"Water(a clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid, essential for most animal and plant life and used for drinking, washing, etc. [ˈwɔtər]) may(expressing possibility [meɪ]) also(in addition; too [ˈɔlsoʊ]) be(to exist; to occur [bi]) good(to be desired or approved of [gʊd]) for(with the object or purpose of [fər]) the heart(the organ that pumps blood through the body [ðə hɑrt])..."
I(the speaker or writer referring to themself [aɪ]) did not understand(did not grasp the meaning of [dɪd nɑt ˌəndərˈstænd]) this(referring to something nearby or being mentioned [ðɪs]) answer(a reply to a question or statement [ˈænsər]), but(used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said before [bət]) I(the speaker or writer referring to themself [aɪ]) said(past tense of 'say', to utter words [sɛd]) nothing(not anything; no single thing [ˈnəθɪŋ]). I(the speaker or writer referring to themself [aɪ]) knew(past tense of 'know', to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information [nu]) very(in a high degree; extremely [ˈvɛri]) well(in a satisfactory or pleasing way [wɛl]) that(used to introduce a subordinate clause [ðət]) it(referring to a situation or fact previously mentioned [ɪt]) was(past tense of 'to be' [wɑz]) impossible(not able to occur, exist, or be done [ˌɪmˈpɑsəbəl]) to cross-examine(to examine a witness who has already testified in order to check or discredit the witness's testimony, knowledge, or credibility [tɪ cross-examine]) him(referring to a male person or animal previously mentioned as the object of a verb or preposition [ɪm]). He(referring to a male person or animal previously mentioned [hi]) was(past tense of 'to be' [wɑz]) tired(in need of rest or sleep; weary [taɪərd]). He(referring to a male person or animal previously mentioned [hi]) sat down(lowered oneself to a sitting position [sæt daʊn]). I(the speaker or writer referring to themself [aɪ]) sat down(lowered oneself to a sitting position [sæt daʊn]) beside(at the side of; next to [ˌbiˈsaɪd]) him(referring to a male person or animal previously mentioned as the object of a verb or preposition [ɪm]). And(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]), after(following in time or order [ˈæftər]) a little(a small amount of [ə ˈlɪtəl]) silence(complete absence of sound [ˈsaɪləns]), he(referring to a male person or animal previously mentioned [hi]) spoke(past tense of 'speak', to say something [spoʊk]) again(another time; once more [əˈgɛn]):
"The stars(celestial bodies appearing as fixed luminous points in the night sky [ðə stɑrz]) are(present tense form of the verb 'to be', indicating a state of being [ər]) beautiful(pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically [ˈbjutəfəl]), because of(by reason of; on account of [bɪˈkəz əv]) a flower(the seed-bearing part of a plant, consisting of reproductive organs (stamens and carpels) that are typically surrounded by a brightly colored corolla (petals) and a green calyx (sepals [ə flaʊər]) that(used to introduce a relative clause [ðət]) cannot(contraction of 'can not', expressing inability [ˈkænɑt]) be seen(to be perceived with the eyes [bi sin])."
I(the speaker or writer referring to themself [aɪ]) replied(said something in response [rɪˈplaɪd]), "Yes(used to give an affirmative response [jɛs]), that(used to identify a specific thing observed or heard by the speaker [ðət]) is(present tense form of the verb 'to be', indicating a state of being [ɪz]) so(to such a great extent [soʊ])." And(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]), without(in the absence of [wɪˈθaʊt]) saying(uttering words [seɪɪŋ]) anything(a thing of any kind [ˈɛniˌθɪŋ]) more(a greater or additional amount or degree [mɔr]), I(the speaker or writer referring to themself [aɪ]) looked(past tense of 'look', to direct one's gaze in a specified direction [lʊkt]) across(from one side to the other of (a place, area, etc. [əˈkrɔs]) the ridges(a long, narrow, elevated crest of land [ðə ˈrɪʤɪz]) of sand(a loose granular substance, typically pale yellowish brown, resulting from the erosion of siliceous and other rocks and forming a major constituent of deserts, riverbeds, the seabed, and beaches [əv sænd]) that(used to introduce a relative clause [ðət]) were stretched out(extended or spread out [wər strɛʧt aʊt]) before(in front of [ˌbiˈfɔr]) us(the speaker or writer together with one or more other people as the object of a verb or preposition [ˈjuˈɛs]) in the moonlight(the light of the moon [ɪn ðə ˈmunˌlaɪt]).
"The desert is beautiful(A statement emphasizing the beauty of the desert [ðə ˈdɛzərt ɪz ˈbjutəfəl])," the little prince added(Indicates that the little prince is adding to a previous conversation or thought. [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns ˈædɪd]).
And that was true(Affirmation of the previous statement about the desert's beauty. [ənd ðət wɑz tru]). I have always loved the desert(Expresses a long-standing affection for the desert. [aɪ hæv ˈɔlˌweɪz ləvd ðə ˈdɛzərt]). One sits down on a desert sand dune(Describes the act of sitting on a sand dune in the desert. [wən sɪts daʊn ɔn ə ˈdɛzərt sænd dun]), sees nothing(Indicates the lack of visual stimuli in the desert. [siz ˈnəθɪŋ]), hears nothing(Indicates the lack of auditory stimuli in the desert. [hirz ˈnəθɪŋ]). Yet through the silence something throbs(Despite the silence, there is a palpable sense of life or energy. [jɛt θru ðə ˈsaɪləns ˈsəmθɪŋ throbs]), and gleams(Something shines or glitters, suggesting a hidden beauty or mystery. [ənd glimz])...
"What makes the desert beautiful(Referring to the quality that gives the desert its beauty [wət meɪks ðə ˈdɛzərt ˈbjutəfəl])," said the little prince(Attribution of the statement to the little prince [sɛd ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]), "is that somewhere it hides a well(The desert's beauty comes from the hidden presence of a well. [ɪz ðət ˈsəmˌwɛr ɪt haɪdz ə wɛl])..."
I was astonished(Expresses surprise or amazement [aɪ wɑz əˈstɑnɪʃt]) by a sudden understanding(A realization that came quickly and unexpectedly [baɪ ə ˈsədən ˌəndərˈstændɪŋ]) of that mysterious radiation of the sands(Referring to an enigmatic quality or energy emanating from the sands. [əv ðət mɪˈstɪriəs ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən əv ðə sændz]). When I was a little boy(Referring to a time in the speaker's childhood [wɪn aɪ wɑz ə ˈlɪtəl bɔɪ]) I lived in an old house(The speaker's childhood residence [aɪ lɪvd ɪn ən oʊld haʊs]), and legend told us(A story or belief passed down through generations [ənd ˈlɛʤənd toʊld ˈjuˈɛs]) that a treasure was buried there(The subject of the legend; a hidden valuable item. [ðət ə ˈtrɛʒər wɑz ˈbɛrid ðɛr]). To be sure(Indicates certainty or agreement [tɪ bi ʃʊr]), no one had ever known how to find it(Nobody ever discovered the location of the treasure. [noʊ wən hæd ˈɛvər noʊn haʊ tɪ faɪnd ɪt]); perhaps no one had ever even looked for it(Suggests that the treasure may not have been actively sought. [pərˈhæps noʊ wən hæd ˈɛvər ˈivɪn lʊkt fər ɪt]). But it cast an enchantment(The treasure created a magical or captivating effect [bət ɪt kæst ən ɛnˈʧæntmənt]) over that house(The house was influenced by the presence of the hidden treasure. [ˈoʊvər ðət haʊs]). My home was hiding a secret(The speaker's home held a concealed mystery [maɪ hoʊm wɑz ˈhaɪdɪŋ ə ˈsikrɪt]) in the depths of its heart(A metaphorical expression indicating the core or innermost part of the house. [ɪn ðə dɛpθs əv ɪts hɑrt])...
"Yes(Affirmative response or agreement [jɛs])," I(The speaker or narrator [aɪ]) said(Past tense of 'say', indicating the speaker uttered something [sɛd]) to(Preposition indicating direction or recipient [tɪ]) the little prince(A young, small, and presumably royal character [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]). "The house(A building used as a dwelling [ðə haʊs]), the stars(Luminous celestial objects visible at night [ðə stɑrz]), the desert(A barren or desolate area with little or no vegetation [ðə ˈdɛzərt]) (Indicates a pause or break in thought)— what(Refers to the thing or things that [wət]) gives(Present tense of 'give', meaning to provide or impart [gɪvz]) them(Refers to 'the house, the stars, the desert' [ðɛm]) their(Possessive pronoun referring to 'the house, the stars, the desert' [ðɛr]) beauty(The quality of being pleasing to the senses or mind [ˈbjuti]) is(Present tense of 'be', linking the subject to the predicate [ɪz]) something(An unspecified or unknown thing [ˈsəmθɪŋ]) that(Relative pronoun referring to 'something' [ðət]) is(Present tense of 'be', linking the subject to the predicate [ɪz]) invisible(Not able to be seen [ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl])!"
"I am glad(Expressing happiness or pleasure [aɪ æm glæd])," he(Referring to the little prince [hi]) said(Past tense of 'say', indicating the speaker uttered something [sɛd]), "that(Conjunction introducing a subordinate clause [ðət]) you(Referring to the listener or reader [ju]) agree(To have the same opinion about something [əˈgri]) with(Preposition indicating agreement or alignment [wɪθ]) my(Possessive pronoun referring to the speaker [maɪ]) fox(A wild animal of the canine family [fɑks])."
As(Conjunction indicating time or cause [ɛz]) the little prince(A young, small, and presumably royal character [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]) dropped off to sleep(Phrasal verb meaning to fall asleep [drɑpt ɔf tɪ slip]), I(The speaker or narrator [aɪ]) took(Past tense of 'take', meaning to grasp or hold [tʊk]) him(Referring to the little prince [ɪm]) in(Preposition indicating location or containment [ɪn]) my(Possessive pronoun referring to the speaker [maɪ]) arms(Upper limbs of the human body [ɑrmz]) and(Conjunction connecting two or more items [ənd]) set out(Phrasal verb meaning to begin a journey or task [sɛt aʊt]) walking(Present participle of 'walk', meaning to move on foot [ˈwɔkɪŋ]) once more(Again; one more time [wəns mɔr]). I(The speaker or narrator [aɪ]) felt(Past tense of 'feel', meaning to experience an emotion or sensation [fɛlt]) deeply(To a great extent; intensely [ˈdipli]) moved(Emotionally affected [muvd]), and(Conjunction connecting two or more items [ənd]) stirred(Aroused or excited [stərd]). It(Pronoun referring to a situation or event [ɪt]) seemed(Past tense of 'seem', meaning to appear or give the impression [simd]) to(Preposition indicating direction or recipient [tɪ]) me(Referring to the speaker or narrator [mi]) that(Conjunction introducing a subordinate clause [ðət]) I(The speaker or narrator [aɪ]) was carrying(Past continuous tense of 'carry', meaning to transport or hold [wɑz ˈkɛriɪŋ]) a very fragile treasure(Something valuable and delicate [ə ˈvɛri ˈfræʤəl ˈtrɛʒər]). It(Pronoun referring to a situation or event [ɪt]) seemed(Past tense of 'seem', meaning to appear or give the impression [simd]) to(Preposition indicating direction or recipient [tɪ]) me(Referring to the speaker or narrator [mi]), even(Used to emphasize something surprising or unexpected [ˈivɪn]), that(Conjunction introducing a subordinate clause [ðət]) there(Used to indicate the existence of something [ðɛr]) was(Past tense of 'be', linking the subject to the predicate [wɑz]) nothing(Not anything; no thing [ˈnəθɪŋ]) more(Greater in amount, number, or degree [mɔr]) fragile(Easily broken or damaged; delicate [ˈfræʤəl]) on(Preposition indicating location or support [ɔn]) all(The whole of; everything [ɔl]) Earth(The planet on which we live [ərθ]). In(Preposition indicating location or time [ɪn]) the moonlight(The light of the moon [ðə ˈmunˌlaɪt]) I(The speaker or narrator [aɪ]) looked(Past tense of 'look', meaning to direct one's gaze [lʊkt]) at(Preposition indicating direction or target [æt]) his(Possessive pronoun referring to the little prince [hɪz]) pale(Light in color; lacking intensity [peɪl]) forehead(The part of the face above the eyes [ˈfɔrhɛd]), his(Possessive pronoun referring to the little prince [hɪz]) closed(Not open [kloʊzd]) eyes(Organs of sight [aɪz]), his(Possessive pronoun referring to the little prince [hɪz]) locks of hair(Strands or tresses of hair [lɑks əv hɛr]) that(Relative pronoun referring to 'locks of hair' [ðət]) trembled(Past tense of 'tremble', meaning to shake involuntarily [ˈtrɛmbəld]) in(Preposition indicating location or containment [ɪn]) the wind(Air moving naturally [ðə wɪnd]), and(Conjunction connecting two or more items [ənd]) I(The speaker or narrator [aɪ]) said(Past tense of 'say', indicating the speaker uttered something [sɛd]) to(Preposition indicating direction or recipient [tɪ]) myself(To one's own self; inwardly [ˌmaɪˈsɛlf]):
"What(used to ask for information about something [wət]) I(the speaker or writer referring to themself [aɪ]) see(perceive with the eyes; discern visually [si]) here(in or at this place [hir]) is(third-person singular present of the verb 'to be' [ɪz]) nothing(not anything; no single thing [ˈnəθɪŋ]) but(except; only [bət]) a shell(the hard, protective outer case of a mollusk or crustacean; here, used metaphorically to mean an empty or superficial exterior [ə ʃɛl]). What(used to ask for information about something [wət]) is(third-person singular present of the verb 'to be' [ɪz]) most(greatest in amount, quantity, or degree [moʊst]) important(of great significance or value [ˌɪmˈpɔrtənt]) is(third-person singular present of the verb 'to be' [ɪz]) invisible(unable to be seen [ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl])..."
As(used to indicate that something happens during the time that something else is taking place [ɛz]) his(belonging to or associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned [hɪz]) lips(either of the two fleshy parts forming the edge of the mouth [lɪps]) opened(past tense of 'open'; to allow access or passage [ˈoʊpənd]) slightly(to a small extent; a little [sˈlaɪtli]) with(accompanied by; along with [wɪθ]) the suspicion(a feeling or belief that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest act [ðə səˈspɪʃən]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) a half-smile(a slight or incomplete smile [ə half-smile]), I(the speaker or writer referring to themself [aɪ]) said(past tense of 'say'; to utter words [sɛd]) to(expressing direction or purpose [tɪ]) myself(used by a speaker or writer to refer to their own self [ˌmaɪˈsɛlf]), again(once more; another time [əˈgɛn]): "What(used to ask for information about something [wət]) moves(to go in a specified direction or manner; here, to affect someone's emotions [muvz]) me(the speaker or writer referring to themself as the object of a verb or preposition [mi]) so(to such a great extent [soʊ]) deeply(to a great depth; profoundly [ˈdipli]), about(concerning; regarding [əˈbaʊt]) this(used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard by the speaker [ðɪs]) little(small in size [ˈlɪtəl]) prince(the son of a king or queen [prɪns]) who(used to introduce a clause giving further information about a person or people previously mentioned [hu]) is(third-person singular present of the verb 'to be' [ɪz]) sleeping(in a state of sleep [sˈlipɪŋ]) here(in or at this place [hir]), is(third-person singular present of the verb 'to be' [ɪz]) his(belonging to or associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned [hɪz]) loyalty(the quality of being loyal to someone or something [ˈlɔɪəlti]) to(expressing direction or purpose [tɪ]) a flower(the seed-bearing part of a plant, consisting of reproductive organs surrounded by brightly colored petals and sepals [ə flaʊər]) — the(denoting one or more people or things already mentioned or known about [ðə]) image(a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art [ˈɪmɪʤ]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) a rose(a flower with a thorny stem and fragrant petals [ə roʊz]) that(used to introduce a defining or restrictive clause [ðət]) shines(to emit light; to be bright [ʃaɪnz]) through(moving in one side and out of the other side of (an opening, channel, or location [θru]) his(belonging to or associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned [hɪz]) whole(complete; entire [hoʊl]) being(existence [biɪŋ]) like(having the same characteristics or qualities as; similar to [laɪk]) the(denoting one or more people or things already mentioned or known about [ðə]) flame(a hot, bright stream of burning gas that comes from a fire [fleɪm]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) a lamp(a device for giving light, either one consisting of an electric bulb together with a shade or cover, or one burning oil or gas [ə læmp]), even(used to emphasize something unexpected or surprising [ˈivɪn]) when(at or during the time that [wɪn]) he(used to refer to a male person or animal previously mentioned [hi]) is(third-person singular present of the verb 'to be' [ɪz]) asleep(in a state of sleep [əsˈlip])..." And(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) I(the speaker or writer referring to themself [aɪ]) felt(past tense of 'feel'; to be aware of (something) through physical sensation [fɛlt]) him(the speaker or writer referring to a male person or animal as the object of a verb or preposition [ɪm]) to(expressing direction or purpose [tɪ]) be(to exist [bi]) more(a greater or additional amount of [mɔr]) fragile(easily broken or damaged [ˈfræʤəl]) still(continuing to happen or be done; even now [stɪl]). I(the speaker or writer referring to themself [aɪ]) felt(past tense of 'feel'; to be aware of (something) through physical sensation [fɛlt]) the(denoting one or more people or things already mentioned or known about [ðə]) need(a thing that is wanted or required [nid]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) protecting(keeping safe from harm or injury [prəˈtɛktɪŋ]) him(the speaker or writer referring to a male person or animal as the object of a verb or preposition [ɪm]), as(used to indicate that something happens during the time that something else is taking place [ɛz]) if(on the condition that; supposing that [ɪf]) he(used to refer to a male person or animal previously mentioned [hi]) himself(used by a speaker or writer to refer to their own self [hɪmˈsɛlf]) were(past subjunctive of 'be' [wər]) a flame(a hot, bright stream of burning gas that comes from a fire [ə fleɪm]) that(used to introduce a defining or restrictive clause [ðət]) might(past tense of 'may'; expressing possibility or permission [maɪt]) be(to exist [bi]) extinguished(to put out (a fire or light [ɪkˈstɪŋgwɪʃt]) by(expressing the agent performing an action [baɪ]) a little(small in size [ə ˈlɪtəl]) puff(a small, brief burst of air, smoke, or vapor [pəf]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) wind(air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to one of low pressure [wɪnd])...