Well. The management doesn't seem to think that way. Anyways, you have to think twice before you act.
#Person1#: Thank you. I will. | #Person1# wants to resign because the company pays according to seniority. #Person2# thinks the policy is shortsighted but also reminds #Person1# to think twice. |
animal: Another day in the chambers.
an exiled person: I just wonder why I am stuck here.
animal: Well you betrayed society.
an exiled person: Sometimes you do what you have to do.
animal: Yep, it can be hard.
an exiled person: How did you end up here?
animal: I livve here.
an exiled person: Well yes, but have you always?
animal: Yep, been 5 years.
an exiled person: I see, that sounds like a sad existence. I could not picture being caged my whole life.
Summarize the dialogue | animal has been living in the chambers for 5 years. |
#Person1#: Dad, I'd like a pair of Adidas tennis shoes.
#Person2#: Adidas? They're expensive. They're for the Chicago Bulls.
#Person1#: No, all the guys as well as girls are wearing Adidas.
#Person2#: But none of us ever had Adidas and we used to play quite well. | #Person1# is asking #Person1#'s dad for a pair of Adidas tennis shoes. |
Iris: Bring me the charger
John: I'm not bringing you anything
John: Why are you even texting me when I'm in the next room?
John: When did you become so lazy? | John will not bring Iris the charger. Iris is too lazy to do it herself. |
#Person1#: We will carry out the order when the purchase order gets here.
#Person2#: Good. And because this is our initial order, and your products is so new, we would like to make a deal with you.
#Person1#: Well, actually in most cases we don't talk about special deals, but since this one is so new I will listen to what you have to say.
#Person2#: We want to make this a trial order. If we can sell all the products in two months, we will pay for them ; if not, we will send them back to you.
#Person1#: I can't agree to that. My company will have to pay for both sending them and bringing them back.
#Person2#: We promise that if the products are sold out in two months, we will place a repeat order right away, at the same quality.
#Person1#: OK, I agree. But the repeat order can't have the same terms. | #Person2# is arguing with #Person1# about making a trial order because the products are so new. #Person1# refuses at first but finally agrees. |
#Person1#: What part of the paper are you reading?
#Person2#: The travel section.
#Person1#: Are you thinking about our vacation already?
#Person2#: Yes, it's not so far away. I've been looking at these advertisements.
#Person1#: Why don't we go to the same place we went last year?
#Person2#: I won't stay at that hotel again. I have a better idea for this year. Look at this advertisement. This looks like a wonderful vacation to me.
#Person1#: 'Three weeks.' 'Ten exciting ports.' 'Use the ship as a hotel.' How much does it cost?
#Person2#: The price isn't given.
#Person1#: It must be expensive if they don't give the price in the paper. And besides, I'd rather stay in one place.
#Person2#: I don't want to sit on the same beach and eat the same food and look at the same walls every day for three or four weeks. | #Person2# is reading the travel section of the newspaper. #Person1# wants to go to the same place they went to. #Person2# disagrees and thinks an advertisement is wonderful. #Person1# thinks it must be expensive. |
#Person1#: I've never met anyone like Clyde before.
#Person2#: He's such a buppie-a black yuppie. Black people come in all shapes and sizes. Just check out the party.
#Person1#: Wow! There are so many different people here. I expected mostly athletes and rappers.
#Person2#: You'll find some of those here, too. But not if you don't shake it up! There's an African saying, ' If you can talk, you can sing! If you can walk, you can dance! '
#Person1#: Then I'll just shut up and sit down! | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about black people at the party who are born to be good at singing and dancing. |
#Person1#: I love your bracelet. When did you get it?
#Person2#: I got it a while ago, but I haven't worn it much. You really like it?
#Person1#: Yeah. It's beautiful. Is it white gold or silver?
#Person2#: It's white gold.
#Person1#: Where did you buy it?
#Person2#: My boyfriend took me to the Shane Co. and he let me pick it out.
#Person1#: That's so sweet. What was the occasion?
#Person2#: That's the best part. It wasn't for anything special. He just wanted to buy me something.
#Person1#: You're so lucky. If he bought you something for no special day, I wonder what he would buy you for your birthday.
#Person2#: My birthday is coming up. We'll find out pretty soon.
#Person1#: What do you want?
#Person2#: I wouldn't mind a necklace. I was at the jewelry shop looking around, and they have a couple of beautiful necklaces I want.
#Person1#: Why not a ring?
#Person2#: I don't think I'm ready for a ring from him yet.
#Person1#: But you're ready for everything else?
#Person2#: Ahha. | #Person1# compliments #Person2#'s bracelet. #Person2# says the bracelet is from #Person2#'s boyfriend, but #Person2# is not ready for a ring yet as #Person2#'s birthday gift. |
worms: I really cant hear much from out there. Why else would I come inside?
families: You eves dropping little worm! I will feed you well. I need you to make fertilizer so that this Spring's harvest is bountiful. Now, c'mon!
worms: I told you no! You have plenty of worms out there already!
families: Oh, you don't know that. If I'm going to feed all these families, I'll need plenty anyhow. Don't you want to meet new worms? Eat new foods? Doesn't that sound fun?
worms: I listen to secrets. You won't believe some of the secrets I heard while in the woods.
families: ... Like what?
worms: I will only tell you if you let me stay here right where I am
families: Alright, go ahead. I'll make that deal.
worms: The baker is sleeping wit the blacksmiths wife
families: HE'S SLEEPING WITH MY WIFE?!
Summarize the dialogue | Worms are being chased by families. They are being used to make fertilizer. Worms will stay inside if they tell the family a secret. |
User Interface: I think we could change the battery also Instead of going for kinetic how about going for a standard battery
Marketing: Has that not made any d if you click off that square now has that not made any difference ?
Project Manager: Has that not gone up ?
Marketing: Is it oh it is brought it slightly down
Project Manager: Oh no it was seven five it is changed not a lot
Marketing: So is is uncurved completely and just actually making the rubber case the curved thing is that going to make a difference ? Oh it is not made any difference has it ? It is gone up again
Project Manager: Oh it is not calculated it
Industrial Designer: No no you have got to click off to calculate it again
Marketing: It is brought it down slightly | User Interface recommended the standard batteries to replace the kinetic batteries and lower the cost. Marketing was promised by User Interface that the change in battery type would not make any big difference in shape and colours. However, Marketing was still uncertain about the replacement. User Interface further explained that users were used to paying little attention to batteries which were installed internally. |
Susan: Are you as bored as I am?
Tom: I'm sleeping with eyes open so the prof won't realise
Linda: <photo_file>
Tom: Nice drawings | Susan, Tom and Linda are bored at the university lecture. Linda sends photo of her drawings. |
#Person1#: Hello. Welcome to this week's People You Meet. Today, we present to you Mark Leach, an information officer in London.
#Person2#: Hi everyone, my name's Mark Leach. I'm an information officer at the Britain Business Center, which is a tourist office for the British tourist board in London. Here, we offer a tourist information service to mainly visitors from overseas. And each year, we have about 500,000 people come to the office.
#Person1#: Wow. That's a large number of people. How do you manage to meet the needs of so many people?
#Person2#: I'm in charge of an information team. The team has about 10 officers who give tourist information directly over the counter to visitors. We speak a total of 13 languages altogether.
#Person1#: That's pretty cool. So what exactly do you do everyday?
#Person2#: Well, we act as a one stop shop for anyone who wants to come in. So it could be that they want a day trip from London, which is a very popular request. And we can offer suggestions of where to go and how to get there. If people want a two week tour of Britain, we can plan out exactly where to visit, what roads to take.
#Person1#: So, do you have any suggestions for people coming to Britain?
#Person2#: A good suggestion is to see as much as you can. But try to come back again and again to see different parts of the country, because in that way you really experience it. | #Person1# introduces Mark Leach to this week's People You Meet. Mark Leach describes his job responsibilities and gives advice to people coming to Britain. |
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