On(preposition indicating location or position [ɔn]) our(belonging to us [ɑr]) earth(the planet we live on [ərθ]) we(the speaker and the people they are with [wi]) are(present tense form of the verb 'to be' [ər]) obviously(in a way that is easy to see or understand [ˈɑbviəsli]) much(to a great degree or extent [məʧ]) too(excessively [tu]) small(limited in size [smɔl]) to clean out(to remove the contents of something by cleaning [tɪ klin aʊt]) our(belonging to us [ɑr]) volcanoes(mountains with openings in the earth's crust from which molten rock, hot gas, and ash erupt [vɑlˈkeɪnoʊz]). That(used to identify a specific thing observed or heard by the speaker [ðət]) is(present tense form of the verb 'to be' [ɪz]) why(the reason for which [waɪ]) they(referring to the volcanoes [ðeɪ]) bring(to cause to come with someone or something to a place [brɪŋ]) no end of(a large amount of [noʊ ɛnd əv]) trouble(problems or difficulties [ˈtrəbəl]) upon(formal way to say 'on' [əˈpɑn]) us(the speaker and the people they are with [ˈjuˈɛs]). The(definite article, referring to a specific thing [ðə]) little(small in size [ˈlɪtəl]) prince(the son of a king or queen [prɪns]) also(in addition; too [ˈɔlsoʊ]) pulled up(removed from the ground [pʊld əp]), with(accompanied by [wɪθ]) a certain(some, but not specified [ə ˈsərtən]) sense(a feeling or understanding [sɛns]) of dejection(a feeling of sadness and disappointment [əv dejection]), the(definite article, referring to a specific thing [ðə]) last(final [læst]) little(small in size [ˈlɪtəl]) shoots(new growth from a plant [ʃuts]) of the baobabs(referring to the young plants of baobab trees [əv ðə baobabs]). He(referring to the little prince [hi]) believed(thought something was true [bɪˈlivd]) that(used to introduce a subordinate clause [ðət]) he(referring to the little prince [hi]) would(used to express a conditional or future action [wʊd]) never(at no time in the future [ˈnɛvər]) want(to desire or wish for something [wɔnt]) to return(to go back to a place [tɪ rɪˈtərn]). But(however [bət]) on(indicating a surface or a particular day or date [ɔn]) this(referring to something nearby or present [ðɪs]) last(final [læst]) morning(the early part of the day [ˈmɔrnɪŋ]) all(the whole number or quantity of [ɔl]) these(referring to things nearby or present [ðiz]) familiar(well-known or easily recognized [fəˈmɪljər]) tasks(pieces of work to be done [tæsks]) seemed(gave the impression of being [simd]) very(extremely [ˈvɛri]) precious(of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly [ˈprɛʃəs]) to him(referring to the little prince [tɪ ɪm]). And(in addition [ənd]) when(at the time that [wɪn]) he(referring to the little prince [hi]) watered(supplied with water [ˈwɔtərd]) the(definite article, referring to a specific thing [ðə]) flower(the blossom of a plant [flaʊər]) for(because of [fər]) the(definite article, referring to a specific thing [ðə]) last(final [læst]) time(an instance or occasion [taɪm]), and(in addition [ənd]) prepared(got ready [priˈpɛrd]) to place(to put something in a particular position [tɪ pleɪs]) her(belonging to the flower [hər]) under(below or beneath [ˈəndər]) the(definite article, referring to a specific thing [ðə]) shelter(a place giving protection from bad weather or danger [ˈʃɛltər]) of(belonging to [əv]) her(belonging to the flower [hər]) glass globe(a transparent sphere made of glass [glæs gloʊb]), he(referring to the little prince [hi]) realized(became aware of something [ˈriəˌlaɪzd]) that(used to introduce a subordinate clause [ðət]) he(referring to the little prince [hi]) was(past tense form of the verb 'to be' [wɑz]) very(extremely [ˈvɛri]) close(near [kloʊz]) to tears(on the verge of crying [tɪ tɪrz]).
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"Goodbye(an expression of farewell or wishing someone well when they are leaving [ˌgʊdˈbaɪ])," he(refers to a male person or character previously mentioned or known [hi]) said(past tense of 'say', meaning to utter words [sɛd]) to(expressing direction or location [tɪ]) the flower(a specific flower being addressed [ðə flaʊər]).
But(used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something previously said [bət]) she(refers to a female person or character previously mentioned or known [ʃi]) made(past tense of 'make', meaning to perform an action [meɪd]) no answer(did not respond or reply [noʊ ˈænsər]).
"Goodbye(an expression of farewell or wishing someone well when they are leaving [ˌgʊdˈbaɪ])," he(refers to a male person or character previously mentioned or known [hi]) said(past tense of 'say', meaning to utter words [sɛd]) again(one more time; another time [əˈgɛn]).
The flower(a specific flower being referred to [ðə flaʊər]) coughed(expelled air from the lungs suddenly and noisily [kɔft]). But(used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something previously said [bət]) it(refers to the action of coughing [ɪt]) was(past tense of 'be', indicating a state or condition [wɑz]) not(used to negate a statement [nɑt]) because(for the reason that [bɪˈkəz]) she(refers to a female person or character previously mentioned or known [ʃi]) had(past tense of 'have', indicating possession or experience [hæd]) a cold(a common viral infection causing symptoms like a runny nose and cough [ə koʊld]).
"I(the speaker or writer [aɪ]) have been(present perfect tense of 'be', indicating a state or condition that started in the past and continues to the present [hæv bɪn]) silly(foolish or lacking good sense [ˈsɪli])," she(refers to a female person or character previously mentioned or known [ʃi]) said(past tense of 'say', meaning to utter words [sɛd]) to(expressing direction or location [tɪ]) him(refers to a male person or character previously mentioned or known [ɪm]), at last(finally; after a long delay [æt læst]). "I(the speaker or writer [aɪ]) ask(to request or inquire [æsk]) your forgiveness(asking for pardon for one's mistakes or offenses [jʊr fərˈgɪvnəs]). Try(make an attempt or effort to do something [traɪ]) to be(in order to become [tɪ bi]) happy(feeling or showing pleasure or contentment [ˈhæpi])..."
He(refers to a male person or character previously mentioned or known [hi]) was surprised(felt astonishment or amazement [wɑz səˈpraɪzd]) by(indicating the cause or agent of an action [baɪ]) this absence(the lack or non-existence of something [ðɪs ˈæbsəns]) of reproaches(expressions of disapproval or blame [əv reproaches]). He(refers to a male person or character previously mentioned or known [hi]) stood(past tense of 'stand', meaning to be in an upright position [stʊd]) there(in that place or position [ðɛr]) all bewildered(completely confused or puzzled [ɔl bɪˈwɪldərd]), the glass globe(a spherical object made of glass [ðə glæs gloʊb]) held(past participle of 'hold', meaning to grasp or support [hɛld]) arrested(stopped or suspended in motion [ərˈɛstɪd]) in mid-air(in the middle of the air; not touching the ground or any surface [ɪn mid-air]). He(refers to a male person or character previously mentioned or known [hi]) did not understand(failed to comprehend [dɪd nɑt ˌəndərˈstænd]) this quiet sweetness(a gentle and pleasant quality [ðɪs kwaɪət sˈwitnəs]).
"Of course(certainly; definitely [əv kɔrs]) I(the speaker or writer [aɪ]) love(a strong feeling of affection [ləv]) you(the person being addressed [ju])," the flower(a specific flower being referred to [ðə flaʊər]) said(past tense of 'say', meaning to utter words [sɛd]) to(expressing direction or location [tɪ]) him(refers to a male person or character previously mentioned or known [ɪm]). "It(refers to a situation or fact [ɪt]) is(present tense of 'be', indicating a state or condition [ɪz]) my fault(something for which one is responsible or to blame [maɪ fɔlt]) that(introducing a clause specifying the fault [ðət]) you(the person being addressed [ju]) have not known(have not been aware of [hæv nɑt noʊn]) it(refers to the love [ɪt]) all the while(during the entire time [ɔl ðə waɪl]). That(refers to the fact that the other person didn't know about the love [ðət]) is(present tense of 'be', indicating a state or condition [ɪz]) of no importance(not significant or relevant [əv noʊ ˌɪmˈpɔrtəns]). But(used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something previously said [bət]) you(the person being addressed [ju]) — you(the person being addressed [ju]) have been(present perfect tense of 'be', indicating a state or condition that started in the past and continues to the present [hæv bɪn]) just as foolish(equally as lacking in good sense [ʤɪst ɛz ˈfulɪʃ]) as I(as the speaker [ɛz aɪ]). Try(make an attempt or effort to do something [traɪ]) to be(in order to become [tɪ bi]) happy(feeling or showing pleasure or contentment [ˈhæpi])... Let(allow or permit [lɛt]) the glass globe(a spherical object made of glass [ðə glæs gloʊb]) be(to remain in its current state [bi]). I(the speaker or writer [aɪ]) don't want(do not desire [doʊnt wɔnt]) it(refers to the glass globe [ɪt]) any more(no longer; not at all [ˈɛni mɔr])."
"But(used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said previously [bət]) the wind(air moving naturally and sometimes with considerable force from a high-pressure area to a low-pressure area [ðə wɪnd]) — "
"My cold(a common illness that makes you sneeze and cough [maɪ koʊld]) is not so bad(not as severe or serious as something else [ɪz nɑt soʊ bæd]) as all that(to the extent that has been suggested [ɛz ɔl ðət])... The cool night air(the air at night that is moderately cold [ðə kul naɪt ɛr]) will do me good(will have a beneficial effect on me [wɪl du mi gʊd]). I am a flower(a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms, often used metaphorically to represent beauty or fragility [aɪ æm ə flaʊər])."
"But(used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said previously [bət]) the animals(living creatures that are not human or plants [ðə ˈænəməlz]) — "
"Well(used to express surprise, hesitation, or to introduce a remark [wɛl]), I must endure(I have to put up with something painful or unpleasant [aɪ məst ɪnˈdʊr]) the presence(the state or fact of being present, existence [ðə ˈprɛzəns]) of two or three caterpillars(the larval stage of a butterfly or moth [əv tu ər θri ˈkætəˌpɪlərz]) if I wish(if I desire or want [ɪf aɪ wɪʃ]) to become acquainted with(to get to know someone or something [tɪ bɪˈkəm əkˈweɪnɪd wɪθ]) the butterflies(insects with brightly colored wings [ðə ˈbətərˌflaɪz]). It seems(it appears to be the case [ɪt simz]) that they are very beautiful(that the butterflies are extremely attractive [ðət ðeɪ ər ˈvɛri ˈbjutəfəl]). And if not(and if that is not the case [ənd ɪf nɑt]) the butterflies(insects with brightly colored wings [ðə ˈbətərˌflaɪz]) — and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) the caterpillars(the larval stage of a butterfly or moth [ðə ˈkætəˌpɪlərz]) — who will call upon me(who will visit me [hu wɪl kɔl əˈpɑn mi])? You will be far away(you will be at a great distance [ju wɪl bi fɑr əˈweɪ])... As for(with regard to [ɛz fər]) the large animals(animals of considerable size [ðə lɑrʤ ˈænəməlz]) — I am not at all afraid(I have no fear whatsoever [aɪ æm nɑt æt ɔl əˈfreɪd]) of any of them(of any of the large animals [əv ˈɛni əv ðɛm]). I have my claws(sharp, curved nails on the feet or hands of an animal [aɪ hæv maɪ klɔz])."
And(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]), naïvely(in a way that shows a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment [naïvely]), she showed(she displayed or revealed [ʃi ʃoʊd]) her four thorns(four sharp, pointed spines on a plant [hər fɔr θɔrnz]). Then(after that [ðɛn]) she added(she said something more [ʃi ˈædɪd]):
"Don't(contraction of 'do not', used to give a negative command or instruction [doʊnt]) linger(to stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave [ˈlɪŋər]) like this(in this manner; in the way that is currently happening [laɪk ðɪs]). You have decided(You made a decision in the past and it is still relevant now [ju hæv ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd]) to go away(to leave a place; to depart [tɪ goʊ əˈweɪ]). Now(at the present time; immediately [naʊ]) go(leave; depart; move away from the current location [goʊ])!"
For(used to introduce a reason or explanation [fər]) she did not want(she had no desire or wish [ʃi dɪd nɑt wɔnt]) him to see(for him to witness or observe [ɪm tɪ si]) her crying(the act of her shedding tears, usually due to sadness or strong emotion [hər kraɪɪŋ]). She was(She existed as [ʃi wɑz]) such a proud flower(an extremely dignified and self-respecting flower [səʧ ə praʊd flaʊər]).
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He found himself(He realized he was [hi faʊnd hɪmˈsɛlf]) in the neighborhood of(in the vicinity or area of [ɪn ðə ˈneɪbərˌhʊd əv]) the asteroids(small rocky bodies orbiting the sun [ðə ˈæstərˌɔɪdz]) 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, and 330(specific numerical designations of asteroids [325 326 327 328 329 ənd 330]). He began, therefore(Consequently, he started [hi bɪˈgæn ˈðɛrˌfɔr]), by visiting them(by going to see each of the asteroids [baɪ ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ ðɛm]), in order to add(with the purpose of increasing [ɪn ˈɔrdər tɪ æd]) to his knowledge(the amount of information he possessed [tɪ hɪz ˈnɑlɪʤ]).
The first of them(The initial one among the group [ðə fərst əv ðɛm]) was inhabited(had residents or occupants [wɑz ˌɪnˈhæbətəd]) by a king(by a male ruler of a kingdom [baɪ ə kɪŋ]). Clad in(Dressed in; wearing [klæd ɪn]) royal purple(a deep purple color associated with royalty [rɔɪəl ˈpərpəl]) and ermine(a white fur, often used to trim royal garments [ənd ˈərmən]), he was seated(he was sitting [hi wɑz ˈsitɪd]) upon a throne(on a ceremonial chair for a monarch [əˈpɑn ə θroʊn]) which was(that was [wɪʧ wɑz]) at the same time(simultaneously [æt ðə seɪm taɪm]) both simple and majestic(having qualities of both being unadorned and grand [boʊθ ˈsɪmpəl ənd məˈʤɛstɪk]).