He(Third person singular pronoun, referring to the snake [hi]) twined(To wind or coil around something [twaɪnd]) himself(Reflexive pronoun, referring back to 'he' [hɪmˈsɛlf]) around(Surrounding; encircling [əraʊnd]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific prince [ðə]) little(Small in size; young [ˈlɪtəl]) prince's(Possessive form of 'prince' [ˈprɪnsɪz]) ankle(The joint connecting the foot with the leg [ˈæŋkəl]), like(Similar to [laɪk]) a(Indefinite article, introducing a noun [ə]) golden(Made of or resembling gold [ˈgoʊldən]) bracelet(An ornamental band worn around the wrist or arm [ˈbreɪslət]).
"Whomever(Anyone whom [huˈmɛvər]) I(First person singular pronoun, referring to the snake [aɪ]) touch(To put a hand or other part of the body lightly on something [təʧ]), I(First person singular pronoun, referring to the snake [aɪ]) send(To cause to go or be taken to a destination [sɛnd]) back(To the place where someone or something was before [bæk]) to(Expressing direction or location [tɪ]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific earth [ðə]) earth(The planet on which we live [ərθ]) from(Indicating a starting point [frəm]) whence(From where [wɛns]) he(Third person singular pronoun, referring to the person touched [hi]) came(Past tense of 'come'; to move or travel towards or into a place thought of as near or familiar to the speaker [keɪm])," the(Definite article, referring to a specific snake [ðə]) snake(A legless reptile [sneɪk]) spoke(Past tense of 'speak'; to say something [spoʊk]) again(Once more [əˈgɛn]). "But(Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something previously said [bət]) you(Second person singular pronoun, referring to the little prince [ju]) are(Present tense of the verb 'to be' [ər]) innocent(Not guilty of a crime or offense [ˈɪnəsənt]) and(Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) true(In accordance with fact or reality [tru]), and(Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) you(Second person singular pronoun, referring to the little prince [ju]) come(To move or travel towards or into a place thought of as near or familiar to the speaker [kəm]) from(Indicating a starting point [frəm]) a(Indefinite article, introducing a noun [ə]) star(A fixed luminous point in the night sky which is a large, remote incandescent body like the sun [stɑr])..."
The(Definite article, referring to a specific prince [ðə]) little(Small in size; young [ˈlɪtəl]) prince(A male member of a royal family, typically the son or grandson of a king or queen [prɪns]) made(Past tense of 'make'; to create or construct [meɪd]) no(Not any [noʊ]) reply(An answer or response [rɪˈplaɪ]).
"You(Second person singular pronoun, referring to the little prince [ju]) move(To affect someone's emotions [muv]) me(First person singular pronoun, used as the object of a verb or preposition [mi]) to(Expressing direction or location [tɪ]) pity(The feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering of others [ˈpɪti]) — you(Second person singular pronoun, referring to the little prince [ju]) are(Present tense of the verb 'to be' [ər]) so(To such a great extent [soʊ]) weak(Lacking physical strength and energy [wik]) on(Supported by [ɔn]) this(Referring to something nearby or being identified [ðɪs]) Earth(The planet on which we live [ərθ]) made(Past participle of 'make'; to create or construct [meɪd]) of(Expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) granite(A very hard, granular, crystalline, igneous rock consisting mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and often used as a building stone [ˈgrænɪt])," the(Definite article, referring to a specific snake [ðə]) snake(A legless reptile [sneɪk]) said(Past tense of 'say'; to utter words [sɛd]). "I(First person singular pronoun, referring to the snake [aɪ]) can(Expressing ability or possibility [kən]) help(To give assistance to someone [hɛlp]) you(Second person singular pronoun, referring to the little prince [ju]), some(An unspecified amount or number of [səm]) day(Each of the twenty-four-hour periods, reckoned from one midnight to the next, into which a year is divided [deɪ]), if(Introducing a conditional clause [ɪf]) you(Second person singular pronoun, referring to the little prince [ju]) grow(To increase in size or develop [groʊ]) too(To a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible; excessively [tu]) homesick(Experiencing a longing for one's home, especially while away from it [ˈhoʊmˌsɪk]) for(Expressing the reason or cause of something [fər]) your(Belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing [jʊr]) own(Used to emphasize that something belongs to or is done by a particular person or thing [oʊn]) planet(A celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star [ˈplænət]). I(First person singular pronoun, referring to the snake [aɪ]) can(Expressing ability or possibility [kən]) — "
"Oh(An exclamation expressing surprise, understanding, or realization. [oʊ])! I(The speaker or writer referring to themselves. [aɪ]) understand(To perceive the intended meaning of (words, a language, or a speaker). [ˌəndərˈstænd]) you(The person being addressed. [ju]) very well(To a great extent or degree; thoroughly. [ˈvɛri wɛl])," said(Past tense of 'say,' indicating who spoke the preceding words. [sɛd]) the little prince(Referring to the character known as the little prince. [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]). "But(Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said previously. [bət]) why(For what reason or purpose. [waɪ]) do you(Used to form a question with 'you' as the subject. [du ju]) always(At all times; on all occasions. [ˈɔlˌweɪz]) speak(To utter words; to communicate orally. [spik]) in riddles(Speaking in an enigmatic or puzzling manner. [ɪn ˈrɪdəlz])?"
"I(The speaker referring to themselves. [aɪ]) solve(To find an answer to, explanation for, or means of effectively dealing with (a problem or mystery). [sɑlv]) them(Referring to the riddles mentioned previously. [ðɛm]) all(Completely; entirely. [ɔl])," said(Past tense of 'say,' indicating who spoke the preceding words. [sɛd]) the snake(Referring to the character known as the snake. [ðə sneɪk]).
And(Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly. [ənd]) they(Referring to the little prince and the snake. [ðeɪ]) were(Past tense of 'be,' indicating a state of being in the past. [wər]) both(Referring to two people or things together. [boʊθ]) silent(Not speaking; without sound. [ˈsaɪlənt]).
XVIII
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The little prince(Referring to the character known as the little prince. [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]) crossed(Past tense of 'cross,' meaning to go from one side to the other. [krɔst]) the desert(A dry, barren area of land. [ðə ˈdɛzərt]) and(Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly. [ənd]) met(Past tense of 'meet,' meaning to encounter someone or something. [mɛt]) with(In the company of; alongside. [wɪθ]) only(Just; merely. [ˈoʊnli]) one flower(A single flower. [wən flaʊər]). It(Referring to the flower. [ɪt]) was(Past tense of 'be,' indicating a state of being in the past. [wɑz]) a flower(A plant that produces blossoms. [ə flaʊər]) with(Having or possessing. [wɪθ]) three petals(Three individual parts of a flower's corolla. [θri ˈpɛtəlz]), a flower(Repeating the description of the flower. [ə flaʊər]) of no account(Of no importance or significance. [əv noʊ əˈkaʊnt]) at all(In any way; to any extent. [æt ɔl]).
"Good morning(A greeting used in the morning. [gʊd ˈmɔrnɪŋ])," said(Past tense of 'say,' indicating who spoke the preceding words. [sɛd]) the little prince(Referring to the character known as the little prince. [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]).
"Good morning(A greeting used in the morning. [gʊd ˈmɔrnɪŋ])," said(Past tense of 'say,' indicating who spoke the preceding words. [sɛd]) the flower(Referring to the flower. [ðə flaʊər]).
"Where(In or at what place. [wɛr]) are(Present tense of 'be,' used with plural nouns. [ər]) the men(Referring to human males. [ðə mɛn])?" the little prince(Referring to the character known as the little prince. [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]) asked(Past tense of 'ask,' meaning to put a question to someone. [æst]), politely(In a courteous and respectful manner. [pəˈlaɪtli]).
The flower(Referring to the flower. [ðə flaʊər]) had(Past tense of 'have,' indicating possession or experience. [hæd]) once(At some time in the past; formerly. [wəns]) seen(Past participle of 'see,' meaning to perceive with the eyes. [sin]) a caravan(A group of people traveling together, especially across a desert. [ə ˈkɛrəˌvæn]) passing(Moving past or by. [ˈpæsɪŋ]).
"Men(Referring to human males, with a tone of inquiry or echo. [mɛn])?" she(Referring to the flower, using a pronoun. [ʃi]) echoed(Repeated or imitated the sound of. [ˈɛkoʊd]). "I(The speaker referring to themselves. [aɪ]) think(To have an opinion or belief. [θɪŋk]) there(Used to indicate the existence or presence of something. [ðɛr]) are(Present tense of 'be,' used with plural nouns. [ər]) six(The number 6. [sɪks]) or(Used to link alternatives. [ər]) seven(The number 7. [ˈsɛvən]) of them(Referring to the men. [əv ðɛm]) in existence(Actually living or present. [ɪn ɪgˈzɪstəns]). I(The speaker referring to themselves. [aɪ]) saw(Past tense of 'see,' meaning to perceive with the eyes. [sɔ]) them(Referring to the men. [ðɛm]), several years ago(A few years in the past. [ˈsɛvərəl jɪrz əˈgoʊ]). But(Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said previously. [bət]) one(Referring to people in general. [wən]) never knows(Does not ever know. [ˈnɛvər noʊz]) where(In or at what place. [wɛr]) to find(To discover or locate. [tɪ faɪnd]) them(Referring to the men. [ðɛm]). The wind(The natural movement of the air. [ðə wɪnd]) blows(To be in motion, as air or gas. [bloʊz]) them(Referring to the men. [ðɛm]) away(To another place; off. [əˈweɪ]). They(Referring to the men. [ðeɪ]) have(To possess. [hæv]) no roots(Not having roots, which anchor plants in the ground. [noʊ ruts]), and(Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly. [ənd]) that(Referring to the fact that they have no roots. [ðət]) makes(To cause to be or become. [meɪks]) their life(The period during which someone is alive. [ðɛr laɪf]) very difficult(Not easy; requiring much effort. [ˈvɛri ˈdɪfəkəlt])."
"Goodbye(An expression of farewell or parting. [ˌgʊdˈbaɪ])," said(Past tense of 'say', indicating the act of speaking. [sɛd]) the little prince(Refers to a young, often innocent or naive, character of royal lineage. [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]).
"Goodbye(An expression of farewell or parting. [ˌgʊdˈbaɪ])," said(Past tense of 'say', indicating the act of speaking. [sɛd]) the flower(A plant cultivated for its blooms or used for ornamental purposes. [ðə flaʊər]).
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After that(Following a specific event or time. [ˈæftər ðət]), the little prince(Refers to a young, often innocent or naive, character of royal lineage. [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]) climbed(Past tense of 'climb', meaning to ascend or go up. [klaɪmd]) a high mountain(A tall, elevated landform. [ə haɪ ˈmaʊntən]). The only mountains(Referring to the sole mountains. [ðə ˈoʊnli ˈmaʊntənz]) he had ever known(Mountains that the little prince was familiar with. [hi hæd ˈɛvər noʊn]) were(Past tense of 'be', linking the subject to the description. [wər]) the three volcanoes(Three mountains with vents through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas erupt. [ðə θri vɑlˈkeɪnoʊz]), which came up to his knees(Meaning the volcanoes were very small in comparison to a regular mountain. [wɪʧ keɪm əp tɪ hɪz niz]). And(Used to connect clauses or sentences. [ənd]) he used(Past tense of 'use', meaning to employ for a purpose. [hi juzd]) the extinct volcano(A volcano that is no longer active and not expected to erupt again. [ðə ɪkˈstɪŋkt vɑlˈkeɪnoʊ]) as a footstool(An object used to support the feet. [ɛz ə footstool]). "From a mountain as high as this one(The little prince is referring to the mountain he has climbed. [frəm ə ˈmaʊntən ɛz haɪ ɛz ðɪs wən])," he said to himself(He is speaking quietly, only for himself to hear. [hi sɛd tɪ hɪmˈsɛlf]), "I shall be able to see(Expressing future ability or possibility. [aɪ ʃæl bi ˈeɪbəl tɪ si]) the whole planet(The entire Earth. [ðə hoʊl ˈplænət]) at one glance(With a single, quick look. [æt wən glæns]), and all the people(Expressing the desire to see all the people on the planet. [ənd ɔl ðə ˈpipəl])..."
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But(A conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something previously said. [bət]) he saw(Past tense of 'see', meaning to perceive with the eyes. [hi sɔ]) nothing(Not anything; no single thing. [ˈnəθɪŋ]), save(Except; but. [seɪv]) peaks of rock(The pointed top of a mountain or rock formation. [piks əv rɑk]) that were sharpened(Made sharp or pointed. [ðət wər ˈʃɑrpənd]) like needles(Resembling a thin, pointed object used for sewing. [laɪk ˈnidəlz]).
"Good morning(A greeting used in the morning. [gʊd ˈmɔrnɪŋ])," he said(Past tense of 'say', indicating the act of speaking. [hi sɛd]) courteously(In a polite and respectful manner. [courteously]).
"Good morning(a common greeting used when meeting someone in the morning [gʊd ˈmɔrnɪŋ]) (used to indicate a pause or separation between words)— Good morning(repeated greeting for emphasis [gʊd ˈmɔrnɪŋ]) (used to indicate a pause or separation between words)— Good morning(repeated greeting for emphasis, ending the quote [gʊd ˈmɔrnɪŋ)])," answered(responded to [ˈænsərd]) the echo(a reflected sound that repeats what was said [ðə ˈɛkoʊ]).
"Who are you(a question asking for someone's identity [hu ər ju])?" said(spoke [sɛd]) the little prince(referring to the character of the little prince [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]).
"Who are you(a question asking for someone's identity [hu ər ju]) (used to indicate a pause or separation between words)— Who are you(repeated question for emphasis [hu ər ju]) (used to indicate a pause or separation between words)— Who are you(repeated question for emphasis, ending the quote [hu ər ju])?" answered(responded to [ˈænsərd]) the echo(a reflected sound that repeats what was said [ðə ˈɛkoʊ]).
"Be my friends(an invitation to form friendships [bi maɪ frɛndz]). I am all alone(expressing a feeling of solitude [aɪ æm ɔl əˈloʊn])," he said(he spoke [hi sɛd]).
"I am all alone(expressing a feeling of solitude [aɪ æm ɔl əˈloʊn]) (used to indicate a pause or separation between words)— all alone(repeated for emphasis [ɔl əˈloʊn]) (used to indicate a pause or separation between words)— all alone(repeated for emphasis, ending the quote [ɔl əˈloʊn])," answered(responded to [ˈænsərd]) the echo(a reflected sound that repeats what was said [ðə ˈɛkoʊ]).
"What a queer planet(expressing surprise or bewilderment about the strangeness of the planet [wət ə kwɪr ˈplænət])!" he thought(he considered [hi θɔt]). "It is altogether dry(completely without moisture [ɪt ɪz ˌɔltəˈgɛðər draɪ]), (separates clauses)and altogether pointed(completely sharp or angular in shape [ənd ˌɔltəˈgɛðər ˈpɔɪntɪd]), (separates clauses)and altogether harsh and forbidding(completely unpleasant and unwelcoming [ənd ˌɔltəˈgɛðər hɑrʃ ənd fərˈbɪdɪŋ]). And(conjunction to introduce an additional statement [ənd]) the people(referring to the inhabitants of the planet [ðə ˈpipəl]) have no imagination(lacking the ability to form new ideas or images [hæv noʊ ˌɪˌmæʤəˈneɪʃən]). They repeat(they say again [ðeɪ rɪˈpit]) whatever(anything that [ˌwəˈtɛvər]) one says(someone speaks [wən sɪz]) to them(directed at them [tɪ ðɛm])... On my planet(referring to the speaker's home planet [ɔn maɪ ˈplænət]) I had a flower(the speaker possessed a flower [aɪ hæd ə flaʊər]); (separates two related independent clauses)she always(the flower consistently [ʃi ˈɔlˌweɪz]) was the first(took the initiative [wɑz ðə fərst]) to speak(to say something [tɪ spik)])..."