English Recordings

A. Are you sure this is the right key?
B．I'm sure. Turn the key clockwise.
A．Oops. It worked.

A．This list is a mess!　　　　　　　　
B．It is. Let's sort everything into alphabetical order. 　　　　　　　　
A．That's a good idea.

A. Can you do me a favor?　　　　　　　　　　
B．Sure. What is it? 　　　　　　　　
A．I want you to arrange these names in alphabetical order.

A．Let's go out for dinner tomorrow night, just the two of us.
B．That would be great.
A．I'm looking forward to it.

A. I'm running a little late.
B．Do you want me to pick up the kids?
A．That would be great.

A．How's Chris doing as a new dad?
B．He's doing great. He's turned out to be an awesome dad.
A．I knew it.

Norman Rockwell's The Runaway appeared on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post published on September 20, 1958. This is a timeless favorite of Rockwell collectors, a true classic for the ages.
This classic Norman Rockwell painting depicts a policeman and a little boy sharing the lunch counter at a diner.
No details were overlooked by Rockwell: stools, counter-top, coffe pot, cup, sugar dispenser - even the radio mounted on its shelf on the wall. Television was very new when this was painted. Radio was how people stayed up on current events.
The only character whose entire face we can see is the man in white behind the counter. He looks amused at the situation unfolding before him.
The largest character is, of course, the policeman. He is the blue uniformed authority figure in this painting. In addition to clothing part of his uniform, Rockwell spares no detail on his accessories. We see his pistol, his handcuff pouch and his citation book. I am unsure what the pouch attached to the shoulder strap is.
The cop looks less amused than the man in white. He is affecting a professional demeanor toward the situation.
Sitting high off the floor on top of his green topped stool is the runaway himself. Is he engaged in a staring contest with the cop?
He has apparently just left home. His clothes are still neatly tied inside his red bandana and fastened to his stick. The jeans and t-shirt he is wearing still look neat and fairly clean. He is not wearing his jacket; it is laying in his lap.
Did the boy bring money to buy lunch with? The man behind the counter has his hands clasped and seems to be waiting for an order. Spagetti and meatballs is the "SPECIAL TODAY."
In this illustration, Norman Rockwell treats us to three characters and their surroundings, the local diner and depicts in a humouristic way a child’s whim for freedom. This iconic image recalls the innocence of a bygone era. Having packed up all of his worldly possessions in his neatly bundled knapsack, the boy has set out on his quest, stopping at a diner for some sustenance. A police officer sits next to him and smiles warmly at the boy, earnestly asking him to reconsider his departure.
This painting is definitely cherished by all Americans!

A. Are you getting along with Mr. Sato lately?
B．Yeah. Things are fine. He's turned out to be a good teacher.
A．That's great.

A．She was screaming and crying, just very upset.　　　　　　　　
B．That doesn't sound like her at all. 　　　　　　　　
A．I know. She's not the type of person who loses temper in public.

A. I think he's a very nice guy, but he doesn't have good taste in clothes.
B．I'm OK with that. He's not the type of person who dresses up everyday. 　　　　
A．If you're OK, I'm OK, too.