''Agua mala(Spanish for "bad water," often referring to jellyfish or similar stinging marine creatures [``ˈɑgwə ˈmɑlə]),'' the man(referring to a specific male individual [ðə mæn]) said(past tense of 'say', indicating that the man spoke [sɛd]). ''You whore(a derogatory term used as an insult [``ju hɔr]).''
From where(indicating the location or position from which an action originates [frəm wɛr]) he(referring to a male individual mentioned previously [hi]) swung(past tense of 'swing', indicating a gentle back-and-forth movement [swəŋ]) lightly(in a gentle or delicate manner [ˈlaɪtli]) against(in opposition to or in contact with [əˈgɛnst]) his oars(referring to the paddles used to propel a boat, belonging to the man [hɪz ɔrz]) he(referring to the same male individual [hi]) looked down(directed his gaze downwards [lʊkt daʊn]) into(towards the inside of [ˈɪntu]) the water(the body of water, likely the sea or ocean [ðə ˈwɔtər]) and(conjunction used to connect clauses or phrases [ənd]) saw(past tense of 'see', indicating that he visually perceived something [sɔ]) the tiny fish(referring to very small fish [ðə ˈtaɪni fɪʃ]) that(relative pronoun referring to the tiny fish [ðət]) were coloured(having a specific color or appearance [wər ˈkələrd]) like(similar to [laɪk]) the trailing filaments(referring to long, thin strands hanging or extending behind something, likely the jellyfish [ðə ˈtreɪlɪŋ ˈfɪləmənts]) and(conjunction used to connect clauses or phrases [ənd]) swam(past tense of 'swim', indicating movement through water [swæm]) between(in the space separating two things [bɪtˈwin]) them(referring to the trailing filaments [ðɛm]) and(conjunction used to connect clauses or phrases [ənd]) under(beneath or below [ˈəndər]) the small shade(a slightly dark area caused by something blocking light [ðə smɔl ʃeɪd]) the bubble(referring to a bubble-like structure, possibly part of the jellyfish [ðə ˈbəbəl]) made(past tense of 'make', indicating the bubble created the shade [meɪd]) as(while or during the time that [ɛz]) it(referring to the bubble [ɪt]) drifted(past tense of 'drift', indicating a slow, gradual movement [ˈdrɪftɪd]). They(referring to the tiny fish [ðeɪ]) were immune(not affected by or resistant to [wər ˌɪmˈjun]) to(indicating the object of the immunity [tɪ]) its poison(the toxic substance produced by the jellyfish [ɪts ˈpɔɪzən]). But(conjunction used to introduce a contrasting statement [bət]) men(referring to human beings [mɛn]) were not(not immune to the poison [wər nɑt]) and(conjunction used to connect clauses or phrases [ənd]) when(at the time or occasion that [wɪn]) same(some of [seɪm]) of(part of [əv]) the filaments(referring to the trailing filaments of the jellyfish [ðə ˈfɪləmənts]) would catch(to become entangled or stuck [wʊd kæʧ]) on(upon or attached to [ɔn]) a line(referring to a fishing line [ə laɪn]) and(conjunction used to connect clauses or phrases [ənd]) rest(to remain or lie in a particular place [rɛst]) there(in that place [ðɛr]) slimy(covered in a slippery or viscous substance [sˈlaɪmi]) and(conjunction used to connect clauses or phrases [ənd]) purple(a color [ˈpərpəl]) while(during the time that [waɪl]) the old man(referring to an elderly male individual, likely the fisherman [ðə oʊld mæn]) was working(actively engaged in [wɑz ˈwərkɪŋ]) a fish(attempting to catch a fish [ə fɪʃ]), he(referring to the old man [hi]) would have(would experience or possess [wʊd hæv]) welts(raised, swollen marks on the skin [welts]) and(conjunction used to connect clauses or phrases [ənd]) sores(painful or inflamed areas on the skin [sɔrz]) on(located on [ɔn]) his arms(referring to the upper limbs of the old man [hɪz ɑrmz]) and(conjunction used to connect clauses or phrases [ənd]) hands(referring to the lower part of the old man's arms [hænz]) of the sort(similar to the type [əv ðə sɔrt]) that(relative pronoun referring to the sort of welts and sores [ðət]) poison ivy(a plant that causes a skin rash upon contact [ˈpɔɪzən ˈaɪvi]) or(used to introduce an alternative [ər]) poison oak(a plant similar to poison ivy that also causes a skin rash [ˈpɔɪzən oʊk]) can give(can cause or produce [kən gɪv]). But(conjunction used to introduce a contrasting statement [bət]) these poisonings(instances of being poisoned [ðiz ˈpɔɪzənɪŋz]) from(originating from [frəm]) the agua mala(referring to the jellyfish or stinging marine creature [ðə ˈɑgwə ˈmɑlə]) came(past tense of 'come', indicating arrival or occurrence [keɪm]) quickly(in a fast or rapid manner [kˈwɪkli]) and(conjunction used to connect clauses or phrases [ənd]) struck(past tense of 'strike', indicating a sudden impact or effect [strək]) like(similar to [laɪk]) a whiplash(a sudden, forceful snapping motion [ə ˈwɪˌplæʃ]).
The(definite article, referring to specific bubbles [ðə]) iridescent(displaying a play of lustrous colors like those of the rainbow [ˌɪrəˈdɛsənt]) bubbles(thin spheres of liquid enclosing air or gas [ˈbəbəlz]) were(past tense of the verb 'to be' [wər]) beautiful(pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically [ˈbjutəfəl]). But(conjunction indicating contrast [bət]) they(pronoun referring to the iridescent bubbles [ðeɪ]) were(past tense of the verb 'to be' [wər]) the falsest thing(the most deceptive or unreal object [ðə falsest θɪŋ]) in the sea(located within the ocean [ɪn ðə si]) and(conjunction connecting two clauses [ənd]) the old man(a man who is advanced in age [ðə oʊld mæn]) loved(felt deep affection or enjoyment for [ləvd]) to see(to observe or witness [tɪ si]) the big sea turtles(large marine reptiles [ðə bɪg si ˈtərtəlz]) eating(consuming as food [ˈitɪŋ]) them(referring to the bubbles [ðɛm]). The(definite article, referring to specific turtles [ðə]) turtles(marine reptiles with a shell [ˈtərtəlz]) saw(perceived with the eyes [sɔ]) them(referring to the bubbles [ðɛm]), approached(came near or nearer to [əˈproʊʧt]) them(referring to the bubbles [ðɛm]) from the front(from the forward-facing side [frəm ðə frənt]), then(at that time; next [ðɛn]) shut(closed tightly [ʃət]) their eyes(the organs of sight [ðɛr aɪz]) so(with the result that [soʊ]) they(referring to the turtles [ðeɪ]) were(past tense of the verb 'to be' [wər]) completely(entirely; fully [kəmˈplitli]) carapaced(covered with a protective shell [carapaced]) and(conjunction connecting two clauses [ənd]) ate(past tense of the verb 'to eat' [eɪt]) them(referring to the bubbles [ðɛm]) filaments(thin, threadlike structures [ˈfɪləmənts]) and(conjunction connecting two nouns [ənd]) all(everything [ɔl]). The old man(a man who is advanced in age [ðə oʊld mæn]) loved(felt deep affection or enjoyment for [ləvd]) to see(to observe or witness [tɪ si]) the turtles(marine reptiles with a shell [ðə ˈtərtəlz]) eat(consume as food [it]) them(referring to the bubbles [ðɛm]) and(conjunction connecting two clauses [ənd]) he(pronoun referring to the old man [hi]) loved(felt deep affection or enjoyment for [ləvd]) to walk(to move on foot [tɪ wɔk]) on(upon; on top of [ɔn]) them(referring to the bubbles [ðɛm]) on the beach(the sandy area along the shoreline [ɔn ðə biʧ]) after(following in time or sequence [ˈæftər]) a storm(a violent disturbance of the atmosphere [ə stɔrm]) and(conjunction connecting two clauses [ənd]) hear(perceive with the ears [hir]) them(referring to the bubbles [ðɛm]) pop(make a short, sharp explosive sound [pɑp]) when(at the time that [wɪn]) he(pronoun referring to the old man [hi]) stepped(placed his foot [stɛpt]) on(upon; on top of [ɔn]) them(referring to the bubbles [ðɛm]) with(accompanied by [wɪθ]) the horny soles(the tough, hardened undersides [ðə ˈhɔrni soʊlz]) of his feet(of his pedal extremities [əv hɪz fit]).
He(pronoun referring to the old man [hi]) loved(felt deep affection or enjoyment for [ləvd]) green turtles(a species of sea turtle [grin ˈtərtəlz]) and(conjunction connecting two nouns [ənd]) hawk-bills(a species of sea turtle with a hooked beak [hawk-bills]) with(possessing or characterized by [wɪθ]) their(belonging to them [ðɛr]) elegance(graceful and stylish appearance or manner [ˈɛləgəns]) and(conjunction connecting two nouns [ənd]) speed(the rate at which someone or something moves or operates [spid]) and(conjunction connecting two nouns [ənd]) their(belonging to them [ðɛr]) great value(high worth or importance [greɪt ˈvælju]) and(conjunction connecting two clauses [ənd]) he(pronoun referring to the old man [hi]) had(past tense of the verb 'to have' [hæd]) a friendly contempt(a feeling of disdain mixed with affection [ə ˈfrɛndli kənˈtɛmpt]) for(directed towards [fər]) the huge, stupid loggerheads(large, slow-moving sea turtles [ðə juʤ ˈstupɪd ˈlɑgərˌhɛdz]), yellow(of a yellow color [ˈjɛloʊ]) in(enclosed or surrounded by [ɪn]) their(belonging to them [ðɛr]) armour-plating(protective covering [armour-plating]), strange(unusual or surprising [streɪnʤ]) in(during or within [ɪn]) their(belonging to them [ðɛr]) love-making(the act of sexual intercourse [love-making]), and(conjunction connecting two clauses [ənd]) happily(in a joyful or contented manner [ˈhæpəli]) eating(consuming as food [ˈitɪŋ]) the Portuguese men-of-war(a type of jellyfish-like marine animal [ðə ˈpɔrʧəˌgiz men-of-war]) with(using or having [wɪθ]) their eyes(the organs of sight [ðɛr aɪz]) shut(closed [ʃət]).
He(refers to a male person previously mentioned or known [hi]) had(past tense of 'have', indicating possession or experience [hæd]) no(indicates the absence of something [noʊ]) mysticism(belief in or experience of a reality beyond normal human understanding [ˈmɪstɪˌsɪzəm]) about(concerning or regarding [əˈbaʊt]) turtles(aquatic reptiles with a shell [ˈtərtəlz]) although(despite the fact that; even though [ˌɔlˈðoʊ]) he(referring to the same male person as 'He' at the beginning of the sentence [hi]) had gone(past perfect tense of 'go', indicating a completed action in the past [hæd gɔn]) in(indicating involvement or participation [ɪn]) turtle boats(boats specifically designed or used for catching turtles [ˈtərtəl boʊts]) for(indicating a duration of time [fər]) many years(a long period of time consisting of multiple years [ˈmɛni jɪrz]). (end of the sentence)He(referring to the same male person [hi]) was(past tense of 'be' [wɑz]) sorry(feeling regret or sadness [ˈsɑri]) for(expressing the reason for feeling sorry [fər]) them(referring to the turtles [ðɛm]) all(every one of them [ɔl]), (comma used to separate elements in a list or to add a pause)even(used to emphasize something surprising or extreme [ˈivɪn]) the great trunk backs(a specific type of large turtle, likely leatherback turtles [ðə greɪt trəŋk bæks]) that(relative pronoun referring to 'the great trunk backs' [ðət]) were(past tense of 'be', describing a characteristic [wər]) as long as(used to compare the length of two things [ɛz lɔŋ ɛz]) the skiff(a small, light boat [ðə skɪf]) and(connecting two similar elements [ənd]) weighed(past tense of 'weigh', indicating the mass of something [weɪd]) a ton(a unit of weight, equal to 2000 pounds [ə tən]). (end of the sentence)Most people(the majority of individuals [moʊst ˈpipəl]) are(present tense of 'be' [ər]) heartless(lacking compassion or empathy [ˈhɑrtləs]) about(concerning or regarding [əˈbaʊt]) turtles(referring to turtles in general [ˈtərtəlz]) because(explaining the reason for the previous statement [bɪˈkəz]) a turtle's(possessive form of 'turtle', indicating something belonging to a turtle [ə ˈtərtəlz]) heart(the organ that pumps blood [hɑrt]) will beat(future tense of 'beat', indicating the heart will continue to beat [wɪl bit]) for(indicating a duration of time [fər]) hours(a unit of time, equal to 60 minutes [aʊərz]) after(following a specific event [ˈæftər]) he(referring to the turtle [hi]) has been cut up(past perfect passive voice, indicating the turtle has been cut into pieces [həz bɪn kət əp]) and(connecting two similar actions [ənd]) butchered(slaughtered and prepared for consumption [ˈbʊʧərd]). (end of the sentence)But(introducing a contrasting statement [bət]) the old man(referring to an elderly male person [ðə oʊld mæn]) thought(past tense of 'think', indicating an internal thought [θɔt]), (comma used to introduce a direct thought or quote)I(first-person singular pronoun, referring to the speaker [aɪ]) have(present tense of 'have', indicating possession [hæv]) such(of a similar kind or degree [səʧ]) a heart(referring to a heart with similar qualities [ə hɑrt]) too(also; in addition [tu]) and(connecting two similar elements [ənd]) my(first-person singular possessive pronoun, indicating something belonging to the speaker [maɪ]) feet(plural of 'foot', the lower part of the leg [fit]) and(connecting two similar elements [ənd]) hands(plural of 'hand', the part of the body at the end of the arm [hænz]) are(present tense of 'be' [ər]) like(similar to [laɪk]) theirs(possessive pronoun, referring to the turtles [ðɛrz]). (end of the sentence)He(referring to the old man [hi]) ate(past tense of 'eat', indicating the consumption of food [eɪt]) the white eggs(referring to turtle eggs, specifically the white ones [ðə waɪt ɛgz]) to(indicating purpose [tɪ]) give(to provide or supply [gɪv]) himself(reflexive pronoun, referring back to 'He' [hɪmˈsɛlf]) strength(physical power or energy [strɛŋθ]). (end of the sentence)He(referring to the old man [hi]) ate(past tense of 'eat' [eɪt]) them(referring to the white eggs [ðɛm]) all(the entire quantity [ɔl]) through(during a period of time [θru]) May(the fifth month of the year [meɪ]) to(indicating purpose [tɪ]) be(to exist or become [bi]) strong(having physical power or energy [strɔŋ]) in(during a period of time [ɪn]) September(the ninth month of the year [sɛpˈtɛmbər]) and(connecting two similar elements [ənd]) October(the tenth month of the year [ɑkˈtoʊbər]) for(in preparation for [fər]) the truly big fish(referring to large fish that are highly desirable to catch [ðə ˈtruli bɪg fɪʃ]).