The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint Exupery- page 29

He twined himself around the little prince's ankle, like a golden bracelet.

• 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 I touch, I send back to the earth from whence he came," the snake spoke again. "But you are innocent and true, and you come from a star..."

• 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 little prince made no reply.

• 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 move me to pity — you are so weak on this Earth made of granite," the snake said. "I can help you, some day, if you grow too homesick for your own planet.

• 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]

"Oh!

• Oh: An exclamation expressing surprise, understanding, or realization. [oʊ]

"I solve them all," said the snake.

• 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 they were both silent.

• 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

Une fleur a trois petales.jpg

The little prince crossed the desert and met with only one flower.

• 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 was a flower with three petals, a flower of no account at all.

• 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," said the little prince.

• 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," said the flower.

• 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 are the men?" the little prince asked, politely.

• 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 had once seen a caravan passing.

• 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?" she echoed. "I think there are six or seven of them in existence.

• 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 saw them, several years ago.

• 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 one never knows where to find them.

• 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 blows them away.

• 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]

"Goodbye," said the little prince.

• 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," said the flower.

• 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]

XIX

After that, the little prince climbed a high mountain.

• 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 he had ever known were the three volcanoes, which came up to his knees.

• 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]

Planete seche.jpg

But he saw nothing, save peaks of rock that were sharpened like needles.

• 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," he said courteously.

• 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 — Good morning — Good morning," answered the echo.

• Good morning: a common greeting used when meeting someone in the morning [gʊd ˈmɔrnɪŋ]
• Good morning: repeated greeting for emphasis [gʊd ˈmɔrnɪŋ]
• 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?" said the little prince.

• 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 — Who are you — Who are you?" answered the echo.

• Who are you: a question asking for someone's identity [hu ər ju]
• Who are you: repeated question for emphasis [hu ər ju]
• 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.

• Be my friends: an invitation to form friendships [bi maɪ frɛndz]

I am all alone," he said.

• I am all alone: expressing a feeling of solitude [aɪ æm ɔl əˈloʊn]
• he said: he spoke [hi sɛd]

"I am all alone — all alone — all alone," answered the echo.

• I am all alone: expressing a feeling of solitude [aɪ æm ɔl əˈloʊn]
• all alone: repeated for emphasis [ɔl əˈloʊn]
• 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!" he thought. "It is altogether dry, and altogether pointed, and altogether harsh and forbidding.

• 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]
• and altogether pointed: completely sharp or angular in shape [ənd ˌɔltəˈgɛðər ˈpɔɪntɪd]
• and altogether harsh and forbidding: completely unpleasant and unwelcoming [ənd ˌɔltəˈgɛðər hɑrʃ ənd fərˈbɪdɪŋ]

And the people have no imagination.

• 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 whatever one says to them...

• They repeat: they say again [ðeɪ rɪˈpit]
• whatever: anything that [ˌwəˈtɛvər]
• one says: someone speaks [wən sɪz]
• to them: directed at them [tɪ ðɛm]