The businessman(A person engaged in commercial or industrial business. [ðə ˈbɪznɪsˌmæn]) raised his head(Lifted his head up, often to look at something or someone. [reɪzd hɪz hɛd]).
"During the fifty-four years(Over a period of 54 years. [ˈdʊrɪŋ ðə fifty-four jɪrz]) that I have inhabited this planet(That I have lived on this Earth. [ðət aɪ hæv ˌɪnˈhæbətəd ðɪs ˈplænət]), I have been disturbed(I have been interrupted or bothered. [aɪ hæv bɪn dɪˈstərbd]) only three times(Just three occasions. [ˈoʊnli θri taɪmz]). The first time(The initial instance. [ðə fərst taɪm]) was twenty-two years ago(Occurred 22 years in the past. [wɑz tˈwɛntiˌtu jɪrz əˈgoʊ]), when some giddy goose(A silly or foolish person. [wɪn səm ˈgɪdi gus]) fell from goodness knows where(Fell from an unknown location. [fɛl frəm ˈgʊdnɪs noʊz wɛr]). He made the most frightful noise(He created a terrible sound. [hi meɪd ðə moʊst ˈfraɪtfəl nɔɪz]) that resounded all over the place(That echoed everywhere. [ðət resounded ɔl ˈoʊvər ðə pleɪs]), and I made four mistakes in my addition(And I committed four errors in my calculation. [ənd aɪ meɪd fɔr mɪˈsteɪks ɪn maɪ əˈdɪʃən]). The second time(The second instance. [ðə ˈsɛkənd taɪm]), eleven years ago(11 years in the past. [ˈilɛvən jɪrz əˈgoʊ]), I was disturbed by an attack of rheumatism(I was bothered by a bout of joint pain. [aɪ wɑz dɪˈstərbd baɪ ən əˈtæk əv ˈruməˌtɪzəm]). I don't get enough exercise(I do not have sufficient physical activity. [aɪ doʊnt gɪt ɪˈnəf ˈɛksərˌsaɪz]). I have no time for loafing(I do not have time for being idle. [aɪ hæv noʊ taɪm fər loafing]). The third time(The third instance. [ðə θərd taɪm]) — well, this is it(This is the current disturbance. [ wɛl ðɪs ɪz ɪt])! I was saying, then, five-hundred-and-one millions(I was stating, at that point, the number 501,000,000. [aɪ wɑz seɪɪŋ ðɛn five-hundred-and-one ˈmɪljənz ]) — "
"Millions of what(An expression of surprise or confusion, asking for clarification about what is being referred to in the millions. [ˈmɪljənz əv wət])?"
The businessman(A person engaged in commercial or industrial business [ðə ˈbɪznɪsˌmæn]) suddenly(Quickly and unexpectedly [ˈsədənli]) realized(Became aware of something [ˈriəˌlaɪzd]) that(Used to introduce a subordinate clause [ðət]) there was no hope(Indicates a lack of possibility or expectation [ðɛr wɑz noʊ hoʊp]) of being left in peace(To be allowed to be undisturbed or uninterrupted [əv biɪŋ lɛft ɪn pis]) until(Up to the point in time or the event mentioned [ənˈtɪl]) he answered(Provided a response to [hi ˈænsərd]) this question(The specific inquiry being made [ðɪs kˈwɛʃən]).
"Millions of those little objects(Referring to a large quantity of small items [ˈmɪljənz əv ðoʊz ˈlɪtəl ˈɑbʤɛkts])," he said(Indicates that the following words were spoken by him [hi sɛd]), "which(Used to introduce a relative clause [wɪʧ]) one(Referring to people in general [wən]) sometimes(Occasionally; now and then [ˈsəmˌtaɪmz]) sees(Perceives with the eyes [siz]) in the sky(The region of the atmosphere and outer space visible from Earth [ɪn ðə skaɪ])."
"Flies(Insects of a particular kind; used here to inquire if the objects are flies [flaɪz])?"
"Oh, no(An expression of disagreement or denial [oʊ noʊ]). Little glittering objects(Small items that sparkle or shine [ˈlɪtəl ˈglɪtərɪŋ ˈɑbʤɛkts])."
"Bees(Flying insects known for making honey; used here to inquire if the objects are bees [biz])?"
"Oh, no(An expression of disagreement or denial [oʊ noʊ]). Little golden objects(Small items that are gold in color [ˈlɪtəl ˈgoʊldən ˈɑbʤɛkts]) that(Used to introduce a relative clause [ðət]) set(Cause to be in a specified state [sɛt]) lazy men(Men who are unwilling to work or use energy [ˈleɪzi mɛn]) to idle dreaming(To engage in pointless or unproductive thoughts or fantasies [tɪ ˈaɪdəl ˈdrimɪŋ]). As for me(Regarding myself [ɛz fər mi]), I am concerned(I am worried or interested [aɪ æm kənˈsərnd]) with matters of consequence(With important or significant issues [wɪθ ˈmætərz əv ˈkɑnsəkwəns]). There is no time(Indicates a lack of available time [ðɛr ɪz noʊ taɪm]) for idle dreaming(For engaging in pointless or unproductive thoughts or fantasies [fər ˈaɪdəl ˈdrimɪŋ]) in my life(During my existence [ɪn maɪ laɪf])."
"Ah(An exclamation of understanding or realization [ɑ])! You mean(Are you referring to [ju min]) the stars(The luminous celestial objects visible at night [ðə stɑrz])?"
"Yes, that's it(An affirmation indicating agreement or confirmation [jɛs ðæts ɪt]). The stars(The luminous celestial objects visible at night [ðə stɑrz])."
"And what do you do(Asking about the actions performed [ənd wət du ju du]) with five-hundred millions of stars(Referring to a very large number of stars and inquiring about their use or purpose [wɪθ five-hundred ˈmɪljənz əv stɑrz])?"
"Five-hundred-and-one million, six-hundred-twenty-two thousand, seven-hundred-thirty-one(A large number, specifically 501,622,731. It is stated precisely, indicating accuracy. [five-hundred-and-one ˈmɪljən six-hundred-twenty-two ˈθaʊzənd seven-hundred-thirty-one]). I am concerned(I am worried or interested [aɪ æm kənˈsərnd]) with matters of consequence(with important or significant issues [wɪθ ˈmætərz əv ˈkɑnsəkwəns]): I am accurate(I am precise and correct [aɪ æm ˈækjərət])."
"And what do you do(A question asking about someone's actions or purpose [ənd wət du ju du]) with these stars(referring to a collection of stars [wɪθ ðiz stɑrz])?"
"What do I do(A question asking about the speaker's actions or purpose [wət du aɪ du]) with them(referring to the stars mentioned previously [wɪθ ðɛm])?"
"Yes."
"Nothing(Absence of something; in this context, indicating no specific action or purpose [ˈnəθɪŋ]). I own them(I possess or have ownership of the stars [aɪ oʊn ðɛm])."
"You own the stars(A question expressing surprise or disbelief at the claim of owning stars [ju oʊn ðə stɑrz])?"
"Yes."
"But I have already seen(However, I have previously observed [bət aɪ hæv ɔˈrɛdi sin]) a king(A male ruler of a kingdom [ə kɪŋ]) who(Referring to the king [hu]) — "
"Kings do not own(Kings do not possess or have ownership [kɪŋz du nɑt oʊn]), they reign over(they rule or govern [ðeɪ reɪn ˈoʊvər]). It is a very different matter(The two concepts are not the same [ɪt ɪz ə ˈvɛri ˈdɪfərənt ˈmætər])."
"And what good does it do you(What benefit or advantage do you receive [ənd wət gʊd dɪz ɪt du ju]) to own the stars(by possessing the stars [tɪ oʊn ðə stɑrz])?"
"It does me the good(It benefits me [ɪt dɪz mi ðə gʊd]) of making me rich(by increasing my wealth [əv ˈmeɪkɪŋ mi rɪʧ])."
"And what good does it do you(What benefit or advantage do you receive [ənd wət gʊd dɪz ɪt du ju]) to be rich(by being wealthy [tɪ bi rɪʧ])?"
"It(Refers to an unspecified subject, likely the topic of the conversation [ɪt]) makes it possible(creates the opportunity or ability [meɪks ɪt ˈpɑsəbəl]) for me(indicates the beneficiary of the action, in this case, the speaker [fər mi]) to buy more stars(to purchase additional celestial bodies, referring to the stars in the sky [tɪ baɪ mɔr stɑrz]), if any are discovered(contingent upon the discovery of new stars [ɪf ˈɛni ər dɪˈskəvərd])."
"This man(Referring to a specific individual the little prince is observing [ðɪs mæn])," the little prince said to himself(Indicates the speaker and that the thought is internal [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns sɛd tɪ hɪmˈsɛlf]), "reasons(Thinks or uses logic [ˈrizənz]) a little like(Somewhat similar to [ə ˈlɪtəl laɪk]) my poor tippler(Referring to someone the prince knows who drinks alcohol regularly and is perhaps pitied for it [maɪ pur tippler])..."
Nevertheless(Despite what has just been said; however [ˌnɛvərðəˈlɛs]), he(Referring to a previously mentioned person [hi]) still had(Continued to possess [stɪl hæd]) some more questions(Additional inquiries or things to ask [səm mɔr kˈwɛsʧənz]).
"How is it possible(In what way is it feasible or achievable [haʊ ɪz ɪt ˈpɑsəbəl]) for one(For a person; anyone [fər wən]) to own the stars(To possess or have rights over celestial bodies [tɪ oʊn ðə stɑrz])?"
"To whom(To which person or entity [tɪ hum]) do they belong(Is the rightful owner of something [du ðeɪ bɪˈlɔŋ])?" the businessman retorted(The businessman replied sharply or defensively [ðə ˈbɪznɪsˌmæn riˈtɔrtɪd]), peevishly(In an irritable or annoyed manner [peevishly]).
"I don't know(The speaker lacks the information [aɪ doʊnt noʊ]). To nobody(Belonging to no one [tɪ ˈnoʊˌbɑˌdi])."
"Then(Therefore; as a consequence [ðɛn]) they belong to me(The speaker claims ownership [ðeɪ bɪˈlɔŋ tɪ mi]), because(For the reason that [bɪˈkəz]) I was the first person(The speaker was the initial individual [aɪ wɑz ðə fərst ˈpərsən]) to think of it(To have the idea or concept [tɪ θɪŋk əv ɪt])."