She's(contraction of 'she is' [ʃiz]) good(of high quality; skilled or talented [gʊd]), he thought(indicates the character's internal thought process [ hi θɔt]). She(referring to a female person or character previously mentioned [ʃi]) is(present tense form of the verb 'to be' [ɪz]) sound(in good condition; not damaged or impaired [saʊnd]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) not(negation; the opposite of 'is' [nɑt]) harmed(injured or damaged [hɑrmd]) in any way(to any extent or degree [ɪn ˈɛni weɪ]) except(excluding; not including [ɪkˈsɛpt]) for(used to indicate the reason or cause of something [fər]) the tiller(a lever used to steer a boat [ðə ˈtɪlər]). That(referring to the tiller [ðət]) is(present tense form of the verb 'to be' [ɪz]) easily(without difficulty [ˈizəli]) replaced(to be put in place of something else [ˌriˈpleɪst]).
He(referring to a male person or character [hi]) could(past tense of 'can'; indicates ability or possibility [kʊd]) feel(to perceive through physical sensation [fil]) he(referring to a male person or character [hi]) was(past tense form of the verb 'to be' [wɑz]) inside(within; contained by [ˌɪnˈsaɪd]) the current(a body of water or air moving in a definite direction [ðə ˈkɑrənt]) now(at the present time [naʊ]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) he(referring to a male person or character [hi]) could(past tense of 'can'; indicates ability or possibility [kʊd]) see(to perceive with the eyes [si]) the lights(sources of illumination [ðə laɪts]) of(used to indicate possession or association [əv]) the beach colonies(settlements or communities located on the beach [ðə biʧ ˈkɑləniz]) along(in a line next to or parallel to [əˈlɔŋ]) the shore(the edge of land along a body of water [ðə ʃɔr]). He(referring to a male person or character [hi]) knew(past tense of 'know'; to be aware of [nu]) where(in what place or location [wɛr]) he(referring to a male person or character [hi]) was(past tense form of the verb 'to be' [wɑz]) now(at the present time [naʊ]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) it(referring to a situation or task [ɪt]) was(past tense form of the verb 'to be' [wɑz]) nothing(not at all difficult [ˈnəθɪŋ]) to(used to indicate purpose or direction [tɪ]) get home(to return to one's residence [gɪt hoʊm]).
The wind(air moving naturally [ðə wɪnd]) is(present tense form of the verb 'to be' [ɪz]) our friend(someone who is liked and trusted [ɑr frɛnd]), anyway(in any case; regardless [ ˈɛniˌweɪ]), he thought(indicates the character's internal thought process [ hi θɔt]). Then(at that time; next [ðɛn]) he(referring to a male person or character [hi]) added(to say something more [ˈædɪd]), sometimes(occasionally; not always [ ˈsəmˌtaɪmz]). And(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) the great sea(a large body of saltwater [ðə greɪt si]) with(accompanied by; in the company of [wɪθ]) our friends(people whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection [ɑr frɛndz]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) our enemies(people who are hostile to or oppose someone [ɑr ˈɛnəmiz]). And(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) bed(a piece of furniture for sleeping or resting on [bɛd]), he thought(indicates the character's internal thought process [ hi θɔt]). Bed(a piece of furniture for sleeping or resting on [bɛd]) is(present tense form of the verb 'to be' [ɪz]) my friend(someone who is liked and trusted [maɪ frɛnd]). Just(only; simply [ʤɪst]) bed(a piece of furniture for sleeping or resting on [bɛd]), he thought(indicates the character's internal thought process [ hi θɔt]). Bed(a piece of furniture for sleeping or resting on [bɛd]) will be(future tense of 'to be' [wɪl bi]) a great thing(something wonderful or desirable [ə greɪt θɪŋ]). It(referring to a situation or task [ɪt]) is(present tense form of the verb 'to be' [ɪz]) easy(achieved without great effort; presenting no difficulties [ˈizi]) when(at or during the time that [wɪn]) you(the person being addressed [ju]) are beaten(defeated or overcome [ər ˈbitən]), he thought(indicates the character's internal thought process [ hi θɔt]). I(the speaker or writer referring to themselves [aɪ]) never(at no time; not ever [ˈnɛvər]) knew(past tense of 'know'; to be aware of [nu]) how(in what way or manner [haʊ]) easy(achieved without great effort; presenting no difficulties [ˈizi]) it(referring to a situation or task [ɪt]) was(past tense form of the verb 'to be' [wɑz]). And(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) what(used to ask for information specifying something [wət]) beat(defeated or overcame [bit]) you(the person being addressed [ju]), he thought(indicates the character's internal thought process [ hi θɔt]).
''Nothing(The word 'Nothing' enclosed in single quotes, indicating direct speech or a quote. It signifies the absence of something or a lack of information. [ˈnəθɪŋ]),'' he said(Indicates that the subject 'he' is speaking. [hi sɛd]) aloud(Speaking in a voice loud enough to be heard. [əˈlaʊd]). ''I went out too far(A statement in single quotes indicating direct speech. 'I' refers to the speaker. 'went out' means to go outside or beyond a certain limit. 'too far' means beyond a reasonable or safe distance. The whole sentence means the speaker went too far from the shore or a safe point. [aɪ wɛnt aʊt tu fɑr]).''
When(A conjunction used to indicate a time or condition. [wɪn]) he(A pronoun referring to a male subject. [hi]) sailed(To travel on water in a boat or ship. [seɪld]) into(Expressing movement or direction toward the inside of something. [ˈɪntu]) the(A definite article, specifying a particular harbour. [ðə]) little(Small in size. [ˈlɪtəl]) harbour(A place of shelter on the coast, often used by boats and ships. [ˈhɑrbər]) the(A definite article, specifying a particular place. [ðə]) lights(Sources of illumination. [laɪts]) of(A preposition indicating belonging or association. [əv]) the(A definite article, specifying a particular place. [ðə]) Terrace(Likely a proper noun referring to a specific location or establishment. [ˈtɛrəs]) were(Past tense of the verb 'to be', indicating a state of being. [wər]) out(Not lit or extinguished. [aʊt]) and(A conjunction connecting two clauses. [ənd]) he(A pronoun referring to a male subject. [hi]) knew(Past tense of the verb 'to know', indicating awareness or understanding. [nu]) everyone(All the people. [ˈɛvriˌwən]) was(Past tense of the verb 'to be', indicating a state of being. [wɑz]) in(Expressing location or position inside something. [ɪn]) bed(A place for sleeping. [bɛd]). The(A definite article, specifying a particular breeze. [ðə]) breeze(A gentle wind. [briz]) had(Auxiliary verb used to form the past perfect tense. [hæd]) risen(Past participle of the verb 'to rise', meaning to increase or ascend. [ˈrɪzən]) steadily(In a consistent and gradual manner. [ˈstɛdəli]) and(A conjunction connecting two clauses. [ənd]) was(Past tense of the verb 'to be', indicating a state of being. [wɑz]) blowing(Moving air. [bloʊɪŋ]) strongly(With great force or intensity. [ˈstrɔŋli]) now(At the present time. [naʊ]). It(A pronoun referring to the situation or environment. [ɪt]) was(Past tense of the verb 'to be', indicating a state of being. [wɑz]) quiet(Absence of noise or disturbance. [kwaɪət]) in(Expressing location or position inside something. [ɪn]) the(A definite article, specifying a particular harbour. [ðə]) harbour(A place of shelter on the coast, often used by boats and ships. [ˈhɑrbər]) though(Despite the preceding statement; however. [ðoʊ]) and(A conjunction connecting two clauses. [ənd]) he(A pronoun referring to a male subject. [hi]) sailed(To travel on water in a boat or ship. [seɪld]) up(Toward a higher place or position. [əp]) onto(Expressing movement or direction toward a surface. [ˈɔntu]) the(A definite article, specifying a particular patch. [ðə]) little(Small in size. [ˈlɪtəl]) patch(A small area of something. [pæʧ]) of(A preposition indicating belonging or association. [əv]) shingle(Gravel or pebbles on a beach. [ˈʃɪŋgəl]) below(At a lower level or position than. [bɪˈloʊ]) the(A definite article, specifying particular rocks. [ðə]) rocks(Large stones. [rɑks]). There(Used to indicate the existence or presence of something. [ðɛr]) was(Past tense of the verb 'to be', indicating a state of being. [wɑz]) no(Not any. [noʊ]) one(A person. [wən]) to(Expressing direction or purpose. [tɪ]) help(To assist someone. [hɛlp]) him(A pronoun referring to a male subject. [ɪm]) so(Therefore; as a result. [soʊ]) he(A pronoun referring to a male subject. [hi]) pulled(To exert force on something to move it toward oneself. [pʊld]) the(A definite article, specifying a particular boat. [ðə]) boat(A small vessel for traveling on water. [boʊt]) up(Toward a higher place or position. [əp]) as(To the same extent or degree. [ɛz]) far(To a great distance. [fɑr]) as(To the same extent or degree. [ɛz]) he(A pronoun referring to a male subject. [hi]) could(Past tense of the verb 'can', indicating ability. [kʊd]). Then(After that. [ðɛn]) he(A pronoun referring to a male subject. [hi]) stepped(To move by lifting and setting down one's foot. [stɛpt]) out(Away from the inside. [aʊt]) and(A conjunction connecting two clauses. [ənd]) made(Past tense of the verb 'to make', meaning to create or construct. [meɪd]) her(Possessive pronoun referring to the boat. [hər]) fast(Securely fixed or attached. [fæst]) to(Expressing direction or purpose. [tɪ]) a(An indefinite article, specifying a rock. [ə]) rock(A large stone. [rɑk]).
He(A pronoun referring to a male subject. [hi]) unstepped(Removed from its stepped or upright position. [unstepped]) the(A definite article, specifying a particular mast. [ðə]) mast(A tall upright post on a boat or ship, used to support sails. [mæst]) and(A conjunction connecting two clauses. [ənd]) furled(Rolled up and secured. [furled]) the(A definite article, specifying a particular sail. [ðə]) sail(A piece of material extended on a mast to catch the wind and propel a boat or ship. [seɪl]) and(A conjunction connecting two clauses. [ənd]) tied(Fastened with a knot. [taɪd]) it(A pronoun referring to the sail. [ɪt]). Then(After that. [ðɛn]) he(A pronoun referring to a male subject. [hi]) shouldered(Placed on one's shoulder. [ˈʃoʊldərd]) the(A definite article, specifying a particular mast. [ðə]) mast(A tall upright post on a boat or ship, used to support sails. [mæst]) and(A conjunction connecting two clauses. [ənd]) started(Began. [ˈstɑrtɪd]) to(Expressing direction or purpose. [tɪ]) climb(To ascend or go up. [klaɪm]). It(A pronoun referring to the situation or experience. [ɪt]) was(Past tense of the verb 'to be', indicating a state of being. [wɑz]) then(At that time. [ðɛn]) he(A pronoun referring to a male subject. [hi]) knew(Past tense of the verb 'to know', indicating awareness or understanding. [nu]) the(A definite article, specifying a particular depth. [ðə]) depth(The intensity or degree. [dɛpθ]) of(A preposition indicating belonging or association. [əv]) his(Possessive pronoun referring to the subject. [hɪz]) tiredness(The state of being tired. [ˈtaɪərdnɪs]). He(A pronoun referring to a male subject. [hi]) stopped(Ceased moving or acting. [stɑpt]) for(Indicating a reason or purpose. [fər]) a(An indefinite article, specifying a moment. [ə]) moment(A brief period of time. [ˈmoʊmənt]) and(A conjunction connecting two clauses. [ənd]) looked(Turned one's eyes in a particular direction. [lʊkt]) back(Toward the rear or past. [bæk]) and(A conjunction connecting two clauses. [ənd]) saw(Past tense of the verb 'to see', indicating perception with the eyes. [sɔ]) in(Expressing location or position inside something. [ɪn]) the(A definite article, specifying a particular reflection. [ðə]) reflection(An image seen in a mirror or other reflective surface. [rɪˈflɛkʃən]) from(Indicating a source or origin. [frəm]) the(A definite article, specifying a particular light. [ðə]) street(A public road in a city or town. [strit]) light(A source of illumination. [laɪt]) the(A definite article, specifying a particular tail. [ðə]) great(Large in size or degree. [greɪt]) tail(The rear part of an animal or fish. [teɪl]) of(A preposition indicating belonging or association. [əv]) the(A definite article, specifying a particular fish. [ðə]) fish(An aquatic animal with fins and gills. [fɪʃ]) standing(Being in an upright position. [ˈstændɪŋ]) up(Toward a higher place or position. [əp]) well(To a great extent or degree. [wɛl]) behind(At the back of. [bɪˈhaɪnd]) the(A definite article, specifying a particular skiff. [ðə]) skiff's(Possessive form of 'skiff', a light rowing boat. [skiffs]) stern(The rear part of a boat or ship. [stərn]). He(A pronoun referring to a male subject. [hi]) saw(Past tense of the verb 'to see', indicating perception with the eyes. [sɔ]) the(A definite article, specifying a particular line. [ðə]) white(A color. [waɪt]) naked(Without covering. [ˈneɪkəd]) line(A long, narrow mark or band. [laɪn]) of(A preposition indicating belonging or association. [əv]) his(Possessive pronoun referring to the subject. [hɪz]) backbone(The spine or spinal column. [ˈbækˌboʊn]) and(A conjunction connecting two clauses. [ənd]) the(A definite article, specifying a particular mass. [ðə]) dark(Lacking light. [dɑrk]) mass(A large body of something. [mæs]) of(A preposition indicating belonging or association. [əv]) the(A definite article, specifying a particular head. [ðə]) head(The upper part of the body. [hɛd]) with(Expressing accompaniment or possession. [wɪθ]) the(A definite article, specifying a particular bill. [ðə]) projecting(Extending outward. [prɑˈʤɛktɪŋ]) bill(A beak or pointed projection. [bɪl]) and(A conjunction connecting two clauses. [ənd]) all(The whole quantity or extent of. [ɔl]) the(A definite article, specifying a particular nakedness. [ðə]) nakedness(The state of being without covering. [nakedness]) between(In the space separating two things. [bɪtˈwin]).
He(refers to a male person previously mentioned or known [hi]) started(began an action or process [ˈstɑrtɪd]) to climb(to ascend or go upward [tɪ klaɪm]) again(one more time; repeating a previous action [əˈgɛn]) and(used to connect words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]) at the top(the highest point or position [æt ðə tɔp]) he(referring to the same male person as before [hi]) fell(past tense of 'fall', meaning to drop or descend suddenly [fɛl]) and(connecting the two actions of falling and lying [ənd]) lay(past tense of 'lie', meaning to be in a horizontal or resting position [leɪ]) for some time(a period of unspecified duration [fər səm taɪm]) with(indicating accompaniment or possession [wɪθ]) the mast(a long, upright pole on a ship or boat, here used metaphorically or literally [ðə mæst]) across(extending from one side to the other of something [əˈkrɔs]) his shoulder(the part of the body where the arm is attached [hɪz ˈʃoʊldər]). He(referring to the same male person [hi]) tried(made an attempt or effort [traɪd]) to get up(to rise from a lying or sitting position [tɪ gɪt əp]). But(used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something previously said [bət]) it(referring to the action of getting up [ɪt]) was(past tense of 'be' [wɑz]) too difficult(excessively hard or challenging [tu ˈdɪfəkəlt]) and(connecting the two clauses [ənd]) he(referring to the same male person [hi]) sat(past tense of 'sit', meaning to rest with the body supported by the buttocks [sæt]) there(in that place or position [ðɛr]) with(indicating accompaniment or possession [wɪθ]) the mast(the same mast as mentioned before [ðə mæst]) on(supported by or resting upon [ɔn]) his shoulder(the same shoulder as mentioned before [hɪz ˈʃoʊldər]) and(connecting the two actions of sitting and looking [ənd]) looked(past tense of 'look', meaning to direct one's gaze [lʊkt]) at(expressing direction or location [æt]) the road(a way or route between two places [ðə roʊd]). A cat(a small, domesticated carnivorous mammal [ə kæt]) passed(went by or moved past [pæst]) on(located on [ɔn]) the far side(the opposite side or distance [ðə fɑr saɪd]) going(moving or proceeding [goʊɪŋ]) about(engaged in [əˈbaʊt]) its business(its usual or necessary activities [ɪts ˈbɪznɪs]) and(connecting the two clauses [ənd]) the old man(the man who is old [ðə oʊld mæn]) watched(observed attentively over a period of time [wɔʧt]) it(referring to the cat [ɪt]). Then(after that; next [ðɛn]) he(referring to the old man [hi]) just(only; simply [ʤɪst]) watched(continued to observe [wɔʧt]) the road(the road again [ðə roʊd]).
Finally(after a long delay; at the end [ˈfaɪnəli]) he(referring to the same male person [hi]) put(placed or set something down [pʊt]) the mast(the same mast as mentioned before [ðə mæst]) down(to a lower position [daʊn]) and(connecting the two actions [ənd]) stood up(rose to a standing position [stʊd əp]). He(referring to the same male person [hi]) picked(took hold of and lifted [pɪkt]) the mast(the same mast as before [ðə mæst]) up(to a higher position [əp]) and(connecting the two actions [ənd]) put(placed [pʊt]) it(referring to the mast [ɪt]) on(supported by [ɔn]) his shoulder(the same shoulder as before [hɪz ˈʃoʊldər]) and(connecting the actions [ənd]) started(began [ˈstɑrtɪd]) up(in an upward direction [əp]) the road(the road again [ðə roʊd]). He(referring to the same male person [hi]) had to(was obliged to; was necessary to [hæd tɪ]) sit down(rest in a seated position [sɪt daʊn]) five times(on five separate occasions [faɪv taɪmz]) before(earlier than; prior to [ˌbiˈfɔr]) he(referring to the same male person [hi]) reached(arrived at; came to [riʧt]) his shack(his small, roughly built dwelling or cabin [hɪz ʃæk]).