instruction:
Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
question:
""Dictionary definitions are not always helpful to the court, and slavish adherence to these should be avoided if the result is to frustrate the intention of the legislation," he said."
answer:
He said that dictionary definitions are not always helpful, and using them should be avoided if it frustrates the legislation.

question:
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
answer:
a table before me in front of my enemies:anoint my head with oil; my cup runneth over

question:
The best items to look for include fashionable clothing, shoes, and leather products; antiques; books (Barcelona is the publishing capital of Spain); high-tech design, home furnishings, and objets d'art; and music.
answer:
The best items to look for include clothing, shoes, and leather products; antiques; books; high-tech design, home furnishings, and objects d'rt; music