''Think(Imperative verb, meaning to use one's mind to consider or ponder something [θɪŋk]) about(Preposition indicating the subject or topic of thought [əˈbaʊt]) something(An unspecified or indefinite thing [ˈsəmθɪŋ]) cheerful(Adjective describing something that promotes happiness or a good mood [ˈʧɪrfəl]), old man(Term of address, possibly affectionate or condescending, to an elderly man [oʊld mæn]),'' he said(Attribution of the preceding quote to a male speaker [ hi sɛd]). ''Every(Adjective indicating each member of a group without exception [ˈɛvəri]) minute(Noun referring to a unit of time equal to sixty seconds [ˈmɪnət]) now(Adverb indicating the present time [naʊ]) you are(Contraction of 'you are', referring to the person being addressed [ju ər]) closer(Comparative adjective indicating a shorter distance [ˈkloʊzər]) to home(Phrase indicating the destination of one's residence or familiar place [tɪ hoʊm]). You sail(Statement about sailing [ ju seɪl]) lighter(Comparative adjective indicating less weight [ˈlaɪtər]) for the loss(Phrase indicating the reason for the reduced weight [fər ðə lɔs]) of forty pounds(Amount of weight lost [əv ˈfɔrti paʊnz]).''
He knew(Past tense of 'to know', indicating awareness or understanding [hi nu]) quite well(Adverbial phrase emphasizing the degree of knowledge [kwaɪt wɛl]) the pattern(Noun referring to a predictable sequence or arrangement [ðə ˈpætərn]) of what could happen(Phrase describing potential future events [əv wət kʊd ˈhæpən]) when he reached(Subordinate clause indicating the time of reaching a place [wɪn hi riʧt]) the inner part(Noun phrase referring to the central or interior section [ðə ˈɪnər pɑrt]) of the current(Noun phrase referring to a body of water moving in a definite direction [əv ðə ˈkɑrənt]). But(Conjunction introducing a contrasting statement [ bət]) there was(Existential clause indicating the presence of something [ðɛr wɑz]) nothing(Pronoun indicating the absence of anything [ˈnəθɪŋ]) to be done(Infinitive phrase indicating an action to be performed [tɪ bi dən]) now(Adverb indicating the present time [naʊ]).
''Yes(Affirmative response [jɛs]) there is(Expression indicating the existence of a solution or possibility [ðɛr ɪz]),'' he said(Attribution of the preceding quote to a male speaker [hi sɛd]) aloud(Adverb indicating that the statement was spoken audibly [əˈlaʊd]). ''I can(Contraction of 'I can', expressing ability [aɪ kən]) lash(Verb meaning to tie or fasten securely with a rope or cord [læʃ]) my knife(Noun phrase referring to the speaker's knife [maɪ naɪf]) to the butt(Prepositional phrase indicating the location where the knife will be attached [tɪ ðə bət]) of one of the oars(Prepositional phrase specifying which oar [əv wən əv ðə ɔrz]).''
So(Adverb indicating consequence or result [soʊ]) he did(Past tense of 'to do', indicating an action performed [hi dɪd]) that(Pronoun referring to the action described in the previous sentence [ðət]) with the tiller(Prepositional phrase indicating the tool being used [wɪθ ðə ˈtɪlər]) under his arm(Prepositional phrase indicating the location of the tiller [ˈəndər hɪz ɑrm]) and the sheet(Noun phrase referring to a rope or chain used to control a sail [ənd ðə ʃit]) of the sail(Prepositional phrase specifying which sail [əv ðə seɪl]) under his foot(Prepositional phrase indicating the location of the sheet [ˈəndər hɪz fʊt]).
''Now(Interjection indicating the present time or a change in situation [naʊ]),'' he said(Attribution of the preceding quote to a male speaker [hi sɛd]). ''I am(Contraction of 'I am', expressing the speaker's identity [aɪ æm]) still(Adverb indicating continuation of a state [stɪl]) an old man(Noun phrase describing the speaker's age [ən oʊld mæn]). But(Conjunction introducing a contrasting statement [bət]) I am(Contraction of 'I am', expressing the speaker's identity [aɪ æm]) not unarmed(Adjective describing the speaker's state of being equipped with a weapon [nɑt əˈnɑrmd]).''
The breeze(a gentle wind [ðə briz]) was fresh(felt new and invigorating [wɑz frɛʃ]) now(at the present time [naʊ]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) he(refers to a male person or character previously mentioned [hi]) sailed(moved across water in a boat using sails [seɪld]) on(continuously; without stopping [ɔn]) well(in a satisfactory or successful manner [wɛl]). He(refers to a male person or character previously mentioned [hi]) watched(looked at attentively over a period of time [wɔʧt]) only(merely; just [ˈoʊnli]) the forward part(the front section [ðə ˈfɔrwərd pɑrt]) of the fish(referring to the fish [əv ðə fɪʃ]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) some(an unspecified amount or number of [səm]) of his hope(referring to his feeling of optimism [əv hɪz hoʊp]) returned(came back; was restored [rɪˈtərnd]).
It(refers to the situation or action being discussed [ɪt]) is silly(is foolish or lacking good sense [ɪz ˈsɪli]) not to hope(to lack optimism or expectation of a positive outcome [nɑt tɪ hoʊp]), he(refers to a male person or character previously mentioned [hi]) thought(past tense of 'think'; had an idea or opinion [θɔt]). Besides(in addition to; moreover [ˌbiˈsaɪdz]) I(the speaker or writer [aɪ]) believe(accept as true; have faith in [bɪˈliv]) it(refers to the idea of hoping [ɪt]) is a sin(is an act considered to be a transgression against divine law [ɪz ə sɪn]). Do not(used to give a negative command or instruction [du nɑt]) think(have thoughts or ideas [θɪŋk]) about sin(regarding actions considered to be morally wrong [əˈbaʊt sɪn]), he(refers to a male person or character previously mentioned [hi]) thought(past tense of 'think'; had an idea or opinion [θɔt]). There(used to indicate the existence or presence of something [ðɛr]) are(present tense of 'be'; indicates existence or state [ər]) enough(sufficient; adequate [ɪˈnəf]) problems(difficulties or challenges [ˈprɑbləmz]) now(at the present time [naʊ]) without sin(in addition to the existing difficulties, without adding moral transgressions [wɪˈθaʊt sɪn]). Also(in addition; moreover [ˈɔlsoʊ]) I(the speaker or writer [aɪ]) have no understanding(lack comprehension or knowledge [hæv noʊ ˌəndərˈstændɪŋ]) of it(referring to the concept of sin [əv ɪt]).
I(the speaker or writer [aɪ]) have no understanding(lack comprehension or knowledge [hæv noʊ ˌəndərˈstændɪŋ]) of it(referring to the concept of sin [əv ɪt]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) I(the speaker or writer [aɪ]) am not sure(do not have certainty [æm nɑt ʃʊr]) that(introduces a subordinate clause [ðət]) I(the speaker or writer [aɪ]) believe(accept as true; have faith in [bɪˈliv]) in it(referring to the concept of sin [ɪn ɪt]). Perhaps(maybe; possibly [pərˈhæps]) it(refers to the act of killing the fish [ɪt]) was a sin(was an act considered to be a transgression against divine law [wɑz ə sɪn]) to kill(to end the life of [tɪ kɪl]) the fish(referring to the fish [ðə fɪʃ]). I(the speaker or writer [aɪ]) suppose(assume; believe [səˈpoʊz]) it(refers to the act of killing the fish [ɪt]) was(past tense of 'be'; indicates existence or state [wɑz]) even though(despite the fact that [ˈivɪn ðoʊ]) I(the speaker or writer [aɪ]) did it(performed the action of killing the fish [dɪd ɪt]) to keep(in order to maintain [tɪ kip]) me(the speaker or writer [mi]) alive(living; not dead [əˈlaɪv]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) feed(provide food for [fid]) many people(a large number of individuals [ˈmɛni ˈpipəl]). But(however; nevertheless [bət]) then(at that time; also [ðɛn]) everything(all things; all aspects [ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ]) is a sin(is an act considered to be a transgression against divine law [ɪz ə sɪn]). Do not(used to give a negative command or instruction [du nɑt]) think(have thoughts or ideas [θɪŋk]) about sin(regarding actions considered to be morally wrong [əˈbaʊt sɪn]). It(refers to the act of thinking about sin [ɪt]) is(present tense of 'be'; indicates existence or state [ɪz]) much too late(considerably past the appropriate time [məʧ tu leɪt]) for that(for that purpose or action [fər ðət]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) there(used to indicate the existence or presence of something [ðɛr]) are(present tense of 'be'; indicates existence or state [ər]) people(human beings; individuals [ˈpipəl]) who(introduces a relative clause referring to people [hu]) are paid(receive money in exchange for their services [ər peɪd]) to do it(to think about sin [tɪ du ɪt]). Let them(allow those people [lɛt ðɛm]) think(have thoughts or ideas [θɪŋk]) about it(regarding the concept of sin [əˈbaʊt ɪt]). You(the person being addressed [ju]) were born(came into existence through birth [wər bɔrn]) to be(to become; to exist as [tɪ bi]) a fisherman(a person who catches fish for a living or for sport [ə ˈfɪʃərˌmæn]) as(in the same way that; just as [ɛz]) the fish(referring to the fish [ðə fɪʃ]) was born(came into existence through birth [wɑz bɔrn]) to be(to become; to exist as [tɪ bi]) a fish(an aquatic animal [ə fɪʃ]). San Pedro(Saint Peter, the patron saint of fishermen [sæn ˈpeɪdroʊ]) was(past tense of 'be'; indicates existence or state [wɑz]) a fisherman(a person who catches fish for a living or for sport [ə ˈfɪʃərˌmæn]) as(in the same way that; just as [ɛz]) was(past tense of 'be'; indicates existence or state [wɑz]) the father(the male parent [ðə ˈfɑðər]) of the great(of the famous and skilled [əv ðə greɪt]) DiMaggio(Joe DiMaggio, a famous baseball player [dɪˈmæʤiˌoʊ]).
But(conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said previously [bət]) he(refers to a male person or animal previously mentioned or known [hi]) liked(found pleasure in; enjoyed [laɪkt]) to think(to use one's mind to consider or reason about something [tɪ θɪŋk]) about(concerning; regarding [əˈbaʊt]) all things(every aspect or matter [ɔl θɪŋz]) that(introduces a relative clause specifying 'all things' [ðət]) he(referring to the same male person as in 'he liked' [hi]) was involved in(participated in or was connected to [wɑz ˌɪnˈvɑlvd ɪn]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) since(because; as [sɪns]) there(used to indicate the existence or presence of something [ðɛr]) was(past tense of 'is'; existed [wɑz]) nothing(not anything; no single thing [ˈnəθɪŋ]) to read(suitable or available for reading [tɪ rɛd]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) he(referring to the same male person [hi]) did not have(did not possess [dɪd nɑt hæv]) a radio(an electronic device for receiving radio broadcasts [ə ˈreɪdiˌoʊ]), he(referring to the same male person [hi]) thought(past tense of 'think'; used one's mind [θɔt]) much(a great deal; often [məʧ]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) he(referring to the same male person [hi]) kept on thinking(continued to think repeatedly [kɛpt ɔn ˈθɪŋkɪŋ]) about(concerning; regarding [əˈbaʊt]) sin(an act regarded as a transgression against divine law [sɪn]). You(the person being addressed [ju]) did not kill(past tense of 'do not kill'; did not end the life of [dɪd nɑt kɪl]) the fish(a specific fish being referred to [ðə fɪʃ]) only(merely; just [ˈoʊnli]) to keep alive(to maintain in a living state [tɪ kip əˈlaɪv]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) to sell(to exchange for money [tɪ sɛl]) for food(as a source of nourishment [fər fud]), he(referring to the same male person [hi]) thought(past tense of 'think'; used one's mind [θɔt]). You(the person being addressed [ju]) killed(past tense of 'kill'; ended the life of [kɪld]) him(referring to the fish [ɪm]) for pride(due to a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements [fər praɪd]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) because(for the reason that [bɪˈkəz]) you(the person being addressed [ju]) are(present tense of 'be'; am, is, are [ər]) a fisherman(a person who catches fish for a living or for sport [ə ˈfɪʃərˌmæn]). You(the person being addressed [ju]) loved(past tense of 'love'; felt deep affection for [ləvd]) him(referring to the fish [ɪm]) when(at the time that [wɪn]) he(referring to the fish [hi]) was(past tense of 'be'; am, is, are [wɑz]) alive(living; not dead [əˈlaɪv]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) you(the person being addressed [ju]) loved(past tense of 'love'; felt deep affection for [ləvd]) him(referring to the fish [ɪm]) after(subsequently; later [ˈæftər]). If(on the condition that; supposing that [ɪf]) you(the person being addressed [ju]) love(feel deep affection for [ləv]) him(referring to the fish [ɪm]), it(referring to the act of killing the fish [ɪt]) is not(is not; is not the case that [ɪz nɑt]) a sin(an act regarded as a transgression against divine law [ə sɪn]) to kill(to end the life of [tɪ kɪl]) him(referring to the fish [ɪm]). Or(used to introduce an alternative [ər]) is it(is it the case [ɪz ɪt]) more(a greater amount or degree [mɔr])?
''You(Addressing someone directly [ju]) think(To use one's mind actively to form connected ideas [θɪŋk]) too much(Excessively; to an unnecessary degree [tu məʧ]), old man(A term of address, possibly affectionate or condescending, towards an elderly man [oʊld mæn]),'' he(Referring to the subject of the sentence, likely the protagonist [hi]) said(Past tense of 'say,' indicating spoken words [sɛd]) aloud(In a voice loud enough to be heard [əˈlaʊd]).
But(conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said previously [bət]) you(the person being addressed [ju]) enjoyed(past tense of 'enjoy'; found pleasure in [ˌɛnˈʤɔɪd]) killing(the act of causing death [ˈkɪlɪŋ]) the dentuso(likely a specific type of fish, possibly a shark [ðə dentuso]), he(referring to the same male person as before [hi]) thought(past tense of 'think'; used one's mind [θɔt]). He(referring to the dentuso [hi]) lives(present tense of 'live'; exists; survives [lɪvz]) on(supported by; sustained by [ɔn]) the live fish(fish that are still alive [ðə lɪv fɪʃ]) as(in the same way that [ɛz]) you(the person being addressed [ju]) do(used to avoid repeating the verb 'live' [du]). He(referring to the dentuso [hi]) is not(is not; is not the case that [ɪz nɑt]) a scavenger(an animal that feeds on dead or decaying matter [ə ˈskævənʤər]) nor(and not; also not [nɔr]) just(only; merely [ʤɪst]) a moving appetite(an entity that is solely driven by the need to eat [ə ˈmuvɪŋ ˈæpəˌtaɪt]) as(like; similar to [ɛz]) some sharks(certain types of sharks [səm ʃɑrks]) are(present tense of 'be'; am, is, are [ər]). He(referring to the dentuso [hi]) is(present tense of 'be'; am, is, are [ɪz]) beautiful(pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically [ˈbjutəfəl]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) noble(having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles [ˈnoʊbəl]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) knows(present tense of 'know'; be aware of [noʊz]) no fear(absence of fear [noʊ fɪr]) of(relating to; concerning [əv]) anything(any object, event, or circumstance [ˈɛniˌθɪŋ]).