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animal: Thank you
grandfather: Your welcome. Now, do you know how to call upon the spirit of this tree?
animal: I know many things, Grandfather. You must first present your offerings.
grandfather: But, I just gave you food. Don't be greedy.
animal: Not to me, old fool! To the spirits. The spirits require a small sacrifice, a drop of blood and most of all - your need must be very great indeed.
grandfather: I have this plant.
animal: I think you have more than you are saying. Yes, this will do fine.
grandfather: No! That is what I need the spirits to enchant! It is for my grandchild, she is gravley ill
animal: Well I see your need is great, perhaps the plant will do. But that still leaves the blood. A drop will sometimes do but doesn't it make sense to provide a great deal more?
grandfather: I will sacrifice my left arm. But, will you do it for me?
animal: Of course! Anything to help someone in need.
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grandfather wants to call upon the spirit of a tree to help his grandchild. He will sacrifice his left arm.
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#Person1#: Could you do me a favor?
#Person2#: Sure. What is it?
#Person1#: Could you run over to the store? We need a few things.
#Person2#: All right. What do you want me to get?
#Person1#: Well, could you pick up some sugar?
#Person2#: Okay. How much?
#Person1#: A small bag. I guess we also need a few oranges.
#Person2#: How many?
#Person1#: Oh, let's see. . . About six.
#Person2#: Anything else?
#Person1#: Yes. We're out of milk.
#Person2#: Okay. How much do you want me to get? A gallon?
#Person1#: No. I think a half gallon will be enough.
#Person2#: Is that all?
#Person1#: I think so. Have you got all that?
#Person2#: Yes. That's small bag of sugar, four oranges, and a half gallon of milk.
#Person1#: Do you have enough money?
#Person2#: I think so.
#Person1#: Thanks very much. I appreciate it.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# to do a favor. #Person2# agrees and helps buy a small bag of sugar, six oranges, and a half-gallon of milk.
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Amanda: oh no, my phone charger has stopped working
Keith: the cable or the charger itself?
Amanda: dunno, it just won't charge
Keith: can't you ask your sister to lend you hers?
Amanda: but I have an iphone and she has a samsung
Keith: hmm, yeah, but the charger itself should be the same. so if you use your cable with her charger, you could see if it works?
Keith: then at least you'll know which part needs replacing
Amanda: oh, I could do that, yeah
Amanda: should I get the spare part from apple or...?
Keith: idk, I've never had an iphone. I hear not all cables are compatible for some reason but imo you should be able to find a cheaper replacement that should work... their prices are too high
Amanda: uhh... alright, I guess checking what's wrong comes first
Keith: can you do it now?
Amanda: yeah, I'll brb
Keith: k
Amanda: back
Amanda: and it's still not charging :(
Keith: then it must be the cable. or...
Amanda: or?? there's another possibility?
Keith: well, I guess there might be sth wrong with the charging port but that's the worst case scenario
Keith: so let's not think about it yet?
Amanda: I'm a bit worried now but ok :(
Keith: I've found some shop that sells replacement cables
Keith: <file_other>
Keith: I'd try this one first, see if the phone detects the cable at all
Keith: cuz if it does, then problem solved, if it doesn't... then it might be the port
Keith: but it's cheap enough to give it a try
Amanda: thanks, I'll do that... I hope it'll work, not sure if I can afford a repair :/
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Amanda's iPhone is no longer charging. She tried with her sister's charger, but it didn't help. It might be the cable or the charging port. She'll get a cheap replacement cable to check it.
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concubine: Maybe the one who works the lighthouse is gone, I have not been able to find them myself.
mariner: where is your man, conncubine. is he the man in charge?
concubine: My previous partner is on the wind at the moment, I came here to try and find a place out of the cold.
mariner: apologies. i know not of the ways of this land i have just docked my ship, the sea is a lonely world
concubine: This land has lost its appeal to me as well. Maybe you would like a companion out at sea. Once the lighthouse is on.
mariner: ah that would be be a gift.
concubine: However as it stands neither of us can turn on the lighthouse, so we are stuck until the worker comes back
mariner: well what can we do other than wait
concubine: Oh it seems you have dropped your map, where abouts will you be sailing next?
mariner: wherever the winds take me, or perhaps the next working lighthouse
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The lighthouse is not working. The concubine came to the land to find a place out of the cold. The mariner has just docked his ship. He will sail to the next working lighthouse.
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Toby: Hi Lydia
Lydia: Hi
Toby: Did you go to school today?
Lydia: Yes
Toby: I was sick
Lydia: You didn't miss much
Toby: And the math class?
Lydia: It was cancelled
Lydia: The teacher is sick
Lydia: Mark, Jessie and Samantha also missed classes today
Toby: If I feel better tomorrow I'll come
Lydia: Just get better
Toby: Thanks
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Toby skipped school. The math class was cancelled. He will come to school tomorrow if he feels better.
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Trish: Hello! 876 is ready for an early check in. returning pass thx :)
Casey: Thank u, Trish!
Trish: YW
Casey: All good?
Trish: oh yes lol. 453 is turnt over too
Casey: Thank u!!!
Trish: What review did the one guest who stays in town often give?
Casey: He hasn't yet!
Trish: rating?
Casey: Not yet. But the one from a couple days ago said the place was spotless and smelled clean.
Trish: Yay!
Casey: You did an awesome job! :) still waiting for the guy stays often to leave his review but I'll let you know :)
Trish: Nice! Yes keep me updated! Thx!
Casey: Will do
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Trish prepared room 876 for an early check in. 453 is turnt over. Some guests left good reviews of the place.
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Phil: Hi, do you know anyone who can help me with the lights in my car?
Andrew: You mean some good mechanic?
Phil: More like an electrician.
Andrew: I don't know. But I'll ask for you. What's the matter?
Phil: They are not aligned and it is very disturbing at night.
Andrew: Can't you go to the authorised service centre? They should fix it immediately.
Phil: Do you know how much they charge?
Andrew: No and probably I don't want to know.
Phil: You don't. Anyway, can you recommend anyone?
Andrew: Not off the top of my head.
Phil: Ok. Let me know if some name springs to your mind.
Andrew: I will. Besides that, everything is ok?
Phil: Yes, it seems so :-)
Andrew: By the way, are authorised service centres really that expensive?
Phil: You can't even imagine! For a small stupid thing they usually charge three times more than other garages.
Andrew: Wow...
Phil: That's why whenever I can I try to avoid them.
Andrew: Now I see. Anyway, I'll be thinking about your lights. In the meantime take care!
Phil: Thanks. Take care too!
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Phil is asking Andrew to recommend him an electrician. Phil's lights in the car are not aligned, so he is looking for a cheap repairman to fix it.
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Jacqueline: Spring is coming πππ
Jacqueline: i plan to buy some plants to liven this place up
Alexander: let's make it very clear now
Alexander: you can buy as many as you like
Alexander: but it's your responsibility
Alexander: so don't engage me in watering them blah blah
Jacqueline: I see the sun didn't get to you yet hahaah
Jacqueline: sure, I will take care of them, you don't have to worry
Alexander: I suggest succulents
Jacqueline: why?
Alexander: they don't die fast hahah
Alexander: but for real, check out spathiphyllum and agave
Jacqueline: great choices, I will also get aloe vera
Alexander: cool
Jacqueline: going shopping
Alexander: tc
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Jacqueline is considering a springtime shopping for plants to liven up their place. Alexander agrees but warns her that he will not be coaxed into taking any care of them. He suggests though that she checks out spathiphyllum and agave. She approves of these and will get aloe vera as well.
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wife: How much is this?
vendor: For you I can sell it as cheap as 5 coppers!
wife: could we trade?
vendor: What do you have to trade?
wife: THis Bonnet or this rough clothing.
vendor: Well that is beautiful bonnet, I would be more than happy to trade for it!
wife: It's a deal.
vendor: Perfect! Is there anything else you would like?
wife: No that's it.
vendor: I am happy to do business with you again!
wife: Same goes.
vendor: How is the meat>
wife: It was very good, thank you.
vendor: I am so glad to hear!
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vendor will sell the bonnet for 5 coppers. He will trade it for the rough clothing.
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person: Ah bear. Why are you in town!
bear: Roar!!
person: Back bear! I don't want to fight you. I just want to buy some flowers.
bear: Growl! Growl!
person: There might be some food in here bear. Would that make you happy?
bear: Whine and hunger noises
person: See I just opened it for you. Plenty of food in here.
bear: Grunt...
person: What do you want then! I wander this village every day and this is the first time I've seen a bear.
bear: Growl growl grunt. Grunt ruff roar?
person: There is a meat market near. Would you like some meat?
bear: roar!!
person: Great!! I'll go get you some. I have some cash. Stay here. Don't let anyone see you. Hide behind the gazebo.
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bear is in town. He wants to eat some flowers. The person will buy some meat for him.
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#Person1#: Why are you reading the classifieds? What do you need?
#Person2#: I'm looking for a bookcase, but I don't want to buy a new one.
#Person1#: Are you having any luck?
#Person2#: Not really. There aren't any used bookcases listed. But there are a few rummage sales on Saturday. I think I'll go to them.
#Person1#: Do you mind if I go with you?
#Person2#: Not at all. These private sales are great places to bargain. And sometimes you can find terrific things among all the junk.
#Person1#: I learned to negotiate from my mother. I thought I was pretty good at bargaining, but I had a problem the other day at Kimble's Department Store.
#Person2#: What happened?
#Person1#: I wanted to buy a beautiful wool sweater for my girlfriend. It was priced at forty dollars, so I started by offering the salesclerk thirty.
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#Person2#'s looking for a bookcase and will go to rummage sales. #Person1# wants to go with #Person2#.
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Lila: Hi, how r u?
Gill: Mornin' Lila!
Gill: haven't heard from u in a while.
Gill: How are you?
Lila: I'm good! Just came back form holidays!
Gill: Oh, I envy you! From where?
Lila: Italy <3 It was marvelous!
Gill: I can imagine! It's been raining all July here...
Lila: Yes, I know :(
Lila: Are you going for holidays this summer?
Gill: Next week!
Lila: ^^
Lila: Where?
Gill: Italy!
Lila: Hahahaha :D
Lila: Wnna meet, get some tips?
Gill: Sure thing!
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Lila has just came back from holidays in Italy. It's been raining all July where Gill is. Gill is going to Italy next week. Lila and Gill will meet before Gill's departure to share tips.
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praying mantis: Is that so? What does this thing called a "Fairy Interpreter" do, exactly..?
fairy interpreter: Well, I can interpret the things you and others say. It's kind of a cool party trick. What exactly are you praying for today?
praying mantis: sshh... Just because i'm a praying mantis, doesn't mean I pray. Do you think I really have time for that?
fairy interpreter: Well what else do you do with your time?
praying mantis: I usually eat smaller bugs, Once I ate a bird..It wasnt very tasty..Im still finding feathers everywhere..
fairy interpreter: Ewww! I also heard you bite the head off your mates. Is that true?
praying mantis: Well usually..Depends on if she's annoying..
fairy interpreter: Oh. I thought it was the female who bit the head off the male. I guess I was mistaken.
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praying mantis doesn't pray. He eats smaller bugs and once ate a bird.
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mouse: im glad to have the color of my best friend the horse
queen: Ah! Did you just talk?!
mouse: Yes my queen
queen: Sorry for screaming, you just startled me! How can I help you, sweet little mouse?
mouse: You are too cute to be shouting my queen
queen: Thank you my dear. What can your queen do for you?
mouse: I want to be a pet mouse is that possible?
queen: Of course it's possible! In fact, I have two sons, the princes. I'm sure the younger prince would love a pet mosue.
mouse: thank you
queen: What is your name?
mouse: my is is Trumpo
queen: Trumpo? What a peculiar name...
mouse: yes my father named me after our president, he added the o to make it unique
queen: President? Where are you from? We don't have a President here, we have a King and Queen silly!
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mouse wants to be a pet for the younger prince.
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Terry: I have a question. Does anybody know what's the youngest country in the world
Jenny: East Timor I think, why?
Terry: a quiz here
Mia: no! East Timor is old
Mia: either Serbia or Montenegro, they split 2006
Kate: nope, i've just googled it
Kate: South Sudan
Kate: 2011
Mia: right, I completely forgot!
Terry: guys! so what is the answer
Mia: South Sudan
Mia: Kate is right
Kate: google is right
Terry: right! haha
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South Sudan is the youngest country in the world.
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#Person1#: Hey! Can I ask you for a favor?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: I'm trying to learn how to cook. Eating out so much has really been costing me a lot of money.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. What do you want to make? Shall I teach you how to roast a chicken?
#Person1#: Well, maybe later. Right now I have this pack of eggs. Unfortunately, I have never made eggs before.
#Person2#: What? You don't know how to cook eggs?
#Person1#: No. My mom always made everything for me. That's why I'm asking for your help.
#Person2#: OK, I'll help you. Start by boiling some water, that's the easiest way to cook an egg.
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#Person1# requests #Person2# to teach #Person1# how to cook. #Person2#'s surprised #Person1#'s never cooked eggs and tells #Person1# to start by boiling some water.
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Industrial Designer: The weight Not not too heavy Bustfree That when you drop it it will not break Like some kind of rubber on it Or hard hard plastic buttons not too small something like when you lose your remote control sometimes it happen it between the couch and you can not find it When you push a but a button on the TV then you hear some some sort of bleep And then you hey there there is remote control
User Interface: well that is that are good ideas well the LED on the corner that that indicates that it is working If you push a button And looking on the budget not too expensive material So probably plastic or something
Marketing: I think it from a marketing point of view it also has to look nice Or you will not sell it And on our website we can see what products we already have And it should work with as many as possible of them
Project Manager: This is It has to be compatible with other things
Industrial Designer: I have one more idea Just popped up it it will not take a lot of batteries So you do not will not have to change the batteries once a week or once every two weeks
Project Manager: No battery use So more ideas ?
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Project Manager believed that it could not be heavy. Industrial Designer indicated that fewer and bigger buttons are better and should be bust-free, for instance, rubber could be used on it. Industrial Designer also suggested that when users push a button, they could hear some sort of bleep. User Interface suggested a LED on the corner and not too expensive material like plastic could be used. Marketing added that it should look nice for better sales and should work with as many as possible of existing products listed on their website. Industrial Designer also concluded that it should be battery-saving.
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animal: Greetings there, two legger!
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Two legged animal greets another one.
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#Person1#: This house is very nice for me, but I can't afford it in a lump sum.
#Person2#: Don't worry, you can pay in an installment, that is to say, you don't have to pay the whole amount of money at once.
#Person1#: That's good. Will you tell me the details?
#Person2#: Certainly, you need to pay a deposit at first, and you will pay the rest monthly.
#Person1#: How long will it take?
#Person2#: It depends.
#Person1#: I need to talk it over with my wife.
#Person2#: Certainly.
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#Person1# shows interest to afford a house in installments. Then #Person2# tells him details.
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Terry: Have you read Women already?
Simon: Almost. About 30 pages to go.
Terry: And? What do you think of Charles Bukowski?
Simon: He's an old drunk and a real stud!
Simon: But it's pure pleasure to read his writings. When I start reading I really want to turn a page after page, can't wait for further actions
Terry: I couldn't agree with you more
Terry: He definitely has an inimitable writing style, very lively
Simon: True. True.
Terry: So what are you going to read next?
Simon: I've got 'Factotum' on my shelf, so the choice is easy.
Terry: Nice, I'll borrow it from you when you finish
Simon: Deal
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Terry and Simon both enjoy Charles Bukowski's writing style. Simon is about to finish "Women" soon and afterwards he'll start reading "Factotum" that Terry will borrow from him as soon as he's done.
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#Person1#: Kathy, it seems you're having a lot of fun playing tennis.
#Person2#: Would you like to learn?
#Person1#: Yes, how do you play?
#Person2#: Tennis can be played in singles or doubles. Look, there, the outside lines are for doubles and the inside lines are for singles.
#Person1#: How do you decide who start serving?
#Person2#: Well, you can use a coin to decide. Whoever wins chooses either to serve or the side of the court.
#Person1#: How do you count the score?
#Person2#: At the beginning, the score would be love.
#Person1#: Love means 0?
#Person2#: You got it, it is then counted to 15, 30 and 40. If you get to 40 and win again, you win the game.
#Person1#: The other side start serving then?
#Person2#: Right, see? You know how to play now.
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Kathy teaches #Person1# that tennis can be played singles or doubles and they use coins to decide who starts serving. She also introduces the scoring rules.
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Andrea: ok, so tell me what's the plan?
Andrea: what shall I bring with me?
Brian: have you got a tent?
Andrea: yes, but for 2 ppl max.
Brian: ok, so take it.
Brian: Mine is for 3, but it's relatively small so it's better to have one extra.
Andrea: what else do I need?
Brian: nothing special, just regular camping stuff: sleeping bag, pad, food, water
Brian: and sth warm coz it can be cold at night..
Andrea: ok, so I don't need any climbing stuff?
Andrea: Nope, no climbing this time, just relax:D
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Andrea will take a tent for 2 people and some camping stuff: sleeping bag, pad, water. Brian's tent is for 3 people, but it's relatively small. Brian and Andrea won't need any climbing stuff as they won't be climbing this time.
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#Person1#: Good morning, Miss Smith. I'm sorry to trouble you.
#Person2#: Good morning, not at all. Please be seated. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: It's about my son.
#Person2#: He isn't in trouble. I hope he's doing well in all his lessons. He'll do well in the exams.
#Person1#: Except in Chinese. I'm afraid. He says that he is a little weak in Chinese.
#Person2#: Is he? I'm sorry to hear that.
#Person1#: That's why I've come to see you. I'm worried about his Chinese. He may fall behind the others when he comes back.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: We'll go back to London for a holiday for two months. We haven't been back for three years.
#Person2#: I see. I think that maybe his Chinese teacher can give him some homework to do during the holiday. He won't fall too far behind the others when he comes back.
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#Person1#'s worried that #Person1#'s son might fall behind in Chinese because they'll go to London for two months. Miss Smith suggests that more Chinese homework may be helpful.
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captive: Hi
foreign ambassador: hello, who captured you good sir?
captive: Some bandit
foreign ambassador: do not worry i shall help you
captive: thank you kind sir.
foreign ambassador: no worries just tell your king what good deeds the ambassador of another people has done for you
captive: I will. my family will be forever grateful.
foreign ambassador: now run free young one and dont look back
captive: I will but I have this gift for you kind sir.
foreign ambassador: ah no need, do not worry
captive: No you must take it. Its an Arabian perfume.
foreign ambassador: i very gratefully appreciate it
captive: You are welcome sir. I have been in captive for a long time. I need direction to the northern desert
foreign ambassador: yes just head north for half a day
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The foreign ambassador helped the captive. The captive has been captured by some bandits. The captive has a gift for the ambassador. The ambassador will head north for half a day.
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#Person1#: Kate, you never believe what's happened.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: Masha and Hero are getting divorced.
#Person2#: You are kidding. What happened?
#Person1#: Well, I don't really know, but I heard that they are having a separation for 2 months, and filed for divorce.
#Person2#: That's really surprising. I always thought they are well matched. What about the kids? Who get custody?
#Person1#: Masha, it seems quiet and makable, no quarrelling about who get the house and stock and then contesting the divorce with other details worked out.
#Person2#: That's the change from all the back stepping we usually hear about. Well, I still can't believe it, Masha and Hero, the perfect couple. When would they divorce be final?
#Person1#: Early in the New Year I guess.
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#Person1# and Kate talk about the divorce between Masha and Hero. Kate feels surprised because she thought they are well matched
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#Person1#: Well, we've been waiting for our baggage for about one hour.
#Person2#: What kind of bag is it?
#Person1#: It's blue, Samsonite bag.
#Person2#: What is your room number and your name, please?
#Person1#: This is room eleven-seven and my name is Terry Chen.
#Person2#: Well, let me check. We delivered four bags to room 1106, you friend's room about an hour ago.
#Person1#: My friend's room? Oh, I see. Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: You're quite welcome.
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Terry Chen hasn't received his baggage. #Person1# says it was delivered to Terry's friend's room.
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cook: Hello, soldier!
soldier: Hey cook, whats for supper?
cook: A hearty beef stew with some rice and steamed carrots! Sounds good?
soldier: Haven't seen any cattle for months, but if you tell me its beef
cook: You wouldn't see any unless you came to my residence, sir.
soldier: beef or not, this dog won't be getting any
cook: Goodness, do you need to be so ruthless?
soldier: How can you say that after all that they've done?
cook: Well, what has he done then?
soldier: They raid our lands, they take our women. I don't know why the captain took this one prisoner
cook: That is what confused me, if this man is so bad then why not just have killed him on sight?
soldier: Oh his time will come eventually
cook: Well, I'll go start on your meals, good luck with... that.
soldier: Yes the rest of the men will be back from patrol soon
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soldier wants to know what's for supper. The cook suggests beef stew with rice and steamed carrots. The soldier is angry with the captain for taking a prisoner.
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adventurer: I know what you mean. If there were someone who needed help, for example, I'd try. What else is there do do to kill time on this ship?
people: Well, you can always throw a midshipman overboard and watch them scramble to throw a rope to them before they drift too far away. Hardly worth it at this speed though.
adventurer: Have you seen the Crow's nest yet? It's full of emeralds!
people: Yes, we are a very successful ship. But have you ever considered that we might be too successful? What if there are no more adventures to be had? What if we can find no more emeralds for they are all in the Crow's nest?
adventurer: Well, that's something to consider, I guess, but in my experience there are always more adventures!
people: I guess, it just feels that once you've put a golden bejeweled sea monster on the bow of your ship that there's not much else you can do, you've already hit the top.
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adventurer is bored on the ship. He would like to help someone in need.
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the king: Return to bed, my dear! I will have the servants bring us breakfast in bed! What shall we have? Toast and butter? Bread and butter? Muffins and butter? A bit of butter tea, perhaps?
the queen: ...a break would be fine. Would you mind very much if I read my favorite book in peace?
the king: Ah... yes... well... a book. Of course. Yes... yes of course. Then we shall sit in silence and read, I suppose. Do remember, though, if you need or want anything else, it is yours, my love.
the queen: Thank you, my love. Please read the first sentence of it to me.
the king: Certainly! Ahem... "I'd never given much thought to how I would die - though I'd had reason enough in the last few days"... wait, this is your favorite book?
the queen: I mean...a girl needs an outlet. You should see my OTHER book.
the king: ...other book?
the queen: 50 Shades of Gray Mead
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the king will have breakfast in bed brought to him and the queen.
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Patrick: Hey I have the field booked between 6 and 8 pm tomorrow
James: great how many people?
Patrick: I've got 7 already but it would be great to have at least 10
James: hmm
James: I will ask Dave and Matt
Patrick: let me know!
James: ok!
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Patrick has booked the field for 6 till 8 pm tomorrow and has 7 people on the list. James will ask Dave and Matt.
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Kate: Girls! Ready for the adventure?
Ann: Hahah
Agnes: :)
Kate: Ann, can you bring a spare blanket?
Ann: Sure
Agnes: And what about food?
Kate: You can bring something to make breakfast, e.g. sausages, bread, veggies
Kate: Ann will have some soup or something else for lunch and I will have the stuff for the barbecue
Agnes: Ok, thanks
Agnes: What time do we meet up there?
Kate: 11?
Ann: I will be there after 11
Kate: OK
Ann: let's say between 11 and 12
Agnes: ok :)
Kate: ok
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Kate, Ann and Agnes are planning an adventure together. Ann will bring a spare blanket and is responsible for lunch, Kate will have things for the barbecue, and Agnes will bring food necessary to prepare breakfast. They're going to meet between 11 and 12.
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Samantha: When are you going to start dating again? It's been awhile since you were with Paul
Becky: hahaha
Becky: thanks Samantha, we'll see
Becky: wait a moment, did I not go on a date with Sam, whom you set me up with?
Samantha: ahahahha
Samantha: you have a good memory :)
Becky: How could I forget Sam?
Samantha: he's so cute!!!!!
Becky: Must agree with you :)
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Becky arranged a date between Samantha and Sam. Samantha and Becky think Sam is attractive.
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goblin: Hello
kid: A GOBLIN! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE!
goblin: Hey baby,how are you?
kid: Stay back, fiend!
goblin: Mmm
kid: Don't you mmm me! I'm not even 18.
goblin: I think you 5 years old
kid: I'll give you 5 hits with me axe!
goblin: Stop to talk like that idiot
kid: I know your tricks. You stop talking like that.
goblin: No baby
kid: Yes goblina
goblin: Shut up
kid: Get back in your rotten hole! Back in the cart!
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goblin is here. Kid is not happy.
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servant: Here is my rag. You can use it to dry your face. Maybe splashing some water from the spring on your face will help.
bride: Thank thee. The garden sure is lovely isn't it?
servant: It is my lady. I don't usually have the time to admire it's beauty. I'm always far too busy with chores.
bride: Indeed, but you do such a lovely job! Will you stay and be the witness to my wedding?
servant: You want me to be at your wedding? I would be honored. However, I have nothing more to wear than this single shoe and ragged shirt.
bride: Have no fear my darling, I will make a phone call to my wedding planner!
servant: I.. I... I don't know what to say.
bride: You need not say a word! Just take in the beauty of the temple gardens, and of coarse me.
servant: I suppose I can take some time away from my chores and do that for you.
bride: Come, follow me and come clean of in the spring.
servant: Yes ma'am.
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bride is getting married. She wants servant to be the witness. He will come clean in the spring.
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Mathew: Do you fancy a pizza?
Ann: I would prefer some salad.
Mathew: Ok,
Mathew: Let's meet in the hall.
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Ann and Mathew are going to meet in the hall and go eat something.
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#Person1#: Do you even know where this bus is supposed to go?
#Person2#: It should take us all the way up to Altadena.
#Person1#: Don't you know?
#Person2#: I'm not positive if it does or not.
#Person1#: Is this the right bus, or not?
#Person2#: I have never been on this bus, but I'm sure it's the right one.
#Person1#: Where are we? This is not Altadena.
#Person2#: I know, and we've been on the bus forever.
#Person1#: Tell me what the street signs say.
#Person2#: Oh my gosh, that one says Temple City.
#Person1#: Next time, I'll look for the bus myself.
#Person2#: Well, now I know the bus that'll take us back.
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#Person2# doesn't know where the bus is going. Then #Person1# and #Person2# find they're in the wrong direction.
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preacher: Are you sure you are reading it correctly? I need to see this for myself. What is it specifically that has you so troubled?
pope: It is a secret code, you must read between the verses. You must grab the cipher I have made. It is currently hidden among my linens.
preacher: Well, it's all very interesting I am sure. But how can we use this information to bring more riches into the church?
pope: You fool! You do not understand the consequences of this terrible prophecy!
preacher: You insist on peddling false prophecies with the purpose of increasing your coffers yet you condemn me. You are lucky there is no god to judge you.
pope: You dare utter such blasphemous words! May God have mercy on you because I am excommunicating you from the church immediately!
preacher: I don't think you want to pull on that string, his holiness. I would hate to see the church's secrets put on display for all to see.
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pope is worried about a secret code in a prophecy. The preacher wants to use it to bring more riches into the church.
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armorer: Let me just drop the armor on my workbench. I'll have it better than new before you know it!
squire: It is greatly appreciated sir!
armorer: Might I interest you in any other goods while you are here? Perhaps a new weapon?
squire: Certainly, I could use a new sword, could you tell me about what you carry?
armorer: I also have an axe, a pair of daggers, and a special chain mail piece that I just completed!
squire: The chain mail also sounds appealing. I am hoping to become a knight some day afterall, so training is important to me.
armorer: I understand the king is about to launch a new battle in the upcoming weeks. Why don't you try this on and see how it fits!
squire: Thank you kindly. It seems to fit well, not too tight not too loose.
armorer: Try your hand at this brand new blade. It is surely superior to any you've held previously!
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squire is at the armorer's shop. The armorer will repair the squire's armor. The squire will try on a new chain mail and a sword.
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#Person1#: What would you like to drink? Tea or coffee?
#Person2#: Coffee, please.
#Person1#: So, you also like Coffee?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. I can't go through a day without coffce in the morning.
#Person1#: Me too, but I think we shouldn't drink too much of it, as it's not very healthy.
#Person2#: I totally disagree. The other day I read in a book that a number of recent studies suggest that it can be a highly beneficial drink. Researchers have found strong evidence that coffee reduces the risk of several serious ailmemts including diabetes, heart disease and cirrhosis of the liver.
#Person1#: But I also heard that coffee and its caffcine content, serve as a drug on the human body that negatively affects the central nervous system, as well as other organs, and leads to addiction
#Person2#: I don't think so. Coffee helps me wake up, keep alert, and improve my short term memory.
#Person1#: Well, I am just going to have to disagree with you. A healthy body wakes up without caffeine!
#Person2#: Maybe you are right to some extent.
#Person1#: You may try to have some alternatives and see how you feel.
#Person2#: Maybe I could have a try.
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Both #Person1# and #Person2# like coffee. #Person1# thinks too much coffee is unhealthy while #Person2# disagrees because #Person2# thinks coffee wakes #Person2# up. #Person1# suggests some alternatives, and #Person2# agrees to try.
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Alison: Hey Tom:) How are ya?
Tom: Hi! I'm great, just finished my MA
Alison: Really? Congrats! I guess we haven't spoken lately, I didn't know you're graduating now
Tom: I know! Time flies, I think last time we spoke was somewhere around Christmas two years ago
Alison: You must have been just starting then
Tom: Exactly, I got it right after Christmas, started in Jan
Alison: Huh, that's odd, I thought usually classes start in October
Tom: Yeah, but this department runs also a program starting summer semester
Alison: Awesome! What was your major?
Tom: E-commerce for small businesses
Alison: Really? That's unbelievable! I am just starting an online business myself
Tom: Shoot:D Congrats! What are you offering?
Alison: I knit you know, big blankets, pillow cases etc. I was selling them among friends, who you know spread the word. I got some savings now so figured I could take it farther
Tom: Sure thing, I could recommend some ways if you'd like
Alison: That would be really helpful, there are so many platforms, I have trouble settling on one
Tom: Oh sure, I work with some online stores myself, so we should definitely meet up
Alison: How about around Christmas too?
Tom: Sure, I'll be here, we could meet up in my office
Alison: That sounds great, just text me your address
Tom: 102 S 200 W, Salt Lake City
Alison: Your office is pretty close to my house:) Are you free on 12/20?
Tom: Yeah, I think so, let me check my calendar
Tom: How about noon?
Alison: It's a date! Thank you for helping me out
Tom: My pleasure
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Tom and Alison haven't spoken in 2 years. Tom has just finished his MA in e-commerce for small businesses. Alison is just starting an on-line business selling the things she's knitted. Tom and Alison arrange a meeting on 12/20 to discuss helping Alison with her business.
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Ursula: Hey!! Anyone wants to go to Vail with me?
Ursula: Kevin is dropping out and my parents π€¦ββοΈ
Ursula: are willing to replace him with someone
Ursula: If anyone wants to
Anna: Oh! When are you guys going to Vail?
Anna: Id like to! Im asking my mom πββοΈ
Ursula: Like in February? For skiing
Anna: I'd love to
Jason: Nice! I can't for sure. Going to Thailand during the feb reading break
Anna: Jealous of you Jason!
Anna: Yeah I have to plans!
Ursula: Sure Anna, ask your mom!
Anna: Yeah we're not going anywhere in feb
Anna: They've been to Vail without me XD
Anna: K Im down π
Ursula: Ok I will let them know and we will tak about this at our next fam jam meeting
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Anna is going to Vail with Ursula and her family in February. Jason is going to Thailand in February.
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ghost: And what insight do you seek? Do you suppose the dead can see the future?
queen: I came here to see a very old friend. But it seems he is not around. Asor the future, there are some who can see it. But they are often tough to communicate with.
ghost: I have not seen anyone here in a great while. And I am no seer.
queen: Ah. I suppose he didn't make it. I appreciate the information, ghost.
ghost: What realm do you rule in?
queen: Whatever do you even mean, ghost? I am the queen of Viona. You recognized me, didn't you?
ghost: Only that you are a Queen. I am quite unaware of the goings on in the world of the living.
queen: True. I guess I expected a lot. But I guess I'll need to go since he is not going to be coming at all tonight.
ghost: Do you have any message for this "old friend", if he should arrive?
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queen came to see an old friend, but he is not around. She is the queen of Viona.
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his wife: You know the Stableboy, Jimmy. Well, he has a taken a liking to me.
the king: Jimmy? He is so below me, I am hoping you dont have the same feelings.
his wife: Thats where I am conflicted. A enjoyed a one-night meeting with hin in the barns. But I now feel guilty.
the king: This upsets me so much, I feel I cant hold back my temper!!
his wife: Oh please! He has nothing to do with it. Please let the advisor of this
the king: I dont feel we can continue on with each other from this point forward. I was going to give you this for your birthday but will be giving it away.
his wife: Maybe I can make it up to you...
the king: I dont think there is anything you can do to win me back. I am going to take a hot bath.
his wife: Ah that sounds like a marvelous idea. Make sure to close your eyes and slip into a warm bath.
the king: Maybe we should both join each other in this hot bath and discuss in the morning
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the king is upset with his wife because she had a one night stand with the stableboy, Jimmy.
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mice: You sir will not get to hear anything and you are fit to be a dull innkeeper not a prestigious knight, begone
knight: UN-HAND THAT NOBLE ITEM AT ONCE! THE BOOT YOU SHALL HAVE!
mice: Begone ye wastrel, you uncouth imbecile. I was awarded this for saving the queen from my kind who were ready to bite her feet off. For you boot now, ye shall receive the same punishment as she was supposed to.
knight: ALRIGHT! YOU ASKED FOR IT! QUITE LITERALLY!
mice: Oh yes, come and get it dear knight. I shall see how you will sleep peacefully from now on.
knight: TAKE THAT! IT IS NOW MY HONOR TO SQUASH YOU LIKE THE PEST YOU ARE!
mice: Haha missed again! Are these your personal belongings dear knight? Why do they have small holes in them now?
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mice were awarded this for saving the queen from their kind. The knight wants the boot they were wearing.
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#Person1#: I can't decide whether to go to university or to get a job.
#Person2#: Well, if I were you, I'd go on studying.
#Person1#: But I don't even know what to study.
#Person2#: If I had chance again, I'd major in English. You're good at language.
#Person1#: That's what my parents want me to do.
#Person2#: You should take their advice. They know what's best for you.
#Person1#: But my friends will have jobs and lots of fun, while I spend all my time doing reading and writing.
#Person2#: But if you go to university, you'll still have time for fun.
#Person1#: Hum, what you say make sense. But you know, I still have to ask my parents for pocket money, and I hate to do so at this age.
#Person2#: And if you try to find a part-time job, you'll have some money too.
#Person1#: You're right. Thank you for the advice.
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#Person1# can't decide whether to go to university or to get a job. #Person2# suggests #Person1# go on the study, and gives advice on #Person1#'s major and the way to earn pocket money.
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Kayah: I need to return your book
Kayah: I finnished it
Ola: ok did you like it?
Kayah: oh yes it was great!
Ola: so coffee on Thursday? we can talk about the book
Kayah: sounds great! see ya
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Kayah and Ola will meet for a coffee on Thursday. Kayah will return Ola's book to her.
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#Person1#: Jenny, I want to go on a picnic. Could you come too?
#Person2#: I'd be glad to. I love picnicking.
#Person1#: Then, put on your casual clothes and pack some food and beverages.
#Person2#: Can I bring my camera with me?
#Person1#: Sure. Bring enough films, please.
#Person2#: I sure will.
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#Person1# invites Jenny to a picnic and tells her to bring some necessities.
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Brett: So tell us :)
John: Fine. The beauty is not the plot, 'cause that's secondary, but the mechanics that haven't really changed for years and they managed to retain them since the very first episode.
Andrew: I think I get it. Ur nostalgic ;)
John: I imagine I am :)
Brett: Well, all in all, I enjoy racing games the most.
Andrew: Like driving a car back and forth?
Brett: The thrill of the chase :) I especially like the Need For Speed franchise
John: Had 1 or 2 games. I found them exciting for some time and then got bored.
Andrew: Like me with Fifa...
Brett: I don't get y u would play sports on a computer.
John: U can always go out and play with friends.
Andrew: Lol. Joking right?
John: Nah. Am not.
Andrew: For a minute there I thought u were.
Brett: Ofc he is! Who in a sane mind would go out and play football outside since we have Fifa :)
John: I would, but have no one to play with. And that's y I play Fifa ;)
Andrew: That's OT, so NFS has been around for some time as well, right?
Brett: I have no idea how long, but it's been around for at least 20 yrs.
John: That's long! Not like FF though, but still!
Andrew: I wonder y ppl buy the same game over and over.
Brett: What do u mean?
John: Just wondering. U buy the same car racing game over and over, Andy buys the same jrpg over and over and I keep playing the same simulators.
Brett: The graphics?
Andrew: All those small changes in the mechanics and gameplay?
John: We like new things?
Brett: Does it really matter? New game, new fun. :)
Andrew: Probably so :)
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Brett enjoys racing games the most. John likes them too, but got bored quickly. Andrew felt like that with playing sports games like Fifa. They argue why people buy the same game over and over.
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Patrik: are you going to watch the oscars with us tonight?
Cindy: possibly. ive been invited by a few other people
Patrik: i doubt that they are as good of hosts as we are
Cindy: you may be right. what will you have for food and drink?
Patrik: lots of varieties of chips and dip and beer
Cindy: i see
Patrik: you dont sound excited
Cindy: ive already had too much dip today. office party
Patrik: oh, well we'll have other stuff too. fondue, tiramisu, giant pretzels...
Cindy: alright, i'll come
Patrik: yay! we'll be ready around 7, so any time after that is fine.
Cindy: cool. who do you think will win this year?
Patrik: i dont care, as long as its La La Land
Cindy: you really like that film, huh?
Patrik: ohh yes. i hope it sweeps all categories
Cindy: i dont know. i think Moonlight is pretty unique
Patrik: yeah, i liked that too
Cindy: do you have any idea whats up for best doc?
Patrik: no clue. i'll look it up before you get here
Cindy: ok, thanks. See you tonight!
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Patrik is convincing Cindy to come to his Oscar party around 7. He hopes that La La Land will win the main award.
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#Person1#: Good morning,how can I help you?
#Person2#: Umm...I understand you help fix up students with host families.
#Person1#: That's right. Will you please sit down and I'll just take a few details? How long would you want to stay with the host family?
#Person2#: I was planning on staying a year but at the moment I'm definitely here for four months only. I have to get an extension to my permit.
#Person1#: Fine...and would you say your level of English is 'elementary'?
#Person2#: No. I'd like to say 'advanced', but my written work is not so good as my spoken English,so I suppose it's 'medium'.
#Person1#: When do you want it for?
#Person2#: I'd like to move in approximately two weeks.
#Person1#: Let me see. It's the 10th today...So if we go for Monday,it's the 23rd of March. Right... And if I could ask another question about...
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#Person2# asks #Person1# to help fix up #Person2# with host families. #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s level of English and when #Person2# wants to move in.
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#Person1#: What do you think of people suing McDonalds for making them fat?
#Person2#: Well. Its food doesn't make you fat. But eating too much of it does! How about chocolate and ice cream? Are they all responsible? It's silly!
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#Person2# thinks it's silly that people sue McDonalds for making them fat.
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#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Smith, Wang Peng speaks.
#Person2#: Hello! Mr. Wang. this is Smith.
#Person1#: I'm calling to thank you for the wonderful dinner I had yesterday.
#Person2#: It's a pleasure.
#Person1#: I'll come back to China tonight. I hope to see you again sometime.
#Person2#: I hope so.
#Person1#: I appreciate all help of you during my stay here.
#Person2#: Don't mention it.
#Person1#: Please let me know when you go to China and let me be of some assistance to you.
#Person2#: Yes, I will. Have a nice flight back.
#Person1#: Thanks, good-bye!
#Person2#: Good-bye!
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Wang Peng calls Mr. Smith to thank him for the wonderful dinner yesterday and his help during Wang Peng's stay.
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gravedigger: She is 3 graves down, now back to work for me.
loved ones: Thank you.
gravedigger: A sad day always lingers here.
loved ones: It could be worse! At least your life isn't at stake. My dad is a fisherman. He almost died last summer.
gravedigger: That is sad but being surrounded by all this gets to you.
loved ones: Let me help you. I'm sure having a friend to help out would make you feel less alone.
gravedigger: That would be nice but I can do the work.
loved ones: Okay. Well, let me know if you ever need someone to talk you. I'm helping my uncle with farm work most of the time. There won't be much to do next week, though.
gravedigger: Thank you I am very appreciative.
loved ones: Sure thing.
gravedigger: Well take care.
loved ones: You too! I'll be around.
gravedigger: Yes, Ill talk with you again soon.
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gravedigger is a gravedigger. He is sad because his friend died. He is working alone.
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#Person1#: I have to miss school next week.
#Person2#: Isn't there some way you could work your schedule out to be here?
#Person1#: Unfortunately, this is what I have to do.
#Person2#: How are you going to catch up?
#Person1#: I've got it all covered.
#Person2#: If you miss this class, you will have used up your quota for the semester.
#Person1#: Don't worry, this will be the last class I miss.
#Person2#: Make sure to remind me right before you are absent.
#Person1#: I'll remember.
#Person2#: Enjoy your day off and don't forget to study!
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#Person1# has to miss school next week and assures #Person2# this will be the last class #Person1# miss.
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Isabel: I love Spain!
Lisa: Me too!
Isabel: Have you ever been there?
Lisa: Yes, actually I have a family in Madrid so I go there regularly, once a year
Isabel: Omg, really?! I'm so jealous!
Lisa: What about you?
Isabel: I've never been!
Lisa: Well we can think about going there together one day
Isabel: It would be great :D
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Lisa has a family in Madrid. She visits them once a year. Lisa and Isabel consider going there together in the future.
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calf: Oh no! I don't want that to happen to me! Were you too also branded?
farmer: Well no...no one is out to steal a simple farmer such as myself.
calf: So nobody really wants you? Maybe it's because you let poor cows like me get stolen!
farmer: I don't let anything get stolen, hence the reason for the branding...
calf: Oh yeah I guess that makes sense. Maybe you could figure out a better way because I dont want to get branded.
farmer: Yes let me just put up a sign that states please do not touch the cows, surely that will ward off thieves.
calf: Oh wow that's such a great idea!! You're so smart! I'm lucky to have a master like you! Do you already have a sign that says "Dont steal me please" so that you don't get stolen? Im sure I would steal you if you dont!
farmer: Oh yes, I wear it around all the time....
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The farmer brands his cows to prevent them from being stolen. The farmer wears a sign saying "Don't steal me please" all the time.
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snake: What's in it?
villagers: Not really sure, I gots a chicken drumstick in me pocket too if ya want sum?
snake: Well I do always love a good piece of chicken, and this one I won't even need to kill. I'll take some
villagers: Here ya go friend. Say what do you make of those cacti? Pretty scary huh?
snake: My scales keep me safe from their spines, so I am not afraid of them. They are my shelter from the sun, and when I am inside their spines keep away things that could hurt me
villagers: Well ain't you lucky. I ain't got no scales, so why don't you go in there and get that there iguana so I can get to making us that pie!
snake: Of course. My venom will kill him quickly, but don't worry - he'll still be safe to eat. It will only hurt you if its from a bite.
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snake will take a chicken drumstick from the villagers. The snake will kill the iguana with his venom.
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bartender: *carries on walking in a hurried manner*
guard: What's the hurry? Stop or I will make you stop.
bartender: What is your problem with me my good man? I am in rather a hurry
guard: I have no problem. I must keep this area secured and you are not allowed here. Are you lost?
bartender: Yes, yesI am. I am a stranger in these parts. Can you give me any advice?
guard: Where are you headed? I will escort you to the area.
bartender: I .. have not yet decided on a destination. And I need to escort
guard: Well, you must have a some sort of plan. are you looking for an Inn for the night?
bartender: Perhaps - if it is clean and well priced
guard: Well priced, yes. Clean, not so much. Follow me through this opening at the fence.
bartender: What is that gold object there?
guard: Never you mind. Keep walking towards the fence.
bartender: I would like to know what that shiny object is
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bartender is lost and needs to be escorted. Guard will lead him through the fence.
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#Person1#: Why, Mary Smith! I haven't seen you for ages. How have you been?
#Person2#: John, John Brown! It has been a long time, hasn't it? It must be at least a year.
#Person1#: No, we talked at the Johnsons' Christmas party last December. Don't you remember?
#Person2#: That's right. Well, how are you? Still working for the food company?
#Person1#: No, I changed jobs three months ago. I'm with the National Bank now. How about you?
#Person2#: I'm still teaching at the university, but I moved from the German Department to the Spanish Department. Well,how is your family? Are the children all in school now?
#Person1#: No, Billy is still at home. Tom is in the third grade and Jane's in the second.
#Person2#: Our two children haven't started school yet, either. But they will go in the fall.
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Mary Smith meets John Brown unexpectedly. They haven't met since the Christmas party. They talk about their job and family.
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#Person1#: I heard that you're going back to Beijing soon.
#Person2#: That's right, and boy, I'm really busy!
#Person1#: I can imagine. But listen ... I'd love to get together with you before you go. Would you like to go out for dinner one night?
#Person2#: That's a great idea. Let's see ... on Monday night I have to study for that final exam.
#Person1#: Me, too, but I'm free on Tuesday. How about going out that night?
#Person2#: I'm afraid I can't. I'm watching a movie with Nancy at 7:00.
#Person1#: Are you going to the last class party on Friday night? Let's go out for dinner at 6:30 before the party. It doesn't start until 8:00.
#Person2#: There will be a dinner at the party. I love to eat, but I can't eat two dinners.
#Person1#: There's always Saturday night. Are you busy then?
#Person2#: No ... Saturday night I'm free.
#Person1#: I'm going to a disco with a group of friends. Do you want to join us? We can dance together.
#Person2#: I'd really like to have a quiet dinner instead. Oh! Can I call you back? Someone's at the door.
#Person1#: Sure. I'll be home all afternoon.
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#Person2#'s going back to Beijing. #Person1# invites #Person2# to have dinner. But #Person2# will study on Monday, watch a movie on Tuesday, and there will be a dinner on Friday. #Person1# suggests going disco on Saturday, but #Person2# wants a quiet dinner.
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James: Mary, I love you so much! I donβt even want to think about what life would be like without youβ¦
Mary: I love you, too, James π
James: I canβt say it enough β I love you more than anything
Mary: James, I canβt believe how hard Iβve fallen for youβ¦
Mary: Love you soooooo much!
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Mary and James love each other very much.
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dockworker: Hail, friend. How are things?
merchant: Can I interest you in some fine imported silk? Maybe for your wifeβ¦or your girlfriend?
dockworker: No wife or girlfriend for now, just the open ocean. Are you selling only fabrics or anything else?
merchant: Demetrius sells everything. Whatever you desire, just tell me.
dockworker: Well met, Demitrius. Do you have any foreign goods that might interest my merchants? Jewelry or lovely metals? I
merchant: I have some very special things, but we can't let the pirates know that I have them here.
dockworker: Sensible. Maybe we could talk somewhere a little more private? There is a tavern just over there, across the way.
merchant: Yes, just help me carry my wares and you will see some wonderful things.
dockworker: Now that we're somewhere a little more quiet- could you tell me about anything special you have in stock? Between you and me- I have dreams of my own ship. I can help you find new buyers if you can help me increase my profits.
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dockworker is looking for a silk for his girlfriend. He will talk to the merchant in a tavern.
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Charlotte: Chloe texted me that she'll be late
Charlotte: so there's no hurry
Amber: ok, thanks for letting me know
Amber: I'm in a middle of a traffic jam
Charlotte: so am I and I guess Chloe as well
Amber: seems like we're all going to be late
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Chloe will be late, as Charlotte reports. Amber and Charlotte are stuck in the traffic jam.
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historian: Oh goodness, you've been serving so faithfully for so long. Do you know how long this church here has been standing? It's such a beautiful building.
priest: Ah, yes, well that's quite a story. Traditionally this was the site, you know, of the Miracle of the Everblooming Grove. I don't know if you've heard of it?
historian: I actually have not, but I am extremely interested in our rich local history and culture.
priest: Well it was a grove of fragrant trees, and the blooms had amazing curative powers. Sadly, an overzealous pirate came through this area and burned it to the ground. However, one brave villager managed to save one small sapling by concealing it in the well by her home.
historian: So incredibly courageous of that villager! Is there any knowledge of what happened to the sapling after it was saved?
priest: Ah, funny you should ask! If you have a look at the wood of the cross, there... you'll see it's actually a live tree, carefully trained to grow in the shape.
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The church was built on the site of the Miracle of the Everblooming Grove. It was burnt down by an overzealous pirate. One villager managed to save a sapling by hiding it in a well. The tree was trained to grow in the shape of a cross.
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#Person1#: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Good morning. I want to deposit a sum of money into my account.
#Person1#: OK! How much do you want to deposit?
#Person2#: Well, I want to deposit 2, 000 yuan into my account.
#Person1#: Would you please fill in a deposit form first? Please write down your name, your account number and the amount you want to put in.
#Person2#: OK. I wonder about the rate of interest of the account.
#Person1#: Interest is paid at the rate of 1 % per annum at present. And it is added to your account every year.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: My pleasure.
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#Person1# assists #Person2# in depositing 2000 yuan and tells #Person2# the interest rate of the account is 1%.
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#Person1#: Good morning, Madam. Are you being helped?
#Person2#: No, I'm not.
#Person1#: Where? I can certainly help you if you'd like some advice. This skirt and scarves over here are back in style.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm here to look for a winter coat.
#Person1#: How about this one? It's made of very high-quality wool.
#Person2#: It's nice but actually I need something warmer. This would work if I were staying here in Los Angeles. But it's too light for Chicago winter.
#Person1#: Ah, you need a very heavy coat. Then please follow me. This one here is a good value and is one of our warmest coats. It's also quite fashionable and very comfortable.
#Person2#: Would it be possible to get a discount on it?
#Person1#: Maybe we can give you a 5% discount.
#Person2#: OK. I'll take it.
#Person1#: Can interest you in some gloves? They are 10% percent off now.
#Person2#: No, thanks. I used to live in London, so I already have some very nice gloves.
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#Person2#'s looking for a very heavy winter coat for Chicago winter. #Person1# recommends one and give #Person2# a 5% discount. #Person2#'ll take it.
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baby shower: I was on my way to a baby shower, what is this terrible ant hill
guest: I'm not sure, it is huge for an ant hill!
baby shower: I am pregnat, how do I get out of this?
guest: I really don't know, if I did I would already be out of here!
baby shower: Oh, I seem to have the worst of luck!
guest: I am not in a much better situation, as you can see. So what do we do?
baby shower: Is there anything we can grab on to?
guest: Maybe the wall here? It seems semi sturdy!
baby shower: Ok, can you get ahold of it and climb?
guest: I'll try, just one sec!
baby shower: It's working, keep climbing!
guest: Alright, do you have anything that I can help you climb up with?
baby shower: I have a bandanna
guest: That might be a bit weak, but it is worth a try.
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baby shower and guest are stuck in an ant hill. Guest will try to climb up the wall. Baby shower will help guest with a bandanna.
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Nikolas: I remember going around Lisbon with you. It was a fun time. Aside from being good company, you were pleasant to look at, I must admit. πΆ
Celeste: It was nice to meet you :D And all was random lol
Nikolas: Haha it was pretty random. But a good time. ππ
Celeste: Yep
Nikolas: Just me being a curious boy, here. π
Celeste: Go to my fb lol
Nikolas: I'm sure its lovely...but not as exciting a getting something from you. π₯π Haha
Celeste: Should I get a screenshot of my photo on fb and send it? Lol if it makes you happy lol
Nikolas: Hahaha how cruel!! π Poor boy. It would make laugh! Making me happy is a different thing.. π Lol
Celeste: π
Nikolas: Poor boy. Cruel girl. π
Celeste: Just not phone selfie person that's all
Nikolas: I get it. :) Maybe one day I'll get lucky.
Celeste: Maybe
Nikolas: Life can't be too bad if there is hope. A pretty girl and a little hope goes a long way :)
Celeste: πππ Is someone here flirting with me? Lol πππ
Nikolas: Who??!π€π€
Celeste: I'm not sure that's why I'm asking lol
Nikolas: Someone may be...potentially...possibly...I mean...it could be happening...
Celeste: π And what would be the reason for that lol?
Nikolas: It could be plain simple love of fun. Possibly pure attraction. Just brainstorming here
Celeste: After such a long time? Lol suddenly π
Nikolas: It might not be so new.
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Nikolas wants Celeste to send him a picture of her but she is resistant. He is trying to flirt.
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Kate: Tilda, we're in town!
Tilda: Already? I thought you would be here after 6pm
Kate: We took the early bus. but no worries, we will have a walk and then eat something in the restaurant we ate last time.
Tilda: ok, as soon as I'm done I'll join you!
Kate: great!
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Kate is in town. Tilda thought they would be there after 6PM. They will walk and eat something. Tilda will join them as soon as she is free.
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snakes: Hi
insects: What do you want?
snakes: I am hungry...I am where to look for something..anything.. to eat
insects: Theres many creatures around here, but please don't me. I have a family. I have kids. There's frogs and lizards nearby.
snakes: SHow me where they hide
insects: They have a spot right behind this very tree. Under some leaves. I'll show you.
snakes: very nice. hisssssssssssssssssssss
insects: The frogs are large too. They should fill you right up.
snakes: I love frogs....hmmm...especially the ones with eggs
insects: You should love these then. They're large, overweight frogs. Plus the lizards are large too!
snakes: Quiet, I see a big lizard
insects: Okay. I'll stay quiet. Go get it.
snakes: #attacks the lizard.
insects: Did you kill him?
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snakes are hungry. Insects show them frogs and lizards. Snakes attack a lizard.
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Project Manager: right now so we are all going to draw our favourite animal and then sum up our favourite characteristics of that animal Even if you are not a good drawer like me
Industrial Designer: I draw like I am in grade five
Project Manager: Kay about one more minute And who would like to start us off ?
Marketing: this is my picture I drew fish I like fish because you know their whole watervascular system thing It is pretty cool and they have got a pretty good habitat and they are pretty sometimes sometimes vicious but that is
Project Manager: Only if they are piranhas
Marketing: they they are easy you know
Project Manager: Who wants to go next ?
Industrial Designer: I drew a kitty It is pretty much impossible to tell that is a cat but I love cats
Marketing: No I I see it
Project Manager: No it looks like a cat
User Interface: No I kne I knew
Marketing: it does look like a cat
Industrial Designer: I love cats because they are independent they pretty much know what they want they get it they move on
Project Manager: I love cats too I am a cat person
Marketing: I am allergic to cats
Industrial Designer: I am allergic to cats too
Project Manager: If you are around one I had a roommate who was allergic but if she was around my cat forever she became used to it you know
Marketing: if you are around them for a long period of time
Industrial Designer: I still can not sleep with them in my room
Marketing: Oh this summer I oh I had to live with cats It was crazy
User Interface: I do not know they are grumpy and nocturnal and
Industrial Designer: Are you trying to suggest something ?
User Interface: Well a little bit like the Yes And then if you know Wind in the Willows badger and then I do not know if you know Brian He is Liverpudlian writer that kind of books Badgers are cool in that one too
Project Manager: And I am last Kay Look at my sad sad giraffe No no no it ends up looking like some kind of a dinosaur but whatever I do not know even much about giraffes but I just love the way they look They are just such odd creatures you know I I like that they are so unique and individual I guess I do not know much about their behaviour or anything though Only seen a couple in zoos
Marketing: You do not really have to I mean if you like them
Project Manager: but you can appreciate the way they look Alright Guess we are getting straight back into business here
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Following the proposal of Project Manager, each of the four team members drew their favourite animals. Marketing drew fish, explaining that he/she liked their water-vascular system, habitat, and normally mild looks. Industrial Designer drew a cat for its independence and decisiveness. User Interface's choice was a badger, alluding to Wind in the Willows and Brian's books. Finally, Project Manager showed his giraffe, and talked about its uniqueness and individuality.
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#Person1#: Excuse me. I need some storybooks in easy English. Do you have anything likethat?
#Person2#: Well, there are a lot of storybooks upstairs in our children's section. Some are written for young children, others for teens. Maybe some of them will suit your needs.
#Person1#: I'll go take a look. Thanks for your help.
#Person2#: You're welcome.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# if there are storybooks in easy English. #Person2# tells #Person1# they're upstairs in the children's area.
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Julia: Have you seen 'The First Man', Kat?
Kat: not yet
Kat: but I need to. Because of Ryan Gosling ;)
Julia: yes, you must see it!
Julia: Ryan is absolutely fab in this role!
Kat: I love him <3
Kat: my fav actor
Kat: so good looking!
Julia: oh yes, he is!
Kat: ;)
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Julia enjoyed 'The First Man' with Ryan Gosling. Kat wants to watch it too.
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#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Have a seat please.
#Person2#: I would like to know the state of the residential property market right now because I have an apartment to sell.
#Person1#: Sure, here is my business card. I'm James Wilson. Let me explain to you how things are. In recent months, the demand for residential properties has become extremely high. The price of residential properly has risen almost twenty percent.
#Person2#: Really? Since I have to go back to England within the next few months, I would like to sell my apartment as soon as possible.
#Person1#: Don't worry, sir. I think it's a seller's market right now. Let me get down some information about your apartment first. what is your property's address?
#Person2#: Flat C. 15 / F, Tong House, Tai Koo Shing.
#Person1#: What is the square footage of your property? How many bedrooms and living rooms?
#Person2#: Its gross area is approximately nine hundred square feet. There's one living room, one dining room, one master bedroom and two other bedrooms.
#Person1#: What is the orientation and view?
#Person2#: It faces south with a hillside view.
#Person1#: The market price for Tong House is around five thousand Hong Kong dollars per square foot, but it also depends on the internal layout and condition of the house.
#Person2#: I would like to ask for four point five million Hong Kong dollars.
#Person1#: May I have your name and contact number, Sir?
#Person2#: Johnson, and my contact number is 2876543 2. My office number is 2123456 7.
#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Johnson. May I ask you one more question? When will your property become available?
#Person2#: In about one month.
#Person1#: Also, Mr. Johnson, I would like to remind you my company will charge a commission equivalent to one percent of the transaction price in the event of a successful selling of the property through our introduction.
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. I will introduce your property to our clients. When they want to see your property, I will give you a call.
#Person2#: Thank you.
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Mr.Johnson wants to know the state of the residential property market because he has an apartment to sell. James explains the current demand is high. Mr.Johnson tells him the address and describes the square footage of his property, the orientation, and the view. They agree on a 1% commission of the transaction price and James will help him sell the house.
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bandit: Thats an odd choice. Surely there are warmer places in this Kingdom than this decrepit and chilly dungeon?
spider: I have less people trying to kill me here than anywhere else in the kingdom
bandit: I see.. Well this is of now use to me now. Maybe you might some use for the silver coins.
spider: Well.. as you can see i don't buy anything, but i can help you get it to your loved ones. Got any?
bandit: None. They all abandoned me one by one. Looks like I will die alone in this terrible dungeon.
spider: You might actually get lucky, just be at your best behaviour anytime the guards are around and the king might pardon you
bandit: I may have better luck trying to dig my way out of here. The King has no mercy for bandits and thieves.
spider: I have watched so many other prisoners try doing that they all end up wasting thier little energy on something futile
bandit: Maybe you can sneak up to the guard and get the keys for me...
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spider is in the dungeon. He doesn't buy anything, but he can help the bandit get the silver coins to his loved ones.
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Mel: The contractor will be here to fix the boiler at 2.
Carol: Good. What's wrong with it?
Mel: It won't hold pressure.
Carol: Oh.
Mel: You don't have to do anything, just be there to let them in.
Carol: Roger.
Mel: Hopefully it's not too expensive.
Carol: I know, since Christmas is coming.
Mel: Ugh.
Carol: Well, it is. We don't need the extra expense.
Mel: True. Hate to think of xmas already.
Carol: It will get here if you like it or not.
Mel: I suppose.
Carol: Come on, get in the spirit!
Mel: Impossible before T'giving!
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Carol will let the contractor in to get the boiler fixed at 2 on Mel's request.
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Di: Hi bro. Just landed in Frankfurt. Everything's fine.
Bro: Hi sister! Are you freezing yet?
Di: :-D
Bro: Just joking. D'you have to wait long for connections?
Di: Dunno yet. Hope not. It's a workday after all.
Di: Are you busy tonight?
Bro: Why?
Di: Thought you might pick us up from the station.
Di: I have only my trainers on!
Bro: Why not buying a nice pair of boots at the airport? They sure have special offers.
Di: Swine!
Bro: Swine's sister!!
Di: :-D
Bro: Heard it before.
Di: Get stuffed!
Bro: OK sis. Just text me from the train. I AM missing my little horror sister.
Di: Love you!
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Di's plane has come down in Frankfurt. She will meet with Bro.
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Harold: It's so stinky!π΅π΅π΅
Harold: (weeeeeaaaaaaeeekk)
Harold: I always thought your poop smells with roses and marshmallows :D
Linda: Why did you smell it!!!π²π²
Linda: You should have taken your nose-drop with you before I entered the bathroom!
Linda: And you promised me not to smell in the bathroom till you went out!!!
Linda: πππππ
Linda: π€π€π€π€π€
Harold: You cannot fight with the smell
Harold : π€
Harold: This is me with iron man mask so that I can protect my nose
Harold: I have trauma now.
Harold: (WOOOOOOWEEEEEEK) XDXDXD
Linda: I will take a revenge on you!
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Harold finds the smell of Linda's poop unpleasant.
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Mark: Do you know someone who knows Spanish?
Anna: Why do you need a Spanish translator?
Mark: I need to translate the contract.
Anna: oh, i see...
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Mark needs a Spanish translator to translate the contract.
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#Person1#: Hey, how are you doing?
#Person2#: Uh, I guess okay ... kind of.
#Person1#: Yeah, Mom said Daniel isn't doing so well. What's going on?
#Person2#: Well, uh, for some reason I always thought raising kids would be a lot easier than it is.
#Person1#: Yeah, I know. Tell me about it. What's, what's the problem?
#Person2#: Well, for about six months, he's been really down, and sometimes, I can't get him out of bed in the morning to go to school. He just seems so depressed. I just can't figure it out.
#Person1#: So, this has been going on like half a year?
#Person2#: Yeah, kind of on and off, but I don't know. I ... I just thought it would just kind of go away, and I just thought things would just get, I don't know, get better.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's not, that's pretty worrrisome. Um, I mean, I've noticed he's not hanging out with Jared very much anymore. You know, is he ... what's he doing when he's up?
#Person2#: Well, uh, a lot of the time he's not up. He just kind of uh, stays in bed. [ Really? ] I just can't figure it out. I don't know.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's, that's a big problem. I can see why you're really worried about him. Have you considered taken him to see a therapist, or a psychologist, or anybody?
#Person2#: Ah, no. I, I ... It's probably just a phase or something. I think some kids were picking on him at school, but I think that's stopped. He doesn't talk about it anymore, so I guess that's over.
#Person1#: So, you're saying that he was like being bullied and stuff?
#Person2#: Yes, yeah. But he didn't talk about it a lot. I thought it was just, you know, having some problems, and it just kind of would go away.
#Person1#: Well, you know, I don't know about that with the bullying or whatever, but you know, this has been going on for a long time. You really need to seriously address it.
#Person2#: I don't know. Uh, and well, his girlfriend just broke up with him, so I guess maybe that's had an impact on him.
#Person1#: Yeah, it has. Uh, that explains a lot. Um, have you looked at his Facebook page lately? [ What? ] He posted some stuff, well, he was posting some stuff, I think it was last night around midnight, um, yeah, talking about how much life sucks, wishing he could just disappear. [ Oh! ] Um, you know, I can't remember exactly the words he said, but I know that it really, really worried me. Some of the things he wrote are signs of, they might be thinking about suicide.
#Person2#: Ah, I, I, I just can't figure that out. I mean, kids sometimes just talk like that. I, I, I thought. I thought that was kind of natural.
#Person1#: Yes, sometimes they do that. That's what makes it hard. Sometimes, kids just talk like that, but some of them are serious, and some of them end up talking their own lives. Some of them really do kill themselves. You know, you need to take this seriously. Six months (of being depressed) isn't normal. Six months isn't just to act like this isn't just a phase. It's, there's something going on.
#Person2#: So, any ideas? I mean, what should I do? I'm just kind of at a loss here.
#Person1#: Oh, you know. I was talking to a woman the other day about her daughter. Um, there are crisis numbers you can call. Also, you could go to the hospital; you can do to the emergency room, and they do assessments there. Psychological assessments. [ Okay. ] Um, you know, it might be kind of hard to get him out to the hospital, to get him out to go with you if you can't get him out to go to school, but you need to take this seriously. [ Yeah ... ] You could take him down to the hospital, down to the emergency room, so ...
#Person2#: I don't know.
#Person1#: You know, it's really important because you've got to get on top of it. He needs you; he needs to know that you really love him, that you're not just kind of ignoring this.
#Person2#: You know, I recently noticed that that I just saw some marks on his arms the other day, and I didn't know. I asked him about it. Kind of looked like some scratches, or something, and ...
#Person1#: I saw those too, and those aren't scratches. They're too deep to be scratches. He's doing self-harm, too.
#Person2#: Oh, man.
#Person1#: You know, um, these are really serious things, and he's crying out for help. He doesn't know how to handle what is going on in his life. He's really struggling.
#Person2#: You know, about a month ago, there was another boy in school, I think it (he) was about his age that, uh, took his own life, and I am wondering if that's had an impact on him.
#Person1#: Umm, don't you think it would have?
#Person2#: Probably. I don't know how well he knew the boy, but uh, I don't know.
#Person1#: Yeah, things like that do have an impact on kids, and you just can't run the risk. He might be mad at you for hauling him down to to the hospital, but you need help to find out what's going on, so that you can support him, and so you can make sure you are getting him all the help that he can have. These things are serious, and you don't want to look back later and say I wish I had done that.
#Person2#: Right. Well, yeah, send me that information, and uh, I'll start looking at it.
#Person1#: Alright, thanks. Man: Thanks.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s kid Daniel has been down for six months and sometimes #Person2# can't get him out of bed to go to school. #Person2# can't figure it out and suspects that Daniel was like being bulled and stuff. #Person1# says the stuff Daniel posted on his Facebook page might be signs of suicide, but #Person2# thought it was kind of natural for kids just talk like that. #Person1# advises #Person2# to take it seriously and take Daniel down to the hospital or the emergency room. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the suicide of another boy in school, which may have an impact on Daniel. #Person1# thinks Daniel is struggling and advises #Person2# to support Daniel and get him all the help that he can have.
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animal: Wow! You could get to a lot of different bridges by flying! I only ever got to live under two different ones. One burned down and then these people around here caought me under the other one and I got stuck in this here cage.
colorful bird: I hope someone strong enough will come release you. I would love to but my wings are weak
animal: If you came over here I could eat you, and then I could be stronger and escape! What do ya think?
colorful bird: I am really not that stupid
animal: It's not stupid! It's just logic! I heard a guy on top of my bridge talk about logic before. I jumped out and scared him and he dropped a piece of chicken.
colorful bird: I should be on my way then. But before then...
animal: Hey that ain't nice. Can't we all just get along?
colorful bird: You have an evil intention towards me
animal: I just want to eat you. Nothing evil about gettin' fed.
colorful bird: And I just hit you... Nothing evil about that. I hope you die
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colorful bird is flying to the bridge. Animal is stuck in a cage under the bridge. Animal wants to eat colorful bird.
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high priestess: Well if he has taken a liking to you, you must be quite good.
dancer: Thank you. I was going to ask you a favor.
high priestess: And what might that be?
dancer: I wish to feign an illness. Just for one night. Could you help me, so that I can experience a night to myself?
high priestess: Hmm and how may I assist with that, if I agreed to this?
dancer: Could you use your skills of purity, to weave a tale that I am ill? The king would listen to you. No one else, would he believe.
high priestess: I suppose I could do this, I can see that you are a pure souled and hard working person.
dancer: You've made me so happy! I will dance with such exuberance the following day, that he will never think a thing of it.
high priestess: He will perhaps consider giving you more time to rest after that!
dancer: Goddess willing!
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dancer wants to feign an illness so that she can have a night to herself. The high priestess will weave a tale that the dancer is ill.
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Daisy: how was the exam?
Adrian: Not so bad.
Daisy: any details?
Adrian: hmm... it included information from every copy.
Daisy: What a bummer... at least I have all photocopies.
Adrian: just to let you know, retake is next week.
Daisy: I have plenty of time :P
Adrian: yep
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The exam Adrian took included information from every copy. Retake is next week.
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miner: Report away. I happen to know where I have seen your face now. If you report me you will find yourself in the dungeon, Charles Sanderling, wanted thief. Do you think you can pull off a con like this?
thief: Charles Sanderling? The incredibly handsome, dashing, skilled thief of ill repute? Why his impersonations are legendary! You do flatter me sir, but if I had been he you would have fallen certainly, and without a doubt deeply, for my impenetrable ruse.
miner: Why are you here, then? Answer true or I will gut you with this broken lantern.
thief: Not if I gut ye first!
miner: See what I just did to that peasant? I will do that to you if you don't leave now!
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a miner is a wanted thief. he is impersonating charles sanderling. he threatens to gut the thief with a broken lantern if he doesn't leave.
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bat: hello
ghost: Oh, you can see me, bat? Must be your echolocation...
bat: Yes I can.. I posses the extraordinary power to see the invincible
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bat can see ghosts with his echolocation.
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#Person1#: Excuse me, is this the office of the Textile Corporation?
#Person2#: Yes, What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I'm from CTC Trade Company. Here is my card.
#Person2#: Welcome to our corporation. I'm in charge of the export business.
#Person1#: I'm glad to meet you here. You're Ms. . . .
#Person2#: I'm In Hui. Do sit down, won't you?
#Person1#: Thank you, Ms. In. I'm here to discuss the possibility of establishing business relations with your corporation.
#Person2#: We'd be very glad to do so. Have you seen the exhibits displayed in the hall?
#Person1#: Yes, I had a look around yesterday. I wish I could have them all. Can you give me a price list with specifications?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. If you make an inquiry, we can make you a firm offer.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
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#Person1# comes to Ms. In to discuss the possibility of establishing business relations with her corporation. Ms. In gives #Person1# a price list with specifications as requested.
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#Person1#: Good morning! What can I do for you, Madam?
#Person2#: Good morning! I'm looking for a coat.
#Person1#: What color would you like?
#Person2#: Could you show me some? I'd like a middle sized red coat.
#Person1#: Sorry. We haven't anything in your size.
#Person2#: Do you have a smaller size?
#Person1#: I'm sorry. The small size coats have just been sold out. What about the blue one? It looks nice and maybe fits you.
#Person2#: Well, may I try it on?
#Person1#: Yes, please.
#Person2#: It seems nice on me. How much is it?
#Person1#: 168 yuan.
#Person2#: OK. Here is 170 yuan. You keep the change please!
#Person1#: Thanks.
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#Person2# is looking for a middle-sized red coat. #Person1# doesn't have it and recommends a blue one. #Person2# takes it.
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bird: Hallo there, did you by chance see any worm on your way here?
person: no not yet but if you look over in the flower bed you might have some luck
bird: Thank you, what are you doing in the square?
person: I am looking for some food for dinner tonight
bird: Worms?
person: no no I looking for a good roast to be honest
bird: Ok, i wouldn't know anything about that
person: Here I think there might be a worm crawling on here
bird: Thank you, finally something to munch
person: No problem so anything new going on in the square
bird: Asides new of the prince getting married, nothing special seems to be going on
person: Yea that was quite a spectacle wasn't it, well let me get my dinner and good luck with yours
bird: Thank you, we'll you be going for the ball at the palace later in the evening
person: I hope so will you be there
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The bird is looking for worms for dinner. The person is looking for a good roast. The prince got married. The person will go to the ball at the palace later in the evening.
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#Person1#: Hey, Robbie. You're completely wet and covered with powder. So many colors! I mean, you look like a rainbow. What happened?
#Person2#: I've just come back from visiting my family. You know, we're from India and today is our Spring Festival Day. We call it Holly.
#Person1#: That's all very interesting. But I still don't understand why you look like that?
#Person2#: Well, we celebrate Holly by throwing colored powder and colored water at each other. And we light big fires, too, to show thanks to the gods.
#Person1#: Interesting. But aren't you afraid that you'll catch a cold and get ill? I mean, you're completely wet.
#Person2#: Actually, the things we throw at each other helped to keep us healthy.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Well, the colored powders we throw are made from traditional Indian medicines.
#Person1#: And the coloured water, too?
#Person2#: The coloured water comes from the yellow flowers called Palash, and they're good for you, too.
#Person1#: Amazing. It sounds like a lot of fun.
#Person2#: It really is. Next year, if you're interested, I'll bring you along.
#Person1#: That would be great. I'll make sure I keep February second free.
#Person2#: Actually, Holly isn't like Christmas. The date changes from year to year. It's always celebrated at the end of the winter season, on the last full moon day of the month.
#Person1#: OK, just let me know when it is. Anyway, you'd better go inside and get changed.
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Robbie took part in India Holly, gets wet and is covered with powder. People celebrate Holly by throwing colored powder and water that made from traditional Indian medicines and the yellow flowers called Palash. The date of Holly changes every year. Robbie can take #Person1# to Holly next year.
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ghost: Have you anywhere to go or anyone else to be with? Or are you seeking difference for the sake of difference? Perhaps an infinite amount of time is not a damnation but instead a blessing
skeleton: I was once a proud warrior, a king by my own hand.. now I am only bones and rotting flesh. Who would dare keep my company near?
ghost: A king by your own hand you say? Whom was the king prior to yourself?
skeleton: He was a vile ruler, cruel and greedy... his name is unimportant, as was he. His head hung from a pike until there was only his skull. It stood as a monument to my greatness!
ghost: You left said dead king to rot, until he was but a skull, his physical body lost to the winds... well sir I am here to tell you that you are indeed damned, as you let my body rot so too did I unto you for all eternity
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Skeleton was a king by his own hand. He killed the previous king and left his body to rot.
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Julie Morgan AM: Has the Welsh Government explored the possibility of looking at different immigration rules for international and EU students who may wish to study here ?
Kirsty Williams AM: Well with regard to immigration clearly this is something at the moment that is out of our hands and I have to say it has not got off to a great start when initially the poststudy work visas were issued just for a number of institutions in the southeast of England with no consultation with us and I do not believe with the Scottish Government either So we have campaigned pushed cajoled lobbied and I was very glad that in December last year the Home Office did then make that scheme available to Cardiff and to Trinity Saint David We continue to press the point that we do not believe that first of all international students should be included in any immigration targets I think all the evidence suggests that the British public do not regard international students as immigrants and therefore we do need to make sure that they are taken out of the targets and we can continue to press that message with the UK Government At the moment you will be aware that Welsh Government has looked at a specific piece of work on whether there was any scope for specific immigration policy for Wales although I must say that was mostly in the field of actually the workforce rather than students You will be aware that this week the Governments migration advisory committeeβthere are so many committees these daysβhave said that they do not believe that there is a case for a separate provision for EU students as opposed to international students But we want an immigration system that makes it as easy as possible for those students who want to benefit from education in Wales and indeed the UK to be able to do so
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According to Kirsty Williams, he was not quite in favor of a new immigration policy at first, for when post-study work visas were first issued in the south-east of England, the outcome was not so satisfying. However, his attitude had changed. As the locals usually did not take foreign students as immigrants, the government should treat the foreign students and those who came from EU as the same, which is to say, a new immigration system should be set to ensure that EU students and all the other foreign ones would receive the same treatment when seeking a job in Wales.
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#Person1#: Please come in, Steven.
#Person2#: All right, Mr. Green.
#Person1#: Have a seat over there. How are things going out in the office?
#Person2#: Pretty well. Everyone is working hard.
#Person1#: But, our business has been going down sharply the couple of months and we have to reduce some staff.
#Person2#: You mean I'm among the people who have to go?
#Person1#: I'm afraid so.
#Person2#: Did I do something wrong?
#Person1#: You're the sales manager, but our sales didn't go up.
#Person2#: But you know I've been working very hard. And I have a family to support.
#Person1#: I feel sorry, but that's the decision of the directorate.
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Mr. Green lays off Steven, the sales manager, since their sales didn't go up.
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#Person1#: Billy, you don ' t look too well. Maybe you should take the day off school.
#Person2#: But Mom! Today we ' re playing football! I love football!
#Person1#: You ' Ve got a fever and playing football isn ' t a good idea for a boy with a fever. What ' s that on your arm?
#Person2#: I don ' t know. It was there when I woke up this morning.
#Person1#: It ' s rash. I ' d better take you to see the doctor. How did you get that bruise on your leg?
#Person2#: I bashed it against the chair in my room.
#Person1#: Does it hurt?
#Person2#: A little, but not much.
#Person1#: Here. Put this wet towel on your face to keep your temperature down. I ' ll take you to the doctor ' s after breakfast.
#Person2#: If I ' m better this afternoon, can I go to school?
#Person1#: If you are better, but I doubt you will be.
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Billy's got a fever but he still wants to go to school. His mother also finds a rash on his arm and a bruise on his leg. She will take him to the doctor.
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Sebastian: fifa at my place, Friday?
Sebastian: but we would need 4 controllers
Sebastian: got a friend with two more pads?
Louise: so Philip will be there? he will have fifa?
Sebastian: oh so you don't have the game? damn
Wilfried: guys I can borrow it from a colleague of mine
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Sebastian, Louise and Wilfried will play fifa at Sebastian's place on Friday.
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Tracy: Should I make a reservation for two at nails?
Joanna: Yes please
Tracy: K will do
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Tracy will book an appointment for her and Joanna at a nail bar.
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#Person1#: Excuse me, but I'm a bit lost here. Where does this street lead to?
#Person2#: The Queen Street, I guess.
#Person1#: So is it the right way to the City Hall?
#Person2#: I'm afraid you're going in the opposite direction.
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#Person2# says #Person1# is in the opposite direction to the City Hall.
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fairy interpreter: That is quite pathetic.you should have a change of environment
villager: What can I do? I love spending time with my family, but if I were to quit we would lose our hovel and starve.
fairy interpreter: Then you and your family should move to a new city entirely
villager: But where? Presterwick is five days journey to the east, and Chesterwick in under constant assault by the badger-cultists.
fairy interpreter: Have you considered going north before ?
villager: North? To the troll-lands? What employment would I find there?
fairy interpreter: There is an opening in an irrigation company
villager: What do they irrigate in the frozen north?
fairy interpreter: The greenhouses
villager: I've never heard of trolls being the horticultural sort - who runs these greenhouses?
fairy interpreter: There are some reasonable ones among them.
Summarize the dialogue
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The villager is fed up with his job and wants to move to a new city. The fairy interpreter suggests he should go to the troll-lands. There is an opening in an irrigation company.
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farmers: Hey there! Got time to take a look at something?
farmer: It better be farmer related!
farmers: It looks like something's been chewing on my ears of corn.
farmer: Oh no this can be disaster to all fields!
farmers: Now, don't get hasty. Take a look at this ear...and tell me if I'm crazy, but...do these look like tiny human teeth marks to you?
farmer: hmmm.... You are right! Who is doing this!
farmers: You don't think....fairies?
farmer: Fairies? What makes you thing fairies?
farmers: What else is gonna make teeth marks that small? Like I said, call me crazy...
farmer: Hmmm... well let us see if we can find some still around.
farmers: So, you don't think I've lost my mind? Anyone else I've asked has just dismissed the thought entirely.
farmer: Well it could be possible let us look around!
farmers: That's a relief! I think there used to be a shrine to the land somewhere near by. Let's start there!
Summarize the dialogue
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farmers are worried about something chewing on their ears of corn. They think it's fairies. They want to find a shrine to the land.
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#Person1#: Hi, Is that David?
#Person2#: Hi, Jenny. It's David here.
#Person1#: Hey, what's new?
#Person2#: Not much. My girlfriend just dumped me.
#Person1#: Sorry to hear that. What happened?
#Person2#: Well, she told me things just weren't working out and we weren't right together. But I thought things were just great. Why did she say this? It's completely out of the blue.
#Person1#: Hey, that's not the girl with pink hair, is it? The girl I saw with Jack yesterday.
#Person2#: What? She was cheating on me with that ugly guy. Oh, no, I feel like such a loser.
#Person1#: Hey, she is not worth it. Forget her.
#Person2#: But she lied to me.
#Person1#: Hey, she is not worth it. Anyway, there are plenty more fish in the sea. Listen, let's go for a drink in the town. How about that?
#Person2#: Ok, then.
#Person1#: But you have to promise me that you are not gonna wear that face.
#Person2#: What face?
#Person1#: The one where you look like your dog just died. You have to get over her and the sooner the better.
#Person2#: Yeah, I know. You are right.
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David tells Jenny on the phone that his girlfriend just dumped him because things weren't working out. Jenny tells David that she saw his girlfriend with Jack yesterday. Jenny invites David to go for a drink in the town and forget his girlfriend.
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man: I am very strong
animal: You may be strong but I can hear the threats you cannot.
man: What animal are you?
animal: I am a dog and I am here to keep you safe.
man: aww
animal: I can hear the wood in this house starting to split. This is not safe.
man: Do you think someone is there?
animal: I think there is a girl here too
man: That's comforting
animal: We really should leave this shack. I am concerned that it is going to fall on all of us.
man: ok lets go
animal: Thank you for listening. Run fast!
man: take it
Summarize the dialogue
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animal is a dog and he is here to keep man and a girl safe. The wood in the shack is starting to split and the shack is not safe.
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