On this circle(Referring to a specific circular area or path, likely in the water around the boat [ɔn ðɪs ˈsərkəl]) the old man(Referring to the main character, an elderly fisherman [ðə oʊld mæn]) could see(Was able to observe or notice [kʊd si]) the fish's eye(The eye of the fish being observed, indicating proximity [ðə ˈfɪʃɪz aɪ]) and(Connecting additional elements in the scene [ənd]) the two gray sucking fish(Two fish of gray color that attach themselves to other marine animals [ðə tu greɪ ˈsəkɪŋ fɪʃ]) that swain around him(That were swimming or circling around the fish [ðət sweɪn əraʊnd ɪm]). Sometimes(Occasionally; at times [ˈsəmˌtaɪmz]) they attached themselves to him(The sucking fish would stick to the larger fish [ðeɪ əˈtæʧt ðɛmˈsɛlvz tɪ ɪm]). Sometimes(Occasionally; at times [ˈsəmˌtaɪmz]) they darted off(They quickly moved away [ðeɪ ˈdɑrtɪd ɔf]). Sometimes(Occasionally; at times [ˈsəmˌtaɪmz]) they would swim(They swam [ðeɪ wʊd swɪm]) easily(Without difficulty [ˈizəli]) in his shadow(In the shadow of the larger fish [ɪn hɪz ˈʃæˌdoʊ]). They(Referring to the sucking fish [ðeɪ]) were each(Each of them was [wər iʧ]) over three feet long(Longer than three feet [ˈoʊvər θri fit lɔŋ]) and(Connecting additional information [ənd]) when they swam fast(When the sucking fish swam quickly [wɪn ðeɪ swæm fæst]) they lashed(They moved violently or whipped [ðeɪ læʃt]) their whole bodies(Their entire bodies [ðɛr hoʊl ˈbɑdiz]) like eels(In a manner similar to eels [laɪk ilz]).
The old man(Referring to the main character, an elderly fisherman [ðə oʊld mæn]) was sweating now(Was perspiring at this moment [wɑz sˈwɛtɪŋ naʊ]) but(Contrasting the reason for sweating [bət]) from something else(Due to a different cause [frəm ˈsəmθɪŋ ɛls]) besides(Other than [ˌbiˈsaɪdz]) the sun(The heat of the sun [ðə sən]). On each calm placid turn(With every smooth and peaceful rotation [ɔn iʧ kɑm ˈplæsɪd tərn]) the fish made(That the fish executed [ðə fɪʃ meɪd]) he(Referring to the old man [hi]) was gaining line(Was retrieving the fishing line [wɑz ˈgeɪnɪŋ laɪn]) and(Connecting additional information [ənd]) he was sure(He was certain [hi wɑz ʃʊr]) that in two turns more(That after two more rotations [ðət ɪn tu tərnz mɔr]) he would have(He would possess [hi wʊd hæv]) a chance(An opportunity [ə ʧæns]) to get(To place [tɪ gɪt]) the harpoon in(The harpoon into the fish [ðə hɑrˈpun ɪn]).
But(conjunction indicating contrast or introduction of a different element [bət]) I(first-person singular pronoun, referring to the speaker [aɪ]) must(auxiliary verb expressing necessity or obligation [məst]) get(verb meaning to obtain or bring someone/something to a particular place or state [gɪt]) him(third-person singular pronoun, referring to a male individual previously mentioned [ɪm]) close(adjective/adverb meaning near or nearby, repeated for emphasis [kloʊz]), close, close, he(third-person singular pronoun, referring to the subject of the thought [hi]) thought(past tense of the verb 'think', indicating an internal reflection [θɔt]). I(first-person singular pronoun, referring to the speaker [aɪ]) mustn't(contraction of 'must not', expressing prohibition or strong advice against something [ˈməsənt]) try(verb meaning to attempt or make an effort [traɪ]) for(preposition indicating purpose or direction [fər]) the head(referring to the head of the fish [ðə hɛd]). I(first-person singular pronoun, referring to the speaker [aɪ]) must(auxiliary verb expressing necessity or obligation [məst]) get(verb meaning to obtain or bring someone/something to a particular place or state [gɪt]) the heart(referring to the heart of the fish [ðə hɑrt]).
''Be(Imperative form of the verb 'to be', indicating a command or request [bi]) calm(Adjective describing a state of tranquility and composure [kɑm]) and(Conjunction connecting two similar elements [ənd]) strong(Adjective describing physical or mental power and resilience [strɔŋ]), old man(Term of address, referring to an elderly man, possibly the speaker himself [oʊld mæn]),'' (closing quotation mark)he(third-person singular pronoun, referring to the speaker [hi]) said(past tense of the verb 'say', indicating that someone spoke [sɛd]).
On(preposition indicating location or time [ɔn]) the next circle(referring to the next loop or rotation in the fish's movement [ðə nɛkst ˈsərkəl]) the fish's(possessive form of 'fish', indicating something belonging to the fish [ðə ˈfɪʃɪz]) beck(likely a typo and should be 'back', referring to the back of the fish [bɛk]) was out(meaning the fish's back was visible above the water [wɑz aʊt]) but(conjunction introducing a contrasting element [bət]) he(third-person singular pronoun, referring to the fish [hi]) was(past tense of the verb 'to be' [wɑz]) a little(meaning slightly or somewhat [ə ˈlɪtəl]) too far(meaning excessively distant [tu fɑr]) from(preposition indicating separation or distance [frəm]) the boat(referring to the fishing vessel [ðə boʊt]). On(preposition indicating location or time [ɔn]) the next circle(referring to the next loop or rotation in the fish's movement [ðə nɛkst ˈsərkəl]) he(third-person singular pronoun, referring to the fish [hi]) was(past tense of the verb 'to be' [wɑz]) still(adverb indicating continuation or lack of change [stɪl]) too far away(meaning excessively distant [tu fɑr əˈweɪ]) but(conjunction introducing a contrasting element [bət]) he(third-person singular pronoun, referring to the fish [hi]) was(past tense of the verb 'to be' [wɑz]) higher(comparative adjective meaning at a greater altitude [haɪər]) out of water(meaning partially emerged from the water [aʊt əv ˈwɔtər]) and(conjunction connecting two similar elements [ənd]) the old man(referring to the elderly fisherman [ðə oʊld mæn]) was sure(meaning confident or certain [wɑz ʃʊr]) that(conjunction introducing a subordinate clause [ðət]) by gaining(meaning by obtaining or acquiring [baɪ ˈgeɪnɪŋ]) some more line(referring to the fishing line [səm mɔr laɪn]) he(third-person singular pronoun, referring to the old man [hi]) could(auxiliary verb expressing possibility or ability [kʊd]) have him(meaning to bring the fish [hæv ɪm]) alongside(meaning next to the boat [əˈlɔŋˈsaɪd]).
He(third-person singular pronoun, referring to the old man [hi]) had rigged(past perfect tense of 'rig', meaning to prepare or equip something, especially a ship or boat, with ropes, sails, etc. [hæd rɪgd]) his harpoon(referring to the spear-like weapon used for hunting large fish [hɪz hɑrˈpun]) long before(meaning a considerable time ago [lɔŋ ˌbiˈfɔr]) and(conjunction connecting two clauses [ənd]) its(possessive pronoun referring to the harpoon [ɪts]) coil(a length of something wound into a spiral or series of rings [kɔɪl]) of light rope(referring to a rope that is not heavy [əv laɪt roʊp]) was(past tense of the verb 'to be' [wɑz]) in(preposition indicating location [ɪn]) a round basket(a container that is circular in shape [ə raʊnd ˈbæskət]) and(conjunction connecting two clauses [ənd]) the end(referring to the extremity of the rope [ðə ɛnd]) was made fast(meaning securely attached [wɑz meɪd fæst]) to(preposition indicating direction or attachment [tɪ]) the bitt(a post on a ship or boat for fastening ropes [ðə bitt]) in(preposition indicating location [ɪn]) the bow(the front part of a ship or boat [ðə boʊ]).
The(definite article, referring to a specific fish [ðə]) fish(a marine animal [fɪʃ]) was coming in(approaching, moving towards the boat [wɑz ˈkəmɪŋ ɪn]) on his circle(moving in a circular path [ɔn hɪz ˈsərkəl]) now(at the present time [naʊ]) calm(peaceful, not agitated [kɑm]) and(conjunction, connecting two descriptive words [ənd]) beautiful(pleasing to the senses, attractive [ˈbjutəfəl]) looking(appearing, seeming [ˈlʊkɪŋ]) and(conjunction, connecting two phrases [ənd]) only(just, merely [ˈoʊnli]) his(belonging to the fish [hɪz]) great(large, impressive [greɪt]) tail(the appendage at the rear of the fish [teɪl]) moving(in the process of motion [ˈmuvɪŋ]). The(definite article, referring to the old man [ðə]) old man(an elderly man [oʊld mæn]) pulled(exerted force on the line [pʊld]) on him(on the fish [ɔn ɪm]) all that(as much as [ɔl ðət]) he could(he was able to [hi kʊd]) to bring(in order to bring [tɪ brɪŋ]) him(the fish [ɪm]) closer(nearer [ˈkloʊzər]). For(introducing a reason or explanation [fər]) just(only [ʤɪst]) a moment(a very short period of time [ə ˈmoʊmənt]) the fish(the marine animal [ðə fɪʃ]) turned(rotated [tərnd]) a little(slightly [ə ˈlɪtəl]) on his side(onto its flank [ɔn hɪz saɪd]). Then(after that [ðɛn]) he(the fish [hi]) straightened(returned to an upright position [ˈstreɪtənd]) himself(itself [hɪmˈsɛlf]) and(conjunction, connecting two actions [ənd]) began(started [bɪˈgæn]) another(one more [əˈnəðər]) circle(circular movement [ˈsərkəl]).
''I(the speaker, the old man [aɪ]) moved(caused to change position [muvd]) him(the fish [ɪm)]),'' the(article [ðə]) old man(an elderly man [oʊld mæn]) said(uttered words [sɛd]). ''I(the speaker, the old man [aɪ]) moved(caused to change position [muvd]) him(the fish [ɪm]) then(at that time [ðɛn)]).''
He(referring to the old man [hi]) felt(experienced [fɛlt]) faint(weak, dizzy [feɪnt]) again(once more [əˈgɛn]) now(at the present time [naʊ]) but(conjunction, introducing a contrast [bət]) he(the old man [hi]) held on(maintained his grip [hɛld ɔn]) the(definite article, referring to the fish [ðə]) great(large, significant [greɪt]) fish(the marine animal [fɪʃ]) all(as much as [ɔl]) the(definite article [ðə]) strain(pressure, tension [streɪn]) that(which [ðət]) he could(he was able to exert [hi kʊd]). I(the old man [aɪ]) moved(caused to change position [muvd]) him(the fish [ɪm]), he(the old man [hi]) thought(considered [θɔt]). Maybe(perhaps [ˈmeɪbi]) this time(on this occasion [ðɪs taɪm]) I(the old man [aɪ]) can(am able to [kən]) get(bring [gɪt]) him(the fish [ɪm]) over(to his side [ˈoʊvər]). Pull(exert force, command to himself [pʊl]), hands(addressing his hands [hænz]), he(the old man [hi]) thought(considered [θɔt]). Hold(maintain, command to himself [hoʊld]) up(endure [əp]), legs(addressing his legs [lɛgz]). Last(endure, command to himself [læst]) for me(for my sake [fər mi]), head(addressing his head [hɛd]). Last(endure, command to himself [læst]) for me(for my sake [fər mi]). You(addressing himself [ju]) never(at no time [ˈnɛvər]) went(gave up [wɛnt]). This time(on this occasion [ðɪs taɪm]) I'll(I will, the old man will [aɪl]) pull(exert force [pʊl]) him(the fish [ɪm]) over(to his side [ˈoʊvər]).
But(conjunction indicating contrast or introduction of a statement that differs from a previous one [bət]) when(conjunction used to indicate a time or circumstance [wɪn]) he(pronoun referring to a male person or animal previously mentioned [hi]) put(past tense of 'put', meaning to place or apply something [pʊt]) all(adjective meaning the whole quantity or extent of something [ɔl]) of(preposition indicating belonging, origin, or association [əv]) his(possessive pronoun referring to something belonging to 'he' [hɪz]) effort(exertion of physical or mental power [ˈɛfərt]) on(preposition indicating direction or support [ɔn]), starting(beginning an action or process [ˈstɑrtɪŋ]) it(pronoun referring to something previously mentioned [ɪt]) well(adverb meaning thoroughly or to a great extent [wɛl]) out(adverb indicating away from the center or a specific point [aʊt]) before(preposition indicating prior to a time or event [ˌbiˈfɔr]) the(definite article, specifying a particular fish [ðə]) fish(a marine animal [fɪʃ]) came(past tense of 'come', meaning to approach or arrive [keɪm]) alongside(adverb meaning next to or parallel with something [əˈlɔŋˈsaɪd]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) pulling(exerting force to move something towards oneself [ˈpʊlɪŋ]) with(preposition indicating being together or possessing [wɪθ]) all(the whole quantity or extent of something [ɔl]) his(possessive pronoun referring to something belonging to 'he' [hɪz]) strength(the quality or state of being physically strong [strɛŋθ]), the(definite article, specifying a particular fish [ðə]) fish(a marine animal [fɪʃ]) pulled(past tense of 'pull', meaning to exert force to move something [pʊld]) part(a piece or segment of a whole [pɑrt]) way(a method, style, or manner of doing something [weɪ]) over(preposition indicating movement across or above something [ˈoʊvər]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) then(adverb indicating at that time or soon afterward [ðɛn]) righted(past tense of 'right', meaning to restore to an upright position [ˈraɪtɪd]) himself(reflexive pronoun referring back to 'he' [hɪmˈsɛlf]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) swam(past tense of 'swim', meaning to move through water [swæm]) away(adverb indicating movement to a different place [əˈweɪ]).
''Fish(Addressing the fish directly [fɪʃ]),'' the(definite article, specifying a particular old man [ðə]) old(having lived for a long time [oʊld]) man(an adult male human being [mæn]) said(past tense of 'say', meaning to utter words [sɛd]). ''Fish(Addressing the fish directly [fɪʃ]), you(pronoun referring to the fish [ju]) are(present tense of 'be', linking the subject to a description [ər]) going(expressing intention or future action [goʊɪŋ]) to(preposition indicating direction or purpose [tɪ]) have(used to indicate obligation or necessity [hæv]) to(preposition indicating direction or purpose [tɪ]) die(to stop living [daɪ]) anyway(in any case; regardless of other considerations [ˈɛniˌweɪ]). Do(auxiliary verb used to form questions [du]) you(pronoun referring to the fish [ju]) have(used to indicate obligation or necessity [hæv]) to(preposition indicating direction or purpose [tɪ]) kill(to cause the death of someone or something [kɪl]) me(pronoun referring to the speaker [mi]) too(also; in addition [tu])?''
That(demonstrative pronoun referring to something previously mentioned [ðət]) way(a method, style, or manner of doing something [weɪ]) nothing(not anything; no single thing [ˈnəθɪŋ]) is(present tense of 'be', linking the subject to a description [ɪz]) accomplished(past participle of 'accomplish', meaning to achieve or complete successfully [əˈkɑmplɪʃt]), he(pronoun referring to a male person or animal previously mentioned [hi]) thought(past tense of 'think', meaning to have an opinion or belief [θɔt]). His(possessive pronoun referring to something belonging to 'he' [hɪz]) mouth(the opening in the face used for speaking and eating [maʊθ]) was(past tense of 'be', linking the subject to a description [wɑz]) too(also; in addition [tu]) dry(lacking moisture [draɪ]) to(preposition indicating direction or purpose [tɪ]) speak(to utter words [spik]) but(conjunction indicating contrast or introduction of a statement that differs from a previous one [bət]) he(pronoun referring to a male person or animal previously mentioned [hi]) could(past tense of 'can', indicating ability or possibility [kʊd]) not(used to negate a statement [nɑt]) reach(to extend one's hand or arm in a specified direction [riʧ]) for(preposition indicating purpose or reason [fər]) the(definite article, specifying a particular water [ðə]) water(a clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid [ˈwɔtər]) now(at the present time [naʊ]). I(pronoun referring to the speaker [aɪ]) must(expressing necessity or obligation [məst]) get(to come to have or receive something [gɪt]) him(pronoun referring to a male person or animal previously mentioned [ɪm]) alongside(adverb meaning next to or parallel with something [əˈlɔŋˈsaɪd]) this(demonstrative pronoun referring to something nearby [ðɪs]) time(an instance or occasion [taɪm]), he(pronoun referring to a male person or animal previously mentioned [hi]) thought(past tense of 'think', meaning to have an opinion or belief [θɔt]). I(pronoun referring to the speaker [aɪ]) am(present tense of 'be', linking the subject to a description [æm]) not(used to negate a statement [nɑt]) good(having the qualities required; of a high standard [gʊd]) for(preposition indicating purpose or reason [fər]) many(a large number of [ˈmɛni]) more(a greater amount or degree of [mɔr]) turns(an act of moving in a circular direction [tərnz]). Yes(used to express affirmation or agreement [jɛs]) you(pronoun referring to the listener [ju]) are(present tense of 'be', linking the subject to a description [ər]), he(pronoun referring to a male person or animal previously mentioned [hi]) told(past tense of 'tell', meaning to communicate information [toʊld]) himself(reflexive pronoun referring back to 'he' [hɪmˈsɛlf]). You're(contraction of 'you are' [jʊr]) good(having the qualities required; of a high standard [gʊd]) for(preposition indicating purpose or reason [fər]) ever(at all times; forever [ˈɛvər]).