And(conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]) he(pronoun referring to a male person previously mentioned or easily identified [hi]) laughed(past tense of 'laugh', expressing amusement or happiness [læft]) again(once more; another time [əˈgɛn]).
"It(pronoun referring to a situation or event [ɪt]) will(auxiliary verb used to express future tense [wɪl]) be(verb 'to be' indicating a state or condition [bi]) as(used to indicate similarity [ɛz]) if(used to introduce a conditional clause [ɪf]), in place of(instead of; replacing [ɪn pleɪs əv]) the stars(celestial bodies that are visible at night [ðə stɑrz]), I(first-person singular pronoun [aɪ]) had given(past perfect tense of 'give', indicating a completed action in the past [hæd ˈgɪvɪn]) you(second-person singular pronoun [ju]) a great number of(a large quantity of [ə greɪt ˈnəmbər əv]) little bells(small, bell-shaped objects that produce a ringing sound [ˈlɪtəl bɛlz]) that(relative pronoun referring to the bells [ðət]) knew(past tense of 'know', indicating understanding or awareness [nu]) how to laugh(the ability or manner of laughing [haʊ tɪ læf])..."
And(conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]) he(pronoun referring to a male person previously mentioned or easily identified [hi]) laughed(past tense of 'laugh', expressing amusement or happiness [læft]) again(once more; another time [əˈgɛn]). Then(at that time; next [ðɛn]) he(pronoun referring to a male person previously mentioned or easily identified [hi]) quickly(at a fast speed; rapidly [kˈwɪkli]) became(past tense of 'become', meaning to start to be [bɪˈkeɪm]) serious(grave; solemn [ˈsɪriəs]):
"Tonight(the night of the present day [təˈnaɪt]) — you(second-person singular pronoun [ju]) know(to be aware of; to understand [noʊ])... Do not come(an imperative sentence meaning 'don't come' [du nɑt kəm])."
"I(first-person singular pronoun [aɪ]) shall(auxiliary verb used to express future tense (more formal than 'will' [ʃæl]) not(used to negate a statement [nɑt]) leave(to go away from [liv]) you(second-person singular pronoun [ju])," (end quotation mark)I(first-person singular pronoun [aɪ]) said(past tense of 'say', to utter words [sɛd]).
"I(first-person singular pronoun [aɪ]) shall(auxiliary verb used to express future tense (more formal than 'will' [ʃæl]) look(to direct one's gaze [lʊk]) as if(in a way that gives the impression of [ɛz ɪf]) I(first-person singular pronoun [aɪ]) were(past subjunctive of 'be', used in hypothetical situations [wər]) suffering(experiencing pain or distress [ˈsəfərɪŋ]). I(first-person singular pronoun [aɪ]) shall(auxiliary verb used to express future tense (more formal than 'will' [ʃæl]) look(to direct one's gaze [lʊk]) a little(slightly; to a small extent [ə ˈlɪtəl]) as if(in a way that gives the impression of [ɛz ɪf]) I(first-person singular pronoun [aɪ]) were(past subjunctive of 'be', used in hypothetical situations [wər]) dying(in the process of death [daɪɪŋ]). It(pronoun referring to a situation or event [ɪt]) is(verb 'to be' indicating a state or condition [ɪz]) like that(similar to that; in that way [laɪk ðət]). Do not come(an imperative sentence meaning 'don't come' [du nɑt kəm]) to see(to observe; to witness [tɪ si]) that(referring to the situation described [ðət]). It(pronoun referring to a situation or event [ɪt]) is(verb 'to be' indicating a state or condition [ɪz]) not(used to negate a statement [nɑt]) worth(having a particular value or merit [wərθ]) the trouble(effort or difficulty [ðə ˈtrəbəl])..."
"I(first-person singular pronoun [aɪ]) shall(auxiliary verb used to express future tense (more formal than 'will' [ʃæl]) not(used to negate a statement [nɑt]) leave(to go away from [liv]) you(second-person singular pronoun [ju])." (end quotation mark)But(conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said previously [bət]) he(pronoun referring to a male person previously mentioned or easily identified [hi]) was(past tense of 'be' [wɑz]) worried(experiencing anxiety or concern [ˈwərid]).
"I(first-person singular pronoun [aɪ]) tell(to communicate information to someone [tɛl]) you(second-person singular pronoun [ju]) — it(pronoun referring to a situation or event [ɪt]) is(verb 'to be' indicating a state or condition [ɪz]) also(in addition; as well [ˈɔlsoʊ]) because of(due to; on account of [bɪˈkəz əv]) the snake(a reptile [ðə sneɪk]). He(pronoun referring to the snake [hi]) must(used to express necessity or obligation [məst]) not(used to negate a statement [nɑt]) bite(to puncture or seize with teeth [baɪt]) you(second-person singular pronoun [ju]). Snakes(plural of snake, referring to reptiles [sneɪks]) — they(pronoun referring to snakes [ðeɪ]) are(verb 'to be' indicating a state or condition [ər]) malicious(intending or intended to do harm [məˈlɪʃəs]) creatures(living beings [ˈkriʧərz]). This one(referring to a specific snake [ðɪs wən]) might(expressing possibility [maɪt]) bite(to puncture or seize with teeth [baɪt]) you(second-person singular pronoun [ju]) just(only; simply [ʤɪst]) for fun(for enjoyment or amusement [fər fən])..."
"I shall not leave you(A formal and emphatic way of saying "I will not leave you." [aɪ ʃæl nɑt liv ju])."
But(Conjunction indicating contrast or introduction of a new element [bət]) a thought(An idea or reflection [ə θɔt]) came(Past tense of 'come', meaning to arrive or occur [keɪm]) to reassure(To restore confidence or make someone feel less worried [tɪ ˌriəˈʃʊr]) him(Pronoun referring to a male person previously mentioned [ɪm]):
"It is true that they have no more poison for a second bite(Acknowledging a fact that provides some comfort or reassurance. [ɪt ɪz tru ðət ðeɪ hæv noʊ mɔr ˈpɔɪzən fər ə ˈsɛkənd baɪt])."
That night(Referring to a specific night previously mentioned or understood [ðət naɪt]) I(First-person singular pronoun, referring to the speaker [aɪ]) did not see(Past tense negative form of 'see', meaning did not observe [dɪd nɑt si]) him(Pronoun referring to a male person previously mentioned [ɪm]) set out(To begin a journey or start an activity [sɛt aʊt]) on his way(On his journey or path [ɔn hɪz weɪ]). He(Pronoun referring to a male person previously mentioned [hi]) got away(To escape or leave a place [gɑt əˈweɪ]) from me(Away from the speaker [frəm mi]) without(Not having or doing something [wɪˈθaʊt]) making a sound(Producing any noise [ˈmeɪkɪŋ ə saʊnd]). When(At the time or occasion that [wɪn]) I(First-person singular pronoun, referring to the speaker [aɪ]) succeeded(To achieve the desired outcome [səkˈsidɪd]) in catching up(To reach someone who is ahead [ɪn ˈkæʧɪŋ əp]) with him(Referring to the male person previously mentioned [wɪθ ɪm]) he(Pronoun referring to a male person previously mentioned [hi]) was walking along(Moving forward on foot [wɑz ˈwɔkɪŋ əˈlɔŋ]) with(Accompanied by or possessing [wɪθ]) a quick and resolute step(Walking with speed and determination [ə kwɪk ənd ˈrɛzəˌlut stɛp]). He(Pronoun referring to a male person previously mentioned [hi]) said(Past tense of 'say', meaning to utter words [sɛd]) to me(To the speaker [tɪ mi]) merely(Only or simply [ˈmɪrli]):
"Ah! You are there(An exclamation of surprise or recognition at the presence of someone. [ɑ ju ər ðɛr])..."
And(Conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) he(Pronoun referring to a male person previously mentioned [hi]) took(Past tense of 'take', meaning to grasp or hold [tʊk]) me(First-person singular object pronoun, referring to the speaker [mi]) by the hand(Grasping the speaker's hand [baɪ ðə hænd]). But(Conjunction indicating contrast [bət]) he(Pronoun referring to a male person previously mentioned [hi]) was still(Continuing to be [wɑz stɪl]) worrying(Feeling or showing anxiety and concern [ˈwəriɪŋ]).
"It was wrong of you to come(Expressing that the other person made a mistake by arriving. [ɪt wɑz rɔŋ əv ju tɪ kəm]). You will suffer(Predicting that the other person will experience pain or hardship. [ju wɪl ˈsəfər]). I shall look as if I were dead; and that will not be true(Explaining that his appearance will be deceiving, as he will only appear dead. [aɪ ʃæl lʊk ɛz ɪf aɪ wər dɛd ənd ðət wɪl nɑt bi tru])..."
I(the speaker or writer referring to themselves [aɪ]) said(past tense of 'say', meaning to utter words [sɛd]) nothing(not anything; no words [ˈnəθɪŋ]).
"You(the person being addressed [ju]) understand(to perceive the meaning of something [ˌəndərˈstænd])... it(refers to something previously mentioned or known [ɪt]) is(present tense of the verb 'to be' [ɪz]) too far(excessively distant or beyond a reasonable limit [tu fɑr]). I(the speaker [aɪ]) cannot(contraction of 'can not', indicating inability [ˈkænɑt]) carry(to support and move someone or something [ˈkɛri]) this body(the physical form of a person or animal [ðɪs ˈbɑdi]) with me(accompanying the speaker [wɪθ mi]). It(refers to 'this body' [ɪt]) is(present tense of the verb 'to be' [ɪz]) too heavy(excessively weighty or burdensome [tu ˈhɛvi])."
I(the speaker or writer referring to themselves [aɪ]) said(past tense of 'say', meaning to utter words [sɛd]) nothing(not anything; no words [ˈnəθɪŋ]).
"But(a conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something previously said [bət]) it(refers to something previously mentioned, likely the body [ɪt]) will be(future tense of 'to be', indicating a future state [wɪl bi]) like(similar to [laɪk]) an old abandoned shell(a metaphor for something that is no longer inhabited or useful [ən oʊld əˈbændənd ʃɛl]). There(used to indicate the existence or presence of something [ðɛr]) is(present tense of the verb 'to be' [ɪz]) nothing(not anything [ˈnəθɪŋ]) sad(feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy [sæd]) about(concerning; regarding [əˈbaʊt]) old shells(empty shells, often associated with the past [oʊld ʃɛlz])..."
I(the speaker or writer referring to themselves [aɪ]) said(past tense of 'say', meaning to utter words [sɛd]) nothing(not anything; no words [ˈnəθɪŋ]).
He(referring to a male person previously mentioned [hi]) was(past tense of the verb 'to be' [wɑz]) a little(slightly; to a small extent [ə ˈlɪtəl]) discouraged(having lost confidence or enthusiasm; disheartened [dɪˈskərɪʤd]). But(a conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something previously said [bət]) he(referring to the same male person [hi]) made(past tense of 'make', meaning to perform an action [meɪd]) one more(an additional; another [wən mɔr]) effort(a vigorous or determined attempt [ˈɛfərt]):
"You(the person being addressed [ju]) know(to be aware of something [noʊ]), it(refers to a situation or idea [ɪt]) will be(future tense of 'to be', indicating a future state [wɪl bi]) very nice(pleasant; enjoyable [ˈvɛri nis]). I(the speaker [aɪ]), too(also; in addition [tu]), shall(auxiliary verb used to express future tense, especially with 'I' and 'we' [ʃæl]) look(to direct one's gaze towards something [lʊk]) at(expressing direction or location [æt]) the stars(celestial bodies that are visible at night [ðə stɑrz]). All(the whole number or quantity of [ɔl]) the stars(celestial bodies that are visible at night [ðə stɑrz]) will be(future tense of 'to be', indicating a future state [wɪl bi]) wells(holes dug in the earth to obtain water [wɛlz]) with(accompanied by [wɪθ]) a rusty pulley(a wheel with a grooved rim around which a rope passes, used to raise heavy objects, and which is corroded with rust [ə ˈrəsti ˈpʊli]). All(the whole number or quantity of [ɔl]) the stars(celestial bodies that are visible at night [ðə stɑrz]) will(auxiliary verb used to express future tense [wɪl]) pour out(to flow or cause to flow freely [pɔr aʊt]) fresh water(clean and pure water [frɛʃ ˈwɔtər]) for me(intended for the speaker [fər mi]) to drink(to consume liquid [tɪ drɪŋk])..."
I(the speaker or writer referring to themselves [aɪ]) said(past tense of 'say', meaning to utter words [sɛd]) nothing(not anything; no words [ˈnəθɪŋ]).
"That(referring to something previously mentioned [ðət]) will be(future tense of 'to be', indicating a future state [wɪl bi]) so amusing(very funny or entertaining [soʊ əmˈjuzɪŋ])! You(the person being addressed [ju]) will have(future tense of 'to have', indicating future possession [wɪl hæv]) five hundred million(500,000,000 [faɪv ˈhənərd ˈmɪljən]) little bells(small, tinkling bells [ˈlɪtəl bɛlz]), and(a conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) I(the speaker [aɪ]) shall have(future tense of 'to have', indicating future possession, especially with 'I' and 'we' [ʃæl hæv]) five hundred million(500,000,000 [faɪv ˈhənərd ˈmɪljən]) springs of fresh water(sources of clean and pure water [spərɪŋz əv frɛʃ ˈwɔtər])..."
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And(conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]) he(pronoun referring to a male person previously mentioned or known [hi]) too(also; in addition [tu]) said(past tense of 'say', to utter words [sɛd]) nothing more(no additional information or statement [ˈnəθɪŋ mɔr]), because(conjunction introducing a reason or cause [bɪˈkəz]) he(pronoun referring to the same male person as before [hi]) was crying(expressing sorrow or pain by shedding tears [wɑz kraɪɪŋ])...
"Here it is(Indicates that something that was being searched for has been found or is being presented [hir ɪt ɪz]). Let me(Allow me; permit me [lɛt mi]) go on(to continue; to proceed [goʊ ɔn]) by myself(alone; without assistance [baɪ ˌmaɪˈsɛlf])."
And(conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]) he(pronoun referring to a male person previously mentioned or known [hi]) sat down(lowered oneself to a sitting position [sæt daʊn]), because(conjunction introducing a reason or cause [bɪˈkəz]) he(pronoun referring to the same male person as before [hi]) was afraid(feeling fear or apprehension [wɑz əˈfreɪd]). Then(at that time; after that [ðɛn]) he(pronoun referring to the same male person as before [hi]) said(past tense of 'say', to utter words [sɛd]), again(once more; another time [əˈgɛn]):
"You know(phrase used to seek agreement or understanding from the listener [ju noʊ]) — my flower(referring to a flower that the speaker has a special connection to [maɪ flaʊər])... I am responsible(I have a duty to take care of [aɪ æm riˈspɑnsəbəl]) for her(referring to the flower [fər hər]). And(conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]) she(pronoun referring to the flower [ʃi]) is so weak(not strong; easily harmed [ɪz soʊ wik])! She(pronoun referring to the flower [ʃi]) is so naïve! She(pronoun referring to the flower [ʃi]) has four thorns(possesses sharp, pointed spines [həz fɔr θɔrnz]), of no use at all(completely useless; serving no purpose [əv noʊ juz æt ɔl]), to protect herself(to defend herself from harm [tɪ prəˈtɛkt hərˈsɛlf]) against all the world(from everyone and everything [əˈgɛnst ɔl ðə wərld])..."