The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint Exupery- page 22

"Is that all that is necessary?"

• Is that all: Is that everything; is that sufficient [ɪz ðət ɔl]
• that is necessary: That is required or needed [ðət ɪz ˈnɛsəˌsɛri]

"Certainly.

• Certainly: Definitely; without a doubt [ˈsərtənli]

When you find a diamond that belongs to nobody, it is yours.

• When you find: If you locate or discover [wɪn ju faɪnd]
• a diamond: A precious gemstone [ə ˈdaɪmənd]
• that belongs to nobody: That is not owned by anyone [ðət bɪˈlɔŋz tɪ ˈnoʊˌbɑˌdi]
• it is yours: You have the right to possess it [ɪt ɪz jʊrz]

When you discover an island that belongs to nobody, it is yours.

• When you discover: If you find or come across [wɪn ju dɪˈskəvər]
• an island: A landmass surrounded by water [ən ˈaɪlənd]
• that belongs to nobody: That is not owned by anyone [ðət bɪˈlɔŋz tɪ ˈnoʊˌbɑˌdi]
• it is yours: You have the right to possess it [ɪt ɪz jʊrz]

When you get an idea before any one else, you take out a patent on it: it is yours.

• When you get an idea: If you conceive a thought or concept [wɪn ju gɪt ən aɪˈdiə]
• before any one else: Before anyone else does [ˌbiˈfɔr ˈɛni wən ɛls]
• you take out a patent: You obtain legal protection for your invention [ju teɪk aʊt ə ˈpætənt]
• on it: For the idea [ɔn ɪt]
• it is yours: You have the exclusive rights to it [ɪt ɪz jʊrz]

"Yes, that is true," said the little prince. "And what do you do with them?"

• Yes: affirmative response or agreement [jɛs]
• that is true: agreement with a previous statement; indicating that something is correct or factual [ðət ɪz tru]
• And: used to connect clauses or sentences [ənd]
• what do you do: asking about someone's activities or actions [wət du ju du]
• with them: referring to something previously mentioned, in this context likely possessions or items [wɪθ ðɛm]

"I administer them," replied the businessman. "I count them and recount them.

• I administer them: I manage or control them [aɪ ədˈmɪnɪstər ðɛm]
• I count them: I enumerate them; determine their quantity [aɪ kaʊnt ðɛm]
• and: used to connect clauses or sentences [ənd]
• recount them: count them again [ˌriˈkaʊnt ðɛm]

It is difficult.

• It is difficult: It is challenging or not easy [ɪt ɪz ˈdɪfəkəlt]

The little prince was still not satisfied.

"If I owned a silk scarf," he said, "I could put it around my neck and take it away with me.

• If I owned: hypothetical situation; if I possessed [ɪf aɪ oʊnd]
• a silk scarf: a scarf made of silk fabric [ə sɪlk skɑrf]
• I could put it around my neck: I would be able to wear it around my neck [aɪ kʊd pʊt ɪt əraʊnd maɪ nɛk]
• and: used to connect clauses or sentences [ənd]
• take it away with me: bring it with me when I leave [teɪk ɪt əˈweɪ wɪθ mi]

If I owned a flower, I could pluck that flower and take it away with me.

• If I owned: hypothetical situation; if I possessed [ɪf aɪ oʊnd]
• a flower: a blossom or bloom [ə flaʊər]
• I could pluck that flower: I would be able to pick or remove the flower [aɪ kʊd plək ðət flaʊər]
• and: used to connect clauses or sentences [ənd]
• take it away with me: bring it with me when I leave [teɪk ɪt əˈweɪ wɪθ mi]

"No.

• No: negative response or disagreement [noʊ]

"Whatever does that mean?"

• Whatever: used to express surprise or confusion about something that has been said or done [ˌwəˈtɛvər]
• does: auxiliary verb used to form questions or emphasize a statement [dɪz]
• that: referring to something previously mentioned or understood [ðət]
• mean: to express or represent something such as an idea, thought, or fact [min]

"That means that I write the number of my stars on a little paper.

• That: referring to something previously mentioned or understood [ðət]
• means: to signify or represent something [minz]
• that: introducing a clause that explains or defines the previous statement [ðət]
• I: the speaker or writer referring to themselves [aɪ]
• write: to mark letters, words, or other symbols on a surface, typically paper, with a pen, pencil, or similar implement [raɪt]
• the number: a quantity or amount [ðə ˈnəmbər]
• of: expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]
• my: belonging to or associated with the speaker or writer [maɪ]
• stars: celestial bodies appearing as fixed luminous points in the night sky [stɑrz]
• on: indicating a surface or position [ɔn]
• a little paper: a small piece of paper [ə ˈlɪtəl ˈpeɪpər]

"And that is all?"

• And: used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]
• that: referring to something previously mentioned or understood [ðət]
• is: linking verb, indicating a state of being [ɪz]
• all: everything; the whole amount or extent of something [ɔl]

"That is enough," said the businessman.

• That: referring to something previously mentioned or understood [ðət]
• is: linking verb, indicating a state of being [ɪz]
• enough: sufficient; adequate [ɪˈnəf]
• said: past tense of 'say', to utter words [sɛd]
• the businessman: a person who works in business, especially one having an ownership stake or managerial role [ðə ˈbɪznɪsˌmæn]

"It is entertaining," thought the little prince. "It is rather poetic.

• It: referring to something previously mentioned or understood [ɪt]
• is: linking verb, indicating a state of being [ɪz]
• entertaining: providing amusement or enjoyment [ˌɛnərˈteɪnɪŋ]
• thought: past tense of 'think', to have a particular belief or idea [θɔt]
• the little prince: referring to the character in the story [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]
• It: referring to the situation or idea being discussed [ɪt]
• is: linking verb, indicating a state of being [ɪz]
• rather: to a certain extent; somewhat [ˈrəðər]
• poetic: having an imaginative or sensitively emotional style [poʊˈɛtɪk]

On matters of consequence, the little prince had ideas which were very different from those of the grown-ups.

• On: concerning; regarding [ɔn]
• matters: an issue or topic under consideration [ˈmætərz]
• of: expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]
• consequence: importance or significance [ˈkɑnsəkwəns]
• the little prince: referring to the character in the story [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]
• had: past tense of 'have', to possess or experience [hæd]
• ideas: a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action [aɪˈdiəz]
• which: used to introduce a relative clause giving further information about something previously mentioned [wɪʧ]
• were: past tense plural of 'be', indicating a state of being [wər]
• very different: not alike; dissimilar [ˈvɛri ˈdɪfərənt]
• from: indicating separation or exclusion [frəm]
• those: referring to the ideas [ðoʊz]
• of: expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]
• the grown-ups: adults [ðə ˈgroʊˌnəps]

"I myself own a flower," he continued his conversation with the businessman, "which I water every day.

• I: the speaker or writer referring to themselves [aɪ]
• myself: used for emphasis, referring to the speaker or writer [ˌmaɪˈsɛlf]
• own: to have something as one's own; possess [oʊn]
• a flower: the seed-bearing part of a plant, consisting of reproductive organs surrounded by brightly colored petals and sepals [ə flaʊər]
• he continued: he carried on [hi kənˈtɪnjud]
• his conversation: an exchange of sentiments, observations, opinions, or ideas [hɪz ˌkɑnvərˈseɪʃən]
• with: accompanied by (something [wɪθ]
• the businessman: a person who works in business, especially one having an ownership stake or managerial role [ðə ˈbɪznɪsˌmæn]
• which: used to introduce a relative clause giving further information about something previously mentioned [wɪʧ]
• I: the speaker or writer referring to themselves [aɪ]
• water: to pour water on (a plant or the soil around it [ˈwɔtər]
• every day: each day; daily [ˈɛvəri deɪ]

I own three volcanoes, which I clean out every week (for I also clean out the one that is extinct; one never knows). It is of some use to my volcanoes, and it is of some use to my flower, that I own them.

• I: the speaker or writer referring to themselves [aɪ]
• own: to have something as one's own; possess [oʊn]
• three volcanoes: a mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the earth's crust [θri vɑlˈkeɪnoʊz]
• which: used to introduce a relative clause giving further information about something previously mentioned [wɪʧ]
• I: the speaker or writer referring to themselves [aɪ]
• clean out: to remove the contents of something; to tidy or clear something [klin aʊt]
• every week: each week; weekly [ˈɛvəri wik]
• for: because [fər]
• I: the speaker or writer referring to themselves [aɪ]
• also: in addition; too [ˈɔlsoʊ]
• clean out: to remove the contents of something; to tidy or clear something [klin aʊt]
• the one: referring to the volcano [ðə wən]
• that: used to introduce a relative clause giving further information about something previously mentioned [ðət]
• is extinct: no longer active or erupting [ɪz ɪkˈstɪŋkt]
• one: used to refer to people in general [wən]
• never knows: is uncertain; cannot be sure [ˈnɛvər noʊz]
• It: referring to the action of cleaning the volcanoes and watering the flower [ɪt]
• is: linking verb, indicating a state of being [ɪz]
• of: expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]
• some use: beneficial or helpful to some extent [səm juz]
• to: expressing direction or purpose [tɪ]
• my volcanoes: referring to the volcanoes owned by the speaker [maɪ vɑlˈkeɪnoʊz]
• and: used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]
• it: referring to the action of cleaning the volcanoes and watering the flower [ɪt]
• is: linking verb, indicating a state of being [ɪz]
• of: expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]
• some use: beneficial or helpful to some extent [səm juz]
• to: expressing direction or purpose [tɪ]
• my flower: referring to the flower owned by the speaker [maɪ flaʊər]
• that: introducing a clause that explains or defines the previous statement [ðət]
• I: the speaker or writer referring to themselves [aɪ]
• own: to have something as one's own; possess [oʊn]
• them: referring to the volcanoes and the flower [ðɛm]

The businessman opened his mouth, but he found nothing to say in answer.

• The: definite article, referring to a specific businessman [ðə]
• businessman: a person who works in business, especially one in a high position [ˈbɪznɪsˌmæn]
• opened: past tense of 'open', meaning to move or adjust (something) so as to allow access or visibility [ˈoʊpənd]
• his: possessive pronoun, referring to the businessman [hɪz]
• mouth: the opening in the face through which food is taken in and vocal sounds are emitted [maʊθ]
• but: conjunction, introducing a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something already said [bət]
• he: pronoun, referring to the businessman [hi]
• found: past tense of 'find', meaning to discover or perceive by chance or unexpectedly [faʊnd]
• nothing: not anything; no single thing [ˈnəθɪŋ]
• to say: to utter words; express an opinion or idea [tɪ seɪ]
• in answer: as a reply or response [ɪn ˈænsər]

And the little prince went away.

• And: conjunction, 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 little prince [ðə]
• little prince: a young member of a royal family [ˈlɪtəl prɪns]
• went away: to leave; depart [wɛnt əˈweɪ]

"The grown-ups are certainly altogether extraordinary," he said simply, talking to himself as he continued on his journey.

• The: definite article, referring to a specific group of grown-ups [ðə]
• grown-ups: adults [ˈgroʊˌnəps]
• are: present tense of the verb 'to be' [ər]
• certainly: definitely; without doubt [ˈsərtənli]
• altogether: completely; entirely [ˌɔltəˈgɛðər]
• extraordinary: very unusual or remarkable [ˌɛkstrəˈɔrdəˌnɛri]
• he said: reporting clause indicating who is speaking [hi sɛd]
• simply: in a straightforward or uncomplicated way [ˈsɪmpli]
• talking to himself: speaking aloud when no one else is present, often reflecting on one's thoughts [ˈtɔkɪŋ tɪ hɪmˈsɛlf]
• as: conjunction, used to indicate that something happens during the time that something else is taking place [ɛz]
• he: pronoun, referring to the speaker [hi]
• continued: past tense of 'continue', meaning to proceed or keep going [kənˈtɪnjud]
• on his journey: during his travels [ɔn hɪz ˈʤərni]

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The fifth planet was very strange.

• The: definite article, referring to a specific planet [ðə]
• fifth planet: the planet that is fifth in a sequence or order [fɪθ ˈplænət]
• was: past tense of the verb 'to be' [wɑz]
• very strange: unusual or odd [ˈvɛri streɪnʤ]

It was the smallest of all.

• It: pronoun, referring to the fifth planet [ɪt]
• was: past tense of the verb 'to be' [wɑz]
• the smallest: the least in size or extent [ðə sˈmɔləst]
• of all: out of all the things or people in question [əv ɔl]

There was just enough room on it for a street lamp and a lamplighter.

• There: used to indicate the existence or presence of something [ðɛr]
• was: past tense of the verb 'to be' [wɑz]
• just enough: only the required amount [ʤɪst ɪˈnəf]
• room: space [rum]
• on it: on the planet [ɔn ɪt]
• for: indicating purpose [fər]
• a street lamp: a light source on a pole along a street [ə strit læmp]
• and: conjunction, connecting two similar items [ənd]
• a lamplighter: a person who lights and extinguishes street lamps [ə ˈlæmˌplaɪtər]

The little prince was not able to reach any explanation of the use of a street lamp and a lamplighter, somewhere in the heavens, on a planet which had no people, and not one house.

• The: definite article, referring to a specific little prince [ðə]
• little prince: a young member of a royal family [ˈlɪtəl prɪns]
• was not able: did not have the ability [wɑz nɑt ˈeɪbəl]
• to reach: to arrive at [tɪ riʧ]
• any explanation: a reason or justification [ˈɛni ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən]
• of the use: the purpose or function [əv ðə juz]
• of a street lamp: a light source on a pole along a street [əv ə strit læmp]
• and: conjunction, connecting two similar items [ənd]
• a lamplighter: a person who lights and extinguishes street lamps [ə ˈlæmˌplaɪtər]
• somewhere: in or at an unknown or unspecified place [ˈsəmˌwɛr]
• in the heavens: in the sky or universe [ɪn ðə ˈhɛvənz]
• on a planet: on a celestial body [ɔn ə ˈplænət]
• which: relative pronoun, referring to the planet [wɪʧ]
• had no people: did not have any inhabitants [hæd noʊ ˈpipəl]
• and: conjunction, connecting two similar items [ənd]
• not one house: not a single dwelling [nɑt wən haʊs]