The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint Exupery- page 30

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But it happened that after walking for a long time through sand, and rocks, and snow, the little prince at last came upon a road.

• But: conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said previously [bət]
• it happened that: used to indicate that something occurred by chance or unexpectedly [ɪt ˈhæpənd ðət]
• after walking: following a period of walking; having walked [ˈæftər ˈwɔkɪŋ]
• for a long time: for an extended duration [fər ə lɔŋ taɪm]
• through: moving within or across an area or medium [θru]
• sand: a granular material composed of finely divided rock and mineral particles [sænd]
• and: used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]
• rocks: solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth and other similar planets, exposed on the surface or underlying the soil [rɑks]
• and: used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]
• snow: atmospheric water vapor frozen into ice crystals and falling in light white flakes or lying on the ground as a white layer [snoʊ]
• the little prince: referring to a character in the story, a young prince [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]
• at last: finally; after a long delay [æt læst]
• came upon: found or encountered something unexpectedly [keɪm əˈpɑn]
• a road: a way or course affording passage from one place to another [ə roʊd]

And all roads lead to the abodes of men.

• And: used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]
• all roads: every road; each road [ɔl roʊdz]
• lead to: go in a certain direction or have a certain outcome [lɛd tɪ]
• the abodes of men: the places where people live; dwellings; homes [ðə abodes əv mɛn]

"Good morning," he said.

• Good morning: a greeting used in the morning [gʊd ˈmɔrnɪŋ]
• he said: he uttered; he spoke [hi sɛd]

He was standing before a garden, all a-bloom with roses.

• He: referring to a male person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified [hi]
• was standing: being in an upright position supported by one's feet [wɑz ˈstændɪŋ]
• before: in front of; ahead of [ˌbiˈfɔr]
• a garden: a piece of ground, usually near a house, used for growing flowers, vegetables, or fruit [ə ˈgɑrdən]
• all a-bloom: completely covered in blossoms; fully flowering [ɔl a-bloom]
• with roses: covered or filled with roses, a type of flower [wɪθ ˈroʊzɪz]

"Good morning," said the roses.

• Good morning: a greeting used in the morning [gʊd ˈmɔrnɪŋ]
• said the roses: the roses uttered; the roses spoke [sɛd ðə ˈroʊzɪz]

The little prince gazed at them.

• The little prince: referring to a character in the story, a young prince [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]
• gazed at: looked steadily and intently, often in admiration, surprise, or thought [geɪzd æt]
• them: referring to the roses [ðɛm]

They all looked like his flower.

• They: referring to the roses [ðeɪ]
• all: every one of; the whole number of [ɔl]
• looked like: resembled; appeared similar to [lʊkt laɪk]
• his flower: the flower that belongs to the little prince [hɪz flaʊər]

"Who are you?" he demanded, thunderstruck.

• Who are you: a question asking for someone's identity [hu ər ju]
• he demanded: he asked forcefully or authoritatively [hi dɪˈmændɪd]
• thunderstruck: extremely surprised or shocked [ˈθəndərˌstrək]

"We are roses," the roses said.

• We are roses: stating that they are roses, a type of flower [wi ər ˈroʊzɪz]
• the roses said: the roses uttered; the roses spoke [ðə ˈroʊzɪz sɛd]

And he was overcome with sadness.

• And: used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]
• he: referring to the little prince [hi]
• was overcome with: affected very strongly by [wɑz ˈoʊvərˌkəm wɪθ]
• sadness: the state of being sad; unhappiness [ˈsædnəs]

His flower had told him that she was the only one of her kind in all the universe.

• His flower: the flower that belongs to the little prince [hɪz flaʊər]
• had told him: had informed him; had said to him [hæd toʊld ɪm]
• that: introducing a subordinate clause expressing the content of a statement, thought, or command [ðət]
• she: referring to the flower [ʃi]
• was: past tense of 'is' [wɑz]
• the only one: the single one; the sole one [ðə ˈoʊnli wən]
• of her kind: of her type or species [əv hər kaɪnd]
• in all the universe: everywhere in the universe; throughout the entire universe [ɪn ɔl ðə ˈjunəˌvərs]

And here were five thousand of them, all alike, in one single garden!

• And: used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]
• here: in or at this place [hir]
• were: past tense plural of 'be' [wər]
• five thousand: the number 5,000 [faɪv ˈθaʊzənd]
• of them: referring to the roses [əv ðɛm]
• all alike: all similar; all the same [ɔl əˈlaɪk]
• in one single garden: within a single garden; in just one garden [ɪn wən ˈsɪŋgəl ˈgɑrdən]

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"She would be very much annoyed," he said to himself, "if she should see that...

• She would be: Expresses a conditional or hypothetical situation; 'she' refers to a female person [ʃi wʊd bi]
• very much annoyed: Indicates a high degree of irritation or displeasure [ˈvɛri məʧ əˈnɔɪd)]
• he said to himself: Indicates that the following words are the character's internal thoughts [hi sɛd tɪ hɪmˈsɛlf]
• if she should see that: Expresses a hypothetical situation; 'she' refers to a female person; 'that' refers to something previously mentioned or implied [ɪf ʃi ʃʊd si ðət]

She would cough most dreadfully, and she would pretend that she was dying, to avoid being laughed at.

• She would cough: Indicates that the female person would make a sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the lungs [ʃi wʊd kɔf]
• most dreadfully: Indicates that the coughing would be severe and unpleasant [moʊst ˈdrɛdfəli]
• and she would pretend: Indicates that the female person would feign or simulate something [ənd ʃi wʊd priˈtɛnd]
• that she was dying: Indicates that the female person would pretend to be in the process of dying [ðət ʃi wɑz daɪɪŋ]
• to avoid being laughed at: Indicates the reason for pretending; to prevent others from ridiculing her [tɪ əˈvɔɪd biɪŋ læft æt]

Then he went on with his reflections: "I thought that I was rich, with a flower that was unique in all the world; and all I had was a common rose.

• Then he went on: Indicates a continuation of thought or action [ðɛn hi wɛnt ɔn]
• with his reflections: Indicates that the character is continuing to think deeply about something [wɪθ hɪz rɪˈflɛkʃənz]
• I thought: Indicates a past thought or belief [aɪ θɔt]
• that I was rich: Indicates a belief of being wealthy [ðət aɪ wɑz rɪʧ]
• with a flower: Refers to a single blossom [wɪθ ə flaʊər]
• that was unique: Indicates that the flower was considered special and one-of-a-kind [ðət wɑz juˈnik]
• in all the world: Emphasizes the flower's uniqueness on a global scale [ɪn ɔl ðə wərld]
• and all I had: Indicates a realization of limited possession [ənd ɔl aɪ hæd]
• was a common rose: Indicates that the flower was actually ordinary and not special [wɑz ə ˈkɑmən roʊz]

A common rose, and three volcanoes that come up to my knees — and one of them perhaps extinct forever...

• A common rose: Repeats the realization of the flower's ordinariness [ə ˈkɑmən roʊz]
• and three volcanoes: Refers to three volcanic mountains [ənd θri vɑlˈkeɪnoʊz]
• that come up to my knees: Indicates that the volcanoes are small in size [ðət kəm əp tɪ maɪ niz]
• and one of them: Refers to one of the volcanoes [ ənd wən əv ðɛm]
• perhaps extinct forever: Indicates the possibility that one of the volcanoes is no longer active [pərˈhæps ɪkˈstɪŋkt fərˈɛvər]

And he lay down in the grass and cried.

• And: conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]
• he: pronoun referring to a male person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified [hi]
• lay down: past tense of 'lie down', meaning to recline or rest horizontally [leɪ daʊn]
• in the grass: located within or surrounded by grass, a common type of ground cover [ɪn ðə græs]
• and: conjunction used to connect two actions or events [ənd]
• cried: past tense of 'cry', meaning to shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow [kraɪd]

Couche dans l herbe.jpg

XXI

It was then that the fox appeared.

• It was then: refers to a specific point in time [ɪt wɑz ðɛn]
• that: introduces a clause that specifies or elaborates on the preceding statement [ðət]
• the fox: a wild animal of the canine family, known for its cunning [ðə fɑks]
• appeared: came into sight; became visible [əˈpɪrd]

"Good morning," said the fox.

• Good morning: a polite greeting used when meeting someone in the morning [gʊd ˈmɔrnɪŋ]
• said: past tense of 'say', indicating that someone spoke [sɛd]
• the fox: a wild animal of the canine family, known for its cunning [ðə fɑks]

"Good morning," the little prince responded politely, although when he turned around he saw nothing.

• Good morning: a polite greeting used when meeting someone in the morning [gʊd ˈmɔrnɪŋ]
• the little prince: referring to a young, often innocent or naive character [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]
• responded: replied or answered [rɪˈspɑndɪd]
• politely: in a courteous and respectful manner [pəˈlaɪtli]
• although: conjunction introducing a contrasting idea [ˌɔlˈðoʊ]
• when he turned around: the action of rotating one's body to face the opposite direction [wɪn hi tərnd əraʊnd]
• he: pronoun referring to the little prince [hi]
• saw: past tense of 'see', meaning to perceive with the eyes [sɔ]
• nothing: not anything; no object or thing [ˈnəθɪŋ]

"I am right here," the voice said, "under the apple tree."

• I am right here: indicates the speaker's current location [aɪ æm raɪt hir]
• the voice: the sound produced by a speaker [ðə vɔɪs]
• said: past tense of 'say', indicating that someone spoke [sɛd]
• under the apple tree: located beneath an apple tree, a type of fruit-bearing tree [ˈəndər ðə ˈæpəl tri]

Renard.jpg

"Who are you?" asked the little prince, and added, "You are very pretty to look at."

• Who are you: a question asking for someone's identity [hu ər ju]
• asked: past tense of 'ask', meaning to inquire [æst]
• the little prince: referring to a young, often innocent or naive character [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]
• and: conjunction used to connect two clauses [ənd]
• added: past tense of 'add', meaning to say something more [ˈædɪd]
• You are very pretty: describing someone as attractive or beautiful [ju ər ˈvɛri ˈprɪti]
• to look at: in terms of appearance [tɪ lʊk æt]

"I am a fox," the fox said.

• I am a fox: stating one's identity as a fox, a wild animal of the canine family [aɪ æm ə fɑks]
• the fox: referring to the fox [ðə fɑks]
• said: past tense of 'say', indicating that someone spoke [sɛd]

"Come and play with me," proposed the little prince. "I am so unhappy."

• Come and play with me: an invitation to join in a game or activity [kəm ənd pleɪ wɪθ mi]
• proposed: suggested or offered [prəˈpoʊzd]
• the little prince: referring to a young, often innocent or naive character [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]
• I am so unhappy: expressing a feeling of sadness or discontent [aɪ æm soʊ ənˈhæpi]

"I cannot play with you," the fox said. "I am not tamed."

• I cannot play with you: expressing an inability to participate in a game or activity with someone [aɪ ˈkænɑt pleɪ wɪθ ju]
• the fox: referring to the fox [ðə fɑks]
• said: past tense of 'say', indicating that someone spoke [sɛd]
• I am not tamed: stating that one has not been domesticated or made docile [aɪ æm nɑt teɪmd]

"Ah!

• Ah: an exclamation, often expressing surprise, realization, or understanding [ɑ]

Please excuse me," said the little prince.

• Please excuse me: a polite request for forgiveness or to be excused for an action or interruption [pliz ɪkˈskjuz mi]
• said: past tense of 'say', indicating who is speaking [sɛd]
• the little prince: refers to a character known as the little prince [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]

But, after some thought, he added:

• But: a conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said previously [bət]
• after some thought: following a period of consideration or reflection [ˈæftər səm θɔt]
• he added: he said something more; he continued speaking [hi ˈædɪd]

"What does that mean — 'tame'?"

• What does that mean: a question asking for the definition or explanation of something [wət dɪz ðət min]
• tame: used to describe an animal that is not wild and is kept as a pet or on a farm [teɪm]

"You do not live here," said the fox. "What is it that you are looking for?"

• You do not live here: stating that the person addressed is not a resident of this place [ju du nɑt lɪv hir]
• said: past tense of 'say', indicating who is speaking [sɛd]
• the fox: refers to a character known as the fox [ðə fɑks]
• What is it that you are looking for: a question asking what the person is searching or seeking [wət ɪz ɪt ðət ju ər ˈlʊkɪŋ fər]