The Old Man and The Sea by Ernest Hemingway- page 52

''I killed him in self-defense,'' the old man said aloud. ''And I killed him well.''

• I: Quotation marks indicating the start of a direct quote, followed by the pronoun 'I' referring to the speaker [aɪ]
• killed: past tense of 'kill', meaning to cause the death of someone [kɪld]
• him: pronoun referring to the person who was killed [ɪm]
• in self-defense: phrase indicating that the act of killing was done to protect oneself from harm, followed by quotation marks indicating the end of the direct quote [ɪn ˌsɛlfdɪˈfɛns]
• the old man: refers to an elderly male [ðə oʊld mæn]
• said: past tense of 'say', meaning to utter words [sɛd]
• aloud: in a voice loud enough to be heard [əˈlaʊd]
• And: Quotation marks indicating the start of a direct quote, followed by the conjunction 'and' indicating addition [ənd]
• I: pronoun referring to the speaker [aɪ]
• killed: past tense of 'kill', meaning to cause the death of someone [kɪld]
• him: pronoun referring to the person who was killed [ɪm]
• well: adverb meaning in a skillful or satisfactory way, followed by quotation marks indicating the end of the direct quote [wɛl]

Besides, he thought, everything kills everything else in some way.

• Besides: in addition to; furthermore [ˌbiˈsaɪdz]
• he: pronoun referring to a male [hi]
• thought: past tense of 'think', meaning to have a particular belief or idea [θɔt]
• everything: all things; all objects or aspects [ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ]
• kills: present tense of 'kill', meaning to cause the death of someone [kɪlz]
• everything: all things; all objects or aspects [ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ]
• else: different or in addition to what has already been mentioned [ɛls]
• in some way: in a particular manner or method [ɪn səm weɪ]

Fishing kills me exactly as it keeps me alive.

• Fishing: the activity of catching fish [ˈfɪʃɪŋ]
• kills: present tense of 'kill', meaning to cause the death of someone [kɪlz]
• me: pronoun referring to the speaker [mi]
• exactly: precisely; in exact terms [ɪgˈzæktli]
• as: in the same way that [ɛz]
• it: pronoun referring to fishing [ɪt]
• keeps: present tense of 'keep', meaning to continue to have or hold [kips]
• me: pronoun referring to the speaker [mi]
• alive: living; not dead [əˈlaɪv]

The boy keeps me alive, he thought.

• The boy: a young male [ðə bɔɪ]
• keeps: present tense of 'keep', meaning to continue to have or hold [kips]
• me: pronoun referring to the speaker [mi]
• alive: living; not dead [əˈlaɪv]
• he: pronoun referring to a male [hi]
• thought: past tense of 'think', meaning to have a particular belief or idea [θɔt]

I must not deceive myself too much.

• I: pronoun referring to the speaker [aɪ]
• must: expressing necessity or obligation [məst]
• not: used to express negation [nɑt]
• deceive: to make someone believe something that is not true [dɪˈsiv]
• myself: pronoun referring to the speaker [ˌmaɪˈsɛlf]
• too much: to a great extent; excessively [tu məʧ]

He leaned over the side and pulled loose a piece of the meat of the fish where the shark had cut him.

• He: pronoun referring to a male [hi]
• leaned: past tense of 'lean', meaning to incline or bend from a vertical position [lind]
• over: extending or projecting from a point or surface [ˈoʊvər]
• the side: a surface or edge of something [ðə saɪd]
• and: conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]
• pulled: past tense of 'pull', meaning to exert force on something so as to move it towards oneself [pʊld]
• loose: not firmly or tightly fixed in place [lus]
• a piece: a portion or part of something [ə pis]
• of: expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]
• the meat: the flesh of an animal used for food [ðə mit]
• of: expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]
• the fish: an aquatic animal [ðə fɪʃ]
• where: at or in which place or situation [wɛr]
• the shark: a type of fish known for its sharp teeth and predatory behavior [ðə ʃɑrk]
• had cut: past perfect tense of 'cut', meaning to have made an opening or wound with a sharp-edged tool or object [hæd kət]
• him: pronoun referring to the fish [ɪm]

He chewed it and noted its quality and its good taste.

• He: pronoun referring to a male [hi]
• chewed: past tense of 'chew', meaning to bite and work food in the mouth with the teeth [ʧud]
• it: pronoun referring to the piece of meat [ɪt]
• and: conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]
• noted: past tense of 'note', meaning to pay attention to something [ˈnoʊtɪd]
• its: possessive pronoun referring to the piece of meat [ɪts]
• quality: the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something [kˈwɑləti]
• and: conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]
• its: possessive pronoun referring to the piece of meat [ɪts]
• good: of a high quality; pleasing [gʊd]
• taste: the sensation of flavor perceived in the mouth and throat on contact with a substance [teɪst]

It was firm and juicy, like meat, but it was not red.

• It: pronoun referring to the piece of meat [ɪt]
• was: past tense of 'be' [wɑz]
• firm: having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure [fərm]
• and: conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]
• juicy: full of juice [ˈʤusi]
• like: having the same characteristics as [laɪk]
• meat: the flesh of an animal used for food [mit]
• but: conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has already been said [bət]
• it: pronoun referring to the piece of meat [ɪt]
• was: past tense of 'be' [wɑz]
• not: used to express negation [nɑt]
• red: a color [rɛd]

There was no stringiness in it and he knew that it would bring the highest price In the market.

• There: used to indicate the existence or presence of something [ðɛr]
• was: past tense of 'be' [wɑz]
• no: not any; not one [noʊ]
• stringiness: the quality of being fibrous or stringy [stringiness]
• in: expressing the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by something else [ɪn]
• it: pronoun referring to the piece of meat [ɪt]
• and: conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]
• he: pronoun referring to a male [hi]
• knew: past tense of 'know', meaning to be aware of something [nu]
• that: used to introduce a subordinate clause [ðət]
• it: pronoun referring to the piece of meat [ɪt]
• would: expressing a conditional or possible event [wʊd]
• bring: to cause someone or something to come to a place [brɪŋ]
• the highest: greatest in amount, level, or intensity [ðə haɪəst]
• price: the amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something [praɪs]
• In: expressing the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by something else [ɪn]
• the market: a place where goods are bought and sold [ðə ˈmɑrkɪt]

But there was no way to keep its scent out of the water and the old man knew that a very had time was coming.

• But: conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has already been said [bət]
• there: used to indicate the existence or presence of something [ðɛr]
• was: past tense of 'be' [wɑz]
• no: not any; not one [noʊ]
• way: a method, style, or manner of doing something [weɪ]
• to: expressing motion in the direction of a particular location [tɪ]
• keep: to continue to have or hold [kip]
• its: possessive pronoun referring to the piece of meat [ɪts]
• scent: a distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant [sɛnt]
• out of: moving or appearing to move away from something [aʊt əv]
• the water: a colorless, transparent, odorless, and tasteless liquid [ðə ˈwɔtər]
• and: conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]
• the old man: refers to an elderly male [ðə oʊld mæn]
• knew: past tense of 'know', meaning to be aware of something [nu]
• that: used to introduce a subordinate clause [ðət]
• a very: to a great extent; extremely [ə ˈvɛri]
• had: past tense of 'have' [hæd]
• time: the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole [taɪm]
• was: past tense of 'be' [wɑz]
• coming: about to happen or occur [ˈkəmɪŋ]

The breeze was steady.

• The breeze: a gentle wind [ðə briz]
• was steady: was constant and regular [wɑz ˈstɛdi]

It had backed a little further into the north-east and he knew that meant that it would not fall off.

• It: referring to the breeze [ɪt]
• had backed: changed direction towards [hæd bækt]
• a little further: a slightly greater amount [ə ˈlɪtəl ˈfərðər]
• into the north-east: towards the direction between north and east [ˈɪntu ðə ˌnɔrˈθist]
• and: conjunction connecting two clauses [ənd]
• he knew: the man understood [hi nu]
• that meant: that implied or indicated [ðət mɛnt]
• that it would not fall off: that the wind would not decrease in strength or change direction significantly [ðət ɪt wʊd nɑt fɔl ɔf]

The old man looked ahead of him but he could see no sails nor could he see the hull nor the smoke of any ship.

• The old man: the elderly man, the main character [ðə oʊld mæn]
• looked ahead of him: gazed forward [lʊkt əˈhɛd əv ɪm]
• but: conjunction indicating contrast [bət]
• he could see no sails: he was unable to see any ships' sails [hi kʊd si noʊ seɪlz]
• nor: and not; also not [nɔr]
• could he see: was he able to see [kʊd hi si]
• the hull: the body or frame of a ship [ðə həl]
• nor: and not; also not [nɔr]
• the smoke: the visible vapor and gases given off by a burning or smoldering substance [ðə smoʊk]
• of any ship: from any vessel [əv ˈɛni ʃɪp]

There were only the flying fish that went up from his bow sailing away to either side and the yellow patches of Gulf weed.

• There were only: the only things present were [ðɛr wər ˈoʊnli]
• the flying fish: fish that can leap out of the water and glide through the air [ðə flaɪɪŋ fɪʃ]
• that went up: that rose [ðət wɛnt əp]
• from his bow: from the front of his boat [frəm hɪz boʊ]
• sailing away: gliding away [ˈseɪlɪŋ əˈweɪ]
• to either side: to both the left and right [tɪ ˈiðər saɪd]
• and: conjunction connecting two phrases [ənd]
• the yellow patches: areas of yellow color [ðə ˈjɛloʊ ˈpæʧɪz]
• of Gulf weed: seaweed found in the Gulf of Mexico [əv gəlf wid]

He could not even see a bird.

• He could not even see: he was unable to see, not even [hi kʊd nɑt ˈivɪn si]
• a bird: any avian creature [ə bərd]

He had sailed for two hours, resting in the stern and sometimes chewing a bit of the meat from the marlin, trying to rest and to be strong, when he saw the first of the two sharks.

• He had sailed: He had traveled by boat [hi hæd seɪld]
• for two hours: for a duration of two hours [fər tu aʊərz]
• resting: taking a break [ˈrɛstɪŋ]
• in the stern: at the back of the boat [ɪn ðə stərn]
• and: conjunction connecting two actions [ənd]
• sometimes: occasionally [ˈsəmˌtaɪmz]
• chewing: biting and grinding with the teeth [ʧuɪŋ]
• a bit of: a small amount of [ə bɪt əv]
• the meat: the flesh [ðə mit]
• from the marlin: from the large fish he had caught [frəm ðə ˈmɑrlɪn]
• trying: attempting [traɪɪŋ]
• to rest: to relax and recover [tɪ rɛst]
• and: conjunction connecting two purposes [ənd]
• to be strong: to maintain his physical strength [tɪ bi strɔŋ]
• when: at the time that [wɪn]
• he saw: he noticed [hi sɔ]
• the first: the initial one [ðə fərst]
• of the two sharks: out of the pair of sharks [əv ðə tu ʃɑrks]

''Ay,'' he said aloud.

• Ay: An exclamation, possibly expressing pain, surprise, or understanding. The double single quotes indicate direct speech. [eɪ]
• he said aloud: He spoke in a voice loud enough to be heard. [hi sɛd əˈlaʊd]

There is no translation for this word and perhaps it is just a noise such as a man might make, involuntarily, feeling the nail go through his hands and into the wood.

• There is no translation: This indicates that the word or sound is unique and doesn't have a direct equivalent in other languages. [ðɛr ɪz noʊ trænzˈleɪʃən]
• for this word: referring to the exclamation 'Ay'. [fər ðɪs wərd]
• and perhaps: indicating uncertainty or speculation. [ənd pərˈhæps]
• it is just a noise: suggesting that the sound is not a meaningful word but rather a vocalization. [ɪt ɪz ʤɪst ə nɔɪz]
• such as a man might make, involuntarily: describing the sound as an involuntary reaction a man might produce. [səʧ ɛz ə mæn maɪt meɪk ˌɪnˌvɑlənˈtərəli]
• feeling the nail go through his hands: a vivid image of pain and suffering, likely a reference to crucifixion. [ˈfilɪŋ ðə neɪl goʊ θru hɪz hænz]
• and into the wood: completing the image of the nail being driven through the hands and into the wooden cross. [ənd ˈɪntu ðə wʊd]

''Galanos,'' he said aloud.

• Galanos: A word, possibly a name or a term specific to the context. The double single quotes indicate direct speech. [gəˈlɑnoʊs]
• he said aloud: He spoke in a voice loud enough to be heard. [hi sɛd əˈlaʊd]

He had seen the second fin now coming up behind the first and had identified them as shovel-nosed sharks by the brown, triangular fin and the sweeping movements of the tail.

• He had seen: Indicates that the subject had observed something. [hi hæd sin]
• the second fin: Referring to the dorsal fin of a shark. [ðə ˈsɛkənd fɪn]
• now coming up: Describing the fin as emerging from the water. [naʊ ˈkəmɪŋ əp]
• behind the first: Indicating the position of the second fin relative to the first. [bɪˈhaɪnd ðə fərst]
• and had identified them: Meaning the subject had recognized or determined the type of sharks. [ənd hæd aɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪd ðɛm]
• as shovel-nosed sharks: Specifying the species of sharks. [ɛz shovel-nosed ʃɑrks]
• by the brown, triangular fin: Describing a characteristic feature of shovel-nosed sharks. [baɪ ðə braʊn traɪˈæŋgjələr fɪn]
• and the sweeping movements of the tail: Another identifying characteristic, referring to the way the shark moves its tail. [ənd ðə sˈwipɪŋ ˈmuvmənts əv ðə teɪl]

They had the scent and were excited and in the stupidity of their great hunger they were losing and finding the scent in their excitement.

• They had the scent: Meaning the sharks had detected the smell of something, likely blood or prey. [ðeɪ hæd ðə sɛnt]
• and were excited: Describing the sharks' heightened state due to the scent. [ənd wər ɪkˈsaɪtɪd]
• and in the stupidity of their great hunger: Attributing their behavior to a lack of intelligence and overwhelming hunger. [ənd ɪn ðə stuˈpɪdɪˌti əv ðɛr greɪt ˈhəŋgər]
• they were losing and finding the scent: Describing the erratic behavior of the sharks as they try to locate the source of the scent. [ðeɪ wər ˈluzɪŋ ənd ˈfaɪndɪŋ ðə sɛnt]
• in their excitement: Explaining why they are having difficulty following the scent. [ɪn ðɛr ɪkˈsaɪtmənt]

But they were closing all the time.

• But they were closing all the time: Despite their erratic behavior, they were getting closer to their target. [bət ðeɪ wər ˈkloʊzɪŋ ɔl ðə taɪm]

The old man made the sheet fast and jammed the tiller.

• The: definite article, referring to a specific old man [ðə]
• old: advanced in years; having lived for a long time [oʊld]
• man: an adult male human [mæn]
• made: past tense of 'make', meaning to perform an action that results in something [meɪd]
• the: definite article, referring to a specific sheet [ðə]
• sheet: a large piece of cloth, in this context likely part of the boat's rigging [ʃit]
• fast: securely fixed or attached [fæst]
• and: conjunction, connecting two related actions [ənd]
• jammed: past tense of 'jam', meaning to push something forcefully into a space [ʤæmd]
• the: definite article, referring to a specific tiller [ðə]
• tiller: a lever used to steer a boat [ˈtɪlər]

Then he took up the oar with the knife lashed to it.

• Then: adverb, indicating sequence or time [ðɛn]
• he: pronoun, referring to the old man [hi]
• took up: to lift or pick up [tʊk əp]
• the: definite article, referring to a specific oar [ðə]
• oar: a long pole with a flat blade, used for rowing a boat [ɔr]
• with: preposition, indicating accompaniment or possession [wɪθ]
• the: definite article, referring to a specific knife [ðə]
• knife: a tool with a blade used for cutting [naɪf]
• lashed: tied or fastened securely with a rope or cord [læʃt]
• to: preposition, indicating attachment or connection [tɪ]
• it: pronoun, referring to the oar [ɪt]

He lifted it as lightly as he could because his hands rebelled at the pain.

• He: pronoun, referring to the old man [hi]
• lifted: past tense of 'lift', meaning to raise or elevate [ˈlɪftɪd]
• it: pronoun, referring to the oar [ɪt]
• as: adverb, indicating degree or manner [ɛz]
• lightly: with little force or weight [ˈlaɪtli]
• as: conjunction, used to make comparisons [ɛz]
• he could: he was able to [hi kʊd]
• because: conjunction, introducing a reason or cause [bɪˈkəz]
• his: possessive pronoun, referring to the old man [hɪz]
• hands: the terminal part of the arm, used for grasping [hænz]
• rebelled: showed resistance or opposition [rɪˈbɛld]
• at: preposition, expressing location or direction [æt]
• the: definite article, referring to a specific pain [ðə]
• pain: physical suffering or discomfort [peɪn]

Then he opened and closed them on it lightly to loosen them.

• Then: adverb, indicating sequence or time [ðɛn]
• he: pronoun, referring to the old man [hi]
• opened: past tense of 'open', meaning to move apart [ˈoʊpənd]
• and: conjunction, connecting two related actions [ənd]
• closed: past tense of 'close', meaning to bring together [kloʊzd]
• them: pronoun, referring to his hands [ðɛm]
• on: preposition, indicating placement or contact [ɔn]
• it: pronoun, referring to the oar [ɪt]
• lightly: with little force or pressure [ˈlaɪtli]
• to: preposition, expressing purpose or intention [tɪ]
• loosen: to make or become less tight or stiff [ˈlusən]
• them: pronoun, referring to his hands [ðɛm]

He closed them firmly so they would take the pain now and would not flinch and watched the sharks come.

• He: pronoun, referring to the old man [hi]
• closed: past tense of 'close', meaning to bring together [kloʊzd]
• them: pronoun, referring to his hands [ðɛm]
• firmly: in a strong and steady way [ˈfərmli]
• so: conjunction, expressing purpose or result [soʊ]
• they: pronoun, referring to his hands [ðeɪ]
• would: auxiliary verb, expressing future intention or possibility [wʊd]
• take: to endure or accept [teɪk]
• the: definite article, referring to a specific pain [ðə]
• pain: physical suffering or discomfort [peɪn]
• now: at the present time [naʊ]
• and: conjunction, connecting two related ideas [ənd]
• would: auxiliary verb, expressing future intention or possibility [wʊd]
• not: negative particle [nɑt]
• flinch: make a quick, nervous movement as a reaction to pain or fear [flɪnʧ]
• and: conjunction, connecting two related actions [ənd]
• watched: past tense of 'watch', meaning to look at attentively [wɔʧt]
• the: definite article, referring to specific sharks [ðə]
• sharks: a type of fish, often predatory [ʃɑrks]
• come: to move or travel towards a place [kəm]

He could see their wide, flattened, shovel-pointed heads now and their white tipped wide pectoral fins.

• He: pronoun, referring to the old man [hi]
• could: past tense of 'can', expressing ability [kʊd]
• see: to perceive with the eyes [si]
• their: possessive pronoun, referring to the sharks [ðɛr]
• wide: having a great extent from side to side [waɪd]
• flattened: pressed or made flat [ˈflætənd]
• shovel-pointed: shaped like a shovel's point [shovel-pointed]
• heads: the part of the body above the neck [hɛdz]
• now: at the present time [naʊ]
• and: conjunction, connecting two related descriptions [ənd]
• their: possessive pronoun, referring to the sharks [ðɛr]
• white: of a color like fresh snow [waɪt]
• tipped: having a tip or end of a particular color [tɪpt]
• wide: having a great extent from side to side [waɪd]
• pectoral: relating to the chest or breast [ˈpɛktərəl]
• fins: appendages used for swimming [fɪnz]

They were hateful sharks,bad smelling, scavengers as well as killers, and when they were hungry they would bite at an oar or the rudder of a boat.

• They: pronoun, referring to the sharks [ðeɪ]
• were: past tense of 'be' [wər]
• hateful: arousing or deserving hatred [ˈheɪtfəl]
• sharks: a type of fish, often predatory [ʃɑrks]
• bad: not good; of poor quality [bæd]
• smelling: emitting an odor [sˈmɛlɪŋ]
• scavengers: an animal that feeds on dead or decaying matter [ˈskævənʤərz]
• as well as: in addition to [ɛz wɛl ɛz]
• killers: someone or something that causes death [ˈkɪlərz]
• and: conjunction, connecting two related ideas [ənd]
• when: at or during the time that [wɪn]
• they: pronoun, referring to the sharks [ðeɪ]
• were: past tense of 'be' [wər]
• hungry: feeling or showing the need for food [ˈhəŋgri]
• they: pronoun, referring to the sharks [ðeɪ]
• would: auxiliary verb, expressing a habitual action in the past [wʊd]
• bite: to use the teeth to cut or tear something [baɪt]
• at: preposition, expressing direction or target [æt]
• an: indefinite article, referring to any oar [ən]
• oar: a long pole with a flat blade, used for rowing a boat [ɔr]
• or: conjunction, introducing an alternative [ər]
• the: definite article, referring to a specific rudder [ðə]
• rudder: a flat piece hinged vertically near the stern of a boat or ship for steering [ˈrədər]
• of: preposition, indicating relationship or belonging [əv]
• a: indefinite article, referring to any boat [ə]
• boat: a small vessel for traveling on water [boʊt]

It was these sharks that would cut the turtles' legs and flippers off when the turtles were asleep on the surface, and they would hit a man in the water, if they were hungry, even if the man had no smell of fish blood nor of fish slime on him.

• It: pronoun, referring to a situation or thing previously mentioned [ɪt]
• was: past tense of 'be' [wɑz]
• these: plural of 'this', indicating specific sharks [ðiz]
• sharks: a type of fish, often predatory [ʃɑrks]
• that: relative pronoun, introducing a clause [ðət]
• would: auxiliary verb, expressing a habitual action in the past [wʊd]
• cut: to divide or penetrate with a sharp tool [kət]
• the: definite article, referring to specific turtles [ðə]
• turtles: possessive form of 'turtle', a reptile with a shell [ˈtərtəlz]
• legs: limbs used for support and movement [lɛgz]
• and: conjunction, connecting two related body parts [ənd]
• flippers: broad, flat limbs used for swimming [ˈflɪpərz]
• off: separated or removed [ɔf]
• when: at or during the time that [wɪn]
• the: definite article, referring to specific turtles [ðə]
• turtles: a reptile with a shell [ˈtərtəlz]
• were: past tense of 'be' [wər]
• asleep: in a state of sleep [əsˈlip]
• on: preposition, indicating placement or contact [ɔn]
• the: definite article, referring to a specific surface [ðə]
• surface: the outer or topmost boundary of something [ˈsərfəs]
• and: conjunction, connecting two related actions [ənd]
• they: pronoun, referring to the sharks [ðeɪ]
• would: auxiliary verb, expressing a habitual action in the past [wʊd]
• hit: to strike forcefully [hɪt]
• a: indefinite article, referring to any man [ə]
• man: an adult male human [mæn]
• in: preposition, expressing location or containment [ɪn]
• the: definite article, referring to a specific water [ðə]
• water: a clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid [ˈwɔtər]
• if: conjunction, introducing a condition [ɪf]
• they: pronoun, referring to the sharks [ðeɪ]
• were: past tense of 'be' [wər]
• hungry: feeling or showing the need for food [ˈhəŋgri]
• even: used to emphasize something unexpected or surprising [ˈivɪn]
• if: conjunction, introducing a condition [ɪf]
• the: definite article, referring to a specific man [ðə]
• man: an adult male human [mæn]
• had: past tense of 'have', indicating possession or experience [hæd]
• no: negative particle [noʊ]
• smell: the faculty or power of perceiving odors or scents [smɛl]
• of: preposition, indicating origin or composition [əv]
• fish: a limbless cold-blooded vertebrate animal with gills and fins and living wholly in water [fɪʃ]
• blood: the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body [bləd]
• nor: and not; used to introduce a negative clause [nɔr]
• of: preposition, indicating origin or composition [əv]
• fish: a limbless cold-blooded vertebrate animal with gills and fins and living wholly in water [fɪʃ]
• slime: a thick, slippery substance [slaɪm]
• on: preposition, indicating placement or contact [ɔn]
• him: pronoun, referring to the man [ɪm]