The(Definite article, referring to a specific shark [ðə]) shark(A large predatory fish [ʃɑrk]) swung(Past tense of 'swing', meaning to move in a curve or arc [swəŋ]) over(In this context, meaning to turn or move to face a different direction [ˈoʊvər]) and(Conjunction, connecting two clauses [ənd]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific old man [ðə]) old man(A man who is advanced in age [oʊld mæn]) saw(Past tense of 'see', meaning to perceive with the eyes [sɔ]) his(Possessive pronoun, referring to the shark [hɪz]) eye(The organ of sight [aɪ]) was(Past tense of 'be', indicating a state of being [wɑz]) not(Negation, indicating the absence of something [nɑt]) alive(Living; having life [əˈlaɪv]) and(Conjunction, connecting two clauses [ənd]) then(Adverb, indicating sequence or time [ðɛn]) he(Pronoun, referring to the shark [hi]) swung(Past tense of 'swing', meaning to move in a curve or arc [swəŋ]) over(In this context, meaning to turn or move to face a different direction [ˈoʊvər]) once(One time [wəns]) again(Another time; anew [əˈgɛn]), wrapping(Present participle of 'wrap', meaning to enclose or cover something [ˈræpɪŋ]) himself(Reflexive pronoun, referring to the shark [hɪmˈsɛlf]) in(Preposition, indicating enclosure or containment [ɪn]) two(The number 2 [tu]) loops(Shapes produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself [lups]) of(Preposition, indicating belonging or association [əv]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific rope [ðə]) rope(A thick cord made of twisted strands [roʊp]). The(Definite article, referring to a specific old man [ðə]) old man(A man who is advanced in age [oʊld mæn]) knew(Past tense of 'know', meaning to be aware of something [nu]) that(Conjunction, introducing a subordinate clause [ðət]) he(Pronoun, referring to the shark [hi]) was(Past tense of 'be', indicating a state of being [wɑz]) dead(No longer living [dɛd]) but(Conjunction, introducing a contrast [bət]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific shark [ðə]) shark(A large predatory fish [ʃɑrk]) would(Auxiliary verb, expressing a conditional or future action [wʊd]) not(Negation, indicating the absence of something [nɑt]) accept(To receive or regard something as true or valid [əkˈsɛpt]) it(Pronoun, referring to the shark's death [ɪt]). Then(Adverb, indicating sequence or time [ðɛn]), on(Preposition, indicating position or support [ɔn]) his(Possessive pronoun, referring to the shark [hɪz]) back(The rear surface of the body [bæk]), with(Preposition, indicating accompaniment or possession [wɪθ]) his(Possessive pronoun, referring to the shark [hɪz]) tail(The appendage extending from the rear of an animal's body [teɪl]) lashing(Striking or whipping violently [ˈlæʃɪŋ]) and(Conjunction, connecting two phrases [ənd]) his(Possessive pronoun, referring to the shark [hɪz]) jaws(The bony structures forming the framework of the mouth [ʤɔz]) clicking(Making a short, sharp sound [ˈklɪkɪŋ]), the(Definite article, referring to a specific shark [ðə]) shark(A large predatory fish [ʃɑrk]) plowed(Moved forcefully and rapidly [plaʊd]) over(Across [ˈoʊvər]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific water [ðə]) water(A clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid [ˈwɔtər]) as(Conjunction, introducing a comparison [ɛz]) a(Indefinite article, introducing a noun [ə]) speedboat(A fast motorboat [ˈspidˌboʊt]) does(Auxiliary verb, used for emphasis or to avoid repetition [dɪz]). The(Definite article, referring to a specific water [ðə]) water(A clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid [ˈwɔtər]) was(Past tense of 'be', indicating a state of being [wɑz]) white(A color; in this context, likely due to churning or foam [waɪt]) where(In the place or location that [wɛr]) his(Possessive pronoun, referring to the shark [hɪz]) tail(The appendage extending from the rear of an animal's body [teɪl]) beat(Past tense of 'beat', meaning to strike repeatedly [bit]) it(Pronoun, referring to the water [ɪt]) and(Conjunction, connecting two clauses [ənd]) three-quarters(75% [θˌrikˈwɔrtərz]) of(Preposition, indicating a part of a whole [əv]) his(Possessive pronoun, referring to the shark [hɪz]) body(The physical structure of an animal [ˈbɑdi]) was(Past tense of 'be', indicating a state of being [wɑz]) clear(Visible; unobstructed [klɪr]) above(Over; higher than [əˈbəv]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific water [ðə]) water(A clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid [ˈwɔtər]) when(Conjunction, indicating time [wɪn]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific rope [ðə]) rope(A thick cord made of twisted strands [roʊp]) came(Past tense of 'come', meaning to arrive or reach a state [keɪm]) taut(Stretched or pulled tight [tɔt]), shivered(Trembled or shook slightly [ˈʃɪvərd]), and(Conjunction, connecting two clauses [ənd]) then(Adverb, indicating sequence or time [ðɛn]) snapped(Broke suddenly and completely [snæpt]). The(Definite article, referring to a specific shark [ðə]) shark(A large predatory fish [ʃɑrk]) lay(Past tense of 'lie', meaning to be in a horizontal position [leɪ]) quietly(In a calm and peaceful manner [kˈwaɪətli]) for(Preposition, indicating duration or purpose [fər]) a(Indefinite article, introducing a noun [ə]) little(A small amount of [ˈlɪtəl]) while(A period of time [waɪl]) on(Preposition, indicating position or support [ɔn]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific surface [ðə]) surface(The outermost layer or top of something [ˈsərfəs]) and(Conjunction, connecting two clauses [ənd]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific old man [ðə]) old man(A man who is advanced in age [oʊld mæn]) watched(Past tense of 'watch', meaning to observe [wɔʧt]) him(Pronoun, referring to the shark [ɪm]). Then(Adverb, indicating sequence or time [ðɛn]) he(Pronoun, referring to the shark [hi]) went(Past tense of 'go', meaning to move or travel [wɛnt]) down(In a downward direction [daʊn]) very(To a great extent; extremely [ˈvɛri]) slowly(At a slow pace [sˈloʊli]).
(opening double quotation marks, used to indicate the beginning of a direct quote or speech) ''He(refers to a male person or character previously mentioned [hi]) took(past tense of 'take', meaning to seize or acquire something [tʊk]) about(approximately; around [əˈbaʊt]) forty pounds(a quantity of weight, specifically forty pounds [ˈfɔrti paʊnz]),'' (closing double quotation marks, indicating the end of a direct quote or speech)the old man(refers to an elderly male person [ðə oʊld mæn]) said(past tense of 'say', meaning to utter words [sɛd]) aloud(in a voice that can be heard; not silently [əˈlaʊd]). (end of sentence)He(refers to the same male person as before [hi]) took(past tense of 'take', meaning to seize or acquire something [tʊk]) my(belonging to the speaker [maɪ]) harpoon(a barbed spear used for hunting large fish or marine animals [hɑrˈpun]) too(also; in addition [tu]) and(used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) all(the whole quantity or extent of [ɔl]) the rope(a length of strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material [ðə roʊp]), (end of sentence)he(refers to the same male person as before [hi]) thought(past tense of 'think', meaning to have a particular idea or belief [θɔt]), and(used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) now(at the present time [naʊ]) my(belonging to the speaker [maɪ]) fish(an aquatic animal [fɪʃ]) bleeds(present tense of 'bleed', meaning to lose blood [blidz]) again(once more; another time [əˈgɛn]) and(used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) there(in or at that place [ðɛr]) will be(future tense of 'be', indicating something that will happen [wɪl bi]) others(other people or things [ˈəðərz]).
He(refers to a male person or character previously mentioned [hi]) did not like(past tense of 'not like', meaning to dislike or not enjoy [dɪd nɑt laɪk]) to look(to turn one's eyes in a specified direction or to gaze [tɪ lʊk]) at(expressing location or arrival in a particular place or position [æt]) the fish(an aquatic animal [ðə fɪʃ]) anymore(any longer; no more [ˌɛniˈmɔr]) since(because; as [sɪns]) he(refers to the same male person as before [hi]) had been(past perfect tense of 'be', indicating a state that existed before a specific time [hæd bɪn]) mutilated(having had a part of the body severely damaged or removed [mˈjutəˌleɪtɪd]). (end of sentence)When(at or during the time that [wɪn]) the fish(an aquatic animal [ðə fɪʃ]) had been(past perfect tense of 'be', indicating a state that existed before a specific time [hæd bɪn]) hit(past participle of 'hit', meaning to strike or come into contact with forcefully [hɪt]) it(refers to a situation or event [ɪt]) was(past tense of 'be', indicating a state or condition [wɑz]) as though(as if; like [ɛz ðoʊ]) he(refers to the same male person as before [hi]) himself(that same person or thing; used for emphasis [hɪmˈsɛlf]) were(past subjunctive of 'be', used to express a hypothetical or conditional situation [wər]) hit(past participle of 'hit', meaning to strike or come into contact with forcefully [hɪt]).
But(used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something previously said [bət]) I(the speaker or writer [aɪ]) killed(past tense of 'kill', meaning to cause the death of someone or something [kɪld]) the shark(a type of fish, often predatory [ðə ʃɑrk]) that(used to introduce a defining or restrictive clause [ðət]) hit(past tense of 'hit', meaning to strike or come into contact with forcefully [hɪt]) my(belonging to the speaker [maɪ]) fish(an aquatic animal [fɪʃ]), (end of sentence)he(refers to a male person or character previously mentioned [hi]) thought(past tense of 'think', meaning to have a particular idea or belief [θɔt]). And(used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) he(refers to the same male person as before [hi]) was(past tense of 'be', indicating a state or condition [wɑz]) the biggest(superlative form of 'big', meaning the largest [ðə ˈbɪgəst]) dentuso(Spanish word for a type of shark, specifically a Mako shark [dentuso]) that(used to introduce a defining or restrictive clause [ðət]) I(the speaker or writer [aɪ]) have(auxiliary verb used to form the present perfect tense [hæv]) ever(at any time [ˈɛvər]) seen(past participle of 'see', meaning to perceive with the eyes [sin]). (end of sentence)And(used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) God(in many religions, the being who is worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe [gɑd]) knows(present tense of 'know', meaning to be aware of something [noʊz]) that(used to introduce a defining or restrictive clause [ðət]) I(the speaker or writer [aɪ]) have(auxiliary verb used to form the present perfect tense [hæv]) seen(past participle of 'see', meaning to perceive with the eyes [sin]) big ones(large sharks [bɪg wənz]).
It(refers to a situation or event [ɪt]) was(past tense of 'be', indicating a state or condition [wɑz]) too(excessively; more than enough [tu]) good(of a high quality; pleasing [gʊd]) to last(to continue or endure for a specified period of time [tɪ læst]), (end of sentence)he(refers to a male person or character previously mentioned [hi]) thought(past tense of 'think', meaning to have a particular idea or belief [θɔt]). I(the speaker or writer [aɪ]) wish(to want something to be true or to happen [wɪʃ]) it(refers to a situation or event [ɪt]) had been(past perfect tense of 'be', indicating a state that existed before a specific time [hæd bɪn]) a dream(a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep [ə drim]) now(at the present time [naʊ]) and(used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) that(used to introduce a defining or restrictive clause [ðət]) I(the speaker or writer [aɪ]) had(auxiliary verb used to form the past perfect tense [hæd]) never(at no time in the past [ˈnɛvər]) hooked(past tense of 'hook', meaning to catch with a hook [hʊkt]) the fish(an aquatic animal [ðə fɪʃ]) and(used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) was(past tense of 'be', indicating a state or condition [wɑz]) alone(without anyone else present [əˈloʊn]) in bed(on a piece of furniture used for sleeping or resting [ɪn bɛd]) on(expressing support or reliance [ɔn]) the newspapers(publications containing news, information, and advertising [ðə ˈnuzˌpeɪpərz]).
''But(Indicates the beginning of a direct quote or dialogue. 'But' introduces a contrasting statement. [bət]) man(refers to humankind or a male individual [mæn]) is not made for(is not designed or destined for [ɪz nɑt meɪd fər]) defeat(the state of losing or being overcome [dɪˈfit]),'' (Indicates the end of the first part of the direct quote.)he said(attribution of the quote to a male speaker [hi sɛd]). ''A(Indicates the beginning of a new direct quote. 'A' introduces a general statement. [ə]) man(a male individual [mæn]) can be(is able to be [kən bi]) destroyed(ruined or demolished physically [dɪˈstrɔɪd]) but(however; introduces a contrast [bət]) not(negation [nɑt]) defeated(overcome or beaten in a contest or battle [dɪˈfitɪd]).'' (Indicates the end of the direct quote.)I am sorry(expressing regret or remorse [aɪ æm ˈsɑri]) that(introduces the reason for being sorry [ðət]) I killed(the act of ending the life of something [aɪ kɪld]) the fish(a specific fish that was killed [ðə fɪʃ]) though(however; despite that [ðoʊ]), he thought(internal monologue or reflection [hi θɔt]). Now(at the present time [naʊ]) the bad time(a period of difficulty or hardship [ðə bæd taɪm]) is coming(is approaching or about to happen [ɪz ˈkəmɪŋ]) and(conjunction indicating addition [ənd]) I do not(negation; I don't [aɪ du nɑt]) even(used to emphasize something unexpected or surprising [ˈivɪn]) have(possess [hæv]) the harpoon(a specific spear-like weapon used for fishing [ðə hɑrˈpun]). The dentuso(likely refers to a type of shark, possibly a mako shark [ðə dentuso]) is(linking verb [ɪz]) cruel(intentionally causing pain or suffering [kruəl]) and(conjunction indicating addition [ənd]) able(capable; having the skill to do something [ˈeɪbəl]) and(conjunction indicating addition [ənd]) strong(having physical power [strɔŋ]) and(conjunction indicating addition [ənd]) intelligent(having a high level of mental capacity [ˌɪnˈtɛləʤənt]). But(however; introduces a contrast [bət]) I was(past tense of 'I am' [aɪ wɑz]) more intelligent(having a higher level of mental capacity in comparison [mɔr ˌɪnˈtɛləʤənt]) than(used to make a comparison [ðən]) he was(referring to the dentuso [hi wɑz]). Perhaps(possibly; maybe [pərˈhæps]) not(negation [nɑt]), he thought(internal monologue or reflection [hi θɔt]). Perhaps(possibly; maybe [pərˈhæps]) I was(past tense of 'I am' [aɪ wɑz]) only(merely; just [ˈoʊnli]) better armed(having superior weapons or equipment [ˈbɛtər ɑrmd]).
''Don't(contraction of 'do not', used to give a negative command or suggestion [doʊnt]) think(engage in conscious thought or reasoning [θɪŋk]), old man(term of address, possibly affectionate or familiar, to an elderly man [oʊld mæn]),'' (Indicates the end of the direct quote.)he said(attribution of the quote to a male speaker [hi sɛd]) aloud(in a voice loud enough to be heard [əˈlaʊd]). ''Sail(command to navigate a boat [seɪl]) on(preposition indicating direction or continuation [ɔn]) this course(a specific direction or path to follow [ðɪs kɔrs]) and(conjunction indicating addition [ənd]) take it(accept or deal with a situation [teɪk ɪt]) when(at the time that [wɪn]) it comes(when the situation arises or happens [ɪt kəmz]).
But(however; introduces a contrast [bət]) I must(I am obligated to [aɪ məst]) think(engage in conscious thought or reasoning [θɪŋk]), he thought(internal monologue or reflection [hi θɔt]). Because(for the reason that [bɪˈkəz]) it is(it refers to the act of thinking [ɪt ɪz]) all(everything [ɔl]) I have left(what remains to me [aɪ hæv lɛft]). That(referring to the act of thinking [ðət]) and(conjunction indicating addition [ənd]) baseball(a specific sport [ˈbeɪsˈbɔl]). I wonder(expressing curiosity or doubt [aɪ ˈwəndər]) how(in what way or manner [haʊ]) the great(highly skilled or admired [ðə greɪt]) DiMaggio(likely refers to Joe DiMaggio, a famous baseball player [dɪˈmæʤiˌoʊ]) would have liked(would have enjoyed or approved of [wʊd hæv laɪkt]) the way(the manner or method [ðə weɪ]) I hit(past tense of 'hit', referring to striking something [aɪ hɪt]) him(referring to the fish [ɪm]) in the brain(the specific location where the fish was struck [ɪn ðə breɪn])? It was(it refers to the act of hitting the fish [ɪt wɑz]) no great thing(not a remarkable or impressive feat [noʊ greɪt θɪŋ]), he thought(internal monologue or reflection [hi θɔt]). Any man(any person [ˈɛni mæn]) could do it(would be capable of doing the same thing [kʊd du ɪt]). But(however; introduces a contrast [bət]) do you think(asking for an opinion or belief [du ju θɪŋk]) my hands(referring to the speaker's hands [maɪ hænz]) were(past tense of 'are' [wər]) as great(to the same extent or degree [ɛz greɪt]) a handicap(a disadvantage or impediment [ə ˈhændiˌkæp]) as(used to make a comparison [ɛz]) the bone spurs(abnormal growths on the bone [ðə boʊn spərz])? I cannot(I am unable to [aɪ ˈkænɑt]) know(be certain or have knowledge [noʊ]). I never(I have never [aɪ ˈnɛvər]) had(experienced or possessed [hæd]) anything wrong(any problem or ailment [ˈɛniˌθɪŋ rɔŋ]) with my heel(referring to the speaker's heel [wɪθ maɪ hil]) except(excluding; apart from [ɪkˈsɛpt]) the time(a specific instance or occasion [ðə taɪm]) the sting ray(a type of ray with a venomous spine [ðə stɪŋ reɪ]) stung(past tense of 'sting', referring to the act of injecting venom [stəŋ]) it(referring to the speaker's heel [ɪt]) when(at the time that [wɪn]) I stepped(past tense of 'step', referring to placing one's foot [aɪ stɛpt]) on him(referring to the sting ray [ɔn ɪm]) when(while [wɪn]) swimming(the act of propelling oneself through water [sˈwɪmɪŋ]) and(conjunction indicating addition [ənd]) paralyzed(caused a loss of movement or sensation [ˈpɛrəˌlaɪzd]) the lower leg(the part of the leg below the knee [ðə loʊər lɛg]) and(conjunction indicating addition [ənd]) made(caused [meɪd]) the unbearable pain(pain that is too intense to endure [ðə ənˈbɛrəbəl peɪn]).