Joe: Hey, you know I went out for lunch today with Sam and the restaurant we ate at added an additional 5% surcharge to the bill. Kristin: Oh really, why…

Detective: What did you do after dinner yesterday evening? Barbara: After dinner? I played cards with Gordon, and then I went to bed. Detective: What time was that? Barbara: It…

It was dreadfully cold; it was snowing fast, and was almost dark, as evening came on—the last evening of the year. In the cold and the darkness, there went along…

1 A: Listen, I've got some tickets for a great play on Sunday night. Are you free, Melanie? B: Sunday night? Yeah, I'm free. What kind of play is it?…

            3 A: Excuse me, these headphones don't seem to be working properly. B: Really? Are you hearing any sound at all? A: Yes, but…

Kristin: You know, we’ve been talkin’ about vegetarianism but being a vegan is a whole different story. Joe: Yeah, you’re right, I mean it’s a totally different ball game, for…

1 A: I wonder if I could change my seat. B: Oh, is there something wrong with it? A:  Well, I can't see the TV screen very well from where…

5 I finally bought myself a bicycle. It's a great way to keep fit. I think it's better than going to a health club. It took me a long time…

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On Christmas Eve the Mayor's stately mansion presented a beautiful appearance. There were rows of different coloured wax candles burning in every window, and beyond them one could see the…