"It is(emphasizing the following statement [ɪt ɪz]) the time(a period during which something happens or a specific moment [ðə taɪm]) I(pronoun referring to the speaker [aɪ]) have wasted(have used carelessly or without valuable result [hæv ˈweɪstɪd]) for my rose(on behalf of a specific rose, likely one the speaker cares about [fər maɪ roʊz]) (indicates a pause or interruption in speech)— " said(past tense of 'say', indicating speech [sɛd]) the little prince(a specific character, likely the protagonist of the story [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]), so that(in order that [soʊ ðət]) he(pronoun referring to the little prince [hi]) would be(conditional form of 'to be' [wʊd bi]) sure(certain; confident [ʃʊr]) to remember(to retain in one's memory [tɪ rɪˈmɛmbər]).
"Men(plural of 'man', referring to human males [mɛn]) have forgotten(past perfect tense of 'forget', indicating that the act of forgetting happened before the present [hæv fərˈgɑtən]) this truth('this' refers to a specific truth that has been previously mentioned or is about to be explained; 'truth' refers to something that is considered to be factual or real [ðɪs truθ])," (punctuation mark used to separate clauses or phrases)said(indicates who is speaking [ sɛd]) the fox(a wild animal of the dog family with a pointed snout and bushy tail, often used symbolically in literature [ðə fɑks]). "But you(second-person pronoun, referring to the person being addressed [ju]) must not forget(expresses a strong obligation or necessity not to forget something [məst nɑt fərˈgɛt]) it(pronoun referring back to 'this truth' [ɪt]). You become(to start to be or experience a change in condition [bɪˈkəm]) responsible(having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role [riˈspɑnsəbəl]), (punctuation mark used to separate clauses or phrases)forever(for all time in the future; eternally [fərˈɛvər]), (punctuation mark used to separate clauses or phrases)for what(referring to the things or beings that [fər wət]) you have tamed(past participle of 'tame', meaning to bring an animal from a wild or savage state to a domesticated one; also used metaphorically to mean to control or subdue something [ju hæv teɪmd]). You are responsible(having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role [ər riˈspɑnsəbəl]) for your rose('rose' is likely used metaphorically to represent something or someone that is loved or cared for [fər jʊr roʊz])..."
"I(first-person singular pronoun, referring to the speaker [aɪ]) am responsible(having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role [æm riˈspɑnsəbəl]) for my rose('rose' is likely used metaphorically to represent something or someone that is loved or cared for [fər maɪ roʊz])," (punctuation mark used to separate clauses or phrases)the little prince(indicates who is speaking, referring to a young royal character [ ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]) repeated(said again [rɪˈpitɪd]), (punctuation mark used to separate clauses or phrases)so that(in order that; with the aim that [soʊ ðət]) he(third-person singular pronoun, referring to the little prince [hi]) would be(conditional form of 'to be', expressing a possibility or intention [wʊd bi]) sure(confident or certain [ʃʊr]) to remember(to keep in mind; to not forget [tɪ rɪˈmɛmbər]).
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Good morning(a greeting used when meeting someone in the morning [gʊd ˈmɔrnɪŋ])," (punctuation mark used to separate clauses or phrases)said(indicates who is speaking [ sɛd]) the little prince(referring to a young royal character [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]).
"Good morning(a greeting used when meeting someone in the morning [gʊd ˈmɔrnɪŋ])", (punctuation mark used to separate clauses or phrases)said(indicates who is speaking [sɛd]) the railway switchman(a person who operates switches on a railway to control the movement of trains [ðə ˈreɪlˌweɪ switchman]).
"What(interrogative pronoun used to ask a question about something [wət]) do you do(present simple tense, asking about someone's job or activity [du ju du]) here(in or at this place [hir])?" (punctuation mark used to end a question)the little prince(indicates who is speaking, referring to a young royal character [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]) asked(to put a question to someone [æst]).
"I(first-person singular pronoun, referring to the speaker [aɪ]) sort out(to separate things into different categories or groups [sɔrt aʊt]) travelers(people who are traveling [ˈtrævələrz]), (punctuation mark used to separate clauses or phrases)in bundles of a thousand(grouped together in large quantities [ɪn ˈbəndəlz əv ə ˈθaʊzənd])" (punctuation mark used to separate clauses or phrases), said(indicates who is speaking [ sɛd]) the switchman(a person who operates switches on a railway to control the movement of trains [ðə switchman]). "I send off(to dispatch or cause to depart [sɛnd ɔf]) the trains(a series of connected railroad cars moved by a locomotive [ðə treɪnz]) that(relative pronoun referring to the trains [ðət]) carry(to transport or convey [ˈkɛri]) them(pronoun referring to the travelers [ðɛm]): (punctuation mark used to introduce a list or explanation)now(at the present time [naʊ]) to the right(direction to the right side [tɪ ðə raɪt]), (punctuation mark used to separate clauses or phrases)now(at the present time [naʊ]) to the left(direction to the left side [tɪ ðə lɛft])."
And(used to connect clauses or sentences [ənd]) a brilliantly lighted express train(a train that is brightly illuminated and travels at high speed, used for express delivery or passenger service [ə ˈbrɪljəntli ˈlaɪtɪd ɪkˈsprɛs treɪn]) shook(past tense of 'shake', meaning to move with quick, forceful movements [ʃʊk]) the switchman's cabin(the small building where the switchman works, typically located near railway tracks [ðə switchmans ˈkæbən]) as(used to indicate that something happens during the time when something else is happening [ɛz]) it(referring to the express train [ɪt]) rushed by(moved past quickly [rəʃt baɪ]) with a roar(making a loud, deep, prolonged sound [wɪθ ə rɔr]) like thunder(resembling the sound of thunder, which is a loud crash of sound during a storm [laɪk ˈθəndər]).
"They(referring to the people on the train [ðeɪ]) are in a great hurry(they are rushing and have no time [ər ɪn ə greɪt ˈhəri])," said(past tense of 'say', used to indicate who is speaking [sɛd]) the little prince(a young royal person [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]). "What(used to ask for specific information [wət]) are they looking for(what are they trying to find [ər ðeɪ ˈlʊkɪŋ fər])?"
"Not even(emphasizing that not even a particular person knows something [nɑt ˈivɪn]) the locomotive engineer(the person who operates the train [ðə ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv ˈɛnʤəˈnɪr]) knows(is aware of [noʊz]) that(referring to what the people on the train are looking for [ðət])," said(past tense of 'say', used to indicate who is speaking [sɛd]) the switchman(a person who operates railway switches [ðə switchman]).
And(used to connect clauses or sentences [ənd]) a second(another one; a repetition [ə ˈsɛkənd]) brilliantly lighted express(very brightly illuminated and fast moving [ˈbrɪljəntli ˈlaɪtɪd ɪkˈsprɛs]) thundered by(passed by making a loud, rumbling noise [ˈθəndərd baɪ]), in the opposite direction(moving towards the reverse side [ɪn ðə ˈɑpəzɪt dɪˈrɛkʃɪn]).
"Are they coming back already(are they returning so soon [ər ðeɪ ˈkəmɪŋ bæk ɔˈrɛdi])?" demanded(asked in a forceful way [dɪˈmændɪd]) the little prince(a young royal person [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]).
"These(referring to the trains [ðiz]) are not the same ones(not the identical trains that passed earlier [ər nɑt ðə seɪm wənz])," said(past tense of 'say', used to indicate who is speaking [sɛd]) the switchman(a person who operates railway switches [ðə switchman]). "It is(referring to the situation [ɪt ɪz]) an exchange(a swap or trade [ən ɪksˈʧeɪnʤ])."
"Were they not satisfied(did they not feel content [wər ðeɪ nɑt ˈsætɪsˌfaɪd]) where they were(in their previous location [wɛr ðeɪ wər])?" asked(past tense of 'ask', used to indicate who is speaking [æst]) the little prince(a young royal person [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]).
"No one(nobody; not a single person [noʊ wən]) is(third-person singular present of the verb 'to be' [ɪz]) ever(at any time; used to emphasize that something never happens [ˈɛvər]) satisfied(content; pleased [ˈsætɪsˌfaɪd]) where(in the place or position that [wɛr]) he(the male person referred to [hi]) is(third-person singular present of the verb 'to be' [ɪz])," said(past tense of the verb 'to say'; to utter words [sɛd]) the switchman(a person who operates switches on a railway track [ðə switchman]).
And(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) they(refers to a group of people or things previously mentioned or easily identified [ðeɪ]) heard(past tense of the verb 'to hear'; to perceive with the ear [hərd]) the roaring thunder(a loud, deep, continuous noise resembling thunder [ðə ˈrɔrɪŋ ˈθəndər]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) a third(the number three in a sequence [ə θərd]) brilliantly(in a way that is extremely bright or impressive [ˈbrɪljəntli]) lighted(past participle of 'light'; illuminated [ˈlaɪtɪd]) express(a fast train that makes few stops [ɪkˈsprɛs]).
"Are(present tense form of the verb 'to be', used in questions [ər]) they(referring to a group of people or things previously mentioned [ðeɪ]) pursuing(following or chasing someone or something [pərˈsuɪŋ]) the first(coming before all others in order or time [ðə fərst]) travelers(people who are traveling [ˈtrævələrz])?" demanded(asked forcefully [dɪˈmændɪd]) the little prince(a young member of a royal family [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]).
"They(referring to a group of people or things previously mentioned [ðeɪ]) are(present tense form of the verb 'to be' [ər]) pursuing(following or chasing someone or something [pərˈsuɪŋ]) nothing at all(absolutely nothing; not anything [ˈnəθɪŋ æt ɔl])," said(past tense of the verb 'to say'; to utter words [sɛd]) the switchman(a person who operates switches on a railway track [ðə switchman]). "They(referring to a group of people or things previously mentioned [ðeɪ]) are(present tense form of the verb 'to be' [ər]) asleep(in a state of sleep [əsˈlip]) in there(in that place [ɪn ðɛr]), or(used to link alternatives [ər]) if(introducing a condition [ɪf]) they(referring to a group of people or things previously mentioned [ðeɪ]) are(present tense form of the verb 'to be' [ər]) not(used to negate a word or clause [nɑt]) asleep(in a state of sleep [əsˈlip]) they(referring to a group of people or things previously mentioned [ðeɪ]) are(present tense form of the verb 'to be' [ər]) yawning(opening the mouth wide and inhaling deeply due to tiredness or boredom [ˈjɔnɪŋ]). Only(exclusively; just [ˈoʊnli]) the children(young human beings [ðə ˈʧɪldrən]) are(present tense form of the verb 'to be' [ər]) flattening(making or becoming flat or flatter [ˈflætənɪŋ]) their(belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned [ðɛr]) noses(the protruding part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling [ˈnoʊzɪz]) against(in opposition to; touching or pressing against [əˈgɛnst]) the windowpanes(a pane of glass in a window [ðə ˈwɪndoʊˌpeɪnz])."
"Only(exclusively; just [ˈoʊnli]) the children(young human beings [ðə ˈʧɪldrən]) know(to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information [noʊ]) what(asking for information specifying something [wət]) they(referring to a group of people or things previously mentioned [ðeɪ]) are(present tense form of the verb 'to be' [ər]) looking for(trying to find something [ˈlʊkɪŋ fər])," said(past tense of the verb 'to say'; to utter words [sɛd]) the little prince(a young member of a royal family [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]). "They(referring to a group of people or things previously mentioned [ðeɪ]) waste(use carelessly or extravagantly [weɪst]) their(belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned [ðɛr]) time(the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole [taɪm]) over(concerning [ˈoʊvər]) a rag doll(a doll made from cloth scraps [ə ræg dɑl]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) it(referring to something previously mentioned or easily identified [ɪt]) becomes(to begin to be [bɪˈkəmz]) very(in a high degree [ˈvɛri]) important(of great significance or value [ˌɪmˈpɔrtənt]) to them(for them; directed towards them [tɪ ðɛm]); and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) if(introducing a condition [ɪf]) anybody(any person [ˈɛnibədi]) takes(to get into one's possession, power, or control [teɪks]) it(referring to something previously mentioned or easily identified [ɪt]) away(to or at a distance [əˈweɪ]) from them(from their possession or proximity [frəm ðɛm]), they(referring to a group of people or things previously mentioned [ðeɪ]) cry(shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow [kraɪ])..."
"They are lucky(Direct quote indicating someone believes others are fortunate. [ðeɪ ər ˈləki])," the switchman(A person who operates switches on a railway. [ðə switchman]) said(Past tense of 'say', indicating the switchman spoke. [sɛd]).
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"Good morning(A standard greeting used in the morning. [gʊd ˈmɔrnɪŋ])," said(Past tense of 'say', indicating the little prince spoke. [sɛd]) the little prince(Referring to a character known as the little prince. [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]).
"Good morning(A standard greeting used in the morning. [gʊd ˈmɔrnɪŋ])," said(Past tense of 'say', indicating the merchant spoke. [sɛd]) the merchant(A person who buys and sells goods. [ðə ˈmərʧənt]).
This(Referring to the merchant mentioned in the previous sentence. [ðɪs]) was(Past tense of 'be', linking the subject to the description. [wɑz]) a merchant(A person who buys and sells goods. [ə ˈmərʧənt]) who(Relative pronoun referring back to the merchant. [hu]) sold(Past tense of 'sell', meaning to exchange goods for money. [soʊld]) pills(Small, solid doses of medicine. [pɪlz]) that(Relative pronoun referring back to the pills. [ðət]) had been invented(Past perfect passive voice, indicating the pills were created at some point in the past. [hæd bɪn ˌɪnˈvɛntɪd]) to quench(To satisfy or put an end to. [tɪ kwɛnʧ]) thirst(The feeling of needing to drink. [θərst]). You(General pronoun referring to anyone. [ju]) need(To require or be obliged to do something. [nid]) only(Just; merely. [ˈoʊnli]) swallow(To cause something to pass down the throat. [sˈwɔloʊ]) one pill(A single dose of the medicine. [wən pɪl]) a week(Every seven days. [ə wik]), and(Conjunction connecting two clauses. [ənd]) you(General pronoun referring to anyone. [ju]) would feel(Conditional tense, indicating a hypothetical feeling. [wʊd fil]) no need(Absence of requirement. [noʊ nid]) of anything(Referring to any substance. [əv ˈɛniˌθɪŋ]) to drink(To consume liquid. [tɪ drɪŋk]).