The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint Exupery- page 41

"Yes, I know..."

• Yes: An affirmation or agreement. [jɛs]
• I know: To be aware of or understand something. [aɪ noʊ]

"It is just as it is with the flower.

• It is: Expressing a state of being or condition. [ɪt ɪz]
• just as: Exactly like; in the same way. [ʤɪst ɛz]
• it is: Expressing a state of being or condition. [ɪt ɪz]
• with the flower: The seed-bearing part of a plant, often brightly colored and fragrant. [wɪθ ðə flaʊər]

If you love a flower that lives on a star, it is sweet to look at the sky at night.

• If you love: To have a strong affection for someone or something. [ɪf ju ləv]
• a flower: The seed-bearing part of a plant, often brightly colored and fragrant. [ə flaʊər]
• that lives: To be alive; to exist. [ðət lɪvz]
• on a star: A celestial body that emits light; often used metaphorically to represent destiny or a guiding force. [ɔn ə stɑr]
• it is sweet: Pleasing or delightful. [ɪt ɪz swit]
• to look: To turn one's eyes in a specific direction; to observe. [tɪ lʊk]
• at the sky: The atmosphere and outer space as viewed from Earth. [æt ðə skaɪ]
• at night: The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. [æt naɪt]

"Yes, I know..."

• Yes: affirmative response or agreement [jɛs]
• I: first-person singular pronoun, referring to the speaker [aɪ]
• know: to be aware of something; to have information about something [noʊ]

"It is just as it is with the water.

• It is: refers to a situation or condition [ɪt ɪz]
• just as: exactly as; in the same way that [ʤɪst ɛz]
• it is: repeats the reference to the situation or condition [ɪt ɪz]
• with the water: referring to a specific instance or experience involving water [wɪθ ðə ˈwɔtər]

Because of the pulley, and the rope, what you gave me to drink was like music.

• Because of: due to; as a result of [bɪˈkəz əv]
• the pulley: a simple machine used to lift or move objects [ðə ˈpʊli]
• and: conjunction used to connect words or phrases [ənd]
• the rope: a thick cord made of twisted strands [ðə roʊp]
• what: referring to something previously mentioned or understood [wət]
• you: second-person singular pronoun, referring to the person being addressed [ju]
• gave: past tense of 'give', meaning to provide or offer something [geɪv]
• me: first-person singular object pronoun [mi]
• to drink: something to be consumed as a beverage [tɪ drɪŋk]
• was like: similar to; resembling [wɑz laɪk]
• music: an enjoyable or pleasing sound [mˈjuzɪk]

"Yes, I know..."

• Yes: affirmative response or agreement [jɛs]
• I: first-person singular pronoun, referring to the speaker [aɪ]
• know: to be aware of something; to have information about something [noʊ]

"And at night you will look up at the stars.

• And: conjunction used to connect clauses or sentences [ənd]
• at night: during the nighttime [æt naɪt]
• you: second-person singular pronoun, referring to the person being addressed [ju]
• will look up: to direct one's gaze upwards [wɪl lʊk əp]
• at the stars: celestial bodies that appear as points of light in the night sky [æt ðə stɑrz]

Where I live everything is so small that I cannot show you where my star is to be found.

• Where: in the place or situation in which [wɛr]
• I: first-person singular pronoun, referring to the speaker [aɪ]
• live: to reside or dwell [lɪv]
• everything: all things; all aspects [ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ]
• is so small: of limited size or significance [ɪz soʊ smɔl]
• that: introduces a clause expressing a result or consequence [ðət]
• I: first-person singular pronoun, referring to the speaker [aɪ]
• cannot show: unable to demonstrate or point out [ˈkænɑt ʃoʊ]
• you: second-person singular pronoun, referring to the person being addressed [ju]
• where: the location or position in which [wɛr]
• my star: the speaker's designated star [maɪ stɑr]
• is to be found: can be located [ɪz tɪ bi faʊnd]

It is better, like that.

• It is better: it is preferable or more desirable [ɪt ɪz ˈbɛtər]
• like that: in that manner; in the way just described [laɪk ðət]

My star will just be one of the stars, for you.

• My star: the speaker's designated star [maɪ stɑr]
• will just be: will simply be [wɪl ʤɪst bi]
• one of the stars: a single star among many [wən əv ðə stɑrz]
• for you: for your benefit or perspective [fər ju]

And so you will love to watch all the stars in the heavens...

• And so: therefore; as a result [ənd soʊ]
• you: second-person singular pronoun, referring to the person being addressed [ju]
• will love: will enjoy greatly [wɪl ləv]
• to watch: to observe or look at [tɪ wɔʧ]
• all the stars: every star in the sky [ɔl ðə stɑrz]
• in the heavens: in the sky; in the celestial sphere [ɪn ðə ˈhɛvənz]

they will all be your friends.

• they: third-person plural pronoun, referring to the stars [ðeɪ]
• will all be: will each be [wɪl ɔl bi]
• your friends: people you like and enjoy being with [jʊr frɛndz]

He laughed again.

• He: refers to a male person or character previously mentioned [hi]
• laughed: past tense of 'laugh', meaning to express amusement or happiness by making sounds with the voice and face [læft]
• again: one more time; another instance of something [əˈgɛn]

"Ah, little prince, dear little prince!

• Ah: an exclamation of surprise, realization, or understanding [ɑ]
• little prince: term of endearment and refers to a young prince [ˈlɪtəl prɪns]
• dear little prince: expresses affection for the little prince [dɪr ˈlɪtəl prɪns]

"That is my present.

• That: refers to something previously mentioned or understood [ðət]
• is: present tense of the verb 'to be' [ɪz]
• my: belonging to the speaker [maɪ]
• present: a gift [ˈprɛzənt]

Just that.

• Just: only; simply [ʤɪst]
• that: refers to the present [ðət]

"What are you trying to say?"

• What: used to ask for specific information [wət]
• are: present tense of the verb 'to be', used with 'you' [ər]
• you: the person being addressed [ju]
• trying: making an effort [traɪɪŋ]
• to say: to express something with words [tɪ seɪ]

"All men have the stars," he answered, "but they are not the same things for different people.

• All: every one of; the whole number of [ɔl]
• men: plural of 'man', referring to human beings [mɛn]
• have: possess [hæv]
• the stars: celestial bodies appearing as points of light in the night sky [ðə stɑrz]
• he: refers to a male person previously mentioned [hi]
• answered: responded verbally [ˈænsərd]
• but: used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something [bət]
• they: refers to the stars [ðeɪ]
• are: present tense of the verb 'to be' [ər]
• not: negation [nɑt]
• the same: identical [ðə seɪm]
• things: objects or entities [θɪŋz]
• for: intended to be received or used by [fər]
• different: not the same as each other [ˈdɪfərənt]
• people: human beings [ˈpipəl]

For some, who are travelers, the stars are guides.

• For: used to introduce a reason or explanation [fər]
• some: an unspecified number or quantity [səm]
• who: referring to the people [hu]
• are: present tense of the verb 'to be' [ər]
• travelers: people who travel [ˈtrævələrz]
• the stars: celestial bodies appearing as points of light in the night sky [ðə stɑrz]
• are: present tense of the verb 'to be' [ər]
• guides: things that provide direction or advice [gaɪdz]

For others they are no more than little lights in the sky.

• For: used to introduce another example or group [fər]
• others: other people [ˈəðərz]
• they: refers to the stars [ðeɪ]
• are: present tense of the verb 'to be' [ər]
• no more: only [noʊ mɔr]
• than: used to make a comparison [ðən]
• little: small [ˈlɪtəl]
• lights: sources of illumination [laɪts]
• in the sky: located in the atmosphere above the earth [ɪn ðə skaɪ]

For others, who are scholars, they are problems.

• For: used to introduce another example or group [fər]
• others: other people [ˈəðərz]
• who: referring to the people [hu]
• are: present tense of the verb 'to be' [ər]
• scholars: people who are devoted to learning and study [ˈskɑlərz]
• they: refers to the stars [ðeɪ]
• are: present tense of the verb 'to be' [ər]
• problems: difficulties or challenges [ˈprɑbləmz]

For my businessman they were wealth.

• For: used to introduce another example or group [fər]
• my: belonging to the speaker [maɪ]
• businessman: a man engaged in commercial or industrial business [ˈbɪznɪsˌmæn]
• they: refers to the stars [ðeɪ]
• were: past tense of the verb 'to be' [wər]
• wealth: an abundance of valuable possessions or money [wɛlθ]

But all these stars are silent.

• But: used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something [bət]
• all: every one of; the whole number of [ɔl]
• these: referring to the stars [ðiz]
• stars: celestial bodies appearing as points of light in the night sky [stɑrz]
• are: present tense of the verb 'to be' [ər]
• silent: not making any sound [ˈsaɪlənt]

"What are you trying to say?"

• What: interrogative pronoun used to ask for specific information [wət]
• are: form of the verb 'to be' used with 'you' in the present tense [ər]
• you: second-person pronoun, referring to the person being addressed [ju]
• trying: present participle of the verb 'to try', indicating an attempt or effort [traɪɪŋ]
• to say: infinitive form of the verb 'to say', meaning to express something verbally [tɪ seɪ]

"In one of the stars I shall be living.

• In: preposition indicating location or position [ɪn]
• one: numeral referring to a single item [wən]
• of: preposition indicating belonging or association [əv]
• the: definite article, referring to a specific item [ðə]
• stars: celestial bodies that emit light [stɑrz]
• I: first-person singular pronoun [aɪ]
• shall: auxiliary verb used to express future tense, more formal than 'will' [ʃæl]
• be living: future continuous tense of the verb 'to live', indicating a continuous state of existence [bi ˈlɪvɪŋ]

In one of them I shall be laughing.

• In: preposition indicating location or position [ɪn]
• one: numeral referring to a single item [wən]
• of: preposition indicating belonging or association [əv]
• them: pronoun referring to the stars [ðɛm]
• I: first-person singular pronoun [aɪ]
• shall: auxiliary verb used to express future tense, more formal than 'will' [ʃæl]
• be laughing: future continuous tense of the verb 'to laugh', indicating a continuous action of laughing [bi ˈlæfɪŋ]

And so it will be as if all the stars were laughing, when you look at the sky at night...

• And: conjunction used to connect clauses or sentences [ənd]
• so: adverb meaning 'in this way' or 'therefore' [soʊ]
• it: pronoun referring to a situation or condition [ɪt]
• will: auxiliary verb used to express future tense [wɪl]
• be: verb 'to be', linking the subject to a description [bi]
• as if: conjunction used to introduce a hypothetical situation [ɛz ɪf]
• all: quantifier meaning 'the whole number or amount of' [ɔl]
• the: definite article, referring to specific items [ðə]
• stars: celestial bodies that emit light [stɑrz]
• were laughing: past continuous tense of the verb 'to laugh', used in a hypothetical context [wər ˈlæfɪŋ]
• when: conjunction indicating time [wɪn]
• you: second-person pronoun, referring to the person being addressed [ju]
• look: verb meaning to direct one's gaze [lʊk]
• at: preposition indicating direction or location [æt]
• the: definite article, referring to a specific item [ðə]
• sky: the atmosphere above the earth [skaɪ]
• at: preposition indicating time [æt]
• night: the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise [naɪt]

And he laughed again.

• And: conjunction used to connect clauses or sentences [ənd]
• he: third-person singular pronoun, referring to a male [hi]
• laughed: past tense of the verb 'to laugh', meaning to express amusement or happiness by making sounds [læft]
• again: adverb meaning 'once more' or 'another time' [əˈgɛn]

"And when your sorrow is comforted (time soothes all sorrows) you will be content that you have known me.

• And: conjunction used to connect clauses or sentences [ənd]
• when: conjunction indicating time [wɪn]
• your: second-person possessive pronoun, indicating belonging to the person being addressed [jʊr]
• sorrow: noun referring to a feeling of sadness or distress [ˈsɑroʊ]
• is: form of the verb 'to be' used to link the subject to a description [ɪz]
• comforted: past participle of the verb 'to comfort', meaning to alleviate someone's distress [ˈkəmfərtɪd]
• time: noun referring to the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole [taɪm]
• soothes: verb meaning to gently calm or relieve [suðz]
• all: quantifier meaning 'the whole number or amount of' [ɔl]
• sorrows: plural form of 'sorrow', referring to feelings of sadness or distress [ˈsɑroʊz]
• you: second-person pronoun, referring to the person being addressed [ju]
• will: auxiliary verb used to express future tense [wɪl]
• be: verb 'to be', linking the subject to a description [bi]
• content: adjective meaning satisfied or pleased [ˈkɑntɛnt]
• that: conjunction introducing a clause [ðət]
• you: second-person pronoun, referring to the person being addressed [ju]
• have known: present perfect tense of the verb 'to know', indicating past experience [hæv noʊn]
• me: first-person singular object pronoun [mi]

You will always be my friend.

• You: second-person pronoun, referring to the person being addressed [ju]
• will: auxiliary verb used to express future tense [wɪl]
• always: adverb meaning 'at all times' or 'forever' [ˈɔlˌweɪz]
• be: verb 'to be', linking the subject to a description [bi]
• my: first-person possessive pronoun, indicating belonging to the speaker [maɪ]
• friend: noun referring to a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection [frɛnd]

You will want to laugh with me.

• You: second-person pronoun, referring to the person being addressed [ju]
• will: auxiliary verb used to express future tense [wɪl]
• want: verb meaning to desire or wish for something [wɔnt]
• to laugh: infinitive form of the verb 'to laugh', meaning to express amusement or happiness by making sounds [tɪ læf]
• with: preposition indicating being together or accompanying [wɪθ]
• me: first-person singular object pronoun [mi]

And you will sometimes open your window, so, for that pleasure...

• And: conjunction used to connect clauses or sentences [ənd]
• you: second-person pronoun, referring to the person being addressed [ju]
• will: auxiliary verb used to express future tense [wɪl]
• sometimes: adverb meaning 'occasionally' or 'from time to time' [ˈsəmˌtaɪmz]
• open: verb meaning to allow access or passage [ˈoʊpən]
• your: second-person possessive pronoun, indicating belonging to the person being addressed [jʊr]
• window: noun referring to an opening in a wall or roof fitted with glass [ˈwɪndoʊ]
• so: adverb meaning 'in this way' or 'to such a great extent' [soʊ]
• for: preposition indicating purpose or reason [fər]
• that: determiner referring to a specific item [ðət]
• pleasure: noun referring to a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment [ˈplɛʒər]

And your friends will be properly astonished to see you laughing as you look up at the sky!

• And: conjunction used to connect clauses or sentences [ənd]
• your: second-person possessive pronoun, indicating belonging to the person being addressed [jʊr]
• friends: plural form of 'friend', referring to people whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection [frɛndz]
• will: auxiliary verb used to express future tense [wɪl]
• be: verb 'to be', linking the subject to a description [bi]
• properly: adverb meaning 'correctly' or 'appropriately' [ˈprɑpərli]
• astonished: adjective meaning greatly surprised or impressed [əˈstɑnɪʃt]
• to see: infinitive form of the verb 'to see', meaning to perceive with the eyes [tɪ si]
• you: second-person pronoun, referring to the person being addressed [ju]
• laughing: present participle of the verb 'to laugh', meaning to express amusement or happiness by making sounds [ˈlæfɪŋ]
• as: conjunction indicating manner or comparison [ɛz]
• you: second-person pronoun, referring to the person being addressed [ju]
• look up: phrasal verb meaning to direct one's gaze upwards [lʊk əp]
• at: preposition indicating direction or location [æt]
• the: definite article, referring to a specific item [ðə]
• sky: the atmosphere above the earth [skaɪ]

Then you will say to them, 'Yes, the stars always make me laugh!' And they will think you are crazy.

• Then: adverb indicating time or sequence [ðɛn]
• you: second-person pronoun, referring to the person being addressed [ju]
• will: auxiliary verb used to express future tense [wɪl]
• say: verb meaning to express something verbally [seɪ]
• to: preposition indicating direction or recipient [tɪ]
• them: pronoun referring to the friends [ðɛm]
• Yes: affirmative response [jɛs]
• the: definite article, referring to a specific item [ðə]
• stars: celestial bodies that emit light [stɑrz]
• always: adverb meaning 'at all times' or 'forever' [ˈɔlˌweɪz]
• make: verb meaning to cause something to happen [meɪk]
• me: first-person singular object pronoun [mi]
• laugh: verb meaning to express amusement or happiness by making sounds [læf]
• And: conjunction used to connect clauses or sentences [ənd]
• they: third-person plural pronoun, referring to the friends [ðeɪ]
• will: auxiliary verb used to express future tense [wɪl]
• think: verb meaning to have a particular belief or idea [θɪŋk]
• you: second-person pronoun, referring to the person being addressed [ju]
• are: form of the verb 'to be' used with 'you' in the present tense [ər]
• crazy: adjective meaning mentally deranged [ˈkreɪzi]