The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint Exupery- page 44

And no grown-up will ever understand that this is a matter of so much importance!

• And: used to connect clauses or sentences [ənd]
• no: not any; not one [noʊ]
• grown-up: an adult; a person who is fully grown [ˈgroʊˌnəp]
• will: auxiliary verb used to express future tense or willingness [wɪl]
• ever: at any time; used for emphasis [ˈɛvər]
• understand: to perceive the meaning of something [ˌəndərˈstænd]
• that: introduces a subordinate clause [ðət]
• this: refers to something nearby or the current situation [ðɪs]
• is: third-person singular present of the verb 'to be' [ɪz]
• a matter: an issue or situation being dealt with [ə ˈmætər]
• of: expressing the relationship between two things [əv]
• so much: to a great extent; very much [soʊ məʧ]
• importance: the state or fact of being significant or consequential [ˌɪmˈpɔrtəns]

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This is, to me, the loveliest and saddest landscape in the world.

• This: referring to something nearby or the current subject [ðɪs]
• is: third person singular present of 'to be' [ɪz]
• to me: in my opinion; from my perspective [tɪ mi]
• the loveliest: most beautiful or delightful [ðə loveliest]
• and: connects two words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]
• saddest: most sorrowful or causing great unhappiness [ˈsædəst]
• landscape: all the visible features of an area of land [ˈlænˌskeɪp]
• in the world: on Earth; among all places [ɪn ðə wərld]

It is the same as that on the preceding page, but I have drawn it again to impress it on your memory.

• It: refers to the landscape [ɪt]
• is: third person singular present of 'to be' [ɪz]
• the same: identical; not different [ðə seɪm]
• as: used to compare two things [ɛz]
• that: referring to the landscape [ðət]
• on: indicating location or position [ɔn]
• the preceding page: the page before the current one [ðə priˈsidɪŋ peɪʤ]
• but: used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something [bət]
• I: first person singular pronoun [aɪ]
• have drawn: past participle of 'draw'; to create a picture [hæv drɔn]
• it: referring to the landscape [ɪt]
• again: one more time; repeatedly [əˈgɛn]
• to impress: to make someone feel admiration and respect [tɪ ˌɪmˈprɛs]
• it: referring to the landscape [ɪt]
• on: to have an effect on [ɔn]
• your memory: the ability to remember information [jʊr ˈmɛməri]

It is here that the little prince appeared on Earth, and disappeared.

• It: referring to the landscape [ɪt]
• is: third person singular present of 'to be' [ɪz]
• here: in or at this place [hir]
• that: introduces a subordinate clause [ðət]
• the little prince: a young royal character [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]
• appeared: came into sight; became visible [əˈpɪrd]
• on Earth: on the planet Earth [ɔn ərθ]
• and: connects two words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]
• disappeared: vanished; ceased to be visible [ˌdɪsəˈpɪrd]

Look at it carefully so that you will be sure to recognize it in case you travel some day to the African desert.

• Look at: to turn your eyes in a specific direction [lʊk æt]
• it: referring to something previously mentioned, likely the landscape [ɪt]
• carefully: in a way that shows attention to detail and avoids mistakes [ˈkɛrfəli]
• so that: in order that; with the result that [soʊ ðət]
• you: the person being addressed [ju]
• will be: future tense of 'to be' [wɪl bi]
• sure: confident; certain [ʃʊr]
• to recognize: to identify someone or something known before [tɪ ˈrɛkəgˌnaɪz]
• it: referring to the landscape [ɪt]
• in case: if it happens that [ɪn keɪs]
• you: the person being addressed [ju]
• travel: to go from one place to another, typically over a distance [ˈtrævəl]
• some day: at an unspecified time in the future [səm deɪ]
• to: indicating direction or destination [tɪ]
• the African desert: a large, arid area in Africa [ðə ˈæfrɪkɑn ˈdɛzərt]

And, if you should come upon this spot, please do not hurry on.

• And: used to connect clauses or sentences [ənd]
• if: introducing a conditional clause [ɪf]
• you: the person being addressed [ju]
• should: used to express a condition or possibility [ʃʊd]
• come upon: to find or meet something or someone unexpectedly [kəm əˈpɑn]
• this spot: this particular place [ðɪs spɑt]
• please: used to make a polite request [pliz]
• do not: negative form of 'do' [du nɑt]
• hurry on: to proceed quickly; to not linger [ˈhəri ɔn]

Wait for a time, exactly under the star.

• Wait: to remain in place or be still in expectation of something [weɪt]
• for: indicating a period of time [fər]
• a time: a period of time [ə taɪm]
• exactly: precisely; in every detail [ɪgˈzæktli]
• under: below; beneath [ˈəndər]
• the star: a celestial body appearing as a fixed luminous point in the night sky [ðə stɑr]

Then, if a little man appears who laughs, who has golden hair and who refuses to answer questions, you will know who he is.

• Then: after that; next [ðɛn]
• if: introducing a conditional clause [ɪf]
• a little man: a small person [ə ˈlɪtəl mæn]
• appears: becomes visible; comes into sight [əˈpɪrz]
• who: referring to the little man [hu]
• laughs: makes sounds expressing amusement [læfs]
• who: referring to the little man [hu]
• has: possesses [həz]
• golden hair: hair that is yellow or blonde in color [ˈgoʊldən hɛr]
• and: connects two words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]
• who: referring to the little man [hu]
• refuses: declines to do something [rɪfˈjuzɪz]
• to answer: to give a reply [tɪ ˈænsər]
• questions: inquiries that need a response [kˈwɛsʧənz]
• you: the person being addressed [ju]
• will know: will understand or be aware of [wɪl noʊ]
• who: the identity of someone [hu]
• he: referring to the little man [hi]
• is: third person singular present of 'to be' [ɪz]

If this should happen, please comfort me.

• If: introducing a conditional clause [ɪf]
• this: referring to the situation described [ðɪs]
• should: used to express a condition or possibility [ʃʊd]
• happen: to occur; to take place [ˈhæpən]
• please: used to make a polite request [pliz]
• comfort: to ease someone's feelings of grief, distress, or suffering [ˈkəmfərt]
• me: the speaker or writer referring to themselves [mi]

Send me word that he has come back.

• Send: to cause to go or be taken to a destination [sɛnd]
• me: the speaker or writer referring to themselves [mi]
• word: a message; news [wərd]
• that: introduces a subordinate clause [ðət]
• he: referring to the little man [hi]
• has come back: has returned [həz kəm bæk]