Now(at the present time; at this moment [naʊ]) the man(a male human being [ðə mæn]) watched(looked at attentively over a period of time [wɔʧt]) the dip(the act of briefly going under a surface, here referring to the sticks in the water [ðə dɪp]) of(expressing the relationship between part and whole [əv]) the three sticks(three pieces of wood, likely used as markers or fishing aids [ðə θri stɪks]) over(above or higher than something [ˈoʊvər]) the side(one of the surfaces forming the boundary of an object or area [ðə saɪd]) of(belonging to or associated with [əv]) the skiff(a light rowing boat [ðə skɪf]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) rowed(propelled a boat with oars [roʊd]) gently(in a careful and quiet manner [ˈʤɛntli]) to(expressing motion or direction toward a specific location or purpose [tɪ]) keep(cause to remain in a specified condition, position, etc. [kip]) the lines(cords used in fishing, connecting to hooks or bait [ðə laɪnz]) straight(extending or moving uniformly in one direction without a curve or deviation [streɪt]) up(toward a higher place or position [əp]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) down(toward or in a lower place or position [daʊn]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) at(expressing location or arrival in a particular place or position [æt]) their(belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified [ðɛr]) proper(appropriate or correct [ˈprɑpər]) depths(the distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something [dɛpθs]). It(referring to the situation or environment [ɪt]) was(past tense of 'is', indicating a state of being [wɑz]) quite(to a considerable extent; rather [kwaɪt]) light(having a sufficient amount of illumination; not dark [laɪt]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) any(one or some indiscriminately of all those specified [ˈɛni]) moment(a very short period of time [ˈmoʊmənt]) now(at the present time; very soon [naʊ]) the sun(the star that provides light and warmth to Earth [ðə sən]) would rise(the sun is expected to appear above the horizon [wʊd raɪz]).
The sun(the star that provides light and warmth to Earth [ðə sən]) rose(came up above the horizon [roʊz]) thinly(in a sparse or weak manner [ˈθɪnli]) from(indicating the point of origin or source [frəm]) the sea(the expanse of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface [ðə si]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) the old man(an elderly male human being [ðə oʊld mæn]) could see(was able to perceive with his eyes [kʊd si]) the other boats(the remaining watercraft [ðə ˈəðər boʊts]), low(close to the water's surface [loʊ]) on(supported by or suspended from [ɔn]) the water(the liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain [ðə ˈwɔtər]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) well(to a great extent or degree; favorably [wɛl]) in toward(moving in the direction of [ɪn təˈwɔrd]) the shore(the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water [ðə ʃɔr]), spread out(extended over a large area [sprɛd aʊt]) across(from one side to the other of (a place, area, etc. [əˈkrɔs]) the current(a body of water or air moving in a definite direction [ðə ˈkɑrənt]). Then(at that time; after that [ðɛn]) the sun(the star that provides light and warmth to Earth [ðə sən]) was(past tense of 'is', indicating a state of being [wɑz]) brighter(emitting more light [ˈbraɪtər]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) the glare(harsh, bright light [ðə glɛr]) came(appeared or arrived [keɪm]) on(supported by or suspended from [ɔn]) the water(the liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain [ðə ˈwɔtər]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) then(at that time; after that [ðɛn]), as(used to indicate that something happens during the time that something else is taking place [ɛz]) it(referring to the sun [ɪt]) rose(came up above the horizon [roʊz]) clear(free from darkness, cloudiness, or blurring; easily seen [klɪr]), the flat sea(the calm, level surface of the ocean [ðə flæt si]) sent(caused to go or be taken to a particular destination [sɛnt]) it(referring to the glare or light [ɪt]) back(to the place or position where someone or something was before [bæk]) at(expressing direction or position [æt]) his eyes(the organs of sight of the old man [hɪz aɪz]) so that(with the result that [soʊ ðət]) it(referring to the glare or light [ɪt]) hurt(caused physical pain or injury [hərt]) sharply(in a sudden and intense way [ˈʃɑrpli]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) he(referring to the old man [hi]) rowed(propelled a boat with oars [roʊd]) without(not having or doing something [wɪˈθaʊt]) looking(the act of directing one's gaze in a specified direction [ˈlʊkɪŋ]) into(expressing movement or direction toward the inside of something [ˈɪntu]) it(referring to the sun [ɪt]). He(referring to the old man [hi]) looked down(directed his gaze downward [lʊkt daʊn]) into(expressing movement or direction toward the inside of something [ˈɪntu]) the water(the liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain [ðə ˈwɔtər]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) watched(looked at attentively over a period of time [wɔʧt]) the lines(cords used in fishing, connecting to hooks or bait [ðə laɪnz]) that(used to identify a specific thing or person observed by the speaker [ðət]) went(moved or proceeded [wɛnt]) straight down(directly downward [streɪt daʊn]) into(expressing movement or direction toward the inside of something [ˈɪntu]) the dark(the absence of light [ðə dɑrk]) of(expressing the relationship between part and whole [əv]) the water(the liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain [ðə ˈwɔtər]). He(referring to the old man [hi]) kept(continued to have or hold [kɛpt]) them(referring to the lines [ðɛm]) straighter(more straight than others [ˈstreɪtər]) than(used to make comparisons [ðən]) anyone(any person [ˈɛniˌwən]) did(past tense of 'do', used as an auxiliary verb [dɪd]), so that(with the result that [soʊ ðət]) at(expressing location or arrival in a particular place or position [æt]) each level(every horizontal plane or position [iʧ ˈlɛvəl]) in(expressing location or position within something [ɪn]) the darkness(the absence of light [ðə ˈdɑrknəs]) of(expressing the relationship between part and whole [əv]) the stream(a small, narrow river [ðə strim]) there(in or at that place or position [ðɛr]) would be(future tense of 'be', indicating a state of being [wʊd bi]) a bait(food used to entice fish or other animals into a trap or to take a hook [ə beɪt]) waiting(staying in a place or condition until something happens [ˈweɪtɪŋ]) exactly(in a precise and accurate manner [ɪgˈzæktli]) where(in or to what place or position [wɛr]) he(referring to the old man [hi]) wished(wanted or desired [wɪʃt]) it(referring to the bait [ɪt]) to be(to exist or be located [tɪ bi]) for(indicating the purpose or reason [fər]) any fish(any member of a group of aquatic animals [ˈɛni fɪʃ]) that(used to identify a specific thing or person observed by the speaker [ðət]) swam(moved through water [swæm]) there(in or at that place or position [ðɛr]). Others(other people [ˈəðərz]) let(allow [lɛt]) them(referring to the lines [ðɛm]) drift(be carried slowly by air or water [drɪft]) with(accompanied by [wɪθ]) the current(a body of water or air moving in a definite direction [ðə ˈkɑrənt]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) sometimes(occasionally, but not always [ˈsəmˌtaɪmz]) they(referring to the lines [ðeɪ]) were(past tense of 'are', indicating a state of being [wər]) at(expressing location or arrival in a particular place or position [æt]) sixty fathoms(a unit of length equal to six feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water [ˈsɪksti ˈfæðəmz]) when(at or during the time that [wɪn]) the fishermen(people who catch fish for a living or as a hobby [ðə ˈfɪʃərmɪn]) thought(had an opinion or belief [θɔt]) they(referring to the lines [ðeɪ]) were(past tense of 'are', indicating a state of being [wər]) at(expressing location or arrival in a particular place or position [æt]) a hundred(the number 100 [ə ˈhənərd]).
But(conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said previously [bət]), he(third-person singular masculine pronoun, referring to a male person [hi]) thought(past tense of 'think', indicating a mental process or reflection [θɔt]), I(first-person singular pronoun, referring to the speaker [aɪ]) keep(to retain possession of; to continue to have [kip]) them(pronoun referring to something previously mentioned, likely the fishing lines or related equipment [ðɛm]) with precision(done accurately and exactly [wɪθ priˈsɪʒən]). Only(except that; but [ˈoʊnli]) I(first-person singular pronoun, referring to the speaker [aɪ]) have(to possess or experience [hæv]) no luck(absence of good fortune or success [noʊ lək]) any more(any longer; from now on [ˈɛni mɔr]). But(conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said previously [bət]) who knows(an expression indicating uncertainty or doubt [hu noʊz])? Maybe(perhaps; possibly [ˈmeɪbi]) today(the current day [təˈdeɪ]). Every day(each day; each 24-hour period [ˈɛvəri deɪ]) is(third-person singular present of 'be' [ɪz]) a new day(a fresh start; a day with new opportunities [ə nu deɪ]). It(pronoun referring to the situation or concept being discussed [ɪt]) is(third-person singular present of 'be' [ɪz]) better(more desirable or advantageous [ˈbɛtər]) to be lucky(to experience good fortune [tɪ bi ˈləki]). But(conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said previously [bət]) I(first-person singular pronoun, referring to the speaker [aɪ]) would rather(would prefer; would like more [wʊd ˈrəðər]) be exact(to be precise and accurate [bi ɪgˈzækt]). Then(at that time; after that [ðɛn]) when(at what time; during the time that [wɪn]) luck(good fortune or success [lək]) comes(to arrive or happen [kəmz]) you(second-person singular pronoun, referring to the reader or listener [ju]) are(second-person singular present of 'be' [ər]) ready(prepared; in a suitable state for immediate action or use [ˈrɛdi]).
The sun(the star that provides light and heat to Earth [ðə sən]) was(past tense of 'be' [wɑz]) two hours(a period of 120 minutes [tu aʊərz]) higher(at a greater altitude or elevation [haɪər]) now(at the present time [naʊ]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) it(pronoun referring to the sun [ɪt]) did not(past tense negative form of 'do' [dɪd nɑt]) hurt(cause pain or injury to [hərt]) his eyes(the organs of sight belonging to him [hɪz aɪz]) so much(to such a great extent [soʊ məʧ]) to look(to direct one's gaze [tɪ lʊk]) into the east(towards the direction where the sun rises [ˈɪntu ðə ist]). There(used to indicate the existence or presence of something [ðɛr]) were(past tense plural of 'be' [wər]) only(just; merely [ˈoʊnli]) three boats(three watercrafts [θri boʊts]) in sight(visible; able to be seen [ɪn saɪt]) now(at the present time [naʊ]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) they(pronoun referring to the three boats [ðeɪ]) showed(past tense of 'show', meaning appeared or seemed [ʃoʊd]) very low(close to the water's surface [ˈvɛri loʊ]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) far inshore(a long distance towards the land from the sea [fɑr ˈɪnˈʃɔr]).
All my life(throughout the entirety of my existence [ɔl maɪ laɪf]) the early sun(the sun when it has just risen [ðə ˈərli sən]) has hurt(present perfect tense of 'hurt', meaning has caused pain [həz hərt]) my eyes(the organs of sight belonging to me [maɪ aɪz]), he thought(a parenthetical phrase indicating the character's internal thought [hi θɔt]). Yet(but; however [jɛt]) they(pronoun referring to 'my eyes' [ðeɪ]) are(present tense of 'be' [ər]) still(even now; continuing to be [stɪl]) good(in satisfactory condition; healthy [gʊd]). In the evening(during the later part of the day [ɪn ðə ˈivnɪŋ]) I(first-person singular pronoun, referring to the speaker [aɪ]) can(to be able to [kən]) look(to direct one's gaze [lʊk]) straight(directly; without deviation [streɪt]) into it(towards the sun [ˈɪntu ɪt]) without(not having or doing something [wɪˈθaʊt]) getting(experiencing or receiving [ˈgɪtɪŋ]) the blackness(a temporary loss of vision or dark spots in the vision [ðə ˈblæknəs]). It(pronoun referring to the sun [ɪt]) has(third-person singular present of 'have' [həz]) more force(greater intensity or power [mɔr fɔrs]) in the evening(during the later part of the day [ɪn ðə ˈivnɪŋ]) too(also; in addition [tu]). But(conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said previously [bət]) in the morning(during the early part of the day [ɪn ðə ˈmɔrnɪŋ]) it(pronoun referring to the sun [ɪt]) is(third-person singular present of 'be' [ɪz]) painful(causing pain [ˈpeɪnfəl]).
Just then(at that precise moment; immediately after something else happened [ʤɪst ðɛn]) he(refers to a male person or character previously mentioned [hi]) saw(past tense of 'see'; perceived with the eyes [sɔ]) a man-of-war bird(a type of seabird known for its long wings and ability to soar [ə man-of-war bərd]) with(indicating possession or association [wɪθ]) his(belonging to the man-of-war bird [hɪz]) long(extended in length [lɔŋ]) black(of the color black [blæk]) wings(appendages used for flying [wɪŋz]) circling(moving in a circular path [ˈsərkəlɪŋ]) in(within or surrounded by [ɪn]) the sky(the atmosphere above the earth [ðə skaɪ]) ahead of him(in front of him; in his line of sight [əˈhɛd əv ɪm]). He(referring to the bird [hi]) made(performed or executed [meɪd]) a quick drop(a rapid descent or fall [ə kwɪk drɔp]), slanting down(moving downwards at an angle [sˈlæntɪŋ daʊn]) on(supported by or resting upon [ɔn]) his(belonging to the bird [hɪz]) back-swept wings(wings that are angled backwards [back-swept wɪŋz]), and then(subsequently; after that [ənd ðɛn]) circled(moved in a circular path [ˈsərkəld]) again(once more; another time [əˈgɛn]).
''He's(contraction of 'He is', where 'He' refers to the bird [hiz]) got(possesses; has in its possession [gɑt]) something(an unspecified thing; something of interest [ˈsəmθɪŋ]),'' the old man(a man who is old [ðə oʊld mæn]) said(uttered words [sɛd]) aloud(in a voice that can be heard [əˈlaʊd]). ''He's(contraction of 'He is', where 'He' refers to the bird [hiz]) not(negation; the opposite of 'is' [nɑt]) just(only; merely [ʤɪst]) looking(using the eyes to see; observing [ˈlʊkɪŋ]).''
He(refers to a male person or character previously mentioned [hi]) rowed(propelled a boat using oars [roʊd]) slowly(at a slow pace [sˈloʊli]) and(used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) steadily(in a consistent and regular manner [ˈstɛdəli]) toward(in the direction of [təˈwɔrd]) where(the place or location in which [wɛr]) the bird(a feathered animal [ðə bərd]) was(past tense of 'is' [wɑz]) circling(moving in a circular path [ˈsərkəlɪŋ]). He(refers to a male person or character previously mentioned [hi]) did(auxiliary verb used for emphasis or negation [dɪd]) not(negation; the opposite of 'did' [nɑt]) hurry(move or act with haste [ˈhəri]) and(used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) he(refers to a male person or character previously mentioned [hi]) kept(continued to have or hold [kɛpt]) his(belonging to him [hɪz]) lines(fishing lines [laɪnz]) straight(not curved or bent [streɪt]) up(in an upward direction [əp]) and(used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) down(in a downward direction [daʊn]). But(however; on the other hand [bət]) he(refers to a male person or character previously mentioned [hi]) crowded(moved closer to; pushed against [ˈkraʊdɪd]) the current(the flow of water [ðə ˈkɑrənt]) a little(to a small extent [ə ˈlɪtəl]) so that(with the result that [soʊ ðət]) he(refers to a male person or character previously mentioned [hi]) was(past tense of 'is' [wɑz]) still(even now; continuing to [stɪl]) fishing(the activity of catching fish [ˈfɪʃɪŋ]) correctly(in an accurate and proper manner [kərˈɛktli]) though(despite the fact that [ðoʊ]) faster(at a higher speed [ˈfæstər]) than(used for comparison [ðən]) he(refers to a male person or character previously mentioned [hi]) would have fished(would have engaged in fishing [wʊd hæv fɪʃt]) if(on the condition that [ɪf]) he(refers to a male person or character previously mentioned [hi]) was(past tense of 'is' [wɑz]) not(negation; the opposite of 'was' [nɑt]) trying(making an effort [traɪɪŋ]) to(used to indicate purpose [tɪ]) use(employ for a purpose [juz]) the bird(a feathered animal [ðə bərd]).