"You know(An introductory phrase used to get someone's attention or indicate that you are about to say something. [ju noʊ])," he(Refers to the little prince. [hi]) said(Past tense of 'say', indicating that someone spoke. [sɛd]), "I(Refers to the speaker, the little prince. [aɪ]) can(Indicates ability or possibility. [kən]) tell(To communicate information to someone. [tɛl]) you(Refers to the person being spoken to, the lamplighter. [ju]) a way(A method or manner of doing something. [ə weɪ]) you(Refers to the lamplighter. [ju]) can(Indicates ability or possibility. [kən]) rest(To cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength. [rɛst]) whenever(At any time or every time that. [wɛˈnɛvər]) you(Refers to the lamplighter. [ju]) want to(Desire to do something. [wɔnt tɪ])..."
"I(Refers to the speaker, the lamplighter. [aɪ]) always(At all times; on every occasion. [ˈɔlˌweɪz]) want(To have a desire to do something. [wɔnt]) to rest(To cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength. [tɪ rɛst])," said(Past tense of 'say', indicating that someone spoke. [sɛd]) the lamplighter(The person who lights the lamps. [ðə ˈlæmˌplaɪtər]).
For(Used to introduce a reason or explanation. [fər]) it(Refers to a situation or concept. [ɪt]) is(Present tense of 'be', linking the subject to a description. [ɪz]) possible(Able to be done or achieved. [ˈpɑsəbəl]) for(Indicating purpose or reason. [fər]) a man(An adult male human being. [ə mæn]) to be(To exist or occur. [tɪ bi]) faithful(Loyal and dedicated. [ˈfeɪθfəl]) and(A conjunction used to connect clauses or sentences. [ənd]) lazy(Unwilling to work or use energy. [ˈleɪzi]) at the same time(Simultaneously. [æt ðə seɪm taɪm]). The little prince(Refers to a young prince, previously introduced in the story. [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]) went on(Continued. [wɛnt ɔn]) with(Expressing accompaniment or connection. [wɪθ]) his explanation(A statement or account that makes something clear. [hɪz ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən]):
"Your planet(Possessive pronoun 'your' indicating ownership, followed by the noun 'planet' referring to a celestial body. [jʊr ˈplænət]) is so small(Indicates the planet's diminutive size. 'So' intensifies the adjective 'small'. [ɪz soʊ smɔl]) that three strides('That' introduces a result clause. 'Three strides' refers to three steps. [ðət θri straɪdz]) will take you(Indicates the action of moving someone. [wɪl teɪk ju]) all the way around it(Completes the idea of encircling the planet. 'All the way' emphasizes the completeness of the action, and 'it' refers back to the planet. [ɔl ðə weɪ əraʊnd ɪt]). To be(Infinitive of the verb 'to be', expressing purpose. [tɪ bi]) always in the sunshine(Refers to constantly being exposed to sunlight. [ˈɔlˌweɪz ɪn ðə ˈsənˌʃaɪn]), you need(Indicates necessity or requirement. [ju nid]) only walk along('Only' restricts the action. 'Walk along' means to proceed by walking. [ˈoʊnli wɔk əˈlɔŋ]) rather slowly('Rather' modifies the adverb 'slowly', indicating a moderate pace. [ˈrəðər sˈloʊli]). When you want('When' introduces a conditional clause. 'Want' expresses desire. [wɪn ju wɔnt]) to rest(Infinitive of the verb 'to rest', indicating the purpose of wanting. [tɪ rɛst]), you will walk(Expresses a future action or intention. [ju wɪl wɔk]) — and the day(Connects two independent clauses. 'The day' refers to the period of daylight. [ ənd ðə deɪ]) will last(Indicates the duration of the day. [wɪl læst]) as long as you like(Indicates that the duration is according to the person's preference. [ɛz lɔŋ ɛz ju laɪk])."
"That doesn't(Contraction of 'that does not', indicating negation. [ðət ˈdəzənt]) do me much good(Idiomatic expression meaning 'not beneficial to me'. [du mi məʧ gʊd])," said the lamplighter(Attribution of the quote to the lamplighter. [ sɛd ðə ˈlæmˌplaɪtər]). "The one thing(Emphasizes a single item. [ðə wən θɪŋ]) I love(Expresses affection or strong liking. [aɪ ləv]) in life(Specifies the context of the love. [ɪn laɪf]) is to sleep(Identifies the object of love as sleeping. [ɪz tɪ slip])."
"Then you're unlucky('Then' indicates a consequence. 'You're' is a contraction of 'you are', and 'unlucky' means having bad fortune. [ðɛn jʊr ənˈləki])," said the little prince(Attribution of the quote to the little prince. [ sɛd ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]).
"I am unlucky(Expresses the speaker's unfortunate state. [aɪ æm ənˈləki])," said the lamplighter(Attribution of the quote to the lamplighter. [ sɛd ðə ˈlæmˌplaɪtər]). "Good morning(A polite greeting used in the morning. [gʊd ˈmɔrnɪŋ])."
And he put out('And' connects the sentence to the previous context. 'Put out' is a phrasal verb meaning to extinguish or turn off. [ənd hi pʊt aʊt]) his lamp('His lamp' refers to the lamplighter's lamp. [hɪz læmp]).
"That man('That man' refers to a specific individual previously mentioned. [ðət mæn])," said the little prince(Attribution of the following thought to the little prince. [ sɛd ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]) to himself(Indicates that the prince is speaking internally. [tɪ hɪmˈsɛlf]), as he continued('As' indicates that the action is happening simultaneously. 'Continued' means to proceed further. [ ɛz hi kənˈtɪnjud]) farther on his journey('Farther' indicates a greater distance. 'His journey' refers to the prince's travels. [ˈfɑrðər ɔn hɪz ˈʤərni]), "that man(Repetition of 'that man' for emphasis. [ ðət mæn]) would be scorned('Would be scorned' indicates a hypothetical situation where the man is ridiculed or looked down upon. [wʊd bi skɔrnd]) by all the others('By all the others' refers to the other individuals the prince has encountered. [baɪ ɔl ðə ˈəðərz]): by the king(Specifies one of the individuals who would scorn the man. [ baɪ ðə kɪŋ]), by the conceited man(Specifies another individual, a man who is arrogant. [ baɪ ðə kənˈsitəd mæn]), by the tippler(Specifies another individual, a person who drinks alcohol regularly. [ baɪ ðə tippler]), by the businessman(Specifies another individual, a person engaged in commerce. [ baɪ ðə ˈbɪznɪsˌmæn]). Nevertheless he is('Nevertheless' introduces a contrast. 'He is' refers to the lamplighter. [ˌnɛvərðəˈlɛs hi ɪz]) the only one('The only one' emphasizes the uniqueness of the lamplighter. [ðə ˈoʊnli wən]) of them all('Of them all' refers to the group of individuals mentioned earlier. [əv ðɛm ɔl]) who does not seem('Who' introduces a relative clause. 'Does not seem' indicates an appearance or impression. [hu dɪz nɑt sim]) to me ridiculous('To me' indicates the prince's perspective. 'Ridiculous' means deserving of scorn or laughter. [tɪ mi rɪˈdɪkjələs]). Perhaps that is('Perhaps' indicates uncertainty. 'That is' refers to the reason for the prince's perception. [pərˈhæps ðət ɪz]) because he is thinking('Because' introduces a reason. 'He is thinking' refers to the lamplighter's mental activity. [bɪˈkəz hi ɪz ˈθɪŋkɪŋ]) of something else('Of something else' indicates that the lamplighter is considering something different. [əv ˈsəmθɪŋ ɛls]) besides himself('Besides himself' means other than his own concerns or ego. [ˌbiˈsaɪdz hɪmˈsɛlf])."
He(refers to a male person previously mentioned or known [hi]) breathed(past tense of 'breathe', meaning to inhale and exhale air [briðd]) a sigh of regret(an audible exhalation expressing feelings of disappointment or sadness about something that has happened or been done [ə saɪ əv rɪˈgrɛt]), and(used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) said(past tense of 'say', meaning to utter words [sɛd]) to himself(speaking to oneself, not aloud or to others [tɪ hɪmˈsɛlf]), again(once more; another time [əˈgɛn]):
"That man(referring to a specific man previously mentioned or known [ðət mæn]) is(third-person singular present of the verb 'to be' [ɪz]) the only one(the single person or thing [ðə ˈoʊnli wən]) of them all(out of everyone in a group [əv ðɛm ɔl]) whom(relative pronoun referring to the man [hum]) I(the speaker or writer [aɪ]) could have made(past conditional tense of 'make', indicating a possibility in the past [kʊd hæv meɪd]) my friend(a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection [maɪ frɛnd]). But(used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something previously said [bət]) his planet(the planet belonging to the man [hɪz ˈplænət]) is(third-person singular present of the verb 'to be' [ɪz]) indeed(used to emphasize a statement or response [ˌɪnˈdid]) too small(smaller than necessary or desirable [tu smɔl]). There is(used to indicate the existence or presence of something [ðɛr ɪz]) no room(not enough space [noʊ rum]) on it(on the planet [ɔn ɪt]) for two people(for two individuals [fər tu ˈpipəl])..."
What(used to introduce a clause referring to something previously mentioned or understood [wət]) the little prince(referring to a young royal character [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]) did not dare confess(was afraid to admit [dɪd nɑt dɛr kənˈfɛs]) was(past tense of the verb 'to be' [wɑz]) that(used to introduce a noun clause [ðət]) he(referring to the little prince [hi]) was sorry(feeling regret or sadness [wɑz ˈsɑri]) most of all(more than anything else [moʊst əv ɔl]) to leave(to depart from [tɪ liv]) this planet(the specific planet being discussed [ðɪs ˈplænət]), because(for the reason that [bɪˈkəz]) it(referring to the planet [ɪt]) was blest(was blessed; fortunate [wɑz blɛst]) every day(each day [ˈɛvəri deɪ]) with(accompanied by [wɪθ]) 1440 sunsets(one thousand four hundred and forty sunsets [1440 ˈsənˌsɛts])!
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The sixth planet(the planet that is sixth in a sequence or order [ðə sɪksθ ˈplænət]) was(past tense of the verb 'to be' [wɑz]) ten times larger(having a size that is ten times greater [tɛn taɪmz ˈlɑrʤər]) than(used for comparison [ðən]) the last one(the planet immediately preceding in the sequence [ðə læst wən]). It(referring to the sixth planet [ɪt]) was inhabited(had inhabitants; was lived in [wɑz ˌɪnˈhæbətəd]) by(indicating the agent or subject [baɪ]) an old gentleman(an elderly man of good social standing [ən oʊld ˈʤɛnəlmən]) who(relative pronoun referring to the old gentleman [hu]) wrote(past tense of 'write', meaning to create text [roʊt]) voluminous books(books that are very large or lengthy [vəˈlumənəs bʊks]).
"Oh(an exclamation of surprise, pain, or pleasure [oʊ]), look(used to draw attention to something [lʊk])! Here(in or at this place [hir]) is(third-person singular present of the verb 'to be' [ɪz]) an explorer(a person who investigates unknown regions [ən ɪkˈsplɔrər])!" he(referring to the old gentleman [hi]) exclaimed(cried out or spoke suddenly and vehemently [ɪkˈskleɪmd]) to himself(speaking to oneself, not aloud or to others [tɪ hɪmˈsɛlf]) when(at the time that [wɪn]) he(referring to the old gentleman [hi]) saw(past tense of 'see', meaning to perceive with the eyes [sɔ]) the little prince(referring to a young royal character [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]) coming(moving toward the speaker or a specified place [ˈkəmɪŋ]).
The little prince(Refers to the main character of the story, a young boy who is a prince from another planet [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]) sat down(Took a seat; lowered oneself to a sitting position [sæt daʊn]) on the table(Indicates the location where the prince sat [ɔn ðə ˈteɪbəl]) and panted(Breathed quickly and heavily, usually after exertion [ənd ˈpæntɪd]) a little(To a small extent; slightly [ə ˈlɪtəl]). He had already traveled(He had previously undertaken journeys [hi hæd ɔˈrɛdi ˈtrævəld]) so much(To a great extent; a large amount [soʊ məʧ]) and so far(Over a great distance [ənd soʊ fɑr])!
"Where do you come from(A question asking about someone's place of origin [wɛr du ju kəm frəm])?" the old gentleman(Refers to an elderly man, used as a polite term [ðə oʊld ˈʤɛnəlmən]) said to him(Spoke to the little prince [sɛd tɪ ɪm]).
"What is that big book(A question inquiring about the identity of a large book [wət ɪz ðət bɪg bʊk])?" said the little prince(Indicates who is speaking [sɛd ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]). "What are you doing(A question asking about someone's current activity [wət ər ju duɪŋ])?"
"I am a geographer(A statement identifying the speaker's profession [aɪ æm ə ʤiˈɑgrəfər])," said the old gentleman(Indicates who is speaking [sɛd ðə oʊld ˈʤɛnəlmən]).
"What is a geographer(A question asking for the definition of the term 'geographer' [wət ɪz ə ʤiˈɑgrəfər])?" asked the little prince(Indicates who is speaking [æst ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]).