The(definite article, referring to a specific shrub [ðə]) shrub(a woody plant of relatively low height, distinguished from a tree by having several stems rather than a single trunk [ʃrəb]) soon(in or after a short time [sun]) stopped(ceased to continue; brought to an end [stɑpt]) growing(increasing in size or developing [groʊɪŋ]), and(connects two related actions [ənd]) began(started; commenced [bɪˈgæn]) to get ready(to prepare oneself; to make arrangements [tɪ gɪt ˈrɛdi]) to produce(to bring into existence; to create [tɪ ˈproʊdus]) a flower(the seed-bearing part of a plant, consisting of petals, stamens, and pistils [ə flaʊər]). The(definite article, referring to a specific little prince [ðə]) little prince(a young male member of a royal family [ˈlɪtəl prɪns]), who(relative pronoun, referring to the little prince [hu]) was present(being in a particular place; attending [wɑz ˈprɛzənt]) at the first appearance(the initial instance of something being seen or noticed [æt ðə fərst əˈpɪrəns]) of a huge bud(a swelling on a plant stem from which a flower, leaf, or shoot develops, described as huge [əv ə juʤ bəd]), felt(experienced an emotion or sensation [fɛlt]) at once(immediately; without delay [æt wəns]) that(introduces a subordinate clause [ðət]) some sort of(a particular type or kind of [səm sɔrt əv]) miraculous(of the nature of a miracle; extraordinary [mərˈækjələs]) apparition(a remarkable or unexpected appearance of someone or something [ˌæpərˈɪʃən]) must emerge(to come out; to become known [məst ˈimərʤ]) from it(from the bud [frəm ɪt]). But(introduces a contrast [bət]) the flower(the seed-bearing part of a plant, consisting of petals, stamens, and pistils [ðə flaʊər]) was not satisfied(did not feel content or pleased [wɑz nɑt ˈsætɪsˌfaɪd]) to complete(to finish; to bring to an end [tɪ kəmˈplit]) the preparations(the actions or processes of preparing for something [ðə ˌprɛpərˈeɪʃənz]) for her beauty(to enhance her attractive qualities [fər hər ˈbjuti]) in the shelter(a place giving protection from bad weather or danger [ɪn ðə ˈʃɛltər]) of her green chamber(referring to the calyx or other protective green parts surrounding the flower [əv hər grin ˈʧeɪmbər]). She(referring to the flower [ʃi]) chose(selected; picked out [ʧoʊz]) her colors(the hues or shades of the flower's petals [hər ˈkələrz]) with the greatest care(with extreme attention and caution [wɪθ ðə ˈgreɪtəst kɛr]). She(referring to the flower [ʃi]) dressed herself(put on clothing; adorned herself [drɛst hərˈsɛlf]) slowly(at a slow pace; not quickly [sˈloʊli]). She(referring to the flower [ʃi]) adjusted(altered or moved slightly to achieve the desired fit or appearance [əˈʤəstɪd]) her petals(the colorful parts of a flower [hər ˈpɛtəlz]) one by one(individually; separately [wən baɪ wən]). She(referring to the flower [ʃi]) did not wish(did not want [dɪd nɑt wɪʃ]) to go out(to leave a place; to venture forth [tɪ goʊ aʊt]) into the world(into the earth or all the people and things on it [ˈɪntu ðə wərld]) all rumpled(creased, crushed, or disarranged [ɔl ˈrəmpəld]), like(similar to [laɪk]) the field poppies(wild flowers that grow in fields [ðə fild ˈpɑpiz]). It(refers to the flower's desire [ɪt]) was only(only; solely [wɑz ˈoʊnli]) in the full radiance(the state of being bright and shining [ɪn ðə fʊl ˈreɪˌdiəns]) of her beauty(the quality of being pleasing to the eye [əv hər ˈbjuti]) that(introduces a subordinate clause [ðət]) she wished(she wanted [ʃi wɪʃt]) to appear(to become visible; to come into sight [tɪ əˈpɪr]). Oh, yes(an expression of affirmation or agreement [oʊ jɛs])! She(referring to the flower [ʃi]) was(past tense of 'is', indicating a state of being [wɑz]) a coquettish creature(a flirtatious or teasing being [ə coquettish ˈkriʧər])! And(connects two related statements [ənd]) her mysterious adornment(her enigmatic decoration or embellishment [hər mɪˈstɪriəs əˈdɔrnmənt]) lasted(continued for a specified period of time [ˈlæstɪd]) for days and days(for a long period of time [fər deɪz ənd deɪz]).
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Then(at that time; next [ðɛn]) one morning(a particular morning, unspecified but implied to be significant [wən ˈmɔrnɪŋ]), exactly(precisely; at the specific time [ɪgˈzæktli]) at sunrise(the time when the sun appears above the horizon in the morning [æt ˈsənˌraɪz]), she(referring to a female person or character previously mentioned [ʃi]) suddenly(quickly and unexpectedly [ˈsədənli]) showed herself(revealed or made herself visible [ʃoʊd hərˈsɛlf]).
And(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]), after(following in time or order [ˈæftər]) working(exerting effort; performing a task [ˈwərkɪŋ]) with(accompanied by; using [wɪθ]) all(the whole quantity or extent of [ɔl]) this(referring to something previously mentioned or understood [ðɪs]) painstaking(done with or employing great care and thoroughness [ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋ]) precision(the quality of being exact and accurate [priˈsɪʒən]), she(referring to a female person or character previously mentioned [ʃi]) yawned(to open the mouth wide and take a deep breath, usually due to tiredness or boredom [jɔnd]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) said(uttered words; spoke [sɛd]):
"Ah(an exclamation, often expressing surprise, pleasure, or understanding [ɑ])! I am(first-person singular present tense of 'to be' [aɪ æm]) scarcely(barely; hardly; almost not [ˈskɛrsli]) awake(not asleep; conscious [əˈweɪk]). I beg(a polite way of making a request [aɪ bɛg]) that(introducing a subordinate clause [ðət]) you will(future tense of 'will', used to express a polite request or command [ju wɪl]) excuse me(a polite expression used when apologizing for an interruption or offense [ɪkˈskjuz mi]). My(belonging to or associated with the speaker [maɪ]) petals(modified leaves that surround the reproductive parts of flowers [ˈpɛtəlz]) are(plural present tense of 'to be' [ər]) still(continuing to be; yet [stɪl]) all(completely; entirely [ɔl]) disarranged(not in order; untidy [disarranged])..."
But(used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something previously said [bət]) the little prince(a young, male member of a royal family [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]) could not(past tense of 'can not', indicating inability [kʊd nɑt]) restrain(to prevent (someone or something) from doing something; to keep under control or within limits [riˈstreɪn]) his(belonging to or associated with the little prince [hɪz]) admiration(respect and warm approval [ˌædmərˈeɪʃən]):
"Oh(an exclamation, often expressing surprise, pleasure, or understanding [oʊ])! How(to what extent; in what way [haʊ]) beautiful(pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically [ˈbjutəfəl]) you are(second-person singular present tense of 'to be' [ju ər])!"
"Am I(first-person singular present tense of 'to be', used in questions [æm aɪ]) not(used to negate a statement [nɑt])?" the flower(the part of a plant that produces seeds [ðə flaʊər]) responded(said something in reply [rɪˈspɑndɪd]), sweetly(in a pleasant or kind manner [sˈwitli]). "And(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) I was(first-person singular past tense of 'to be' [aɪ wɑz]) born(brought into life [bɔrn]) at the same moment(at the exact same time [æt ðə seɪm ˈmoʊmənt]) as(used to indicate similarity [ɛz]) the sun(the star that provides light and heat to Earth [ðə sən])..."
The little prince(a young, male member of a royal family [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]) could(past tense of 'can', indicating ability or possibility [kʊd]) guess(estimate or suppose (something) without sufficient information to be sure of being correct [gɛs]) easily(without difficulty [ˈizəli]) enough(sufficiently [ɪˈnəf]) that(introducing a subordinate clause [ðət]) she(referring to a female person or character previously mentioned [ʃi]) was not(past tense of 'to be' with negation [wɑz nɑt]) any(used to refer to one or some of a thing or number of things, no matter how much or how many [ˈɛni]) too(excessively; more than enough [tu]) modest(unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements [ˈmɑdəst]) — but(used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something previously said [bət]) how(to what extent; in what way [haʊ]) moving(causing strong emotion, especially of sadness or sympathy [ˈmuvɪŋ]) — and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) exciting(causing great enthusiasm and eagerness [ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ]) — she(referring to a female person or character previously mentioned [ʃi]) was(past tense of 'to be' [wɑz])!
"I(first-person singular pronoun [aɪ]) think(to have a particular belief or idea [θɪŋk]) it(refers to the situation or time [ɪt]) is(third-person singular present of the verb 'to be' [ɪz]) time(a point in time when something should happen [taɪm]) for(indicating the purpose or reason of something [fər]) breakfast(the first meal of the day [ˈbrɛkfəst])," she(third-person singular female pronoun [ʃi]) added(to say something more [ˈædɪd]) an instant later(a very short time after [ən ˈɪnstənt ˈleɪtər]). "If(introducing a conditional clause [ɪf]) you(second-person singular pronoun [ju]) would have(expressing a polite request or condition [wʊd hæv]) the kindness(the quality of being kind [ðə ˈkaɪndnəs]) to think(to use one's mind to consider something [tɪ θɪŋk]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) my(first-person singular possessive pronoun [maɪ]) needs(things that are necessary or wanted [nidz]) — "
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And(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) the(definite article, referring to a specific noun [ðə]) little(small in size [ˈlɪtəl]) prince(a male member of a royal family [prɪns]), completely(totally; entirely [kəmˈplitli]) abashed(embarrassed, ashamed, or nonplussed [əˈbæʃt]), went(past tense of 'go', meaning to move or travel [wɛnt]) to look(to try to find something [tɪ lʊk]) for(indicating the purpose of an action [fər]) a sprinkling-can(a can with a perforated nozzle for sprinkling water [ə sprinkling-can]) of(indicating the material or contents of something [əv]) fresh(newly made or obtained; not stale [frɛʃ]) water(a clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid [ˈwɔtər]). So(therefore; for that reason [soʊ]), he(third-person singular male pronoun [hi]) tended(cared for; looked after [ˈtɛndɪd]) the(definite article, referring to a specific noun [ðə]) flower(the seed-bearing part of a plant [flaʊər]). So(in the same way; also [soʊ]), too(in addition; also [tu]), she(third-person singular female pronoun [ʃi]) began(past tense of 'begin', meaning to start [bɪˈgæn]) very(in a high degree; extremely [ˈvɛri]) quickly(at a fast speed; rapidly [kˈwɪkli]) to torment(to cause great suffering to someone [tɪ ˈtɔrˌmɛnt]) him(third-person singular male object pronoun [ɪm]) with(accompanied by; using [wɪθ]) her(third-person singular female possessive pronoun [hər]) vanity(excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements [ˈvænɪti]) — which(referring to something previously mentioned [wɪʧ]) was(past tense of 'to be' [wɑz]), if(introducing a conditional clause [ɪf]) the(definite article, referring to a specific noun [ðə]) truth(the actual state of a matter [truθ]) be known(to be revealed or understood [bi noʊn]), a little(a small amount [ə ˈlɪtəl]) difficult(needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand [ˈdɪfəkəlt]) to deal with(to take action to solve a problem [tɪ dil wɪθ]). One day(a particular day [wən deɪ]), for instance(as an example [fər ˈɪnstəns]), when(at or during the time that [wɪn]) she(third-person singular female pronoun [ʃi]) was speaking(talking [wɑz ˈspikɪŋ]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) her(third-person singular female possessive pronoun [hər]) four(the number 4 [fɔr]) thorns(a stiff, sharp-pointed woody projection on a plant stem [θɔrnz]), she(third-person singular female pronoun [ʃi]) said(past tense of 'say', meaning to utter words [sɛd]) to(expressing direction or purpose [tɪ]) the(definite article, referring to a specific noun [ðə]) little(small in size [ˈlɪtəl]) prince(a male member of a royal family [prɪns]):
"Let(allow or permit [lɛt]) the(definite article, referring to a specific noun [ðə]) tigers(a large feline animal with a striped coat [ˈtaɪgərz]) come(to move or travel towards or into a place [kəm]) with(accompanied by; using [wɪθ]) their(third-person plural possessive pronoun [ðɛr]) claws(a sharp, curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird [klɔz])!"
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"There are(indicates existence or presence [ðɛr ər]) no tigers(absence of tigers; tigers not present [noʊ ˈtaɪgərz]) on my planet(located on the speaker's planet [ɔn maɪ ˈplænət])," the little prince(refers to a character known as the little prince [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]) objected(expressed disagreement or disapproval [əˈbʤɛktəd]). "And(used to connect clauses or sentences [ənd]), anyway(regardless of what was previously mentioned [ˈɛniˌweɪ]), tigers(plural of tiger, a large feline animal [ˈtaɪgərz]) do not eat(refusal or inability to consume [du nɑt it]) weeds(unwanted plants [widz])."
"I am(first-person singular present tense of the verb 'to be' [aɪ æm]) not a weed(denial of being a weed; not classified as a weed [nɑt ə wid])," the flower(refers to a specific flower [ðə flaʊər]) replied(answered; responded in words [rɪˈplaɪd]), sweetly(in a pleasant or kind manner [sˈwitli]).
"Please excuse me(a polite expression used to ask for forgiveness or to be pardoned for something [pliz ɪkˈskjuz mi])..."