That(refers to something previously mentioned or observed [ðət]) was(past tense of the verb 'to be', linking the subject to the description [wɑz]) the saddest thing(the most upsetting or heartbreaking event or situation [ðə ˈsædəst θɪŋ]) I(the speaker or narrator [aɪ]) ever(at any time; used to emphasize the extent of something [ˈɛvər]) saw(past tense of the verb 'to see', meaning to perceive with the eyes or understand [sɔ]) with them(in their presence or involving them [wɪθ ðɛm]), the old man(a man who is advanced in age [ðə oʊld mæn]) thought(past tense of the verb 'to think', meaning to have a particular idea or belief [θɔt]). The boy(a young male person [ðə bɔɪ]) was(past tense of the verb 'to be', linking the subject to the description [wɑz]) sad(feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy [sæd]) too(also; in addition [tu]) and(used to connect words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]) we(the speaker and one or more other people [wi]) begged(past tense of the verb 'to beg', meaning to ask someone earnestly or humbly for something [bɛgd]) her(belonging to or associated with a female person or animal [hər]) pardon(forgiveness for or excusal of an offense [ˈpɑrdən]) and(used to connect words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]) butchered(past tense of the verb 'to butcher', meaning to slaughter or kill an animal for food, often implying a crude or violent manner [ˈbʊʧərd]) her(belonging to or associated with a female person or animal [hər]) promptly(without delay; immediately [ˈprɑmptli]).
''I wish(expresses a desire or longing for something [aɪ wɪʃ]) the boy(a young male person [ðə bɔɪ]) was(past tense of the verb 'to be', indicating a state or condition [wɑz]) here(in this place; present [hir]),'' he(a male person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified [hi]) said(past tense of the verb 'to say', meaning to utter words [sɛd]) aloud(in a voice that can be clearly heard [əˈlaʊd]) and(used to connect words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]) settled(past tense of the verb 'to settle', meaning to place or arrange oneself comfortably [ˈsɛtəld]) himself(the reflexive form of 'him', referring back to the subject 'he' [hɪmˈsɛlf]) against(in opposition to or in contact with [əˈgɛnst]) the rounded planks(pieces of wood that are curved or shaped in a circular form [ðə ˈraʊndɪd plæŋks]) of the bow(the front part of a boat or ship [əv ðə boʊ]) and(used to connect words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]) felt(past tense of the verb 'to feel', meaning to perceive or experience something [fɛlt]) the strength(the quality or state of being physically strong [ðə strɛŋθ]) of the great fish(a large aquatic animal [əv ðə greɪt fɪʃ]) through(by means of or because of [θru]) the line(a rope or cord used for fishing [ðə laɪn]) he(a male person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified [hi]) held(past tense of the verb 'to hold', meaning to grasp or support something [hɛld]) across(from one side to the other of [əˈkrɔs]) his(belonging to or associated with a male person or animal [hɪz]) shoulders(the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm [ˈʃoʊldərz]) moving(in the process of changing position or going from one place to another [ˈmuvɪŋ]) steadily(in a constant and regular manner [ˈstɛdəli]) toward(in the direction of [təˈwɔrd]) whatever(anything or everything that [ˌwəˈtɛvər]) he(a male person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified [hi]) had chosen(past perfect tense of the verb 'to choose', meaning to have selected or decided on something [hæd ˈʧoʊzən]).
When(at the time or occasion that [wɪn]) once(on one occasion; formerly [wəns]), through(by means of or because of [θru]) my(belonging to or associated with the speaker [maɪ]) treachery(betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature [ˈtrɛʧəri]), it(refers to a situation or action [ɪt]) had been(past perfect tense of the verb 'to be', indicating a state or condition that existed before another past action [hæd bɪn]) necessary(required to be done, achieved, or present; essential [ˈnɛsəˌsɛri]) to him(for his benefit or purpose [tɪ ɪm]) to make(to perform an action or create something [tɪ meɪk]) a choice(an act of selecting or deciding when faced with two or more possibilities [ə ʧɔɪs]), the old man(a man who is advanced in age [ðə oʊld mæn]) thought(past tense of the verb 'to think', meaning to have a particular idea or belief [θɔt]).
His choice(the act of selecting or deciding that he made [hɪz ʧɔɪs]) had been(past perfect tense of the verb 'to be', indicating a state or condition that existed before another past action [hæd bɪn]) to stay(to remain in a particular place or condition [tɪ steɪ]) in the deep dark water(water that is far below the surface and lacking light [ɪn ðə dip dɑrk ˈwɔtər]) far out(at a considerable distance from land [fɑr aʊt]) beyond(at or to the further side of [bɪɔnd]) all snares(traps or devices for catching animals [ɔl snɛrz]) and(used to connect words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]) traps(devices or contrivances for catching animals or people [træps]) and(used to connect words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]) treacheries(acts of betrayal or deception [treacheries]). My choice(the act of selecting or deciding that I made [maɪ ʧɔɪs]) was(past tense of the verb 'to be', linking the subject to the description [wɑz]) to go(to move or travel to a place [tɪ goʊ]) there(in or at that place [ðɛr]) to find(to discover or locate something [tɪ faɪnd]) him(a male person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified [ɪm]) beyond(at or to the further side of [bɪɔnd]) all people(every person; everyone [ɔl ˈpipəl]). Beyond(at or to the further side of [bɪɔnd]) all people(every person; everyone [ɔl ˈpipəl]) in the world(on the planet Earth [ɪn ðə wərld]). Now(at the present time [naʊ]) we(the speaker and one or more other people [wi]) are joined(connected or united [ər ʤɔɪnd]) together(in or into one place or group [təˈgɛðər]) and(used to connect words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]) have been(present perfect tense of the verb 'to be', indicating a state or condition that started in the past and continues to the present [hæv bɪn]) since noon(from 12 o'clock in the middle of the day until the present time [sɪns nun]). And(used to connect words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]) no one(not a single person [noʊ wən]) to help(to give assistance or support to someone [tɪ hɛlp]) either one(any one of two people or things [ˈiðər wən]) of us(belonging to or associated with the speaker and one or more other people [əv ˈjuˈɛs]).
Perhaps(possibly but not certainly; maybe [pərˈhæps]) I(the speaker or writer referring to himself or herself [aɪ]) should(used to indicate obligation, duty, or correctness, typically when criticizing someone's actions [ʃʊd]) not(used to express negation, denial, refusal, or prohibition [nɑt]) have been(indicates an action that should have happened but didn't [hæv bɪn]) a fisherman(a person who catches fish, typically for a living [ə ˈfɪʃərˌmæn]), he(the subject of the sentence [hi]) thought(past tense of think, to have a particular belief or idea [θɔt]). But(used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something previously said [bət]) that(used to identify a specific thing observed or heard by the speaker [ðət]) was(past tense of 'be' [wɑz]) the thing(a particular object or item [ðə θɪŋ]) that(used to define or identify 'the thing' [ðət]) I(the speaker or writer referring to himself or herself [aɪ]) was born for(destined or naturally suited for something [wɑz bɔrn fər]). I(the speaker or writer referring to himself or herself [aɪ]) must(expressing necessity or obligation [məst]) surely(used to emphasize the speaker's confidence in the truth of what they are saying [ˈʃʊrli]) remember(to keep in mind for future action [rɪˈmɛmbər]) to eat(to consume food [tɪ it]) the tuna(a large saltwater fish [ðə ˈtunə]) after(subsequent to; later than [ˈæftər]) it(referring to the event of catching the tuna [ɪt]) gets light(when daylight arrives; when the sun rises [gɪts laɪt]).
Some time(an unspecified period of time [səm taɪm]) before(earlier than [ˌbiˈfɔr]) daylight(the light from the sun during the day [ˈdeɪˌlaɪt]) something(an unspecified or unknown thing [ˈsəmθɪŋ]) took(past tense of 'take', to seize or capture [tʊk]) one of the baits(one item used to lure fish or animals [wən əv ðə beɪts]) that(used to identify the baits [ðət]) were(past tense of 'be', plural [wər]) behind him(at the rear of the person [bɪˈhaɪnd ɪm]). He(the subject of the sentence [hi]) heard(past tense of 'hear', to perceive with the ear [hərd]) the stick(a piece of wood [ðə stɪk]) break(to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain [breɪk]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) the line(a length of cord or rope [ðə laɪn]) begin(to start [bɪˈgɪn]) to rush out(to move forward with great speed [tɪ rəʃ aʊt]) over(extending directly upwards from [ˈoʊvər]) the gunwale(the upper edge of the side of a boat or ship [ðə gunwale]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) the skiff(a light rowing boat [ðə skɪf]). In(expressing the situation of something surrounded or enclosed [ɪn]) the darkness(the state of being dark [ðə ˈdɑrknəs]) he(the subject of the sentence [hi]) loosened(to make or become less tight [ˈlusənd]) his(belonging to or associated with the person previously mentioned [hɪz]) sheath knife(a knife that is kept in a sheath [ʃiθ naɪf]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) taking(to lay hold of (something) with one's hands; reach for and hold [ˈteɪkɪŋ]) all(used to refer to the whole quantity or extent of [ɔl]) the strain(a force tending to pull or stretch something to an extreme or damaging degree [ðə streɪn]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) the fish(a limbless cold-blooded vertebrate animal with gills and fins and living wholly in water [ðə fɪʃ]) on(physically supported by (something [ɔn]) his(belonging to or associated with the person previously mentioned [hɪz]) left shoulder(the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm [lɛft ˈʃoʊldər]) he(the subject of the sentence [hi]) leaned back(to incline or bend backward from a vertical position [lind bæk]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) cut(past tense of 'cut', to divide with a sharp implement [kət]) the line(a length of cord or rope [ðə laɪn]) against(in opposition to [əˈgɛnst]) the wood(the hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of a tree or shrub [ðə wʊd]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) the gunwale(the upper edge of the side of a boat or ship [ðə gunwale]). Then(at that time; after that [ðɛn]) he(the subject of the sentence [hi]) cut(past tense of 'cut', to divide with a sharp implement [kət]) the other line(the remaining line [ðə ˈəðər laɪn]) closest(nearest in space or time [ˈkloʊsəst]) to him(near the person [tɪ ɪm]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) in(expressing the situation of something surrounded or enclosed [ɪn]) the dark(absence of light [ðə dɑrk]) made(past tense of 'make', to create or construct [meɪd]) the loose ends(the unattached or untied parts [ðə lus ɛndz]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) the reserve coils(extra or backup loops of rope [ðə rɪˈzərv kɔɪlz]) fast(securely fixed in place [fæst]). He(the subject of the sentence [hi]) worked(past tense of 'work', to exert effort [wərkt]) skillfully(in a way that shows skill [ˈskɪlfəli]) with(accompanied by (another person or thing [wɪθ]) the one hand(a single hand [ðə wən hænd]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) put(past tense of 'put', to move to or place in a particular position [pʊt]) his(belonging to or associated with the person previously mentioned [hɪz]) foot(the lower extremity of the leg below the ankle, on which a person stands or walks [fʊt]) on(physically supported by (something [ɔn]) the coils(loops of rope or wire [ðə kɔɪlz]) to hold(to keep or retain [tɪ hoʊld]) them(referring to the coils [ðɛm]) as(while [ɛz]) he(the subject of the sentence [hi]) drew(past tense of 'draw', to pull or drag [dru]) his(belonging to or associated with the person previously mentioned [hɪz]) knots(a fastening made by looping a piece of string, rope, or something similar on itself and tightening it [nɑts]) tight(closely stretched or constricted; not loose [taɪt]). Now(at the present time or moment [naʊ]) he(the subject of the sentence [hi]) had(past tense of 'have', to possess [hæd]) six reserve coils(six extra or backup loops of rope [sɪks rɪˈzərv kɔɪlz]) of line(made of rope [əv laɪn]). There(used to indicate the existence or presence of something [ðɛr]) were(past tense of 'be', plural [wər]) two(the number 2 [tu]) from(indicating the place or point where something starts [frəm]) each bait(every single lure [iʧ beɪt]) he(the subject of the sentence [hi]) had severed(had cut or broken off [hæd ˈsɛvərd]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) the two(the number 2 [ðə tu]) from(indicating the place or point where something starts [frəm]) the bait(a lure used to catch fish or animals [ðə beɪt]) the fish(a limbless cold-blooded vertebrate animal with gills and fins and living wholly in water [ðə fɪʃ]) had taken(had seized or captured [hæd ˈteɪkən]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) they(referring to the coils [ðeɪ]) were(past tense of 'be', plural [wər]) all(used to refer to the whole quantity or extent of [ɔl]) connected(joined or linked together [kəˈnɛktɪd]).
After(Following in time or sequence [ˈæftər]) it(Refers to an unspecified subject, likely the situation or time [ɪt]) is(Present tense of the verb 'to be' [ɪz]) light(The state of having illumination; daylight [laɪt]), he(Referring to a male person previously mentioned or known [hi]) thought(Past tense of 'think'; an idea or opinion produced by thinking [θɔt]), I(The speaker or writer referring to themself [aɪ]) will(Auxiliary verb expressing future tense [wɪl]) work back(To return or retrace one's steps [wərk bæk]) to(Expressing direction or purpose [tɪ]) the forty-fathom bait(Bait set at a depth of forty fathoms (a fathom is a unit of length, approximately 6 feet [ðə forty-fathom beɪt]) and(Conjunction connecting words or clauses [ənd]) cut it away(To sever or detach something by cutting [kət ɪt əˈweɪ]) too(Also; in addition [tu]) and(Conjunction connecting words or clauses [ənd]) link up(To connect or join together [lɪŋk əp]) the reserve coils(Extra or backup coils of rope or line [ðə rɪˈzərv kɔɪlz]). I(The speaker or writer referring to themself [aɪ]) will(Auxiliary verb expressing future tense [wɪl]) have lost(To have misplaced or been deprived of something [hæv lɔst]) two hundred fathoms(A length of two hundred fathoms (a fathom is a unit of length, approximately 6 feet [tu ˈhənərd ˈfæðəmz]) of(Expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) good(Of high quality; desirable [gʊd]) Catalan cardel(Likely refers to a type of strong rope or line from Catalonia [ˈkætɑˌlɑn cardel]) and(Conjunction connecting words or clauses [ənd]) the hooks(Curved or angled pieces of metal used for catching fish [ðə hʊks]) and(Conjunction connecting words or clauses [ənd]) leaders(Short lengths of line connecting the hook to the main line [ˈlidərz]). That(Referring to something previously mentioned [ðət]) can be(Expressing possibility or ability [kən bi]) replaced(To provide a substitute or equivalent for something [ˌriˈpleɪst]). But(Conjunction introducing a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something previously said [bət]) who(Asking what or which person or people [hu]) replaces(To provide a substitute or equivalent for something [rɪˈpleɪsɪz]) this fish(Referring to the specific fish being discussed [ðɪs fɪʃ]) if(Expressing a condition [ɪf]) I(The speaker or writer referring to themself [aɪ]) hook(To catch a fish with a hook [hʊk]) some fish(An unspecified fish [səm fɪʃ]) and(Conjunction connecting words or clauses [ənd]) it(Referring to an unspecified subject, likely the fish [ɪt]) cuts(To sever or divide something with a sharp implement [kəts]) him off(To detach or separate something by cutting [ɪm ɔf])? I(The speaker or writer referring to themself [aɪ]) don't(Contraction of 'do not' [doʊnt]) know(To be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information [noʊ]) what(Asking for information specifying something [wət]) that fish(Referring to the specific fish being discussed [ðət fɪʃ]) was(Past tense of the verb 'to be' [wɑz]) that(Referring to something previously mentioned [ðət]) took(Past tense of 'take'; to seize or capture [tʊk]) the bait(Something used to lure or attract fish [ðə beɪt]) just now(A short time ago; very recently [ʤɪst naʊ]). It(Referring to an unspecified subject, likely the fish [ɪt]) could(Expressing possibility or ability in the past [kʊd]) have been(Expressing a past possibility [hæv bɪn]) a marlin(A large, elongated fish with a spear-like snout [ə ˈmɑrlɪn]) or(Conjunction introducing an alternative [ər]) a broadbill(Another name for a swordfish [ə broadbill]) or(Conjunction introducing an alternative [ər]) a shark(A type of cartilaginous fish [ə ʃɑrk]). I(The speaker or writer referring to themself [aɪ]) never(At no time; not ever [ˈnɛvər]) felt(Past tense of 'feel'; to perceive through touch [fɛlt]) him(Referring to a male person or animal previously mentioned or known [ɪm]). I(The speaker or writer referring to themself [aɪ]) had to(Was obliged or required to [hæd tɪ]) get rid of(To eliminate or discard something unwanted [gɪt rɪd əv]) him(Referring to a male person or animal previously mentioned or known [ɪm]) too fast(At an excessive speed [tu fæst]).