The(Definite article, referring to a specific fish [ðə]) fish(An aquatic animal [fɪʃ]) never(At no time in the past or future [ˈnɛvər]) changed(Past tense of 'change', meaning to become different [ʧeɪnʤd]) his(Possessive pronoun, referring to the fish [hɪz]) course(The direction in which something is moving or aimed [kɔrs]) nor(Used to introduce a second negative statement [nɔr]) his(Possessive pronoun, referring to the fish [hɪz]) direction(A course along which someone or something moves [dɪˈrɛkʃɪn]) all(The whole of [ɔl]) that(Referring to a specific night [ðət]) night(The period from sunset to sunrise [naɪt]) as(To the extent or degree that [ɛz]) far as(To the extent or degree that [fɑr ɛz]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific man [ðə]) man(An adult male human being [mæn]) could(Past tense of 'can', indicating ability or possibility [kʊd]) tell(Ascertain (something) by observing or hearing it [tɛl]) from(Indicating a starting point [frəm]) watching(Looking at something for an extended period of time [ˈwɑʧɪŋ]) the(Definite article, referring to specific stars [ðə]) stars(Celestial bodies appearing as fixed luminous points in the night sky [stɑrz]). It(Pronoun, referring to the situation or the night [ɪt]) was(Past tense of 'be' [wɑz]) cold(Of or at a low or relatively low temperature [koʊld]) after(Following in time or order [ˈæftər]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific sun [ðə]) sun(The star that provides light and warmth to Earth [sən]) went down(Set below the horizon [wɛnt daʊn]) and(Conjunction, connecting two clauses [ənd]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific old man [ðə]) old(Having lived for a long time [oʊld]) man's(Possessive form of 'man' [mænz]) sweat(Moisture exuded through the pores of the skin [swɛt]) dried(Past tense of 'dry', meaning to become dry [draɪd]) cold(Having a low temperature [koʊld]) on(Supported by or attached to [ɔn]) his(Possessive pronoun, referring to the old man [hɪz]) back(The rear surface of the human body [bæk]) and(Conjunction, connecting two nouns [ənd]) his(Possessive pronoun, referring to the old man [hɪz]) arms(Upper limbs of the human body [ɑrmz]) and(Conjunction, connecting two nouns [ənd]) his(Possessive pronoun, referring to the old man [hɪz]) old(Having lived for a long time [oʊld]) legs(Limbs used for standing and walking [lɛgz]). During(Throughout the course or duration of [ˈdʊrɪŋ]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific day [ðə]) day(The period from sunrise to sunset [deɪ]) he(Pronoun, referring to the old man [hi]) had taken(Past perfect tense of 'take', meaning to get hold of something [hæd ˈteɪkən]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific sack [ðə]) sack(A large bag made of strong material [sæk]) that(Relative pronoun, referring to the sack [ðət]) covered(Past tense of 'cover', meaning to place something over or in front of something else [ˈkəvərd]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific bait box [ðə]) bait box(A container for holding bait [beɪt bɑks]) and(Conjunction, connecting two clauses [ənd]) spread(Past tense of 'spread', meaning to open out something [sprɛd]) it(Pronoun, referring to the sack [ɪt]) in(Expressing the situation of something surrounded or enclosed [ɪn]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific sun [ðə]) sun(The star that provides light and warmth to Earth [sən]) to(Expressing purpose [tɪ]) dry(To become free from moisture [draɪ]). After(Following in time or order [ˈæftər]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific sun [ðə]) sun(The star that provides light and warmth to Earth [sən]) went down(Set below the horizon [wɛnt daʊn]) he(Pronoun, referring to the old man [hi]) tied(Past tense of 'tie', meaning to attach or fasten with string or rope [taɪd]) it(Pronoun, referring to the sack [ɪt]) around(Surrounding [əraʊnd]) his(Possessive pronoun, referring to the old man [hɪz]) neck(The part of the body connecting the head to the torso [nɛk]) so that(With the result that [soʊ ðət]) it(Pronoun, referring to the sack [ɪt]) hung down(Past tense of 'hang down', meaning to droop or suspend [həŋ daʊn]) over(Extending directly upwards from [ˈoʊvər]) his(Possessive pronoun, referring to the old man [hɪz]) back(The rear surface of the human body [bæk]) and(Conjunction, connecting two clauses [ənd]) he(Pronoun, referring to the old man [hi]) cautiously(In a careful and prudent way [ˈkɔʃəsli]) worked(Past tense of 'work', meaning to manipulate or handle something [wərkt]) it(Pronoun, referring to the sack [ɪt]) down(Towards or in a lower place or position [daʊn]) under(Extending or directly below [ˈəndər]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific line [ðə]) line(A length of cord or rope [laɪn]) that(Relative pronoun, referring to the line [ðət]) was(Past tense of 'be' [wɑz]) across(From one side to the other of (a place, area, etc. [əˈkrɔs]) his(Possessive pronoun, referring to the old man [hɪz]) shoulders(The part of the body to which the arms are attached [ˈʃoʊldərz]) now(At the present time or moment [naʊ]). The(Definite article, referring to a specific sack [ðə]) sack(A large bag made of strong material [sæk]) cushioned(Past tense of 'cushion', meaning to protect from impact [ˈkʊʃənd]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific line [ðə]) line(A length of cord or rope [laɪn]) and(Conjunction, connecting two clauses [ənd]) he(Pronoun, referring to the old man [hi]) had found(Past perfect tense of 'find', meaning to discover or perceive [hæd faʊnd]) a(Indefinite article, referring to any way [ə]) way(A method, style, or manner of doing something [weɪ]) of(Expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) leaning(Being in or moving to a sloping position [ˈlinɪŋ]) forward(Towards what lies in front; ahead [ˈfɔrwərd]) against(In opposition to [əˈgɛnst]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific bow [ðə]) bow(The forward part of a ship or boat [boʊ]) so that(With the result that [soʊ ðət]) he(Pronoun, referring to the old man [hi]) was(Past tense of 'be' [wɑz]) almost(Nearly; not quite [ˈɔlˌmoʊst]) comfortable(Free from stress, providing physical ease [ˈkəmfərtəbəl]). The(Definite article, referring to a specific position [ðə]) position(A place where someone or something is located or has been put [pəˈzɪʃən]) actually(In fact; really [ˈæˌkʧuəli]) was(Past tense of 'be' [wɑz]) only(And no one or nothing more besides [ˈoʊnli]) somewhat(To some extent; rather [ˈsəmˈwət]) less(A smaller amount of [lɛs]) intolerable(Unable to be endured [ˌɪnˈtɑlərəbəl]); but(Conjunction, introducing a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something already said [bət]) he(Pronoun, referring to the old man [hi]) thought(Past tense of 'think', meaning to have a particular belief or idea [θɔt]) of(Expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) it(Pronoun, referring to the position [ɪt]) as(Used to indicate the name, identity, or role of someone or something [ɛz]) almost(Nearly; not quite [ˈɔlˌmoʊst]) comfortable(Free from stress, providing physical ease [ˈkəmfərtəbəl]).
I(first person singular pronoun [aɪ]) can(indicates ability or possibility [kən]) do(to perform an action [du]) nothing(not anything; no single thing [ˈnəθɪŋ]) with(in relation to; concerning [wɪθ]) him(third person singular pronoun, referring to a male [ɪm]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) he(third person singular pronoun, referring to a male [hi]) can(indicates ability or possibility [kən]) do(to perform an action [du]) nothing(not anything; no single thing [ˈnəθɪŋ]) with(in relation to; concerning [wɪθ]) me(first person singular pronoun, object form [mi]), he(third person singular pronoun, referring to a male [hi]) thought(past tense of 'think'; to have an opinion or belief [θɔt]). Not(used to negate a statement [nɑt]) as(to the extent or degree that [ɛz]) long(referring to a period of time [lɔŋ]) as(used to indicate duration [ɛz]) he(third person singular pronoun, referring to a male [hi]) keeps(to continue or persist in doing something [kips]) this(referring to something previously mentioned or understood [ðɪs]) up(to continue or maintain something [əp]).
Once(at one time in the past [wəns]) he(third person singular pronoun, referring to a male [hi]) stood up(rose to a standing position [stʊd əp]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) urinated(to discharge urine [urinated]) over(above or across [ˈoʊvər]) the(definite article, referring to a specific item [ðə]) side(a surface or edge of something [saɪd]) of(indicating belonging or association [əv]) the(definite article, referring to a specific item [ðə]) skiff(a light rowing boat [skɪf]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) looked(past tense of 'look'; to direct one's gaze [lʊkt]) at(expressing direction or location [æt]) the(definite article, referring to specific item [ðə]) stars(celestial bodies that emit light [stɑrz]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) checked(past tense of 'check'; to examine or verify [ʧɛkt]) his(possessive pronoun, belonging to him [hɪz]) course(the direction or route taken [kɔrs]). The(definite article, referring to a specific item [ðə]) line(a length of cord or rope [laɪn]) showed(past tense of 'show'; to be visible [ʃoʊd]) like(similar to [laɪk]) a(indefinite article, referring to a non-specific item [ə]) phosphorescent(emitting light without heat [phosphorescent]) streak(a long, thin line or mark [strik]) in(expressing location or position [ɪn]) the(definite article, referring to a specific item [ðə]) water(a clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid [ˈwɔtər]) straight(in a direct line [streɪt]) out(away from the inside or center [aʊt]) from(indicating a starting point or origin [frəm]) his(possessive pronoun, belonging to him [hɪz]) shoulders(the part of the body where the arms are attached [ˈʃoʊldərz]). They(third person plural pronoun [ðeɪ]) were(past tense of 'be'; used to indicate a state or condition [wər]) moving(to go in a specified direction or manner [ˈmuvɪŋ]) more(a greater amount or degree [mɔr]) slowly(at a slow pace [sˈloʊli]) now(at the present time [naʊ]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) the(definite article, referring to a specific item [ðə]) glow(a steady radiance of light [gloʊ]) of(indicating belonging or association [əv]) Havana(the capital city of Cuba [həˈvænə]) was(past tense of 'be'; used to indicate a state or condition [wɑz]) not(used to negate a statement [nɑt]) so(to such a great extent [soʊ]) strong(having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks [strɔŋ]), so(therefore [soʊ]) that(introducing a subordinate clause [ðət]) he(third person singular pronoun, referring to a male [hi]) knew(past tense of 'know'; to be aware of [nu]) the(definite article, referring to a specific item [ðə]) current(a body of water or air moving in a definite direction [ˈkɑrənt]) must(expressing necessity or obligation [məst]) be(to exist or occur [bi]) carrying(to support and move (someone or something) from one place to another [ˈkɛriɪŋ]) them(third person plural pronoun, object form [ðɛm]) to(expressing direction or purpose [tɪ]) the(definite article, referring to a specific item [ðə]) eastward(toward the east [ˈistwərd]). If(introducing a conditional clause [ɪf]) I(first person singular pronoun [aɪ]) lose(to be deprived of or cease to have [luz]) the(definite article, referring to a specific item [ðə]) glare(strong and dazzling light [glɛr]) of(indicating belonging or association [əv]) Havana(the capital city of Cuba [həˈvænə]) we(first person plural pronoun [wi]) must(expressing necessity or obligation [məst]) be(to exist or occur [bi]) going(to move or travel [goʊɪŋ]) more(a greater amount or degree [mɔr]) to(expressing direction or purpose [tɪ]) the(definite article, referring to a specific item [ðə]) eastward(toward the east [ˈistwərd]), he(third person singular pronoun, referring to a male [hi]) thought(past tense of 'think'; to have an opinion or belief [θɔt]). For(because [fər]) if(introducing a conditional clause [ɪf]) the(definite article, referring to a specific item [ðə]) fish's(possessive form of 'fish'; belonging to the fish [ˈfɪʃɪz]) course(the direction or route taken [kɔrs]) held(past tense of 'hold'; to keep or maintain [hɛld]) true(in accordance with fact or reality [tru]) I(first person singular pronoun [aɪ]) must(expressing necessity or obligation [məst]) see(to perceive with the eyes [si]) it(third person singular pronoun, referring to a thing [ɪt]) for(indicating purpose or reason [fər]) many(a large number of [ˈmɛni]) more(a greater amount or degree [mɔr]) hours(a period of 60 minutes [aʊərz]). I(first person singular pronoun [aɪ]) wonder(to feel curiosity or doubt about something [ˈwəndər]) how(in what way or manner [haʊ]) the(definite article, referring to a specific item [ðə]) baseball(a game played with a bat and ball [ˈbeɪsˈbɔl]) came(past tense of 'come'; to move or travel toward [keɪm]) out(away from the inside or center [aʊt]) in(expressing location or position [ɪn]) the(definite article, referring to a specific item [ðə]) grand(magnificent or imposing [grænd]) leagues(a group of sports teams that compete against each other [ligz]) today(the current day; the day on which the statement is made [təˈdeɪ]), he(third person singular pronoun, referring to a male [hi]) thought(past tense of 'think'; to have an opinion or belief [θɔt]). It(third person singular pronoun, referring to a thing [ɪt]) would(expressing a conditional or possible action [wʊd]) be(to exist or occur [bi]) wonderful(inspiring delight, pleasure, or admiration [ˈwəndərfəl]) to(expressing purpose or intention [tɪ]) do(to perform an action [du]) this(referring to something previously mentioned or understood [ðɪs]) with(in the company of; using [wɪθ]) a(indefinite article, referring to a non-specific item [ə]) radio(a device that receives or transmits audio signals [ˈreɪdiˌoʊ]). Then(after that [ðɛn]) he(third person singular pronoun, referring to a male [hi]) thought(past tense of 'think'; to have an opinion or belief [θɔt]), think(to have a particular belief or idea [θɪŋk]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) it(third person singular pronoun, referring to a thing [ɪt]) always(at all times; on all occasions [ˈɔlˌweɪz]). Think(to have a particular belief or idea [θɪŋk]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) what(asking for information specifying something [wət]) you(second person singular pronoun [ju]) are(present tense of 'be'; used to indicate a state or condition [ər]) doing(to perform an action [duɪŋ]). You(second person singular pronoun [ju]) must(expressing necessity or obligation [məst]) do(to perform an action [du]) nothing(not anything; no single thing [ˈnəθɪŋ]) stupid(lacking intelligence or common sense [ˈstupɪd]).
Then(at that time; next [ðɛn]) he(refers to a male person or animal previously mentioned or known [hi]) said(past tense of 'say', meaning to utter words [sɛd]) aloud(in a voice loud enough to be heard [əˈlaʊd]), ''I wish I had the boy(expression of a desire to possess or have the boy [aɪ wɪʃ aɪ hæd ðə bɔɪ]). To help me(in order to provide assistance to the speaker [tɪ hɛlp mi]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) to see this(in order to witness or observe something specified [tɪ si ðɪs]).''
No one(not a single person; nobody [noʊ wən]) should(used to indicate duty or correctness, typically when criticizing someone's actions [ʃʊd]) be(to exist; to occur [bi]) alone(without anyone else present; solitary [əˈloʊn]) in(expressing the situation of something surrounded or enclosed [ɪn]) their(belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified [ðɛr]) old age(the later part of life; advanced years [oʊld eɪʤ]), he(refers to a male person or animal previously mentioned or known [hi]) thought(past tense of 'think', meaning to have a particular belief or idea [θɔt]). But(used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something previously said [bət]) it(used to refer to something previously mentioned or easily identified [ɪt]) is(third person singular present of 'be' [ɪz]) unavoidable(impossible to avoid or prevent [ˌənəˈvɔɪdəbəl]). I(the person speaking or writing [aɪ]) must(expressing necessity or obligation [məst]) remember(to keep in mind; to bear in mind [rɪˈmɛmbər]) to eat(to consume food [tɪ it]) the tuna(a type of saltwater fish [ðə ˈtunə]) before(earlier than [ˌbiˈfɔr]) he(referring to the tuna [hi]) spoils(to decay or go bad [spɔɪlz]) in order to(for the purpose of [ɪn ˈɔrdər tɪ]) keep(to remain or continue to be [kip]) strong(having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks [strɔŋ]). Remember(used to remind someone of something [rɪˈmɛmbər]), no matter(regardless of [noʊ ˈmætər]) how little(to a small extent or degree [haʊ ˈlɪtəl]) you(the person being addressed [ju]) want(to have a desire for [wɔnt]) to(expressing motion in the direction of (a particular location [tɪ]), that(used to identify a specific thing or person observed or heard by the speaker [ðət]) you(the person being addressed [ju]) must(expressing necessity or obligation [məst]) eat(to consume food [it]) him(referring to the tuna [ɪm]) in(expressing the situation of something surrounded or enclosed [ɪn]) the morning(the early part of the day [ðə ˈmɔrnɪŋ]). Remember(used to remind someone of something [rɪˈmɛmbər]), he(refers to a male person or animal previously mentioned or known [hi]) said(past tense of 'say', meaning to utter words [sɛd]) to(expressing motion in the direction of (a particular location [tɪ]) himself(used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject is 'he' [hɪmˈsɛlf]).
During(throughout the course of [ˈdʊrɪŋ]) the night(the period from sunset to sunrise [ðə naɪt]) two(the number 2 [tu]) porpoises(small toothed whales with a rounded snout [ˈpɔrpəsəz]) came(past tense of 'come', meaning to move or travel towards or into a place [keɪm]) around(surrounding; on all sides of [əraʊnd]) the boat(a small vessel for traveling on water [ðə boʊt]) 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 known [hi]) could(past tense of 'can', meaning to be able to [kʊd]) hear(to perceive with the ear the sound made by (someone or something [hir]) them(referring to the porpoises [ðɛm]) rolling(moving by turning over and over [ˈroʊlɪŋ]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) blowing(expelling air forcefully through the nose or mouth [bloʊɪŋ]). He(refers to a male person or animal previously mentioned or known [hi]) could(past tense of 'can', meaning to be able to [kʊd]) tell(to express something in words [tɛl]) the difference(a point or way in which people or things are dissimilar [ðə ˈdɪfərəns]) between(at the space separating (two things or people [bɪtˈwin]) the blowing noise(the sound produced by expelling air forcefully [ðə bloʊɪŋ nɔɪz]) the male(a male animal [ðə meɪl]) made(past tense of 'make', meaning to create or construct [meɪd]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) the sighing blow(the sound of exhaling audibly in relief or sadness [ðə saɪɪŋ bloʊ]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) the female(a female animal [ðə ˈfiˌmeɪl]).