He(refers to a male person or character previously mentioned or understood [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]) how(in what way or manner [haʊ]) some men(certain unspecified men [səm mɛn]) feared(past tense of 'fear', meaning to be afraid of something [fɪrd]) being(the state of existence [biɪŋ]) out of sight(not visible; beyond the range of vision [aʊt əv saɪt]) of land(the part of the earth's surface that is not permanently covered by water [əv lænd]) in(expressing the location or position of something within something else [ɪn]) a small boar(likely a typo and should be 'boat', a small vessel for traveling on water [ə smɔl bɔr]) and(used to connect words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]) knew(past tense of 'know', meaning to be aware of something through observation, inquiry, or information [nu]) they were(past tense of 'be', indicating their state of being [ðeɪ wər]) right(correct or true [raɪt]) in(expressing the location or position of something within something else [ɪn]) the months(periods of time, each approximately one-twelfth of a year [ðə mənθs]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) sudden bad weather(unexpected and severe weather conditions [ˈsədən bæd ˈwɛðər]). But(used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said previously [bət]) now(at the present time or moment [naʊ]) they were(past tense of 'be', indicating their state of being [ðeɪ wər]) in(expressing the location or position of something within something else [ɪn]) hurricane months(the months during which hurricanes are most likely to occur [ˈhərəˌkeɪnz mənθs]) and(used to connect words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]), when(at or during the time that [wɪn]) there are(used to indicate the existence of something [ðɛr ər]) no hurricanes(an absence of severe tropical cyclones [noʊ ˈhərəˌkeɪnz]), the weather(the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time [ðə ˈwɛðər]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) hurricane months(the months during which hurricanes are most likely to occur [ˈhərəˌkeɪnz mənθs]) is(third-person singular present of 'be', indicating a state of being [ɪz]) the best(of the highest quality or degree [ðə bɛst]) of all(out of all the possibilities [əv ɔl]) the year(the period of 365 or 366 days, starting from January 1st [ðə jɪr]).
If(Used to introduce a conditional clause [ɪf]) there is(Indicates the existence of something [ðɛr ɪz]) a hurricane(A severe tropical cyclone with strong winds and heavy rain [ə ˈhərəˌkeɪnz]) you(Refers to the person being addressed or people in general [ju]) always(Every time or on all occasions [ˈɔlˌweɪz]) see(Perceive with the eyes [si]) the signs(Indications or evidence of something [ðə saɪnz]) of it(Referring to the hurricane [əv ɪt]) in the sky(Visible in the atmosphere above [ɪn ðə skaɪ]) for days ahead(For several days in the future [fər deɪz əˈhɛd]), if(Introducing a conditional clause [ɪf]) you(Refers to the person being addressed [ju]) are(Form of the verb 'to be' [ər]) at sea(On the ocean or a large body of water [æt si]). They(Refers to people in general or a specific group [ðeɪ]) do not see(They are unable to perceive [du nɑt si]) it(Referring to the signs of a hurricane [ɪt]) ashore(On land, as opposed to at sea [əˈʃɔr]) because(For the reason that [bɪˈkəz]) they(Refers to people in general or a specific group [ðeɪ]) do not know(They lack the knowledge [du nɑt noʊ]) what(Which thing or things [wət]) to look for(To search for or seek out [tɪ lʊk fər]), he thought(Indicates the character's internal thought [hi θɔt]). The land(The ground or earth [ðə lænd]) must(Expressing necessity or obligation [məst]) make a difference(Have an effect or impact [meɪk ə ˈdɪfərəns]) too(Also or in addition [tu]), in the shape(In the form or configuration [ɪn ðə ʃeɪp]) of the clouds(Referring to the formations in the sky [əv ðə klaʊdz]). But(Introducing a contrasting statement [bət]) we(Refers to the speaker and one or more other people [wi]) have no hurricane(There is not a hurricane [hæv noʊ ˈhərəˌkeɪnz]) coming now(Approaching or arriving at the present time [ˈkəmɪŋ naʊ]).
He(Refers to a male person or character [hi]) looked(Used his eyes to perceive [lʊkt]) at the sky(Directed his gaze towards the atmosphere above [æt ðə skaɪ]) and(Used to connect two clauses or phrases [ənd]) saw(Perceived with his eyes [sɔ]) the white cumulus(Observed the puffy, white clouds [ðə waɪt cumulus]) built(Formed or structured [bɪlt]) like(Similar to [laɪk]) friendly piles(Resembling heaps that are welcoming [ˈfrɛndli paɪlz]) of ice cream(Made of frozen dessert [əv aɪs krim]) and(Used to connect two clauses or phrases [ənd]) high above(At a great altitude [haɪ əˈbəv]) were(Past tense of 'to be', indicating existence [wər]) the thin feathers(The delicate, wispy formations [ðə θɪn ˈfɛðərz]) of the cirrus(Referring to high-altitude, feathery clouds [əv ðə ˈsɪrəs]) against(In contrast to or in front of [əˈgɛnst]) the high September sky(The sky in the month of September, which is at a great altitude [ðə haɪ sɛpˈtɛmbər skaɪ]).
''Light brisa(A gentle breeze [laɪt brisa]),'' he said(He spoke [hi sɛd]). ''Better weather(More favorable atmospheric conditions [ˈbɛtər ˈwɛðər]) for me(Suitable for myself [fər mi]) than(In comparison to [ðən]) for you, fish(Suitable for you, the fish [fər ju fɪʃ]).''
His(belonging to him [hɪz]) left(on the left side [lɛft]) hand(the part of the body at the end of the arm [hænd]) was(past tense of 'be' [wɑz]) still(continuing to be; even now [stɪl]) cramped(affected by a muscle spasm [kræmpt]), but(used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has already been said [bət]) he(referring to a male person [hi]) was(past tense of 'be' [wɑz]) unknotting(loosening or straightening out something that is knotted [unknotting]) it(referring to his hand [ɪt]) slowly(at a slow pace; gradually [sˈloʊli]).
I(first-person singular pronoun [aɪ]) hate(to dislike intensely [heɪt]) a cramp(a painful muscle spasm [ə kræmp]), he(referring to a male person [hi]) thought(past tense of 'think' [θɔt]). It(referring to a cramp [ɪt]) is(present tense of 'be' [ɪz]) a treachery(betrayal of trust [ə ˈtrɛʧəri]) of(belonging to or associated with [əv]) one's(belonging to oneself [wənz]) own(belonging or done by oneself [oʊn]) body(the physical structure of a person or animal [ˈbɑdi]). It(referring to having diarrhoea or vomiting [ɪt]) is(present tense of 'be' [ɪz]) humiliating(causing someone to feel ashamed and foolish [hjuˈmɪliˌeɪtɪŋ]) before(in front of; in the presence of [ˌbiˈfɔr]) others(other people [ˈəðərz]) to have(to possess or experience [tɪ hæv]) a diarrhoea(a condition of having frequent, liquid bowel movements [ə ˌdaɪərˈiə]) from(indicating the source or cause [frəm]) ptomaine poisoning(food poisoning caused by bacteria [ˈtoʊmeɪn ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ]) or(used to link alternatives [ər]) to vomit(to eject matter from the stomach through the mouth [tɪ ˈvɑmət]) from(indicating the source or cause [frəm]) it(referring to ptomaine poisoning [ɪt]). But(used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has already been said [bət]) a cramp(a painful muscle spasm [ə kræmp]), he(referring to a male person [hi]) thought(past tense of 'think' [θɔt]) of(expressing the relationship between a verb and its object [əv]) it(referring to a cramp [ɪt]) as(used to describe the function or character of someone or something [ɛz]) a calambre(Spanish word for cramp [ə calambre]), humiliates(causes someone to feel ashamed and foolish [hjuˈmɪliˌeɪts]) oneself(one's own self [ˌwənˈsɛlf]) especially(particularly [əˈspɛʃəli]) when(at or during the time that [wɪn]) one(referring to oneself [wən]) is(present tense of 'be' [ɪz]) alone(without anyone else [əˈloʊn]).
If(conditional conjunction [ɪf]) the boy(a young male person [ðə bɔɪ]) were(past subjunctive of 'be' [wər]) here(in or at this place [hir]) he(referring to the boy [hi]) could(past tense of 'can', expressing possibility [kʊd]) rub(to apply pressure and friction to a surface [rəb]) it(referring to the cramp [ɪt]) for(indicating the purpose or recipient [fər]) me(first-person singular object pronoun [mi]) and(used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) loosen(to make or become less tight or tense [ˈlusən]) it(referring to the cramp [ɪt]) down(in a downward direction [daʊn]) from(indicating the starting point [frəm]) the forearm(the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist [ðə ˈfɔˌrɑrm]), he(referring to a male person [hi]) thought(past tense of 'think' [θɔt]). But(used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has already been said [bət]) it(referring to the cramp [ɪt]) will(expressing future tense [wɪl]) loosen(to become less tight or tense [ˈlusən]) up(expressing completion or improvement [əp]).
Then(at that time; next [ðɛn]), with(accompanied by [wɪθ]) his(belonging to him [hɪz]) right(on the right side [raɪt]) hand(the part of the body at the end of the arm [hænd]) he(referring to a male person [hi]) felt(past tense of 'feel' [fɛlt]) the difference(the state of being dissimilar [ðə ˈdɪfərəns]) in(expressing location or position [ɪn]) the pull(the force exerted when something is pulled [ðə pʊl]) of(belonging to or associated with [əv]) the line(a length of cord or rope [ðə laɪn]) before(earlier than [ˌbiˈfɔr]) he(referring to a male person [hi]) saw(past tense of 'see' [sɔ]) the slant(a sloping position [ðə slænt]) change(the act of becoming different [ʧeɪnʤ]) in(expressing location or position [ɪn]) the water(a clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid [ðə ˈwɔtər]). Then(at that time; next [ðɛn]), as(while; when [ɛz]) he(referring to a male person [hi]) leaned(past tense of 'lean', to be in or assume a sloping position [lind]) against(in opposition to; touching [əˈgɛnst]) the line(a length of cord or rope [ðə laɪn]) and(used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) slapped(past tense of 'slap', to strike with an open hand [slæpt]) his(belonging to him [hɪz]) left(on the left side [lɛft]) hand(the part of the body at the end of the arm [hænd]) hard(with great force or energy [hɑrd]) and(used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) fast(at high speed [fæst]) against(in opposition to; touching [əˈgɛnst]) his(belonging to him [hɪz]) thigh(the part of the leg between the hip and the knee [θaɪ]) he(referring to a male person [hi]) saw(past tense of 'see' [sɔ]) the line(a length of cord or rope [ðə laɪn]) slanting(sloping [sˈlæntɪŋ]) slowly(at a slow pace; gradually [sˈloʊli]) upward(toward a higher place or position [ˈəpwərd]).
''He's(Contraction of 'He is', indicating that someone is performing an action [hiz]) coming up(Rising to the surface [ˈkəmɪŋ əp]),'' he(Referring to a male person [hi]) said(Spoke or uttered words [sɛd]). ''Come(An invitation or request to move or act [kəm]) on(An encouragement to proceed or hurry [ɔn]) hand(Assist or help [hænd]). Please(A polite request [pliz]) come(An invitation or request to move or act [kəm]) on(An encouragement to proceed or hurry [ɔn]).''
The line(A rope or cord used for fishing [ðə laɪn]) rose(Moved upwards [roʊz]) slowly(At a slow pace [sˈloʊli]) and(A conjunction used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) steadily(In a consistent and unwavering manner [ˈstɛdəli]) and(A conjunction used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) then(At that time; after that [ðɛn]) the surface(The outermost layer or top part [ðə ˈsərfəs]) of the ocean(The vast body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth [əv ðə ˈoʊʃən]) bulged(Swelled or protruded outwards [bəlʤd]) ahead(In front; in the direction one is facing [əˈhɛd]) of the boat(A vessel for traveling on water [əv ðə boʊt]) and(A conjunction used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) the fish(An aquatic animal with fins and gills [ðə fɪʃ]) came out(Emerged or appeared [keɪm aʊt]). He(Referring to a male person or animal [hi]) came out(Emerged or appeared [keɪm aʊt]) unendingly(Without end; continuously [unendingly]) and(A conjunction used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) water(A clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid [ˈwɔtər]) poured(Flowed rapidly and abundantly [pɔrd]) from his sides(From the sides of the fish [frəm hɪz saɪdz]). He(Referring to a male person or animal [hi]) was bright(Radiant or full of light [wɑz braɪt]) in the sun(Exposed to the sunlight [ɪn ðə sən]) and(A conjunction used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) his head(The upper part of the body [hɪz hɛd]) and(A conjunction used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) back(The rear part of the body [bæk]) were dark purple(A color that is a mix of red and blue, having a dark shade [wər dɑrk ˈpərpəl]) and(A conjunction used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) in the sun(Exposed to the sunlight [ɪn ðə sən]) the stripes(Long, narrow bands or markings [ðə straɪps]) on his sides(On the sides of the fish [ɔn hɪz saɪdz]) showed(Were visible [ʃoʊd]) wide(Of great extent from side to side [waɪd]) and(A conjunction used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) a light lavender(A pale purple color [ə laɪt ˈlævəndər]). His sword(A long, pointed weapon [hɪz sɔrd]) was as long(Having the same length [wɑz ɛz lɔŋ]) as a baseball bat(A wooden or metal bat used in baseball [ɛz ə ˈbeɪsˈbɔl bæt]) and(A conjunction used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) tapered(Gradually narrowed towards one end [ˈteɪpərd]) like a rapier(A slender, double-edged sword [laɪk ə ˈreɪpiər]) and(A conjunction used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) he(Referring to a male person or animal [hi]) rose(Moved upwards [roʊz]) his full length(The entire length of his body [hɪz fʊl lɛŋθ]) from the water(Out of the water [frəm ðə ˈwɔtər]) and(A conjunction used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) then(At that time; after that [ðɛn]) re-entered(Entered again [ˌriˈɛntərd]) it, smoothly(In a smooth manner [ɪt sˈmuðli]), like a diver(A person who dives into water [laɪk ə ˈdaɪvər]) and(A conjunction used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) the old man(An elderly man [ðə oʊld mæn]) saw(Perceived with the eyes [sɔ]) the great(Large or impressive [ðə greɪt]) scythe-blade(A curved blade used for cutting grass or crops [scythe-blade]) of his tail(The tail of the fish [əv hɪz teɪl]) go under(Submerge or disappear beneath the surface [goʊ ˈəndər]) and(A conjunction used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) the line(A rope or cord used for fishing [ðə laɪn]) commenced(Began or started [kəˈmɛnst]) to race out(To move out very fast [tɪ reɪs aʊt]).