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the king: Thank you. And, my butter? servant: Yes your majesty. Here it is. the king: Brilliant! Thank you so much, my friend. You have always been my best servant! Do you have more butter? servant: Thank you your majesty and yes here is more butter. the king: Ahh, ever since I was a child, I can only eat one thing...please, another serving. servant: Yes your majesty. I think it is the butter that makes your skin look so lovely. Here is some more the king: Yes, just rub it all over my face. It makes me look great, right? servant: Here you are your majesty. Let me get on a nice thick coating. Oh it looks so regal. the king: Put it on my chest! Put it on my chest and you'll be promoted to hand of the king! servant: Here you are.... It looks so shiny and beautiful. You look amazing your majesty the king: Tell me what a butter boy I am! Tell me I'm a butter boy! Summarize the dialogue

The king is very happy with the butter that the servant brought him. He wants the servant to rub butter on his face and chest.

Steven: My car is in the shop, can I borrow yours? Jessica: I guess. Where do you have to go? Steven: I need to pick up Jojo. Jessica: Oh! Sure!

Steven's car is in the shop, so he will borrow Jessica's to pick up Jojo.

Hamish: John! Long time, no see! You alright, man? John: Hamish!! What a blast from the past! It must be at least 20 years. Hamish: More like 25, mate, back when we both had hair😄 John: Ah, you've seen my Facebook pics, then? Hamish: Oh yes, right little stalker I am! You still with Ferguson's? John: Nah, moved on about 15 years ago, now, live in Nottingham now too. Hamish: Ah, exciting place! 😃 Makes Hull look like a happening city! John: No, you're still miserable buggers up there, look at Philip Larkin, Paul Heaton etc! Hamish: Point taken, but who actually comes from Nottingham? John: Mmm, not sure, D H Lawrence perhaps, will have to check and get back to you. How's the missus? Hamish: Anna's great, still at the Uni. We've actually got 4 kids now too! John: Bloody hell, you've been busy! Me and Zoe actually split up 10 years ago and now I'm married to Zara, we've got a 3 year old called Spike. Hamish: You're kidding? Thought you and Zoe were set for life after Uni, can't believe it. Spike, eh, umm, interesting! John: He's actually called Stefan, but for some unknown reason, he's known as Spike. We like it, it's wacky! Hamish: You always did have an odd sense of humour! Still at the charity? John: No, moved on, like you. I run a homeless shelter in the town, love my job😍 Hamish: Great! Fancy meeting one weekend, catch up etc? John: Well, weekends are super busy, maybe if I can get some cover I can manage. Will get back to you. Hamish: Brilliant! Get back to me asap, we can sort something out! John: Yes! Looking forward to it.

John and Hamish haven't seen each other for about 25 years. John lives in Nottingham, Hamish in Hull. Anna works at university, they have 4 kids with Hamish. John broke up with Zoe 10 years ago, now he is married to Zara and they have a son, Stefan, called Spike. John runs a homeless shelter.

priest: What brings you to the study room, maester? maester: Well, I thought I'd take a look at my texts and maybe write a bit. And you, Father? priest: I came here study. I have to do my best to guide the king maester: Father, please have a little sip with me. It makes the words flow! Summarize the dialogue

maester and priest are studying in the study room.

servant: How can I help? fight: There is no help for me. I am simply waiting for the next fight. servant: Are you ready? fight: There is never a time where I am not ready. servant: You seem tough and brave. Why do you have so much anger. fight: It is the essence of what I am. servant: I wish I had your strength, but I am a lowly servant and I don't know what it is to be brave. It has been many years since I've felt brave. fight: There is a bravery within all of us. I am sure it is within you too. servant: Thank you. I wish you luck in your battle. Summarize the dialogue

fight is waiting for the next fight. He is tough and brave. He has a lot of anger.

Alex: Hi. Can I talk to you? Lesley: Hi. Who r u? Alex: My name is Alex. U don't know me, 'cause we're not friends on Facebook yet, bt I have something important to tell you. Lesley: Ok... Alex: Have you heard about green wind turbines? Lesley: Wind turbines painted green? Alex: No, like ecological ones. Lesley: Aren't they all? Alex: Yes, probably, but these are like really eco-friendly. Lesley: Ok... Alex: So these wind turbines are killing birds. Lesley: Murdering wind turbines? Sounds like a horror-film-plot ;) Alex: I'm serious. I was in the fields last weekend and saw this qt jaybird get torn into pieces by the wings of a wind turbine. Lesley: That's awful. Alex: I know. I did some research and it turns out that thousands of birds die in this way every year. Lesley: So? Alex: This is really important. I've created a petition to the government and would like you to sign it. Lesley: Y? Alex: Don't u care about the birds? Lesley: I do. Alex: So will you sign the petition? Lesley: What are you petitioning? Alex: Ban on wind turbines. Lesley: No. Alex: Y not? Lesley: 'cause it's a bad idea. Alex: But the birds are dying! Lesley: Stop texting me. Alex: This is really important! Lesley: And this is spam.

Green wind turbines kill birds according to Alex. Alex wants Lesley to sign the petition against them but she's not interested.

Ricky: So far, so good. What went wrong? Tom: Nothing really. We decided not to take any electronics with us. Shelly: Like a digital rehab ;) Tom: Exactly. We did some wandering and sitting around. Ricky: To the point. Tom: Sry. Ru in a hurry? Ricky: No, just know how u can be. Tom: Fine. One night, we were going to bed and then there was this blizzard. We couldn't see anything outside. Shelly: More or less like 2day. Tom: Worse! No lights, no nothing. Suddenly one of the windows got broken and the snow started falling inside! Ricky: And what did u do? Tom: At first panic, but then we took a wardrobe and blocked the window. Didn't stop the cold, but managed to keep the snow away.

Tom and Shelly went on a trip without any electronic devices. There was a snowstorm, a window got broken and they had to block it with a wardrobe to keep the snow from falling inside.

cooks: You know, if you borrow that knife, maybe you'd have a better chance at catching dinner on your own. vulture: As much as I like to eat dead things, I don't like killing things. It's a conundrum, I do admit. cooks: Well how do your fellow vultures get by? Surely not every one of your friends has a personal chef like you do. vulture: They hang out and wait for things to die. Right now there's an old cat that they're keeping a close eye on. I do want you to know how much I appreciate you though. cooks: At least it's good to know that my cooking never goes unappreciated. And even better to know that you're not eating dead cat pate....yick. vulture: Tell me about it, the fur is the worst, I am so sick of spitting up fur. cooks: Perhaps a bit of sausage will do instead. Be careful, they've just come out of the oven. Here, catch. Summarize the dialogue

vulture is grateful for the food cooked by cooks.

archer: Hello Stranger by the looks of it you're a soldier. I am an expert marksman would you like a demonstration? soldier: I would love to see a demonstration. We have not much time. I hear there are enemy on the way and everyone is getting ready. archer: *shoots a tiny apple* Is my skills needed for your battle sir? soldier: We can use every able body. And you are definitely needed. archer: Alright lead the way! Summarize the dialogue

archer is an expert marksman. He will join the soldier in the battle.

#Person1#: Hello, Betty! It's me, Tim! Am I calling at a bad time? #Person2#: No, not really. #Person1#: I have invited some of my friends to dinner at my house this evening. I thought maybe you'd like to come too. #Person2#: Well, that sounds good. But I'm afraid I've got to do some reading for my English course at home. #Person1#: Today is Friday. You've got to relax and enjoy yourself on the weekend. #Person2#: I know, but there is a lot of reading to do. Besides, I really ought to do my washing this evening. #Person1#: Then would you like to come just for a drink later on instead? #Person2#: Actually, I'd like to go to bed early tonight. I'm a bit tired. #Person1#: OK, have a good rest. I'll call you again tomorrow. #Person2#: Don't call me early. I usually sleep until 9:00 on Saturdays. #Person1#: What? That'll be too late for our Saturday country drive! #Person2#: Did I say I'd go with you for a drive to the country? #Person1#: No, but I have already planned everything. #Person2#: Listen, Tim. I like to plan my own days myself.

Tim calls Betty to invite her to dinner at his house this evening. Betty refuses because she has got to do some reading. Tim has planned everything, but Betty prefers to plan her days herself.

Hannah: Got myself a new jacket Hannah: Look Hannah: <file_photo> Elly: looking classy Hannah: Exactly what I was looking for Elly: u going to impress that guy at your office lol Hannah: You got me... 😝 Elly: good luck anyway Hannah: 😉

Hanna got herself a new jacket to impress the guy at her office.

bird: What a great day. thief: Who said that? bird: Yikes don't stab me. thief: Is that a talking bird? I must be high out of my mind. bird: Nah I am bird talking like this. thief: Excuse me? bird: I am a bird, I talk, what of it? thief: But how? Magic? bird: I have no clue. thief: Well what are you doing here? bird: I am just flying by. thief: Well good, the less witnesses the better. bird: Yikes, just do whatever. thief: I will, of course! Summarize the dialogue

thief is going to steal something.

#Person1#: Ah, ah, ah. . . . #Person2#: All right, Bill. Here's your daily exercise schedule. You are to jog before breakfast. #Person1#: Jog? #Person2#: Then , you are to walk to work. #Person1#: Walk? #Person2#: Thirty minutes in gym at lunch time. #Person1#: Oh no. #Person2#: Use the stairs, never the elevator. #Person1#: Oh , dear. #Person2#: And three times a week, you can either swim, play racketball , or hand ball. #Person1#: Oh no. #Person2#: OK, you can stop now. It's time for the dance class. #Person1#: Dance class! I don't know how. #Person2#: You will. #Person1#: Oh. . .

#Person2# gives Bill a rigorous daily exercise schedule, and Bill finds it torturing.

royal: Hello, are these cacti dangerous? villagers: they are very tasty if prepared properly Summarize the dialogue

Villagers inform the royal that cacti are very tasty if prepared properly.

Leah: Can you bring your younger brother along? Danial: Sure Leah: ty

Leah asked Danial to come with his brother and he agreed.

goddess: Approach the chair, my servant. king: Hello goddess, how can I help you? goddess: It is time to fulfill your purpose. king: anything for you. What's my purpose? goddess: The time has come to conquer the world in my name. king: great what shall my first task be? goddess: Dispel your armies. king: I don't know what my wife the Queen would think about this... goddess: If you are truly my servant, that shouldn't matter king: What are your intentions with this war? goddess: My intentions? To remind all the world of my power and to hold it again within my grasp. king: I have a plan of my own to rule the world.. goddess: YOU SHALL NOT TURN YOUR BACK ON ME! king: I am more powerful than you think. The people love and they will help me Summarize the dialogue

goddess wants the king to conquer the world in her name. She wants him to dispel his armies. The king is more powerful than goddess thinks.

pelican: Yah these humans think they're tough but they got nothing on us, look. Hey buddy catch! bird: Well since I've got backup, don't mind if I do... pelican: Here get this rock too! Think we are stupid just cause we are birds?! bird: Thanks, buddy. I'm sick of these humans thinking they get the land, the sea AND the air. pelican: We have to unite and overthrow these humans! There are more of us than them!! bird: Damn, I'm glad I found you today, buddy. I was really feeling down on my luck... hungry, cold, alone on a long flight. You've made me feel like I can catch every fish in the ocean. pelican: You can. The ocean is ours buddy. There is nothing anyone can do or sa.. oh crap, they have those long sticks that go boom. I forgot about those!! FLY AWAY! ABORT!!! bird: Oh my god! This is like that Private Ryan thing I saw once! What do we do what do we do?!?!?! Summarize the dialogue

pelican and bird are angry with humans. They are hungry and they want to catch fish.

mice: *Squeak* royal chef: Pass the salt! mice: *Squeak* How can I pass salt - I have no hands! royal chef: I have spent years training you in the culinary arts mouse, do not jest with me. mice: Aye - salt coming up! royal chef: You are quite a character you know? mice: I only took the herbs to give them to you, o master chef! royal chef: I meant in acting as if somehow you had forgotten how to use your paws to gather ingredients. mice: Temporary memory loss - I'm trying to "spice" up the conversation! royal chef: Yes yes, I do understand that your temporal cortex is a bit lacking. Not to fret, we just have to make sure the stew turns out excellent. mice: Indeed! How can I help? *Squeak* royal chef: Do you know where the tumeric got to? mice: Perhaps some of the less well-trained mice made off with it? royal chef: Mother did always tell me my dream of a mouse ran kitchen was a bit peculiar. Summarize the dialogue

mice is a sous chef for the royal chef. He is trying to spice up the conversation.

bird: Actually, my owners keep me cooped up in this house. I'll make you a deal. If you can help sneak me out, I'll be happy to look for your comrades. hunter: Okay I can work with that. Here, we'll start with a disguise! Perhaps we can go for pegasus meets unicorn. bird: Okay. I've got it secured here, but it makes me a bit top heavy. No worries, I can still fly well. Just open the back door and I'll fly away. But how will I be able to recognize your comrades? hunter: Perfect! You've got this. They'll be the ones with the rifles pointed at you, it hopefully wont take you too long! bird: Rifles pointed at me? You didn't say anything about that! I better fly faster than the wind. hunter: You look agile! They have short magazines, You'll only have to dodge a few hundred shots! bird: A few hundred! Squawk! What have I got myself in to? Summarize the dialogue

bird wants to escape from his house. Hunter will help him. They will disguise him as unicorn and pegasus. Bird will look for hunter's comrades.

guard: If you really were innocent, the gods would not have let you lose your trial by dancing. prisoner: That too was a mistake! I was drugged so I could not dance to my fullest capabilities! Check out this unadulterated shape throwing skills! guard: That is quite impressive, indeed. Unfortunately I merely follow the king's orders, and I have sworn on my life to protect him. I cannot help you. prisoner: And to think... If you had helped me escape, I could have taught you how to move this smooth. Such a sah guard: I wear this heavy armor night and day, even if I were to learn how to dance I would never get to show it off. prisoner: But think of all the fair maiden's you could woo on weekends... guard: Here's a deal. Show me how to dance and when I get good enough to bring a woman home, I will figure out a way to get you out of here. Summarize the dialogue

The prisoner was drugged and lost his trial by dancing. He was sentenced to death. The guard is following the king's orders. He can't help the prisoner. The guard will learn how to dance in exchange for the prisoner's freedom.

#Person1#: Hey Mel! Are you up for some tennis today? #Person2#: Sorry, I can't! I have to go to work, pick up Jake and Maddie from school, and make them an afternoon snack, then take Jake to soccer practice and Maddie to dance class. #Person1#: You sound exhausted. Maybe you should hire a nanny to help you out! She can pick the kids up and take them to their after-school activities. She can also help you do some household chores, and run some errands. #Person2#: Oh, I don't know. . . it's hard to find the right nanny . You have to consider her previous work experience, the responsibilities you give her, and how she interacts with the kids. I would love to have someone to help me out, though. #Person1#: I think you should definitely consider it! This way you won't have to juggle such a busy schedule, and you'll still get to spend time with the kids in the evenings. I can refer you this great nanny Amy. She used to work for my neighbors, before they moved away. She's very responsible, a good cook, and great with kids. #Person2#: Oh, that's great. Thanks Grace. Can you give me her number? I'll talk it over with Dan and give her a call tomorrow. Maybe this way I won't be so tired every day, and Dan and I might even get to go on a date once in a while.

Grace suggests Mel hire a nanny to take care of her kids and help with some housework so that Mel wouldn't be so exhausted and recommends Amy who is very responsible, a good cook, and great with kids.

#Person1#: Please help yourself to whatever you like, don't be shy. #Person2#: Yes, thank you. I'Ve already been helping myself. #Person1#: This dish tastes terrific. Would you like to try a little? It is a little hot, but very good. #Person2#: I like hot food, especially Sichuan cuisine. #Person1#: Would you like another beer? #Person2#: I'II have another cup of beer insist. I know I don't like to drink alone, especially there are someone sitting there next to me. #Person1#: Come on, it's the weekend. Let's taste and enjoy this meal. Cheers! #Person2#: Bottom's up, and you're right. This meal is incredible. I wish I had known this restaurant before. Thanks for bringing me here. I know I'll be back soon.

#Person1# asks #Person2# to try the hot dish and have another cup of beer. #Person2# likes the meal and this restaurant.

#Person1#: I think my wallet was stolen, sir. #Person2#: Do you have any reason to believe that your wallet was stolen? #Person1#: Yes, I left it on the table half an hour ago. But when I came back from the restroom, it was gone. #Person2#: Are you sure you left your wallet on the table? #Person1#: Of course, sir. I plan to pay the bill before I went to the restroom. #Person2#: Is this your wallet? We founded in the restroom. #Person1#: Yes, it is. I must have left it there and I forgot. Sorry.

#Person1# thinks the wallet was stolen. #Person2# tells #Person1# the wallet was left in the restroom.

#Person1#: You're here to make a deposit, is that correct? #Person2#: Right. I'd like to deposit 2, 000 RMB into my Current Account. #Person1#: No problem. Could I have the cash and your Bank Book, please? Oh dear... there seems to be some problems here... #Person2#: What? What's wrong? #Person1#: I'm sorry but 5 of these notes seem to be counterfeit. Look at this watermark, do you see it? #Person2#: It does look a little strange, I didn't notice that before.

#Person2# comes to deposit some money but #Person1# finds 5 of the notes are counterfeit.

John: I've dropped my phone and the screen is blank. Please message me on here. Cheers! Hannah: so sorry! Gina: :( John: all sorted now! x

John dropped his phone and its screen went blank, but the error has been fixed.

cooks: Ooh simple enough, I'll have that out soon! footman: i need to quickly switch into my royal clothes to accompany the prince later cooks: Go for it. So how are you then? footman: doing fine, hard work but it pays the bills and the prince is a good man cooks: I may cook for him but I haven't interacted with him much. What is he like? footman: hes a bit narcissistic but tries his hardest to make good decisions and help so i appreciate his efforts, how are you these days? cooks: Sounds about right, and just been doing my job and enjoying life recently. footman: yea makes sense, not much to do but work and enjoy life, would be miserable otherwise unless youre rich cooks: Indeed, and it is hard to be rich nowadays unless you are in the church or are royalty. footman: yes and the priests preach about material wealth being meaningless yet they roll in gold... cooks: And they manipulate the populace into thinking it is for their redemption. Summarize the dialogue

The footman is doing fine. He has to quickly switch into royal clothes to accompany the prince later. The prince is narcissistic but tries his hardest to make good decisions and help.

#Person1#: Hi Jenny, I'm calling to ask you if you want to go to the park with us tomorrow. #Person2#: I'd like to but I cannot. I'm leaving for New York tomorrow. #Person1#: Are you going there to see a friend? #Person2#: No, I'm going there for work. #Person1#: Will you go by train or plane? #Person2#: Neither. David is driving to New York tomorrow. He'll give me a lift. #Person1#: That will be a long trip. #Person2#: Yes, but Lisa will go with us too. We can talk and listen to music on the way. #Person1#: How long are you staying for? #Person2#: Just 5 days. Oh, I have to pack now. I'll call you when I come back. #Person1#: OK. Bye.

#Person1# invites Jenny to go to the park tomorrow but Jenny is leaving for New York for work.

young princess: Well, maybe the torturer could find out? king: The torturer is currently on leave. He was recently gifted a castle that he is decorating. young princess: Well . . . maybe we could do it instead? Father-daughter bonding over a little witch's blood? king: Oh my...I never expected my daughter to have the blood lust. But I would do anything to bring you joy... young princess: Then let us begin! Shall we start with the kneecaps father? Oooh, I am too excited to think straight. You begin first. king: How about we begin with some gentle splintering? young princess: Oh yes father! Tell me more! What questions should we ask first? Or should we even ask any questions? Maybe we should ask how many lights that she sees, and get her to question her own sanity? king: Okay, okay. First break off a piece of the wood. Then, ask the witch to produce gold into the bucket. When she fails, stick the wood beneath her fingernails. Summarize the dialogue

young princess and her father are going to torture a witch. They are going to stick a piece of wood under her fingernails and ask her to produce gold.

#Person1#: I'm calling to tell you that the merchandise ordered last month has not arrived yet. #Person2#: I'm sorry, hold on a moment. I'll check it out. But we have already shipped it to you last month. Would you like us to contact the express company to know what's going on? #Person1#: Please find out the reason as soon as possible. We are in bad need of it. #Person2#: Ok, I am terribly sorry for the trouble you are getting into.We will contact you first thing, once we know the reason.

#Person1# calls #Person2# that the merchandise has not arrived, so #Person2# is going to contact the express company.

the captain of the guard: Either can be present, we must be ready to document any other new hybrids that may have formed such as the Winged Acidic Centipede we ran into last time. guard: Surely you're not suggesting that these creatures are mating with each other?! the captain of the guard: No I think they made be created by some unknown force. Crafted for war if you will. guard: Now that is an alternative that I hadn't considered.... I don't think I much care for that idea Captain. the captain of the guard: Yes well we must assume the worst or we will not be ready for the worst. guard: How do you propose we prepare for the worst? Is it even possible to fight a creator of just deranged creatures? the captain of the guard: With the help of the psykers and our beloved Hero we should be able to fend them off until the psykers seal the warps. Summarize the dialogue

the captain of the guard thinks that the creatures may have been created by some unknown force.

Dave: Ssup bro! How do you think about us producing a song together. Chris: Yow. Definitely we can. Chris: Any idea on which genre? Dave: Yeah. some RnB. I think we both have experience in that field. Dave: Or what is your suggestion? Chris: I think the idea is perfect. Chris: We just have to work on the lines. Dave: But i'll first contact Jay the producer so he suggest on how we should do it. Chris: Sure. We can meet him the both of us later in the evening. I have no plans today. Dave: Great. Chris: Okay. Chris: See you then. Dave: Sure.

Dave and Chris want to produce an RnB song together. They will meet with Jay the producer later in the evening and ask him for suggestions.

Amy: Hi Paula, we'd like to go to Croatia this summer, could you give me tips about it? Paula: whoou.. there is a lot to say and to see about Croatia. Amy: First, what is the must to do in Zagreb? Paula: very nice city with an old city and a lot of museum. Don't miss the archaeological museum. Amy: and what about Dubrovnik? Paula: Dubrovnik is smaller, but it's one of the most beautiful cities in the world Amy: and apart from the cities, what else would you recommend? Paula: don't miss beaches and islands. There are plenty of them Amy: can you get easily to the islands? Paula: very easily, there are a lot of ferries Amy: thanks Paula. I definitely want to visit Croatia

Amy is going to Croatia this summer. Paula tells Amy to visit the archaeological museum, Dubrovnik, beaches and islands.

#Person1#: Sometimes I wish I could live on a deserted island. #Person2#: Why do you feel that way? I don't think I could stand being away from people for so long. #Person1#: Who said it had to be long? I'd like to live there for just half a year or so. It'll be fun to try it out. I read about a young guy who ran his own Internet business. He could do all his work online. So it didn't really matter where he lived. One day, he decided that he was sick of being around people and doing all the regular things that he did. He wanted a break, but not just a little vacation. So he found a beautiful small island, where he could live quietly without anyone around him. He caught his own fish, filled containers with rainwater and connected to the Internet through satellite. He did this for 6 months and then came back into society. #Person2#: It must have been a wild experience. I'm impressed. #Person1#: Yeah, me too. He's my hero.

#Person1# wants to live on an island for some time and tells #Person2# about the reason. #Person1# tells a story of a guy living isolated and #Person1# regards this guy as #Person1#'s hero.

the princess: Oh whew! Here I was acting proper as a sort of butter up, yikes! Okay crack this wine open, your girl's thirsty! king: That's my girl! And apparently you do have a thirst for wine. Please, join me in a bottle- or two! the princess: Get this ghastly thing off for a start. Now which one has the highest percentage. Only the highest percentage for this future queen! king: Yes, yes... well, in that case perhaps we should bring out the spirits and the shotglasses. the princess: I'm so happy. For one now that I can relax, and two, how easy it was to convince you not to marry. I thought you were serious with her? king: She's problematic to my monarchy. I do care for her, but you hate her and your opinion is not alone. Everyone in the kingdom seems to want her head. the princess: We do not stan the future problematic queen. I'm glad you saw the light! Summarize the dialogue

the princess convinced the king not to marry the future problematic queen.

Caron: Are you taking the day off today with rayea? Just wondered what time you home later xxx Dee Fallows: Yeah day off sharon picking raeya up at 12 I want to do my garden before I pick her up again at 6pm xxx Caron: Ok see you 7 ish xxx Dee Fallows: 👍👍 Caron: <file_photo> Caron: <file_photo> Caron: She's just too dams cute 💗💗💗 Caron: Must have read your mind ha ha Dee Fallows: Hi Caron not sure if you were coming round I'm going to pop round to mums to see Louise and lily so not going to be in until later xxx Caron: Hiya.. no I won't come over tonight xxx Dee Fallows: Yes in Ireland so catch up next week enjoy your weekend 😁😁😁 Dee Fallows: R u home finishing work next half hour was going to come over xx Caron: Yes xxx Caron: <file_photo> Caron: I've got some sally Morgan glasses.. you like? Xx 😁 Caron: How you feeling now I'll pop in on my way back from the hospital for a coffee tonight xxx Dee Fallows: Shall I pop over for an hour xxx Caron: If you've got nothing better to do x

Caron and Dee Fallows discuss many different meet-ups. Dee Fallows is in Ireland. Caron has bought a pair of Sally Morgan glasses.

guard: What? I said hello! Well, I'm glad to see you are still the diplomat diplomat: yes, it feels good to I talk to royalty about foreign policies.So what seekest thou in the throne room guard: I am a guard of course! I am here to gaurd everything for the king! From the tapasteries to the throwns cushions! diplomat: well spoken, i see that you have not used wine to spoil your chances like others before you guard: Wine is a terrible vise. I have been at the bottle of the bottle before, I fear to ever go there again! diplomat: Do you know that at the center of the back wall sit's a large throne adorned with gold and silver? guard: Ah yes! It is very lovely isn't it? diplomat: ok I have message from the next kingdom, let the king know please guard: And what is the message? diplomat: A message about the king's interest in marrying off his son to this kingdom guard: okay, well what is the message? diplomat: I request to speak with the king at once Summarize the dialogue

diplomat is a diplomat and he has a message from the next kingdom. He wants to speak with the king at once.

#Person1#: I just got a call from Mrs. Fitzgerald. See what your Willie has just done. #Person2#: My Willie? Why has he suddenly become my Willie? #Person1#: Because he takes after you, he's got into trouble again. #Person2#: What did he do this time? I remember last time he was painting her fence to repay her for breaking it, and he accidentally painted her cat. #Person1#: That was last time. This time it's worse. #Person2#: Ok, tell me. #Person1#: Well, he was playing baseball with some friends. . . #Person2#: And the ball went through her window? That's not as bad as last time. #Person1#: True, but that's not all. The ball went through the window and hit the vase she has in her front window. . . #Person2#: Ok, that's probably expensive, but not that bad. #Person1#: And then, ricocheted off her fish bowl. Mrs. Fitzgerald at the last minute dived and saved her fish. #Person2#: At least the fish were saved. If that's the end of the damages, then everything isn't that bad. #Person1#: Stop interrupting me. Finally, the ball flew through the air and knocked out Willie's school principal, who was having a cup of coffee with Mrs. Fitzgerald. #Person2#: Hmm, that is bad.

#Person1# tells #Person2# Mrs. Fitzgerald called and said their son Willie's baseball went through Mrs. Fitzgerald's window, broke the vase, ricocheted off the fishbowl, and finally knocked out Willie's school principal.

army: Don't you worry folks. I am here to protect you towns folk: And how do you think you will do that? We have months of pay we are yet to receive! army: That is not my problem.I am here to defend the city towns folk: It becomes your problem when we are out of food sir! army: I am trained to be in the king's special army.I am an elite soldier towns folk: I'll make this an army of farmers. Your days of battle are over. army: Are you dumb or something.You just said the town is broke!! towns folk: I said I'm broke sir. From poor sales of my crops! I will hit every one of you, one by one. Just a moment. army: We are and elite of soldier trained intensely.You got no chance against us Summarize the dialogue

army is here to protect the city. The towns folk are broke and they will fight the army one by one.

Jim: Hey, I've sent you an email about Christmas but please ignore it Eva: OK. I was going to call Aga's parents this afternoon Jim: I was going to buy the tickets but have to wait till I get a confirmation of my holidays Eva: So you're not coming on 24th? Jim: No, I was not going to come before Christmas. I'll come on 26th or later. Eva: OK, I didn't know that Jim: The kids will go before, on the 19th. Eva: So they're flying with Aga's parents? Jim: Yes. Eva: And you're alone for Christmas??? Jim: I will probably see my brothers. Eva: Why don't you go to Poland earlier? Jim: I wish but I can't go with the kids because of my job, I could go on the 24th but they would have to pick me up in the afternoon... it's a trouble. Jim: And I will have to work on 27th, probably. Eva: ok, but if by any chance you can come before Christmas we can pick you up at the airport! it's not a problem Jim: thank you... but I know everyone's busy on Chrismas Eve Eva: Don't worry. We'll stay at home with my parents. Jim: OK. I will know before next weekend. Eva: Please let me know. Jim: OK. Thank you. Eva: Do you want me to explain anything to them? Jim: No, we're fine now, thanks. Maybe I will ask you a favor when Iwona is here. We will probably need you to translate the details :) Eva: OK!

Jim is going to come to Poland on the 26th of December or later. He might have to be at work on the 27th. If he travels before Christmas or on the 24th of December, Eva can pick him up from the airport. Eva does not have to explain anything to the parents. Her translation might be needed later on.

#Person1#: I can't make out anything, the words are too light. I thought they have already changed the toner cartridge this month. #Person2#: It seems not or somebody has recently received a large fax. #Person1#: Ok, no problem. We do it ourselves. #Person2#: Do you know how to do it? I am not so good at machine things. I will have somebody do it as soon as possible. #Person1#: Check with somebody from the IT department. They are anyway in charge of the office electronic equipment.

The printer is out of ink. #Person2# isn't good at machine things, so #Person1# suggests checking with the IT department.

royal member: watch your tongue! I can remove it painfully. grounds keeper: Do that again, and you will be visiting them, but not from this earth! Now, would you like to move forward? I have work here since I was a young lad. I know this place like the back of my shovel. royal member: Why... I think you will be my first blood.. grounds keeper: What exactly are you doing out here in the graveyard? royal member: I need to dig the bones of the previous king. Help me or get out of my way grounds keeper: You are going to make a mess! by the looks of you, I can assume you've never used a shovel before. This land needs to stay immaculate! royal member: I don't care! I will be king soon. This book contains the most powerful spells and no one can stop me! grounds keeper: Do you hear the shadows on the night whispering? What was that they said? royal member: They are afraid of the power in this book. See yourself! grounds keeper: Not in my graveyard! Summarize the dialogue

royal member is digging the bones of the previous king. The grounds keeper is afraid of the power in the book.

#Person1#: You must be pretty excited about your trip to Europe. When are you leaving? #Person2#: In just three weeks. But there are still a few things I need to do before I go. #Person1#: Like what? #Person2#: Like renewing my passport, going to the travel service to buy my plane ticket, and considering what to do with my house while I'm away. #Person1#: You're not going to give it up, are you? #Person2#: No way! I'll never find another house here, But I don't want to pay three months' rent for an empty house, either.

#Person1# is leaving for Europe in three weeks. #Person1# has to renew the passport, buy a plane ticket, and consider what to do with the house.

kings: Figures. It took getting her into a crypt to get some movement out of her. Naw, I kid. She was lovely. But she's gone, now. king: It's time you got over this and thought more of the affairs of the kingdom. We must not lose focus. If we do you may not have anymore chambermaids to poke. kings: Yeah, what I need is a good war. king: I am going out on a training session with The Mountain. You may come if you like. kings: Sure. Mind if I invite a certain chambermaid? king: Of course I mind. Get your head out of the gutter. The upcoming war with the King Of The North is almost upon us. kings: Just think. One day, we'll occupy a couple of these crypts. Weird. king: True enough. I 'm surprised the Queen didn kings: I've changed my mind. No war for me today. I need a nap. Summarize the dialogue

kings is sad that the queen is gone. king wants him to focus on the affairs of the kingdom. kings wants to go on a training session with The Mountain.

Eva: Michelle has a huge stain on her bum, has anyone told her? Jane: I was thinking about it, but I don't know how to... Eva: I know... Harriett: I will tell her, no problem

Michelle has a stain on her bum. Harriett will tell her about it.

#Person1#: Didn't you write a paper about Albert Kahn last semester? #Person2#: Yes, for my history of architecture class. #Person1#: Oh, I am taking it now and I have to do some research on industrial architecture. I need to read up on Kahn's factories. So I would like to see what you wrote about them. #Person2#: I don't think my paper will help; I focus on his classical design like Clements library and office buildings, but you are interested in the modern building he is famous for. #Person1#: Yes he is best known for his factory, especially the auto plants in Detroit. He made a breakthrough in industrial design. You know before his time, factories were so cmp3ped and inefficient but his factory provide enough light and air and open space. So the cars could be assembled in one huge plant. #Person2#: I remember reading that previously, factories had wooden frame and the heavy machinery made the buildings vibrate and there were fire hazards too. But when Kahn started to design auto plants around the turn of the century, reinforced concrete had just been invented. Talk about the breakthrough, not only were the buildings sturdy and fireproof but they were cheap to put up too! #Person1#: You seem to know a lot of about his industrial career. #Person2#: Actually even though I wrote about his other works, I did a lot of background reading. Let me see if I can dig up that paper for you. There were some books of articles included in my bibliography that you might want to look up at the library.

#Person1# wants to see #Person2#'s paper about Albert Kahn. #Person2# doesn't think #Person2#'s paper will help because it has a different focus from #Person1#'s paper but then changes #Person2#'s mind because the bibliography may be useful to #Person1#.

#Person1#: You'd like coffee, wouldn't you? #Person2#: I think I'd rather have tea this morning. #Person1#: What else are you going to have? #Person2#: Just an English muffin. What are you going to have? #Person1#: That sounds good. I'm going to order the same thing.

#Person2# will have tea and an English muffin. #Person1# wants the same.

#Person1#: Do you have your own circle of friends? #Person2#: Yes. I have friends even though I am a man of few words. Just like the old saying goes, ' Actions speak louder than words '. I am a hard-working silent person. #Person1#: What you said was right, but we need to work as a team, how could you make adjustment to that? #Person2#: Teamwork is ok to me, and I hope the team will be complementary in personality. #Person1#: OK, I got it.

#Person1# tells #Person2# he is a hard-working silent person but teamwork is ok for him.

Martina: I need a man's opinion! Oliver: Yes, you look absolutely stunning :P Martina: Awww <3 thank you! Oliver: Don't mention it :) Martina: But that's not it. I wanted to ask you somthing. Oliver: Fire away. Martina: <file_photo> Does this dress make me look fat? Oliver: No, no, no, no, no. Absolutely not. :) Martina: Awww <3 ur such a qt :) Oliver: Why do you need it? Martina: Oh, going to a work party and want to look glam ;) Oliver: You certainly do!

Martina is going to a work party. Martina sends Oliver a photo of herself in a dress, asking whether she looks fat in it. Oliver doesn't think that.

#Person1#: How about your study at college? #Person2#: I was doing quite well at college. I completed my MBA degree in international trade with first-class honors. #Person1#: Why did you select your college? #Person2#: I selected my college because it had an excellent academic reputation. #Person1#: What do you like doing in your spare time? #Person2#: My favorite recreation is cooking. I learned to cook Chinese dishes and western style dishes as well. It keeps me busy and makes me happy.

#Person1# asks #Person2# some questions, like #Person2#'study, why choosing the college and recreations in his spare time. #Person2# answered.

chicken: That seems a bit rash! farmer: i love eating chicken!!! and so do the people in the castle...my god you are so plumpy chicken: Well who doesn't enjoy a good meal, can you fault me? farmer: mr chicken did you see your brothers and sisters get chopped? im sorry but this is what has to be done....its a cruel world chicken: You think you might value a talking chicken more than for just being delicious. farmer: maybe so....but im a fat farmer and i need to sell you for gold pieces sorry! chicken: Well it would seem we are going to get no where in terms of negotiations here... farmer: haha yesss!!! i will chop your head off so fast and then go back to the field where i pick corn chicken: Well good thing you are large, I think I will be on my way thanks for leaving the door open. farmer: hahhaha too late i closed the door already and now i must break your legs so you cannot fly away!!!! Summarize the dialogue

chicken is a plump chicken and the farmer wants to sell it for gold pieces. The farmer wants to eat chicken and wants to sell the chicken for gold pieces. The chicken is large and the farmer wants to break its legs so it cannot fly away.

congregant: Well, father. My boy is ill. His mum stayed home with him but I knew the lord would want want me to show my face and pay my tithe. minister: Can I offer to pray with you? What is wrong with your boy? congregant: Well, father, frankly...He's just grown so ugly. Will God heal him? minister: Ugly?! You mean his attitude? Is he possessed? congregant: No, father. It's his face...Unfortunately he looks more and more like this mother everyday, minister: You are calling your wife ugly? How dare you call God's creation as such... congregant: Well, father. Her soul is precious of course. minister: And as your son's is too I am sure congregant: Of course...but that horrible face...father, please. Pray for him. minister: I am certain God will not heal his face for God has seen it fit to give it to him. congregant: Are you saying that his wretched appearance will make him strong and will lead to a very successful life? Summarize the dialogue

congregant's son is ill and his mother stayed home with him. The congregant wants the minister to pray for his son. The minister is certain that God will not heal his face.

villager: The Lord? I just came to do my work. I work very hard and never receive any money in return. I think chickens lay eggs without the Lord telling anyone temple members: He determines the most important things in life, especially the production of food. villager: I've brought my pouch and will check for any eggs to collect. If none I will move on to cleaning the animal cages. temple members: That sounds great. Would you be willing to visit the church after you're done your work? villager: Visit the church? Can I bring my family. I love being with them temple members: Oh the lord and I would love to have all of you. villager: I will definitely do that. May I collect some of the eggs for my family, since I receive no pay for my work. temple members: You may have a half a dozen. Consider it a gift from the lord. villager: Thank you. And now I must get to work, because it doesn't do it itself. temple members: Yes I must also return to the church and prepare for the sermon. Summarize the dialogue

The villager came to the temple to do his work. He will collect eggs and clean the animal cages. He will visit the church with his family after he's done.

rat: I would but I'm still getting over that back problem. I never should have tried to lift that block of cheese. spider: This is why I love my web. My food flies to me! rat: If only the beer would grow wings, then we could get drunk together. spider: We can dream, can't we? Perhaps if a fly has some beer and then flies into my web... rat: Now that's thinking outside of the box. Hey look who learned how to open a beer! spider: Perhaps I could try to come down from my web rat: Sure, just spin a little thread and climb right down. It's a storage room party. spider: I will head down there now rat: Just don't drink so much that you can't climb back up to your web. I've never seen a drunk spider before. spider: Ah, I only need a small sip. Thank you rat. rat: Now let's see if we can figure out how to open this wine. Summarize the dialogue

spider and rat are having a party in the storage room. Spider will come down from his web to drink beer.

#Person1#: This is the last of the milk. #Person2#: I know. I intend to go to the store today. #Person1#: Would you get some of that new cereal we saw advertised on TV? #Person2#: Which one? #Person1#: You know. . . the one with the silly ad about how vitamins jump up and down. #Person2#: Oh, you mean'KIKES'? #Person1#: Yeah. That's the one. #Person2#: Well, I'll see. Sometimes the stores don't have some of the new kinds of cereal.

#Person2# intends to buy some milk. #Person1# asks #Person2# to buy the new cereal advertised on TV.

Jeffrey: how is your mom doing now that she's retired? Danielle: it's kind of been hard for her Danielle: she was active her whole life Danielle: and now she has nothing to do Jeffrey: my mom goes to the retirement center Jeffrey: they do all sorts of things and have many activities Jeffrey: you should tell her to go Danielle: that's a good idea! thank you!

Danielle's mother is bored on her retirement. She will tell her to go to the retirement center.

Becky: I've just bought a new house! :D Sharon: Awesome! Show us some pics! Becky: <file_photo> Sharon: WOW, it's huge! Becky: Not as big as it seems. But definitely larger than my old one. I don't have enough furniture to fill all that space with :D Kevin: Hey, if you need help with shopping, just say a word. Becky: Thanks, Kev! I'll definitely need some help. Though not as much with shopping as with carrying all the stuff I'm planning to buy :) Sharon: Jamie and I can help too. Becky: That'd be great! Especially that you guys have quite a big car, don't you? Sharon: Yes, we got an SUV after the twins were born. Kevin: And how are the twins doing? Did they get any different from each other? :D Sharon: LOL, no, I still am the only one who can tell them apart. Even daddy sometimes has problems with it ;) Becky: Why do you always dress them in identical clothes then? Sharon: Because they start crying every time we try to pick different clothes for them. Becky: Oh, right, I haven't thought about that :D

Becky has just bought a new house. Kevin wants to help out. Sharon will help too as she has an SUV.

Micah: did you buy your monthly tram ticket yet? Cole: I did, why? Micah: I am having some troubles getting it, can you help me out? Cole: sure, what do you need? Micah: I thought I could do it online but I came to the website you told me about recently and it did not work Cole: ye... it's broken for god knows how long already lol Micah: what can I do then? Cole: you can go to any tram stop that has this big ticket machine and get it there Micah: do I need to pay with cash there or card or... ? Cole: card is fine, I think you can also pay with cash but i am not sure... Micah: how do i check where those machines ares? I think there are not any near my crib Cole: no idea... maybe it would be on the site Micah: but the site doesn't work Cole: lol right Micah: where did you get yours? Cole: just outside my house, we have on on the stop Micah: ok so I will wait till thursday when I visit and do it then at your stop, thanks for helping me out

Micah is having problems with getting his monthly tram ticket. Micah will buy it on Thursday near Cole's house after his visit.

#Person1#: Would you care to order now, sir? #Person2#: Yes. I think we're ready. Janet? #Person3#: Yes. I'll have the baked salmon. #Person1#: Very good. And what kind of potatoes would you like with that? #Person3#: Boiled, please. #Person1#: Vegetable? #Person3#: Broccoli. . . Oh, no. Sorry. I think I'd rather have asparagus. #Person1#: The asparagus. Yes, ma'am. Soup or salad? #Person3#: Salad. #Person1#: And what kind of dressing would you like on that #Person3#: I'll take the Russian cheese. #Person1#: And what would you like to drink? #Person3#: Coffee, but I'll have that later. #Person1#: Very good, ma'am. And you , sir? #Person2#: I'd like the veal cutlet. #Person1#: I'm sorry, sir, but we're all out of the veal cutlet. #Person2#: Oh, I see. Well, bring me the steak then. #Person1#: Yes, sir. And how would you like that?

#Person1# assists Janet in ordering the baked salmon with boiled potatoes, asparagus, salad with Russian cheese, and coffee. #Person2# orders a steak.

laborsmen: I do, I have a flute that I play in my spare time! her maid: oh. I would love to hear you play sometime. Flute is such a sweet instrument laborsmen: It is, the sound is so very pleasant and beautiful... her maid: so what are you doing here? Aside from spying on singing maids laborsmen: I was just doing my normal work, doing construction for the castle, how about you? her maid: much the same really. Cleaning mostly. Do you enjoy your work? laborsmen: It is tough work, but it does pay well, so yes I do enjoy it! her maid: my work doesn't pay as well but i do enjoy other privileges, being the Princesses personal maid laborsmen: it would be fun to hang around the princess herself! her maid: Sometimes. She can be a bit short tempered at times, but I am privy to a lot that most can only wonder about laborsmen: Do you ever get to go into the royal hall? I have always wanted to see that. Summarize the dialogue

laborsmen is a construction worker for the castle. Her maid is the princess' personal maid. She likes her job.

#Person1#: Oh, I am not sure I even want to look at this house! #Person2#: It is a bit of a fixer-upper. Let's take a look inside. #Person1#: It doesn't look much better inside this place. #Person2#: You know, with a little elbow grease and paint, you could spruce it up a bit. #Person1#: There are hardly any windows in here, and that makes it really gloomy. #Person2#: Let's go check out the kitchen. The printout says that it is quite large. #Person1#: Look at those broken tile countertops and the peeling wallpaper. #Person2#: Maybe the master suite has some redeeming qualities. Follow me, please. #Person1#: What's that smell? #Person2#: Perhaps we should move on to the next listing.

#Person2# leads #Person1# to see a house, but the house is gloomy and shabby, so they decide to see another house.

#Person1#: Hi Mary, how's it going? #Person2#: Well, last night I had a big argument with Ann. #Person1#: Terrible. It must be something serious. You two are such close friends. #Person2#: Now that I look back at it, it wasn't that big a deal. I shouldn't have lost my temper. #Person1#: Really? What happened? #Person2#: It's just we've been planning to go the beach for a while, and we decided we could both make it this weekend. Then out of nowhere she called me up, said her boyfriend had made plans and that she need to cancel the trip. I was so angry when she told me that I said she didn't care about our friendship at all. #Person1#: That's pretty harsh. #Person2#: I know, but I was so upset. I mean, come on! Does she have to do everything her boyfriend says? #Person1#: You know she probably feels just as bad. #Person2#: Well, I think I was being a little selfish myself. I know they don't get to see each other very often. #Person1#: Well, in that case I guess maybe you can be more understanding. You shouldn't let a trivial thing like this stand in the way of your friendship. After all you can go to the beach anytime you want. #Person2#: Yeah, I'll call later to patch things up.

Mary argued with Ann because Ann canceled their trip because of her boyfriend's plans. After talking with #Person1#, Mary thinks she was selfish and call later to patch things up.

Bam: hey, just heard you're throwing a party tomorrow :D Ross: what? Bam: who's invited? Ross: what party? Bam: just kiddin man... don't worry we'll show up after 9pm Ross: ha ha ha Ross: ok then, don't want to ruin your plans Bam: you're my best friend mate Ross: ok ok Ross: who's invited then :] Bam: will talk to Robinsons Bam: Emma? Ross: ok Bam: ok seriously if you want to go out we can meet somewhere else Ross: we'll think about it tomorrow Ross: byob Bam: sure

Bam and Ross will meet tomorrow and will think whether to stay at Ross's or go somewhere else.

doctor: But what about the priest?! We cannot just leave him here! king: I can't carry him - the poor fellow had too much of a penchant for sweets. I'll have the guard at the bottom of the tower carry him hence. doctor: Lead the way king! king: This bucket might serve as a shield for both of us lest the readings of Firey Hailstone of Doom are true. Ah, my kingdom! How I weep for you! doctor: Do not weep king, as we can rebuild a new kingdom, but we must hurry! king: Wait! Good doctor... a thought.. a faint drifting stirs my memory. Perhaps... if I sacrifice myself. Yes, perhaps then the gods might be appeased. Good doctor, you must apply your medicine now for the whole kingdom! Strike me down, so that mine peoples might yet live! doctor: Ha! I have been dreaming of the day that I could finally rid myself of you without fear of the town hating me. Goodbye king! Summarize the dialogue

The king and the doctor are going to the bottom of the tower. The king will have the guard carry the priest. The king will sacrifice himself to appease the gods.

#Person1#: Jane, do you have a pen pal? #Person2#: Yes, I do. Her name is Alice. #Person1#: Where is she? #Person2#: In England. But we don't often write to each other because neither of us has much time. We both have a lot of work to do. #Person1#: Do you know what your pen pal's hobbies are? #Person2#: Yes. She enjoys listening to music. Among school subjects, she likes math best. #Person1#: Are you going to write to her soon? #Person2#: I'm not sure. I'm pretty busy. But I'll write to her when I have time.

Jane has a pen pal called Alice, who is in England. Jane tells #Person1# about Alice's hobbies.

#Person1#: Jerry, is that you? #Person2#: Hey Jenny. How are you doing? I don't think I've seen you in over 5 years. #Person1#: I know, it's been a long time. It's funny to run into you on Christmas Eve. #Person2#: Yeah, isn't that funny? Why aren't you at home with your family? #Person1#: My family doesn't live here. They moved to Texas 3 years ago. #Person2#: I see. Well, why don't you fly home to Texas for the holidays? #Person1#: I have to work tomorrow. Why didn't you go home? #Person2#: I wanted to, but I didn't have enough money to buy a plane ticket. #Person1#: I'm sorry you couldn't go home. How is everything else going? #Person2#: I'm OK but I'm having trouble finding a job. What's up with you? #Person1#: I can't complain. My job is going well, and I have a nice apartment. Since we're both alone for the holidays, we should have dinner together. #Person2#: Sounds good. Let's go.

Jerry meets Jenny on the Christmas Eve. Jerry's having trouble finding a job while Jenny goes well. They will have dinner together since they both can't go home.

member: Bath smath! Were all going to die soon anyway.s individual: Well I mean, yeah, eventually. But may as well go to the grave smelling more like flowers than an already decomposed corpse, right? member: No, I mean. We are all going to die SOON. I am a member of the Cult of the Doomed. individual: Oh, I thought you said Cult of the Mooned back down the path there. Doomed seems much less fun, if you ask me. member: It is what it is, it'll all be over soon anyways. individual: Hm, well if you say so. Best to live in the moment then, at least! member: This clutter is so gloomy, and doomy. individual: Cheer up, mate. Enjoy things while they last. Doom or no doom, no one's fate is certain, so you'd best have fun! member: But thats the think. Nothing will last. Were all doomed, even you. Summarize the dialogue

member is a member of the Cult of the Doomed. He is gloomy and doomy.

monk: I would love to spread the word of the Lord I would be most pleased to build such a holy structure diplomat: Excellent! My king will be very pleased. We will do what we can to help. We also ask that when needed, if you could lead our men here in prayer before battles. monk: I definitely could and would take pleasure to do so. diplomat: You are a good man, Monk. We have a boat at the shore, when we arrive at my kingdom we will have an army of men ready to build the temple to your desire! monk: If the number of men is correct with can finish it before the next lunar cycle. diplomat: The finest builders are on stand by. As well as the best suppliers! monk: That is wonderful to hear then it should not take long at all! diplomat: Great! When can you leave? monk: Immediately! diplomat: Great, the men will help you with your luggage, we sail in one hours time! Summarize the dialogue

monk will lead the men in prayer before battles. He will sail in an hour.

Aria: 40 dollars - told you! :P Lia: Oh that's great! I'm so proud of you hon :D Aria: Thanks mom :) Lia: What will you have to do? Aria: I'll tell you at home x Lia: Will you be late?

Aria will be paid 40 dollars.

Sarah: I've just been offered a position in Cork Tim: Isn't it in Ireland? Clara: Yes, it is Tim :D Clara: What kind of job? Anything interesting? Sarah: It sounds pretty great, but... it's in Cork Tim: Hahahaha Sarah: That's not funny, why cool jobs in places where I don't want to live Clara: But you've never even been to Cork! Sarah: I googled it and... it's definitely not London Tim: You don't even want to try? Sarah: I'm not sure... I need to think about it

Sarah was offered a job in Cork, Ireland. She has never been there. She lives in London. She will think about it.

#Person1#: I want to change rooms. In fact, I want a refund for tonight! #Person2#: If you tell me the exact problem, I can be more helpful. #Person1#: Cockroaches have declared war on my room! #Person2#: Allow me to apologize. I'll give you another room right now, and a full refund for tonight. #Person1#: Thank you for not asking me to collect the roaches in a jar as evidence. #Person2#: Sir, only your mother wants to please you more than we do.

#Person1# requires a room change and a refund because of the cockroaches. #Person2# accepts.

Louis: Hi Elliana: Hey Louis: How r u? U wrote to me last night but I was already asleep Elliana: I figured you were Louis: :) I was sleeping so well now haha 3 hours almost Elliana: Nice

Elliana wrote Louis last night when he was sleeping. Louis slept almost 3 hours.

Russ: Train's coming and you're still not here Walter: This bus is taking FOREVER. It's pulling up now. Russ: Ok, I'll try to stall it until you come. Walter: Great, thanks a ton!

Walter is running late for the train because the bus is taking forever. Russ will try to stall the train.

tadpole: Of course. There is more than enough food here to go around. lizards: Thank you so much, this shall be the start of a long life as friends. Let's just pray the falcons and humans never find us tadpole: The turtles don't look too friendly here. I hope they don't eat me! lizards: I shall put them in their place then tadpole: Thank you for defending me, lizard. I hope you were not too injured in that battle. lizards: You're very welcome, I made it out with only losing my tail. luckily that grows back so no worries tadpole: I have some moss here that may help your wounds. lizards: Thank you, I shall apply that to my wounds tadpole: It is the least I can do after all you've done for me, lizard! lizards: I really appreciate it, thank you young tadpole Summarize the dialogue

lizards and tadpole are friends. Lizards defended tadpole from the turtles.

Grad F: I keep like pointing forward to it Now we will go back to s OK so this does not include something which mi mi may have some effect on on it which is the discourse situation context record right ? So I did not I I meant just like draw a line and like you know you also have some tracking of what was going on And sort of this is a big scale comment before I you know look into the details of this But for instance you could imagine instead of having I I changed the name of it used to be `` entities `` So you see it s `` scenario `` `` referent `` and `` discourse segment `` And `` scenario `` is essentially what kind of what s the basic predication what event happened And actually it s just a list of various slots from which you would draw draw in order to paint your picture a bunch of frames bi and bindings right ? and obviously there are other ones that are not included here general cultural frames and general like other action f you know specific X schema frames OK whatever The middle thing used to be `` entities `` because you could imagine it should be like really a list where here was various information And this is intended to be grammatically specifiable information about a referent you know about some entity that you were going to talk about So `` Harry walked into the room `` `` Harry `` and `` room `` you know the room th but they would be represented in this list somehow And it could also have for instance it has this category slot it should be either category or in or instance Basically it could be a pointer to ontology So that everything you know about this could be could be drawn in But the important things for grammatical purposes are for things like number gender ki the ones I included here are slightly arbitrary but you could imagine that you need to figure out wheth if it s a group whether some event is happening linear time linear spaces like you know are are they doing something serially or is it like I m I m not sure Because this partly came from Talmy s schema and I m not sure we will need all of these actually But and then the `` status `` I used was like again in some languages you know like for instance in child language you might distinguish between different status So th the the big com and and finally `` discourse segment `` is about sort of speech act y information structure y like utterance specific kinds of things So the comment I was going to make about changing entity the entity s block to reference is that you can imagine your discourse like situation context you have a set of entities that you are sort of referring to And you might that might be sort of a general I do not know database of all the things in this discourse that you could refer to And I changed to `` reference `` cuz I would say for a particular utterance you have particular referring expressions in it And those are the ones that you get information about that you stick in here For instance I know it s going to be plural I know it s going to be feminine or something like that And and these could actually just point to you know the the ID in my other list of enti active entities right ? So th there s there s all this stuff about discourse status We ve talked about I almost listed `` discourse status `` as a slot where you could say it s active You know there s this hierarchy there s a schematization of you know things can be active or they can be accessible inaccessible It was the one that you know Keith emailed to us once to some of us not all of us And the thing is that that I noticed that that list was sort of discourse dependent It was like in this particular set s you know instance it has been referred to recently or it has not been or this is something that s like in my world knowledge but not active Professor C: This well there there seems to be context properties Grad F: they are contex and for instance I used to have a location thing there but actually that s a property of the situation And it s again time you know at cert certain points things are located you know near or far from you Professor C: cuz until we do the mental space story we are not quite sure comment Th th which is fine We will just we will j Grad F: So some of these are Professor C: we just do not know yet Grad F: Right So I so for now I thought well maybe I will just have in this list the things that are relevant to this particular utterance right ? Everything else here is utterance specific and I left the slot `` predications `` open because you can have things like `` the guy I know from school `` Or you know like your referring expression might be constrained by certain like unbounded na amounts of prep you know predications that you might make And it s unclear whether I mean you could just have in your scenario `` here are some extra few things that are true `` right ? And then you could just sort of not have this slot here Right ? You are but but it s used for identification purposes So it s it s a little bit different from just saying `` all these things are true from my utterance `` Grad E: Right `` this guy I know from school came for dinner `` does not mean `` there s a guy I know him from school and he came over for dinner `` That s not the same effect Grad F: it s a little bit it s a little bit different Right ? So Or maybe that s like a restrictive non restrictive you know it s like it gets into that kind of thing for but maybe I m mixing you know this is kind of like the final result after parsing the sentence So you might imagine that the information you pass to you know in identifying a particular referent would be `` oh some `` you know `` it s a guy and it s someone I know from school `` So maybe that would you know be some intermediate structure that you would pass into the disc to the whatever construal engine or whatever discourse context to find you know either create this reference in which case it would be created here and you know so so you could imagine that this might not So I m uncommitted to a couple of these things Grad A: But to make it m precise at least in my mind it s not precise So `` house `` is gender neuter ? In reality

Given the domains currently used (tourist, child language learning), some features, like speaker attitude, are not of equal importance at this stage. On the other hand, it was decided for the inheritance between constructions to be left out for now, as the notation can be rendered more elegant later on.

#Person1#: Oxford Travel Agency, how may I help you? #Person2#: Hello, I'd like to ask about the package tour from Newcastle to London. #Person1#: Sure, what's your question? #Person2#: Your website says that the trip starts off every Thursday. Can I join the trip on July thirtieth? #Person1#: Sorry, I'm afraid it's full. How many people are going? #Person2#: My husband and our two children will go with me. #Person1#: 4 people then. There is still enough places on August sixth. Will that do? #Person2#: That's fine. Any discount for children under 12? #Person1#: Sorry, the price for children is the same, 700 pounds each person. It's already cheaper than other agencies. #Person2#: Alright, I'd like to book it. My name is Lisa Garcia and my number is 1-976-344-5829. #Person1#: OK, Miss Garcia, be sure to pay for it either online or at our agency at least 5 days before departure. #Person2#: I see, thanks.

Lisa Garcia calls to ask about the package tour from Newcastle to London. #Person1# recommends the trip on August 16th for her family. Lisa books it.

#Person1#: What can I do for you today? #Person2#: I need to buy a new refrigerator today. #Person1#: Were you looking at a particular refrigerator? #Person2#: I like that Kenmore refrigerator. #Person1#: This particular refrigerator is a very good choice. #Person2#: Tell me about it. #Person1#: Not only is it affordable, but it comes with all the appliances. #Person2#: What are the appliances? #Person1#: It has an ice maker, water dispenser, and plenty of room on the inside. #Person2#: I'd like to see it for myself. #Person1#: Go right ahead. #Person2#: I like what I see.

#Person2# needs to buy a new refrigerator and like the Kenmore refrigerator. #Person1# says it's a good choice and introduces it.

bird: I am going to make a nest here, is that alright? There is plenty of room for a person and a bird. resident: Certainly it is a tree afterall bird: It's got the best views, and it feels safe. I don't think eagles can get in easily. resident: Most certainly not, they are not really into jungles. bird: Not usually, no. But I am cautious. I was almost eaten by one once. Now I fly kinda funny. What do you do? resident: Well I live in a small village nearby just tending to my garden, I like to come here sometimes though. bird: It is a good place to visit. What kind of garden? If I bring you pretty baubles I find, can we trade for garden food? resident: Mostly cucumbers and the like. I dont see why not, I am sure I could trade them for some coin. bird: Oh joy! I can find the most interesting shiny things to trade. We can work together. resident: Where do you usually find such things? Summarize the dialogue

bird wants to make a nest in the tree. Resident lives in a small village nearby and tends to his garden. He likes to come here sometimes. Bird wants to trade for garden food.

#Person1#: Oh, my God! I've been cheated! #Person2#: What? What did you buy? #Person1#: It's a brick! I can't believe how stupid I was. Damn it! #Person2#: What is it? Why did you buy a brick? #Person1#: There was a guy on the sidewalk. He had three new boxes, Panasonic video camera boxes. He said he had to get rid of them quick. #Person2#: And? #Person1#: So he said he'd sell me one for twenty dollars. A four-hundred-dollar camera for twenty bucks. #Person2#: And it's a brick? #Person1#: Yes. #Person2#: I can't believe how stupid you are. Why didn't you open the box? #Person1#: I wanted to. But he said, no, the box is still in its plastic wrap from the store. If it's opened, other people won't believe it's new. #Person2#: So he had the boxes wrapped in plastic. #Person1#: Yes, it was the kind of perfect plastic wrap that comes with new products. Look, it even had a bar-code price sticker on it! It looked brand new. #Person2#: But why would a guy be selling new video cameras for twenty dollars? #Person1#: He said he had to get rid of them. They were stolen. #Person2#: Aha! Now I understand. You were trying to buy stolen goods on the sidewalk. So, what I think is, you deserve to get cheated! #Person1#: C'mon, don't blame me! I thought it was a new camera. We could use it. We were even thinking about buying a camera. I don't understand how he could have such a perfect-looking box. #Person2#: That's no problem. He just has a friend who works in a shop that can do plastic wrap. That's easy. And probably it's the same shop he got the boxes from. Maybe his friend works in an electronics store. They sell video cameras there. Probably they had a couple video camera boxes lying around. So they get the idea of wrapping bricks to sell to fools like you. Twenty dollars a brick. That's a good profit if they can sell enough bricks. #Person1#: You're right, Sarah. I was a fool. I can't believe it. How could I fall for such a trick?

#Person1# was trying to buy stolen goods at a low price on the sidewalk but got cheated. #Person2# analyzes the trick. #Person1# admits to being a fool.

deer: What misery could befall a wealthy human such as he? wench: Being a Knight is no easy task Dear. Sometimes you have to do grueling things, like kill another human. It can fill you with guilt and sadness... deer: Why kill another human when you do not need his meat, for you have peaches? I do not understand the ways of your kind. Just last autumn I saw a hunter slaughter my cousin just to make him into a carpet. He did not even feast upon him. I do not understand these ways. wench: Yes I am afraid such things are beyond comprehension for a simple deer like you. I envy your life. No worries aside from the occasional hunter. deer: Best not to forget packs of dogs, as well! Or the coming winter, when little food can be found and wolves grow hungry. I do not feel as a simple, lowly creature. I feel humans are cruel to one another without cause. What need do you have of the suffering of another man? Will it make your table full of feast? Will it keep you warm in autumn? Summarize the dialogue

deer does not understand why humans have to kill each other.

#Person1#: Good afternoon, Mrs.Vale.Please sit down. #Person2#: Thank you. #Person1#: Did you work as a salesperson before, Mrs.Vale? #Person2#: Only as a clerk in a store. #Person1#: I see. Well, consulting is a little different. #Person2#: I'm a quick leamer, Mr.Jenkins. #Person1#: Umm hmm.Do you have a diver's license? #Person2#: Yes, and I'm a very good driver. #Person1#: Fine.We provide a company car for our consultants. #Person2#: Do I have to travel a lot? #Person1#: Oh yes-five days a week.You have to visit customers all over the territory. #Person2#: But how will I get to know the products? #Person1#: You'll have to attend a three-week course. If you do well, the job is yours. #Person2#: How much is the salary? #Person1#: Starting salary is $ 150 a week-plus commissions, of course. #Person2#: How much commission do your consultants get? #Person1#: Five percent. #Person2#: Well, I'm very interested in the job. #Person1#: Fine.The next course starts a week from tomorrow. #Person2#: Thank you. #Person1#: Good luck to you.

Mr. Jenkins is interviewing Mrs. Vale who applies to be a consultant. Mr. Jenkins introduces the job in detail. Mrs. Vale's interested in the job and will attend the course to get the job.

#Person1#: Good Morning Ann. #Person2#: Good Morning Mr. Jones. #Person1#: How about a cup of coffee? #Person2#: I will make it now. #Person1#: And can you tell me what meetings I have this week? #Person2#: I will bring the diary. Okay, this afternoon you have a meeting with your accountant at 5 pm. On Wednesday, you are going to London. Don't forget your train leaves at 9. 30 am. #Person1#: Okay, what time is my meeting in London? #Person2#: At 11. 30. And on Thursday Ms. Von wants to talk to you. #Person1#: Who is Ms. Von? #Person2#: She is our new project manager. She starts next week.

Ann is telling Mr Jones his meeting arrangements this week.

Project Manager: each time I I had a sort of summary on what you told and what you personal think so that can be can be read out a f a few things I I noticed were Moment Ooh th the the main points in this in this meeting is I think how it is going to look with we must keep it simple but have the opportunity to have more options and have them hidden or something so they do not you do not have a big thing full of buttons or and the point that you want to use one controller for hypothetically each television so you must the the the the functions know like the menus or the the parental control must be all by the done by the remote control and not by the television I think that is the point what Marketing: some of them The menus are not identical for all th for all TVs so you have to display it on one TV User Interface: Well you can use when you how do you call it s synchronized the remote and the TV Marketing: but that is not possible User Interface: then there is always there are always possibilities to change the colour and the brightness and the volume and well maybe we can look out if there is options that the remote in its memory can see what kind of TV it is from ah it is a Philips this and this and that and then give the options that are capable the capable from the t Marketing: Add th that that is an opportunity Project Manager: but you have an international market range so you have I think a big range of User Interface: Well there are universal d remotes and they all have a functionality for all the TVs so this would not be a extra feature to incorporate the men menus of these Project Manager: And it is not too complex to do it Industrial Designer: Well they they all have to be programmed to fit your TV and that that is bit of a tricky job I actually use one of those when They are they are kind of kind of troublesome but but the thing is whe when you start building something like this you have to build a receiver into the t into the remotes because in order for the remote to process something from the TV like to synchronise and you have to send and receive User Interface: no you can just say the c Marketing: He he he he me he means just just one other thing with the current remote controls the universal ones you have to press you have to press a code for TV User Interface: In codes y you you get a b a book with codes You look up I have a Philips H fifty five and it says press code four five five and you press code four five five on the in the remote and it displays all your menu options Industrial Designer: Oh sure that would be possible Marketing: Now we just connect the TV type to a set of options in just just in the memory User Interface: Memory in the in the remote Marketing: so that if you like profile so that if you touch in like one four one zero kind of TV the memory pops up the options Industrial Designer: that would be possible sure Marketing: I th do not think that is that takes a lot of storage space or some just varia variables Industrial Designer: No that would not be User Interface: if you look at the manuals from universal remotes there are maybe three four hundreds TVs at maximum If you have all of them all the old and new TVs summed up so I think it is possible Industrial Designer: Ah it is It is definitely po Marketing: But on the other hand on the other hand if you have a remote and buy a new TV that is not incorporated in the remote Project Manager: We have five minutes to go User Interface: Well then you have to buy a new one it is very good for marketing Maybe or an update software update Marketing: A firmware upgrade or something but from where ? Ah Maybe w Industrial Designer: That is maybe the cup holder Marketing: maybe we can incorporate some kind of USB or a firewire connection so that you can connect it to the PC and download the newest firmware from from the internet Industrial Designer: Well not everybody has has a PC at home Well the most most people have User Interface: you can go back to the shop Marketing: like a s kind of service centre Industrial Designer: maybe something like service cen User Interface: and they can download it for you Industrial Designer: Or you could well you could s actually look at the placeholder you talked about earlier and you could probably make a connection to an telephone line or a internet connection User Interface: Well already digital information is sent t to the the standards TV connections you can see what is programme is on on the new channels so maybe j they we can send that information along with standard TV Industrial Designer: Well then then it is be back to the building a receiving well if it is actually worth it to build it in we could actually look at into it but I do not know it it would be bringing more costs with with it Marketing: I I think it is most cheap or cheapest to just do the updates at the service centre or at the shop User Interface: s I think some I think it is good idea Industrial Designer: that would be probably best Like when you when you buy a TV you just ask well I will Marketing: It is it is it is not a lot of work just one docking station where you put it in press start bling bling updated You do not buy a TV every week new teev so User Interface: let us save this in the meanwhile m for which one are we going ? My mistake Industrial Designer: my vote goes out to the right User Interface: Well I was doubting about which one to take but you have convinced me that if you di display buttons about the same as they would look on a normal remote all elderly people will know what to do

Project Manager emphasized that the main point in this meeting was to keep the remote control as simple as possible, but more options and functions, like the menu and the parental control could be added. User Interface suggested making a remote control which had a functionality for all the TVs and users could enter the codes to set their TVs. Marketing proposed that people could go to the service center or the shop for the updates of the remote control.

#Person1#: I am happy I started carrying the credit card that the bank gave us. #Person2#: Why is that, Kate? Did you use it to buy something? #Person1#: I surely did. On my way home I stopped at the store to buy some beef for dinner because I didn't have any cash with me. #Person2#: And they permitted you to pay with the card? #Person1#: Yes. They didn't even ask me to give the ID. #Person2#: You have to be careful. If you lose them and someone finds them, the bank will charge you for what you buy. #Person1#: How much has the bank allowed us to spend with the card? #Person2#: Fifteen hundred dollars. The bank encourages us to use the card, but they will also require us to pay them back. #Person1#: You are right, Henry. I'll remember that. But the card surely makes it easy to spend money.

Kate is happy to use the credit card because it makes it easy to spend money. Henry reminds her to be careful and pay the money back.

#Person1#: Kelly, the guys and I think you should run for senior class president. #Person2#: Me? Why me? Why not you? #Person1#: We talked to our older brothers and sisters last night and got the scoop on what that job is all about. #Person2#: And you think I fit the qualifications? #Person1#: Yes. Did you know that the senior class president works for the class for life? The job doesn't stop when we graduate. #Person2#: Really? What is there to do after we graduate? #Person1#: Every class reunion is organized by the president and council and anything our class does for the school in later years is headed by the president. #Person2#: I'm honored that you think I would be qualified. But I would really have to think about this first.

#Person1# thinks Kelly should run for senior class president and tells her about the responsibility of the president. Kelly will think about it.

Project Manager: Mm The only thing you find is in a manufacturing process you would normally you go to a meeting you decide right you do this you do that you do that Then you go away You find out information You then come back You then discuss it You then go and change things around and then go back So Industrial Designer: I suppose and then be going out and finding more information each time Project Manager: Whereas this time you are really getting it from a database source Industrial Designer: and then different things will be relevant Project Manager: so it is not well Anyway so what do you want to put down ? I have put seemed Creativity seemed flow of information on on any given subject given subject sometimes disjointed User Interface: I think it maybe could have been a slightly more creative project I mean a remote control is not the most kind of fancy thing that you could imagine designing

Project Manager thought that the team members showed their creativeness during the course of the meeting. But the flow of information on a given subject was sometimes disjointed.

#Person1#: Hey, you. Can't you be a bit faster? You make the whole group wait for you. #Person2#: How can you blame it on me? I'm having trouble in operating this kind of machine. It is designed for you right handers. #Person1#: You always complain about these machines. But you are not the only one using your left hand. #Person2#: Really? I don't know any others who are the same as me. #Person1#: To tell you the truth, I'm also left-handed. #Person2#: You? #Person1#: Yeah. You should spend some time getting suited to it in advance. Then you can do it quickly. #Person2#: Is that what you have done? #Person1#: Yes. In fact, it pays to use both hands. #Person2#: OK, I will try.

#Person2#'s left-handed and works slowly. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s also left-handed and asks #Person2# to get suited to the work in advance instead of complaining about the machines.

Alaina: Hey. Sup? How's Milano? Roman: Good. Sun is shinning !! Alaina: Great then. Enjoy

Roman is in Milan enjoying sunny weather.

#Person1#: Does your girl friend like swimming? #Person2#: Yes,she does. She is good at backstroke and free style. #Person1#: Then you can help her with the breaststroke and sidestroke. #Person2#: But she wants to learn the butterfly stroke #Person1#: Really? Then just ask her to follow me. #Person2#: I heard you are now practicing underwater swimming,aren't you? #Person1#: Yes. But I still have some difficulties irt breathing. #Person2#: Say, kid, keep on practicing, you're sure to be a first-class swimmer. #Person1#: To tell you the truth,I have never thought of being a swimmer. I swim just for fun. #Person2#: That's good.

#Person2#'s girlfriend wants to learn the butterfly stroke so #Person1# suggests that she follow #Person1#. #Person2# thinks #Person1#'ll surely become a first-class swimmer.

Ashley: I know I'm late!!! please wait for me, I need a ride, I don't want to take the bus. Hannah: ugh, i'm sorry Ash, but i left 10 minutes ago Ashley: Why? Hannah: i told my mom i'd be home by 4 Ashley: That sucks :-/ I guess I'll have to take the bus Hannah: it's not the end of the world Ashley: It's not! But it still sucks. Hannah: lol, that's true Ashley: Maybe I should get a car Hannah: you better start saving money to pay for it, my friend

Ashley is late. Hannah left 10 minutes ago. Ashley will take the bus.

farmer: Fool, what am I to do with a single radish? gardener: I am sorry, it is all I have to offer. farmer: Crop not going well this season, ye gardener? gardener: Nay, was hoping to see His Majesty about a position in the court. farmer: Are thee a skilled jester, or a fair cook? gardener: Nay, neither. Hoping more of tending to His Majesty's flowers. farmer: Of course, of course. I suppose if my animals died of plague I might have to offer to train the royal cat! gardener: Well, I suppose I best be getting on to tending to the tomatoes. farmer: Indeed, off with thee, I shall need some of ye tomatoes in a fortnight gardener: Suppose so. Don't think I would be fit to be taken for a Jester? farmer: Mayhaps, thou look a bit funny already gardener: Then I best be off. G'day to ye. Summarize the dialogue

gardener has only one radish to offer the farmer. The farmer is not satisfied with his crop this season. The farmer might have to train the royal cat if his animals died of plague. The farmer will need some of the gardener's tomatoes in a fortnight.

Ann: please, not Egypt Jorge: why not? Ann: it's so banal Ann: real tourist industry Ann: kilometres of hotels, nothing genuinely local Peter: true, I'm not excited either Lena: but it's cheap Lena: the sun we can afford, hahah Ann: but I think there are some other options that are not extremely expensive Lena: like? Ann: The Canary Islands? Ann: and I don't want all-inclusive Lena: and I don't want to think about anything, just rest Ann: so maybe we should split? Lena: I think it's a good idea

Ann and Peter won't go on holiday with Lena and Jorge because they have different expectations.

#Person1#: Hey. Can you give me a hand with the groceries? And I told you I could do the shopping. #Person2#: Wow! Do we really need all this stuff? Let me see that receipt. #Person1#: Hey, I only bought the essentials. #Person2#: Okay. Let's see. Dog food. Twenty-four dollars and seventy cents ($24.70)? We don't even have a dog! #Person1#: Well, it WAS going to be a surprise, but look in the back of the truck. #Person2#: What? #Person1#: Ah, ha, hah. Speechless. I knew you'd love him. #Person2#: That thing? That dog's as big as a horse. He probably eats like one, too. #Person1#: Ah, but he's sure friendly. And someone was giving him away at the supermarket, and I... I... I couldn't let that poor thing pass another day without a loving home. #Person2#: Whatever. Where was I? Eighteen dollars and nineteen cents ($18.19) for twenty-four cans of tomato juice? You don't even like that stuff! #Person1#: Ahhhh. Not yet. I've decided to change my eating habits. #Person2#: Right. #Person1#: You'll see, you'll see. #Person2#: Okay. Let's see. Three eighty-four ($3.84) for a box of chocolate cookies and twelve fifty-six ($12.56) for a case of soft drinks. #Person1#: Yeah! #Person2#: Changing your eating habits, huh? Do you really think that cookies are some type of diet food? #Person1#: Hey, I'll just eat a cookie or two every other hour. In fact, they're a great source of carbohydrates for energy. And, you see, the tomato juice and cookies kind of, you know, cancel each other out. #Person2#: Oh brother. I can't believe what I'm hearing. Let's see. Where was I? A carton of eggs, two fifty ($2.50) for a gallon of milk, three cans of tuna. Okay. [Yeah.] And finally two steaks for eight fourteen ($8.14). Now, something worth enjoying. I'll get the grill started. #Person1#: Oh, we... w... well. The steaks are for Herbert. #Person2#: Herbert. Who's Herbert? #Person1#: Uh, he's the dog. #Person2#: No! #Person1#: You see, the previous owner said that he's kind of... he's somewhat picky about what he eats. #Person2#: No! #Person1#: And the steaks might help him adjust. #Person2#: Absolutely not! #Person1#: No, no, no, and the steaks might help him adjust to his new home. Hey, what are you doing? Oh, no. Why did you throw the steaks out on the ground outside? #Person2#: Well, now, you and Herbert can get to know each other better. I'm going out to eat by myself. #Person1#: Ughh.

#Person2# looks at #Person1#'s shopping receipt and is angry that there are so many things for a dog but few things for #Person2#. #Person1# wants to take a dog called Herbert home. And #Person2# is angrier when #Person2# finds the steaks are for Herbet but not #Person2#.

#Person1#: Hi. What can I get for you? #Person2#: I'd like a half a pound of ground beef, please. #Person1#: Good choice! Our ground beef is extra lean, if you know what I mean. #Person2#: Could I also have half a dozen pork chops and two pounds of boneless chicken breasts? #Person1#: No, no no no chicken breasts at the moment, but we have some nice chicken thighs. #Person2#: No, that won't do. I'll take this smoked ham you have here. #Person1#: Okay, is there anything else? #Person2#: Is this salami and bologna you have here? #Person1#: Yes! It's very fine meat! Made it myself. . . #Person2#: Sounds good. Okay, that's it. #Person1#: Wait! We have T-bone, RMB eye, and sirloin steaks. They are very fresh! Just came from the slaughter house. . . #Person2#: Mmm. . . No that's okay, really. I think that's all for today. #Person1#: Okay. That will be thirty-four dollars and fifty cents.

#Person2# purchases some ground beef, pork chops, smoked ham, salami, and bologna with #Person1#'s assistance. #Person1# recommends more but #Person2# refuses.

person: Well I was just coming in to view the paintings and to my surprise there is going to be a party. So it is with good luck that I came today. What is going on with your day? knight: I'm here to protect the royals in the event of a disaster. I love working here with all of the beautiful chandeliers and candles! person: I can understand that! it is quite beautiful! knight: Are you attending the party? person: I would love to join in the celebration. Is everyone invited? knight: I'm not sure. I haven't received any details from the king, but the chef told me he is preparing for over 500 people! person: That is quite a lot of people.... There are about that many people in the village and I live there knight: Then maybe he is throwing a surprise party for the whole villlage. The rumor is that he has an annoucement related to the princess, but I don't know that to be true. person: Oh that is great! Can't wait to find out what it would be. What do think it could be? Summarize the dialogue

The king is throwing a party for 500 people. The rumor is that he has an announcement related to the princess.

#Person1#: The time has come to say goodbye. #Person2#: So soon. It seems as if you just got here. #Person1#: I feel that way, too. But all good things must come to an end, as they say. #Person2#: It certainly has been a pleasure seeing you again and renewing old memories. #Person1#: I've had a delightful time and I really appreciate your spending so much time showing me the sights. #Person2#: It was fun for me, too. It gave me a chance to get away from my routine and do something a little different. #Person1#: You'll be out to see me next year, as you promised? #Person2#: Oh, yes. I should be there sometime next spring. #Person1#: I'll be expecting you then.

#Person1# thanks for #Person2#'s time in showing the sights and they had fun. They are expecting to see each other next spring.

Ron: Hey, what time is the dinner? Harry: Around 6 pm? Hermiona: Can we postpone it? 6:30? Ron: OK Harry: No problem! What can I bring? Wine? Hermiona: <file_gif> Ron: See you then! Hermiona: I don't remember. Is Luna allergic to something? Harry: Yep, she's on gluten-free diet. Hermiona: OK, will keep it in mind.

They are meeting for dinner at 6:30. Some gluten-free dishes will be served for Luna.

Andrew: Hey Dwayne, I'm painting my room this weekend. Wanna help? Dwayne: Errr… would there be beer involved? Andrew: I suppose I could get a couple of suds. Dwayne: Ok, what time you wanna start? Andrew: After lunch, 12:30? Dwayne: Why don't we go somewhere for lunch together. Have you got the paints yet? Andrew: I have the colour picked out, but I have to buy them in the morning. Dwayne: So I'll go with you, and then grab a bite to eat and start. Andrew: Ok, sounds good. Dwayne: What's the colour? Andrew: Black Dwayne: What?? Andrew: Just kidding! Kind of like an olive green. Dwayne: OK. Do you want me to bring something? Andrew: No, I'm picking up the paints, rollers and brushes in the morning. Dwayne: I could bring mine. Andrew: No, don't worry about it. Just be here at 9 on Sat. Dwayne: Ok, bye.

Dwayne will help Andrew with painting his room on Saturday. Andrew is going to buy the olive green paints, rollers and brushes in the morning.

peasant: Wow!!!!!!!!! thanks a lot for your kindness King. I will live to remember this king: Of course. I just want to help my people but I feel like I am failing you all. I'm not fit to be king. I'll never be my father. Even the Queen thinks I am a failure at times. peasant: You are a nice king. I have a gift for you king: Oh really? What is the gift? peasant: I magical hat king: What does this magical hat do? Can I have it? I sure would like to see it peasant: It will allow you cheat time! king: You're speaking witchcraft!? You are a witch! *Calls out to knights* Get this peasant out of my tower! He is speaking of magic and lies! Summarize the dialogue

King is feeling unfit to be king. Peasant has a gift for him - a magical hat that allows the wearer to cheat time. King is suspicious.

priest: Yes! Of course! God helps those that help themselves! We will bathe you and get you new clothes! I shall even seek out those that might hire you from amongst my flock. I only ask that in exchange, when you are back on your feet, you donate clothes to the church so that I may help another. After all, the clothes I am about to give you came from one that was once in your position and wished to help the next poor soul that found their way to this church. beggar: Of course, sir, that would be very generous of you! priest: Generous? No. I am only doing what is right, child. This is not extraordinary, but how all that are filled with God's Love should act. The fact that you think I am going above and beyond is... troubling, honestly. We should all strive to help each other, should we not? beggar: We should, but it is definitely generous compared to how I have been treated recently. Summarize the dialogue

The priest will help the beggar. He will get him new clothes and a job. The beggar will donate clothes to the church.

#Person1#: Hmm. Not bad. I think I look younger with shorter hair. #Person2#: Yes, you do. The Hot Cap is back here in the corner. I think we're ready to put the curlers in. What kind of perm would you like? #Person1#: I just want a light wave. I look really silly if my hair is too curly. #Person2#: All right. What if we leave your bangs straight and just perm the sides and back? #Person1#: Super. How long will I have to sit under the Hot Cap? #Person2#: Around 30 minutes.

#Person1# is doing her hair and #Person2# designs the hairstyle based on #Person2#'s requirements.