"They do not find it(They are unable to locate or discover the thing they are searching for. [ðeɪ du nɑt faɪnd ɪt])," I replied(The speaker is responding to a previous statement. [aɪ rɪˈplaɪd]).
"And yet(Despite what has been said; nevertheless [ənd jɛt]) what they are looking for(the thing that they are searching for [wət ðeɪ ər ˈlʊkɪŋ fər]) could be found(it is possible to discover it [kʊd bi faʊnd]) in one single rose(even in just one rose [ɪn wən ˈsɪŋgəl roʊz]), or in a little water(or even in a small amount of water. [ər ɪn ə ˈlɪtəl ˈwɔtər)])."
"Yes, that is true(Agreement with the previous statement. [jɛs ðət ɪz tru])," I said(The speaker is confirming the truth of the statement. [aɪ sɛd]).
And(Connecting the current statement to the previous one [ənd]) the little prince(Referring to the character known as the little prince [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]) added(Indicates that the little prince is going to say something more [ˈædɪd]):
"But(Introducing a contrasting idea [bət]) the eyes are blind(The physical eyes cannot perceive the true essence or meaning. [ðə aɪz ər blaɪnd]). One must look(A person needs to observe or perceive [wən məst lʊk]) with the heart(using one's emotions, intuition, and understanding. [wɪθ ðə hɑrt)])..."
I had drunk(I had consumed [aɪ hæd drəŋk]) the water(Referring to a specific water [ðə ˈwɔtər]). I breathed(I inhaled and exhaled [aɪ briðd]) easily(Without difficulty or strain [ˈizəli]). At sunrise(The time of day when the sun begins to appear over the horizon [æt ˈsənˌraɪz]) the sand(Small grains of rock material [ðə sænd]) is the color of honey(Describing the color of the sand as resembling honey [ɪz ðə ˈkələr əv ˈhəni]). And(Connecting the previous statement to the next one [ənd]) that honey color(Referring to the color of honey mentioned earlier [ðət ˈhəni ˈkələr]) was making me happy(Causing a feeling of joy or contentment [wɑz ˈmeɪkɪŋ mi ˈhæpi]), too(In addition to other things [tu]). What brought me, then(What caused me at that moment [wət brɔt mi ðɛn]), this sense of grief(This feeling of deep sorrow or sadness [ðɪs sɛns əv grif])?
"You(refers to the person being addressed [ju]) must(indicates obligation or necessity [məst]) keep(to maintain or fulfill [kip]) your promise(the commitment you made [jʊr ˈprɑməs])," said(past tense of 'say', indicating who is speaking [sɛd]) the little prince(referring to a character known as the little prince [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]), softly(in a quiet and gentle manner [ˈsɔftli]), as(while or during the time that [ɛz]) he(referring to the little prince [hi]) sat down(took a seat [sæt daʊn]) beside(next to [ˌbiˈsaɪd]) me(the speaker [mi]) once more(again; one more time [wəns mɔr]).
"What promise(asking which commitment is being referred to [wət ˈprɑməs])?"
"You know(used to indicate that the listener is already aware of something [ju noʊ]) — a muzzle(a covering for an animal's snout to prevent it from biting or eating [ə ˈməzəl]) for(intended to be used on [fər]) my sheep(belonging to me; referring to the speaker's sheep [maɪ ʃip])... I am(contraction of 'I am', indicating the speaker [aɪ æm]) responsible(having an obligation to do something [riˈspɑnsəbəl]) for(in relation to [fər]) this flower(a specific flower the speaker is referring to [ðɪs flaʊər])..."
I(the speaker [aɪ]) took(past tense of 'take', meaning to get or grab [tʊk]) my rough drafts(preliminary versions of drawings, not yet finalized [maɪ rəf dræfts]) of drawings(referring to the drawings themselves [əv drɔɪŋz]) out of(from inside [aʊt əv]) my pocket(the speaker's pocket [maɪ ˈpɑkət]). The little prince(referring to a character known as the little prince [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]) looked them over(examined or inspected the drawings [lʊkt ðɛm ˈoʊvər]), and(connecting two actions [ənd]) laughed(made sounds of amusement [læft]) as(while [ɛz]) he(referring to the little prince [hi]) said(past tense of 'say', indicating what was spoken [sɛd]):
"Your baobabs(referring to the drawings of baobab trees made by the listener [jʊr baobabs]) — they(referring to the baobabs [ðeɪ]) look(appear [lʊk]) a little(slightly [ə ˈlɪtəl]) like(similar to [laɪk]) cabbages(a type of vegetable [ˈkæbɪʤɪz])."
"Oh(an exclamation, often expressing surprise or realization [oʊ])!"
I(the speaker [aɪ]) had been(past perfect tense of 'to be', indicating a state in the past [hæd bɪn]) so proud(very pleased and satisfied [soʊ praʊd]) of(regarding [əv]) my baobabs(the speaker's drawings of baobab trees [maɪ baobabs])!
"Your fox(referring to the drawing of a fox made by the listener [jʊr fɑks]) — his ears(the ears of the fox [hɪz ɪrz]) look(appear [lʊk]) a little(slightly [ə ˈlɪtəl]) like(similar to [laɪk]) horns(pointed projections on the heads of certain animals [hɔrnz]); and(connecting two clauses [ənd]) they(referring to the ears [ðeɪ]) are(linking verb [ər]) too long(excessively long [tu lɔŋ])."
And(connecting to the previous statement [ənd]) he(referring to the little prince [hi]) laughed(past tense of 'laugh', meaning to make sounds of amusement [læft]) again(once more; another time [əˈgɛn]).
"You(referring to the little prince [ju]) are(linking verb [ər]) not fair(not just or impartial [nɑt fɛr]), little prince(addressing the little prince [ˈlɪtəl prɪns])," I(the speaker [aɪ]) said(past tense of 'say', indicating who is speaking [sɛd]). "I(the speaker [aɪ]) don't know(do not know; lack the ability [doʊnt noʊ]) how to draw(the method or skill of drawing [haʊ tɪ drɔ]) anything(any object or subject [ˈɛniˌθɪŋ]) except(excluding; only [ɪkˈsɛpt]) boa constrictors(a type of snake that constricts its prey [boʊə kənˈstrɪktərz]) from the outside(viewed from the exterior [frəm ðə ˈaʊtˈsaɪd]) and(connecting two similar items [ənd]) boa constrictors(a type of snake that constricts its prey [boʊə kənˈstrɪktərz]) from the inside(viewed from the interior [frəm ðə ˌɪnˈsaɪd])."
"Oh(an exclamation expressing surprise, understanding, or other emotions [oʊ]), that(referring to something previously mentioned or understood [ðət]) will be(future tense of 'to be', indicating something that is going to happen [wɪl bi]) all right(okay; satisfactory; acceptable [ɔl raɪt])," he said(attribution of the statement to a male speaker [hi sɛd]), "children(plural of 'child', referring to young people [ˈʧɪldrən]) understand(to perceive the intended meaning of words, language, or a speaker [ˌəndərˈstænd])."
So then(therefore; as a result [soʊ ðɛn]) I(the speaker or writer referring to themself [aɪ]) made(past tense of 'make', meaning to create or produce something [meɪd]) a pencil sketch(a drawing made with a pencil, usually a preliminary drawing [ə ˈpɛnsəl skɛʧ]) of(indicating the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) a muzzle(the projecting part of the face, including the nose and mouth, of an animal [ə ˈməzəl]). And(used to connect words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]) as(while; during the time that [ɛz]) I(the speaker or writer referring to themself [aɪ]) gave(past tense of 'give', meaning to hand over something [geɪv]) it(referring to the pencil sketch [ɪt]) to him(to the person being addressed [tɪ ɪm]) my heart(the organ in the chest that pumps blood through the body, often used metaphorically to represent emotions [maɪ hɑrt]) was torn(past participle of 'tear', meaning to be deeply distressed or emotionally affected [wɑz tɔrn]).
"You have(the person being addressed possesses [ju hæv]) plans(intended courses of action [plænz]) that(introducing a relative clause that modifies 'plans' [ðət]) I(the speaker or writer referring to themself [aɪ]) do not know(lack of awareness or understanding [du nɑt noʊ]) about(concerning; regarding [əˈbaʊt])," I said(the speaker is stating something [aɪ sɛd]).
But(used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something previously said [bət]) he(referring to a male person [hi]) did not answer(did not respond [dɪd nɑt ˈænsər]) me(the speaker or writer referring to themself as the object of a verb or preposition [mi]). He said(attribution of the statement to a male speaker [hi sɛd]) to me(directed towards the speaker [tɪ mi]), instead(as an alternative; in place of something else [ˌɪnˈstɛd]):
"You know(used to seek confirmation or agreement from the listener, or to introduce something familiar [ju noʊ]) — my descent(the act of coming or going down [maɪ dɪˈsɛnt]) to the earth(the planet on which we live [tɪ ðə ərθ])... Tomorrow(the day after today [təˈmɑˌroʊ]) will be(future tense of 'to be', indicating something that is going to happen [wɪl bi]) its(possessive form of 'it', referring to the descent [ɪts]) anniversary(the date on which an event took place in a previous year [ˌænəˈvərsəri])."
Then(at that time; after that [ðɛn]), after(following in time or sequence [ˈæftər]) a silence(a period of time with no sound [ə ˈsaɪləns]), he went on(he continued speaking [hi wɛnt ɔn]):
"I came down(I descended or landed [aɪ keɪm daʊn]) very near(close to [ˈvɛri nɪr]) here(in or at this place [hir])."
And(used to connect words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]) he flushed(his face became red, usually due to embarrassment or excitement [hi fləʃt]).
And(used to connect words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]) once again(one more time; another time [wəns əˈgɛn]), without understanding(lacking comprehension [wɪˈθaʊt ˌəndərˈstændɪŋ]) why(for what reason or purpose [waɪ]), I(the speaker or writer referring to themself [aɪ]) had(past tense of 'have', meaning to possess or experience [hæd]) a queer sense(a strange or peculiar feeling [ə kwɪr sɛns]) of sorrow(of sadness or grief [əv ˈsɑroʊ]). One question(a single inquiry [wən kˈwɛʃən]), however(nevertheless; despite that [ˌhaʊˈɛvər]), occurred to me(came to my mind; I thought of [əˈkərd tɪ mi]):
"Then(at that time; after that [ðɛn]) it(refers to a situation or event [ɪt]) was(past tense of 'to be' [wɑz]) not(negation [nɑt]) by chance(not planned or accidental; randomly [baɪ ʧæns]) that(introduces a clause [ðət]) on the morning(a specific time of day [ɔn ðə ˈmɔrnɪŋ]) when(at the time that [wɪn]) I(the speaker [aɪ]) first(for the first time [fərst]) met(past tense of 'meet', to encounter someone [mɛt]) you(the person being addressed [ju]) — a week ago(seven days in the past from the present [ə wik əˈgoʊ]) — you were strolling(you were walking in a leisurely way [ju wər ˈstroʊlɪŋ]) along(in a forward direction [əˈlɔŋ]) like that(in that manner [laɪk ðət]), all alone(completely by yourself [ɔl əˈloʊn]), a thousand miles(a great distance [ə ˈθaʊzənd maɪəlz]) from(indicating separation or distance [frəm]) any inhabited region(any area where people live [ˈɛni ˌɪnˈhæbətəd ˈriʤən])? You were on the your back to the place(the specific location [tɪ ðə pleɪs]) where(at which [wɛr]) you landed(where you arrived from the sky [ju ˈlændɪd])?"
The little prince(A young, small royal figure [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]) flushed(His face became red [fləʃt]) again(one more time; repeatedly [əˈgɛn]).
And(conjunction used to connect clauses or sentences [ənd]) I(the speaker [aɪ]) added(past tense of 'add', to say something more [ˈædɪd]), with some hesitancy(with a degree of reluctance or uncertainty [wɪθ səm ˈhɛzɪtənsi]):
"Perhaps(possibly; maybe [pərˈhæps]) it(refers to a situation or event [ɪt]) was(past tense of 'to be' [wɑz]) because of(due to; on account of [bɪˈkəz əv]) the anniversary(the date on which an event took place in a previous year [ðə ˌænəˈvərsəri])?"
The little prince(A young, small royal figure [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]) flushed(His face became red [fləʃt]) once more(again; one more time [wəns mɔr]). He(the little prince [hi]) never(at no time; not ever [ˈnɛvər]) answered(past tense of 'answer', to respond to a question [ˈænsərd]) questions(inquiries that require a response [kˈwɛsʧənz]) — but(conjunction used to introduce a contrasting statement [bət]) when(at the time that [wɪn]) one(a person [wən]) flushes(the face becomes red [ˈfləʃɪz]) does(auxiliary verb used to form a question [dɪz]) that(refers to the action of flushing [ðət]) not(negation [nɑt]) mean(to signify; to indicate [min]) "Yes(affirmative response [jɛs])"?