I'm(contraction of 'I am' [əm]) learning(acquiring knowledge or skills [ˈlərnɪŋ]) how to do it(the method or process of accomplishing something [haʊ tɪ du ɪt]), he thought(an internal reflection or consideration [hi θɔt]). This part of it(referring to a specific aspect or element of something [ðɪs pɑrt əv ɪt]) anyway(in any case; regardless of other considerations [ˈɛniˌweɪ]). Then too(in addition; also [ðɛn tu]), remember(to keep in mind; to not forget [rɪˈmɛmbər]) he hasn't eaten(he has not consumed food [hi ˈhæzənt ˈitən]) since(from the time that [sɪns]) he took the bait(when he first bit the fishing lure [hi tʊk ðə beɪt]) and(conjunction used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) he is huge(he is very large in size [hi ɪz juʤ]) and(conjunction used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) needs much food(requires a large quantity of sustenance [nidz məʧ fud]). I have eaten(I have consumed [aɪ hæv ˈitən]) the whole bonito(the entire fish of the bonito species [ðə hoʊl bəˈnitoʊ]). Tomorrow(the day after today [təˈmɑˌroʊ]) I will eat(I intend to consume [aɪ wɪl it]) the dolphin(a marine mammal, here likely used as food [ðə ˈdɑlfən]). He called it(he referred to it as [hi kɔld ɪt]) dorado(Spanish word for dolphin or a golden fish [dɔˈrɑdoʊ]). Perhaps(possibly; maybe [pərˈhæps]) I should eat(I ought to consume [aɪ ʃʊd it]) some of it(a portion of it [səm əv ɪt]) when(at the time that [wɪn]) I clean it(I prepare it for consumption [aɪ klin ɪt]). It will be(it is going to be [ɪt wɪl bi]) harder to eat(more difficult to consume [ˈhɑrdər tɪ it]) than the bonito(in comparison to the bonito fish [ðən ðə bəˈnitoʊ]). But(however; nevertheless [bət]), then(in that case; therefore [ðɛn]), nothing is easy(no task or situation is without difficulty [ˈnəθɪŋ ɪz ˈizi]).
''How do you feel, fish(A question addressed to the fish, inquiring about its well-being [haʊ du ju fil fɪʃ])?'' he asked aloud(he spoke in a voice loud enough to be heard [hi æst əˈlaʊd]). ''I feel good(I am experiencing positive emotions or physical sensations [aɪ fil gʊd]) and(conjunction used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) my left hand is better(the condition of my left hand has improved [maɪ lɛft hænd ɪz ˈbɛtər]) and(conjunction used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) I have food(I possess sustenance [aɪ hæv fud]) for a night and a day(sufficient provisions for a 24-hour period [fər ə naɪt ənd ə deɪ]). Pull the boat, fish(An instruction or command for the fish to tow the boat [pʊl ðə boʊt fɪʃ]).''
He(refers to a male person or character previously mentioned or understood in the context [hi]) did not truly feel good(indicates that the person's feeling of well-being was not genuine or complete [dɪd nɑt ˈtruli fil gʊd]) because(introduces the reason or cause for the preceding statement [bɪˈkəz]) the pain(refers to a physical sensation of discomfort or suffering [ðə peɪn]) from the cord(specifies the source or origin of the pain as being caused by a rope or similar object [frəm ðə kɔrd]) across his back(indicates the location of the pain, specifically on the person's back [əˈkrɔs hɪz bæk]) had almost passed pain(suggests that the intense sensation of pain was diminishing or subsiding [hæd ˈɔlˌmoʊst pæst peɪn]) and gone into a dullness(describes the pain transforming into a less intense, more subdued sensation [ənd gɔn ˈɪntu ə ˈdəlnəs]) that he mistrusted(indicates that the person was suspicious or wary of the diminished pain [ðət hi mɪˈstrəstɪd]). But(introduces a contrasting or opposing statement [bət]) I have had worse things than that(expresses that the person has experienced more severe or difficult situations in the past [aɪ hæv hæd wərs θɪŋz ðən ðət]), he thought(indicates that the following words are the person's internal thoughts [hi θɔt]). My hand is only cut a little(describes a minor injury to the person's hand [maɪ hænd ɪz ˈoʊnli kət ə ˈlɪtəl]) and(connects two related statements or conditions [ənd]) the cramp is gone(indicates that a muscle spasm or contraction has ceased [ðə kræmp ɪz gɔn]) from the other(refers to the other hand or limb, implying that it was previously affected by a cramp [frəm ðə ˈəðər]). My legs are all right(states that the person's legs are in good condition [maɪ lɛgz ər ɔl raɪt]). Also(introduces an additional point or consideration [ˈɔlsoʊ]) now(indicates the present time or situation [naʊ]) I have gained on him(suggests that the person has made progress or advantage over someone else [aɪ hæv geɪnd ɔn ɪm]) in the question of sustenance(specifies the area of advantage as being related to food or nourishment [ɪn ðə kˈwɛʃən əv ˈsəstənəns]).
It(refers to the time of day or the surrounding environment [ɪt]) was dark now(indicates that the level of light has decreased, making it difficult to see [wɑz dɑrk naʊ]) as(introduces a comparison or explanation [ɛz]) it becomes dark quickly(describes the rapid decrease in light levels [ɪt bɪˈkəmz dɑrk kˈwɪkli]) after the sun sets(specifies the event that causes the darkness, which is the sun disappearing below the horizon [ˈæftər ðə sən sɛts]) in September(indicates the time of year when this rapid darkening occurs [ɪn sɛpˈtɛmbər]). He(refers to a male person or character previously mentioned or understood in the context [hi]) lay against(indicates the person's position, resting against something [leɪ əˈgɛnst]) the worn wood(describes the condition of the wood as being old and showing signs of use [ðə wɔrn wʊd]) of the bow(specifies the part of the boat or structure that the person is resting against [əv ðə boʊ]) and rested(indicates that the person is taking a break to regain strength [ənd ˈrɛstɪd]) all that he could(suggests that the person is resting as much as possible [ɔl ðət hi kʊd]). The first stars were out(describes the appearance of the initial stars in the night sky [ðə fərst stɑrz wər aʊt]). He(refers to a male person or character previously mentioned or understood in the context [hi]) did not know(indicates a lack of knowledge or awareness [dɪd nɑt noʊ]) the name of Rigel(specifies the object of knowledge as being the name of a particular star [ðə neɪm əv ˈraɪʤəl]) but(introduces a contrasting or opposing statement [bət]) he saw it(indicates that the person was able to visually perceive the star [hi sɔ ɪt]) and knew(indicates a state of understanding or awareness [ənd nu]) soon(indicates that something will happen in the near future [sun]) they would all be out(suggests that more stars will become visible in the sky [ðeɪ wʊd ɔl bi aʊt]) and(connects two related statements or conditions [ənd]) he would have(indicates that the person will possess or experience something [hi wʊd hæv]) all his distant friends(refers to the stars as being like companions to the person [ɔl hɪz ˈdɪstənt frɛndz]).
''The(Beginning of a direct quote or thought. 'The' refers to a specific fish being discussed. [ðə]) fish(A aquatic animal with fins and gills. [fɪʃ]) is(A form of the verb 'to be', indicating a state of being or equality. [ɪz]) my(Possessive pronoun indicating ownership or relationship. [maɪ]) friend(A person or thing that one likes, trusts, and respects. [frɛnd]) too(Also; in addition. [tu]),'' (Ending of the first part of the direct quote.)he(Third-person singular pronoun referring to a male individual. [hi]) said(Past tense of the verb 'to say', indicating spoken words. [sɛd]) aloud(In a voice loud enough to be heard. [əˈlaʊd]). ''I(Beginning of another direct quote. First-person singular pronoun. [aɪ]) have(Auxiliary verb used to form the present perfect tense. [hæv]) never(At no time in the past. [ˈnɛvər]) seen(Past participle of the verb 'to see', meaning to perceive with the eyes. [sin]) or(A conjunction used to link alternatives. [ər]) heard(Past participle of the verb 'to hear', meaning to perceive with the ears. [hərd]) of(Preposition indicating relationship or association. [əv]) such(Of the type previously mentioned. [səʧ]) a(Indefinite article, referring to any member of a class. [ə]) fish(A aquatic animal with fins and gills. [fɪʃ]). But(A conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said previously. [bət]) I(First-person singular pronoun. [aɪ]) must(Expressing necessity or obligation. [məst]) kill(To cause the death of a living thing. [kɪl]) him(Third-person singular pronoun referring to a male individual. [ɪm]). I(First-person singular pronoun. [aɪ]) am(Form of the verb 'to be' used with 'I'. [æm]) glad(Pleased; happy. [glæd]) we(First-person plural pronoun. [wi]) do(Auxiliary verb used to form questions and negative statements. [du]) not(Used to express negation. [nɑt]) have(To possess or be obliged to do something. [hæv]) to(Preposition indicating direction or purpose. [tɪ]) try(To make an attempt or effort to do something. [traɪ]) to(Preposition indicating direction or purpose. [tɪ]) kill(To cause the death of a living thing. [kɪl]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific thing. [ðə]) stars(Celestial bodies that emit light. [stɑrz]).''
Imagine(To form a mental image or concept of something. [ˌɪˈmæʤən]) if(Conjunction introducing a conditional clause. [ɪf]) each(Every; all of a group considered individually. [iʧ]) day(A period of 24 hours. [deɪ]) a(Indefinite article, referring to any member of a class. [ə]) man(An adult male human. [mæn]) must(Expressing necessity or obligation. [məst]) try(To make an attempt or effort to do something. [traɪ]) to(Preposition indicating direction or purpose. [tɪ]) kill(To cause the death of a living thing. [kɪl]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific thing. [ðə]) moon(The natural satellite of the Earth. [mun]), (A punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence.)he(Third-person singular pronoun referring to a male individual. [hi]) thought(Past tense of the verb 'to think', indicating a mental process. [θɔt]). The(Definite article, referring to a specific thing. [ðə]) moon(The natural satellite of the Earth. [mun]) runs(Third person singular present of the verb 'to run', meaning to move at a speed faster than a walk. [rənz]) away(To or at a distance from a particular place or person. [əˈweɪ]). But(A conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said previously. [bət]) imagine(To form a mental image or concept of something. [ˌɪˈmæʤən]) if(Conjunction introducing a conditional clause. [ɪf]) a(Indefinite article, referring to any member of a class. [ə]) man(An adult male human. [mæn]) each(Every; all of a group considered individually. [iʧ]) day(A period of 24 hours. [deɪ]) should(Expressing a condition or possibility. [ʃʊd]) have(To possess or be obliged to do something. [hæv]) to(Preposition indicating direction or purpose. [tɪ]) try(To make an attempt or effort to do something. [traɪ]) to(Preposition indicating direction or purpose. [tɪ]) kill(To cause the death of a living thing. [kɪl]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific thing. [ðə]) sun(The star that provides light and heat to the Earth. [sən])? (A punctuation mark used to indicate a question.)We(First-person plural pronoun. [wi]) were(Past tense of the verb 'to be', used with plural subjects. [wər]) born(Brought into life. [bɔrn]) lucky(Having good fortune. [ˈləki]), (A punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence.)he(Third-person singular pronoun referring to a male individual. [hi]) thought(Past tense of the verb 'to think', indicating a mental process. [θɔt]).
Then(After that; next. [ðɛn]) he(Third-person singular pronoun referring to a male individual. [hi]) was(Past tense of the verb 'to be', used with singular subjects. [wɑz]) sorry(Feeling regret or sadness. [ˈsɑri]) for(Preposition indicating reason or purpose. [fər]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific thing. [ðə]) great(Large in size or degree. [greɪt]) fish(A aquatic animal with fins and gills. [fɪʃ]) that(Conjunction introducing a relative clause. [ðət]) had(Past tense of the verb 'to have'. [hæd]) nothing(No single thing. [ˈnəθɪŋ]) to(Preposition indicating purpose. [tɪ]) eat(To consume food. [it]) and(A conjunction used to connect words or clauses. [ənd]) his(Third-person singular possessive pronoun. [hɪz]) determination(Firmness of purpose. [dɪˌtərməˈneɪʃən]) to(Preposition indicating purpose. [tɪ]) kill(To cause the death of a living thing. [kɪl]) him(Third-person singular pronoun referring to a male individual. [ɪm]) never(At no time in the past. [ˈnɛvər]) relaxed(To become less tense or anxious. [rɪˈlækst]) in(Preposition indicating location or state. [ɪn]) his(Third-person singular possessive pronoun. [hɪz]) sorrow(A feeling of deep distress, sadness, or regret. [ˈsɑroʊ]) for(Preposition indicating reason or purpose. [fər]) him(Third-person singular pronoun referring to a male individual. [ɪm]). How(In what way or manner. [haʊ]) many(A large number of. [ˈmɛni]) people(Human beings in general or considered collectively. [ˈpipəl]) will(Auxiliary verb used to express future tense. [wɪl]) he(Third-person singular pronoun referring to a male individual. [hi]) feed(To give food to. [fid]), (A punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence.)he(Third-person singular pronoun referring to a male individual. [hi]) thought(Past tense of the verb 'to think', indicating a mental process. [θɔt]). But(A conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said previously. [bət]) are(Form of the verb 'to be' used with plural subjects. [ər]) they(Third-person plural pronoun. [ðeɪ]) worthy(Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit one's respect or attention. [ˈwərði]) to(Preposition indicating purpose. [tɪ]) eat(To consume food. [it]) him(Third-person singular pronoun referring to a male individual. [ɪm])? (A punctuation mark used to indicate a question.)No(Expressing a negative response. [noʊ]), (A punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence.)of(Preposition indicating relationship or association. [əv]) course(A sequence of events or actions. [kɔrs]) not(Used to express negation. [nɑt]). There(Used to indicate the existence or presence of something. [ðɛr]) is(A form of the verb 'to be', indicating a state of being or equality. [ɪz]) no(Not any. [noʊ]) one(A single person. [wən]) worthy(Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit one's respect or attention. [ˈwərði]) of(Preposition indicating relationship or association. [əv]) eating(Present participle of the verb 'to eat', meaning to consume food. [ˈitɪŋ]) him(Third-person singular pronoun referring to a male individual. [ɪm]) from(Indicating the point of origin. [frəm]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific thing. [ðə]) manner(A way in which something is done or happens. [ˈmænər]) of(Preposition indicating relationship or association. [əv]) his(Third-person singular possessive pronoun. [hɪz]) behaviour(The way in which one acts or conducts oneself. [bɪˈheɪvjər]) and(A conjunction used to connect words or clauses. [ənd]) his(Third-person singular possessive pronoun. [hɪz]) great(Large in size or degree. [greɪt]) dignity(The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect. [ˈdɪgnəti]).
I(the speaker or writer [aɪ]) do not understand(lacking comprehension of [du nɑt ˌəndərˈstænd]) these things(referring to the matters being discussed or observed [ðiz θɪŋz]), he thought(an internal monologue or reflection [ hi θɔt]). But(a conjunction indicating contrast [bət]) it is good(expressing approval or satisfaction [ɪt ɪz gʊd]) that(introducing a clause explaining why it is good [ðət]) we do not have to(indicating a lack of obligation [wi du nɑt hæv tɪ]) try to kill(attempt to end the life of [traɪ tɪ kɪl]) the sun or the moon or the stars(celestial bodies [ðə sən ər ðə mun ər ðə stɑrz]). (end of sentence)It is enough(sufficient or adequate [ɪt ɪz ɪˈnəf]) to live(to exist or subsist [tɪ lɪv]) on the sea(dependent on the ocean for survival [ɔn ðə si]) and(a conjunction indicating addition [ənd]) kill(to end the life of [kɪl]) our true brothers(fellow creatures or beings [ɑr tru ˈbrəðərz]).