But(conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said previously [bət]) he(refers to a male person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified [hi]) did(auxiliary verb used to form the past tense or to emphasize the verb [dɪd]) not(used to negate a verb [nɑt]) reply(to say something in response [rɪˈplaɪ]). He(refers to a male person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified [hi]) tossed(to throw something carelessly [tɔst]) his(belonging to or associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned [hɪz]) head(the part of the body above the neck where the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth are [hɛd]) gently(in a careful and mild manner [ˈʤɛntli]), without(not having or doing something [wɪˈθaʊt]) taking(to get hold of something [ˈteɪkɪŋ]) his(belonging to or associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned [hɪz]) eyes(organs used for seeing [aɪz]) from(indicating the point of origin [frəm]) my(belonging to or associated with the speaker [maɪ]) plane(short for airplane, a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings [pleɪn]):
"It(refers to a situation or statement [ɪt]) is(present tense form of the verb 'to be' [ɪz]) true(in accordance with fact or reality [tru]) that(introduces a subordinate clause [ðət]) on(used to indicate a surface or location [ɔn]) that(refers to something previously mentioned or understood [ðət]) you(refers to the person being addressed [ju]) can't(contraction of 'cannot', meaning 'not able to' [kænt]) have(auxiliary verb used to form perfect tenses [hæv]) come(to move or travel towards a place [kəm]) from(indicating the point of origin [frəm]) very(to a great degree [ˈvɛri]) far(a long distance [fɑr]) away(to or at a distance from a particular place [əˈweɪ])..."
And(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) he(refers to a male person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified [hi]) sank(past tense of 'sink', to go down below the surface [sæŋk]) into(expressing movement or action with the result that someone or something becomes enclosed or surrounded by something else [ˈɪntu]) a(used before a noun to indicate one single thing [ə]) reverie(a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream [ˈrɛvəri]), which(used to introduce a relative clause referring to a thing or situation [wɪʧ]) lasted(continued for a specified period of time [ˈlæstɪd]) a(used before a noun to indicate one single thing [ə]) long(measuring a great distance from end to end [lɔŋ]) time(the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole [taɪm]). Then(at that time; after that [ðɛn]), taking(to get hold of something [ˈteɪkɪŋ]) my(belonging to or associated with the speaker [maɪ]) sheep(a domesticated ruminant animal with a thick woolly coat [ʃip]) out(away from a place or position [aʊt]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) his(belonging to or associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned [hɪz]) pocket(a small bag sewn into or on clothing so as to form part of it, used for carrying small articles [ˈpɑkət]), he(refers to a male person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified [hi]) buried(past tense of 'bury', to put or hide underground [ˈbɛrid]) himself(used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject refers to the same male person [hɪmˈsɛlf]) in(expressing the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by something else [ɪn]) the(referring to something definite or already specified [ðə]) contemplation(the action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time [ˌkɑntəmˈpleɪʃən]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) his(belonging to or associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned [hɪz]) treasure(a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects [ˈtrɛʒər]).
You(refers to the person being addressed [ju]) can(expressing possibility or ability [kən]) imagine(form a mental image or concept of something [ˌɪˈmæʤən]) how(in what way or manner [haʊ]) my(belonging to or associated with the speaker [maɪ]) curiosity(a strong desire to know or learn something [ˌkjʊriˈɑsəti]) was(past tense of the verb 'to be' [wɑz]) aroused(awaken or excite (a feeling, typically a strong one [əraʊzd]) by(expressing the agent performing an action [baɪ]) this(referring to something nearby or being mentioned [ðɪs]) half-confidence(partially trusting or sure [half-confidence]) about(concerning or regarding [əˈbaʊt]) the(referring to something definite or already specified [ðə]) "other(used to refer to something that is different or remains [ˈəðər]) planets(a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star [ˈplænəts])." I(the person speaking or writing [aɪ]) made(past tense of 'make', to create or construct [meɪd]) a(used before a noun to indicate one single thing [ə]) great(of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the average [greɪt]) effort(a vigorous or determined attempt [ˈɛfərt]), therefore(for that reason; consequently [ˈðɛrˌfɔr]), to(expressing motion in the direction of a particular location [tɪ]) find(discover or perceive by chance or unexpectedly [faɪnd]) out(away from a place or position [aʊt]) more(a greater or additional amount or degree [mɔr]) on(used to indicate a surface or location [ɔn]) this(referring to something nearby or being mentioned [ðɪs]) subject(a person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with [ˈsəbʤɪkt]).
"My(belonging to or associated with the speaker [maɪ]) little(small in size [ˈlɪtəl]) man(an adult male human being [mæn]), where(at or in what place or position [wɛr]) do(used to form questions or negative statements [du]) you(refers to the person being addressed [ju]) come(to move or travel towards a place [kəm]) from(indicating the point of origin [frəm])? What(asking for information specifying something [wət]) is(present tense form of the verb 'to be' [ɪz]) this(referring to something nearby or being mentioned [ðɪs]) 'where(at or in what place or position [wɛr]) I(the person speaking or writing [aɪ]) live(to reside or dwell in a place [lɪv]),' of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) which(used to introduce a relative clause referring to a thing or situation [wɪʧ]) you(refers to the person being addressed [ju]) speak(say something in order to convey information or express a feeling [spik])? Where(at or in what place or position [wɛr]) do(used to form questions or negative statements [du]) you(refers to the person being addressed [ju]) want(have a desire to possess or do (something); wish for [wɔnt]) to(expressing motion in the direction of a particular location [tɪ]) take(to get hold of something [teɪk]) your(belonging to or associated with the person being addressed [jʊr]) sheep(a domesticated ruminant animal with a thick woolly coat [ʃip])?" After(following in time or order [ˈæftər]) a(used before a noun to indicate one single thing [ə]) reflective(relating to or characterized by deep thought; thoughtful [rɪˈflɛktɪv]) silence(complete absence of sound [ˈsaɪləns]) he(refers to a male person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified [hi]) answered(saying something in response [ˈænsərd]):
"The thing(refers to a particular object, matter, circumstance, or topic under consideration [ðə θɪŋ]) that(introduces a relative clause, specifying or adding information about 'the thing' [ðət]) is(linking verb, connecting the subject 'the thing' to its description [ɪz]) so good(extremely positive or pleasing [soʊ gʊd]) about(regarding or concerning [əˈbaʊt]) the box(a container, typically rectangular, used for holding or carrying things [ðə bɑks]) you have given me(you: the person being addressed; have given: past perfect tense indicating the action of giving completed before the present moment; me: the speaker or writer [ju hæv ˈgɪvɪn mi]) is that(introduces the reason or explanation for why the box is so good [ɪz ðət]) at night(during the nighttime [æt naɪt]) he(refers to the subject, likely an animal or character, who uses the box [hi]) can use(has the ability or permission to utilize [kən juz]) it(refers back to 'the box' [ɪt]) as(in the role or capacity of [ɛz]) his house(the place where he lives or finds shelter [hɪz haʊs])."
"That is so(an affirmation or agreement with a previous statement [ðət ɪz soʊ]). And(used to connect clauses or sentences [ənd]) if(introduces a conditional clause [ɪf]) you are good(you: the person being addressed; are good: behaving well or obediently [ju ər gʊd]) I will give(I: the speaker; will give: future tense indicating the action of giving [aɪ wɪl gɪv]) you(the person being addressed [ju]) a string(a thin, flexible material used for tying or fastening [ə strɪŋ]), too(in addition; also [tu]), so that(in order that; with the purpose of [soʊ ðət]) you can tie(you: the person being addressed; can tie: have the ability or permission to fasten or secure [ju kən taɪ]) him(refers to the subject, likely an animal or character [ɪm]) during the day(throughout the daytime hours [ˈdʊrɪŋ ðə deɪ]), and(used to connect clauses or sentences [ənd]) a post(a sturdy upright object used for support or attachment [ə poʊst]) to tie(for the purpose of fastening or securing [tɪ taɪ]) him(refers to the subject, likely an animal or character [ɪm]) to(indicating attachment or connection [tɪ])." But(introduces a contrast or contradiction [bət]) the little prince(a young royal character [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]) seemed shocked(appeared surprised and disturbed [simd ʃɑkt]) by this offer(as a result of the suggestion or proposal [baɪ ðɪs ˈɔfər]):
"Tie him(Secure or fasten him with a rope or similar object [taɪ ɪm])! What a queer idea(An exclamation expressing surprise or disbelief at a strange or unusual thought [wət ə kwɪr aɪˈdiə])!"
"But(introduces a contrast or contradiction [bət]) if(introduces a conditional clause [ɪf]) you don't tie(you: the person being addressed; don't tie: do not fasten or secure [ju doʊnt taɪ]) him(refers to the subject, likely an animal or character [ɪm])," I said(the speaker stated [aɪ sɛd]), "he will wander off(he: refers to the subject, likely an animal or character; will wander off: will move aimlessly away from a place [hi wɪl ˈwɑndər ɔf]) somewhere(to an unspecified or unknown place [ˈsəmˌwɛr]), and(used to connect clauses or sentences [ənd]) get lost(become unable to find one's way [gɪt lɔst])."
My friend(a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection [maɪ frɛnd]) broke into(suddenly began to express [broʊk ˈɪntu]) another peal of laughter(a loud and prolonged burst of laughter [əˈnəðər pil əv ˈlæftər]):
"But(introduces a contrast or contradiction [bət]) where(in what place or position [wɛr]) do you think(what is your opinion or belief [du ju θɪŋk]) he would go(he: refers to the subject, likely an animal or character; would go: where he is likely to move or travel [hi wʊd goʊ])?"
"Anywhere(in or to any place [ˈɛniˌwɛr]). Straight ahead(directly in front; without turning [streɪt əˈhɛd]) of him(in relation to his position or direction [əv ɪm])."
Then(at that time; next [ðɛn]) the little prince(a young, important character, often used in literature to represent innocence and wisdom [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]) said(uttered words; spoke [sɛd]), earnestly(in a serious and sincere manner [ˈərnəstli]):
"That(referring to something previously mentioned [ðət]) doesn't matter(is not important; is of no consequence [ˈdəzənt ˈmætər]). Where(in the place or situation in which [wɛr]) I live(where I reside; where my home is [aɪ lɪv]), everything(all things; all aspects [ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ]) is so small(is very little in size [ɪz soʊ smɔl])!"
And(used to connect words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]), with(accompanied by [wɪθ]) perhaps(possibly; maybe [pərˈhæps]) a hint of(a slight indication or suggestion of [ə hɪnt əv]) sadness(the state of being unhappy or sorrowful [ˈsædnəs]), he added(he said something more [hi ˈædɪd]):
"Straight ahead(directly in front [streɪt əˈhɛd]) of him(referring to a person [əv ɪm]), nobody(no person; no one [ˈnoʊˌbɑˌdi]) can go(is able to travel [kən goʊ]) very far(a great distance [ˈvɛri fɑr])..."
IV
I had thus learned(I had therefore discovered [aɪ hæd ðəs ˈlərnɪd]) a second fact(another piece of information [ə ˈsɛkənd fækt]) of great importance(very significant; very crucial [əv greɪt ˌɪmˈpɔrtəns]): this was that(the fact was that [ðɪs wɑz ðət]) the planet(a celestial body orbiting a star [ðə ˈplænət]) the little prince(a young, important character, often used in literature to represent innocence and wisdom [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]) came from(originated from; was from [keɪm frəm]) was scarcely any larger(was barely bigger [wɑz ˈskɛrsli ˈɛni ˈlɑrʤər]) than a house(in comparison to the size of a house [ðən ə haʊs])!
But(used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said previously [bət]) that(referring to something previously mentioned [ðət]) did not really surprise(did not truly amaze [dɪd nɑt ˈrɪli səˈpraɪz]) me much(me to a great extent [mi məʧ]). I knew(I was aware [aɪ nu]) very well(thoroughly; completely [ˈvɛri wɛl]) that(introducing a clause [ðət]) in addition to(besides; as well as [ɪn əˈdɪʃən tɪ]) the great planets(the large celestial bodies [ðə greɪt ˈplænəts]) — such as(for example [səʧ ɛz]) the Earth(the planet we live on [ðə ərθ]), Jupiter(a large planet in our solar system [ˈʤupɪtər]), Mars(a planet in our solar system, known as the "Red Planet" [mɑrz]), Venus(a planet in our solar system, often called the "Morning Star" or "Evening Star" [ˈvinəs]) — to which(to which ones [tɪ wɪʧ]) we have given names(we have assigned labels [wi hæv ˈgɪvɪn neɪmz]), there are(there exist [ðɛr ər]) also(in addition; too [ˈɔlsoʊ]) hundreds of others(many more [ˈhənərdz əv ˈəðərz]), some of which(a portion of which [səm əv wɪʧ]) are so small(are very tiny [ər soʊ smɔl]) that(to such a degree that [ðət]) one(a person; anyone [wən]) has a hard time(finds it difficult [həz ə hɑrd taɪm]) seeing them(observing them [siɪŋ ðɛm]) through the telescope(using an optical instrument to view distant objects [θru ðə ˈtɛləˌskoʊp]). When(at the time that [wɪn]) an astronomer(a scientist who studies celestial objects [ən əˈstrɑnəmər]) discovers(finds; locates [dɪˈskəvərz]) one of these(one of these planets [wən əv ðiz]) he does not give(he does not assign [hi dɪz nɑt gɪv]) it a name(a proper noun [ɪt ə neɪm]), but(instead [bət]) only(just [ˈoʊnli]) a number(a numerical designation [ə ˈnəmbər]). He might call(He could name [hi maɪt kɔl]) it(referring to the planet [ɪt]), for example(as an illustration [fər ɪgˈzæmpəl]), "Asteroid 325(a specific designation for a minor planet [ˈæstərˌɔɪd 325])".
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I(first-person singular pronoun [aɪ]) have(to possess; to hold [hæv]) serious reason(a significant cause or justification [ˈsɪriəs ˈrizən]) to believe(to accept as true; to have faith in [tɪ bɪˈliv]) that(introduces a subordinate clause [ðət]) the planet(a celestial body orbiting a star [ðə ˈplænət]) from which(relative pronoun indicating origin [frəm wɪʧ]) the little prince(a young, often idealized, ruler or character [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]) came(past tense of 'come'; to originate from [keɪm]) is(linking verb [ɪz]) the asteroid(a small rocky body orbiting the sun [ðə ˈæstərˌɔɪd]) known as(referred to as; identified as [noʊn ɛz]) B-612(a specific designation or name [b-612]).