The Old Man and The Sea by Ernest Hemingway- page 35

I'm learning how to do it, he thought.

• 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 anyway.

• 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, remember he hasn't eaten since he took the bait and he is huge and needs much food.

• 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 the whole bonito.

• I have eaten: I have consumed [aɪ hæv ˈitən]
• the whole bonito: the entire fish of the bonito species [ðə hoʊl bəˈnitoʊ]

Tomorrow I will eat the dolphin.

• 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 dorado.

• He called it: he referred to it as [hi kɔld ɪt]
• dorado: Spanish word for dolphin or a golden fish [dɔˈrɑdoʊ]

Perhaps I should eat some of it when I clean it.

• 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 harder to eat than the bonito.

• 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, then, nothing is easy.

• 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?'' he asked aloud. ''I feel good and my left hand is better and I have food for a night and a day.

• 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]

He did not truly feel good because the pain from the cord across his back had almost passed pain and gone into a dullness that he mistrusted.

• 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 I have had worse things than that, he thought.

• 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 and the cramp is gone from the other.

• 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.

• My legs are all right: states that the person's legs are in good condition [maɪ lɛgz ər ɔl raɪt]

Also now I have gained on him in the question of sustenance.

• 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 was dark now as it becomes dark quickly after the sun sets in September.

• 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 lay against the worn wood of the bow and rested all that he could.

• 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.

• The first stars were out: describes the appearance of the initial stars in the night sky [ðə fərst stɑrz wər aʊt]

He did not know the name of Rigel but he saw it and knew soon they would all be out and he would have all his distant friends.

• 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 fish is my friend too,'' he said aloud. ''I have never seen or heard of such a fish.

• 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]
• 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 I must kill him.

• 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]

Imagine if each day a man must try to kill the moon, he thought.

• 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]
• 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 moon runs away.

• 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 imagine if a man each day should have to try to kill the sun?

• 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]

We were born lucky, he thought.

• 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]
• 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 he was sorry for the great fish that had nothing to eat and his determination to kill him never relaxed in his sorrow for him.

• 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 many people will he feed, he thought.

• 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]
• 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 are they worthy to eat him?

• 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]

No, of course not.

• No: Expressing a negative response. [noʊ]
• of: Preposition indicating relationship or association. [əv]
• course: A sequence of events or actions. [kɔrs]
• not: Used to express negation. [nɑt]

There is no one worthy of eating him from the manner of his behaviour and his great dignity.

• 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 do not understand these things, he thought.

• 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 it is good that we do not have to try to kill the sun or the moon or the stars.

• 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]

It is enough to live on the sea and kill our true brothers.

• 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]