''Supper(Evening meal [ˈsəpər)]),'' said(Past tense of 'say', indicating speech [sɛd]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific boy [ðə]) boy(A young male person [bɔɪ]). ''We're(Contraction of 'we are' [wɪr]) going to(Expressing future intention [goʊɪŋ tɪ]) have(To possess or experience [hæv]) supper(Evening meal [ˈsəpər)]).''
''I'm(Contraction of 'I am' [əm]) not(Adverb, negating the following word [nɑt]) very(Adverb, modifying 'hungry' [ˈvɛri]) hungry(Feeling a need or desire for food [ˈhəŋgri)]).''
''Come on(An expression of encouragement or urging [kəm ɔn]) and(Conjunction, connecting two actions [ənd]) eat(To consume food [it]). You(Pronoun, referring to the person being addressed [ju]) can't(Contraction of 'cannot', expressing inability [kænt]) fish(To catch fish [fɪʃ]) and(Conjunction, connecting two actions [ənd]) not(Adverb, negating the following word [nɑt]) eat(To consume food [it)]).''
''I(Pronoun, referring to the speaker [aɪ]) have(Auxiliary verb, used with 'been' implied [hæv)]),'' the(Definite article, referring to a specific old man [ðə]) old man(An elderly man [oʊld mæn]) said(Past tense of 'say', indicating speech [sɛd]) getting up(Rising from a sitting or lying position [ˈgɪtɪŋ əp]) and(Conjunction, connecting two actions [ənd]) taking(Grasping or holding something [ˈteɪkɪŋ]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific newspaper [ðə]) newspaper(A printed publication containing news [ˈnuzˌpeɪpər]) and(Conjunction, connecting two actions [ənd]) folding(Bending something over on itself [ˈfoʊldɪŋ]) it(Referring to the newspaper [ɪt]). Then(Adverb, indicating sequence [ðɛn]) he(Referring to the old man [hi]) started(Began to do something [ˈstɑrtɪd]) to(Infinitive marker [tɪ]) fold(To bend something over on itself [foʊld]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific blanket [ðə]) blanket(A covering used for warmth [ˈblæŋkɪt)]).
''Keep(An imperative verb, instructing someone to maintain or continue holding something [kip]) the blanket(A covering made of soft material, used for warmth [ðə ˈblæŋkɪt]) around you(Positioned or encircling the person being addressed [əraʊnd ju]),'' the boy said(Attribution of the statement to the boy [ðə bɔɪ sɛd]). ''You'll(Contraction of 'you will', indicating a future action [jul]) not fish(Refrain from the activity of catching fish [nɑt fɪʃ]) without eating(Without consuming food [wɪˈθaʊt ˈitɪŋ]) while I'm alive(During the time that the speaker is living [waɪl əm əˈlaɪv]).''
''Then(In that case; as a consequence [ðɛn]) live a long time(Continue to exist for an extended period [lɪv ə lɔŋ taɪm]) and take care of yourself(And ensure your own well-being [ənd teɪk kɛr əv ˈjɔrsɛlf]),'' the old man said(Attribution of the statement to the old man [ðə oʊld mæn sɛd]). ''What(An interrogative pronoun used to ask for specific information [wət]) are we eating(Inquiring about the food that will be consumed [ər wi ˈitɪŋ])?''
''Black beans and rice(A dish consisting of black beans and rice, often cooked together or served side-by-side [blæk binz ənd raɪs]), fried bananas(Bananas that have been cooked in hot oil or fat [ frid bəˈnænəz]), and some stew(A dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid [ ənd səm stu]).''
The boy(A young male person [ðə bɔɪ]) had brought(Past perfect tense of 'bring', indicating that the action of bringing was completed before another point in time [hæd brɔt]) them(Referring to the food items mentioned previously [ðɛm]) in a two-decker metal container(Contained within a metal container with two layers or compartments [ɪn ə two-decker ˈmɛtəl kənˈteɪnər]) from the Terrace(Originating from a place called 'the Terrace' [frəm ðə ˈtɛrəs]). The two sets of knives and forks and spoons(Two collections each containing a knife, fork, and spoon [ðə tu sɛts əv naɪvz ənd fɔrks ənd spunz]) were in his pocket(Located inside the boy's pocket [wər ɪn hɪz ˈpɑkət]) with a paper napkin(Accompanied by a napkin made of paper [wɪθ ə ˈpeɪpər ˈnæpkɪn]) wrapped around each set(Enclosed around each collection of utensils [ræpt əraʊnd iʧ sɛt]).
''Who(An interrogative pronoun used to ask about the identity of a person [hu]) gave(Past tense of 'give', meaning to transfer possession or provide something [geɪv]) this(Referring to something that is close or present [ðɪs]) to you(Directed towards the person being addressed [tɪ ju])?''
''Martin(The name of a person [ˈmɑrtɪn]). The owner(The person who possesses or controls something [ðə ˈoʊnər]).''
''I(The speaker or writer referring to themself [aɪ]) must(Expressing obligation or necessity [məst]) thank(Expressing gratitude or appreciation [θæŋk]) him(Referring to a male person previously mentioned [ɪm]).''
''I(Beginning of a direct quote, indicating the speaker is the boy. 'I' refers to the boy himself. [aɪ]) thanked(past tense of 'thank', expressing gratitude [θæŋkt]) him(referring to a male person previously mentioned [ɪm]) already(before now or before the expected time, end of the quote [ɔˈrɛdi]),'' the boy(a young male person [ðə bɔɪ]) said(stated or uttered words, end of the sentence [sɛd]). ''You(Beginning of a direct quote, indicating the speaker is the boy. 'You' refers to the person the boy is speaking to. [ju]) don't(contraction of 'do not', expressing negation [doʊnt]) need(requirement or necessity [nid]) to thank(to express gratitude [tɪ θæŋk]) him(referring to a male person previously mentioned, end of the quote and the sentence [ɪm]).''
''I'll(Beginning of a direct quote, indicating the speaker is the old man. Contraction of 'I will', expressing a future action. [aɪl]) give(to present something to someone [gɪv]) him(referring to a male person previously mentioned [ɪm]) the belly meat(the meat from the belly of an animal, often considered a choice cut [ðə ˈbɛli mit]) of a big fish(belonging to a large fish, end of the quote [əv ə bɪg fɪʃ]),'' the old man(an elderly male person [ðə oʊld mæn]) said(stated or uttered words, end of the sentence [sɛd]). ''Has(Beginning of a direct quote, indicating the speaker is the old man. Auxiliary verb used to form a question in the present perfect tense. [həz]) he(referring to a male person previously mentioned [hi]) done(past participle of 'do', indicating an action performed [dən]) this(referring to something previously mentioned or understood [ðɪs]) for us(for our benefit or on our behalf [fər ˈjuˈɛs]) more than once(on more than one occasion, end of the quote and the question [mɔr ðən wəns])?''
''I(Beginning of a direct quote. 'I' refers to the speaker. [aɪ]) think(to have a particular belief or idea [θɪŋk]) so(in that way; to that extent, end of the quote and the sentence [soʊ]).''
''I(Beginning of a direct quote. 'I' refers to the speaker. [aɪ]) must(expressing obligation or necessity [məst]) give(to present something to someone [gɪv]) him(referring to a male person previously mentioned [ɪm]) something(an unspecified thing [ˈsəmθɪŋ]) more than(to a greater extent than [mɔr ðən]) the belly meat(the meat from the belly of an animal, often considered a choice cut [ðə ˈbɛli mit]) then(at that time; also; in that case, end of the sentence [ðɛn]). He(referring to a male person previously mentioned [hi]) is(third-person singular present of 'be' [ɪz]) very(to a high degree [ˈvɛri]) thoughtful(showing consideration for the needs of other people [ˈθɔtfəl]) for us(for our benefit or on our behalf, end of the quote and the sentence [fər ˈjuˈɛs]).''
''He(Beginning of a direct quote. 'He' refers to a male person previously mentioned. [hi]) sent(past tense of 'send', meaning to dispatch or transmit [sɛnt]) two beers(two alcoholic beverages, end of the quote and the sentence [tu bɪrz]).''
''I(Beginning of a direct quote. 'I' refers to the speaker. [aɪ]) like(to find something enjoyable or pleasing [laɪk]) the beer(an alcoholic beverage [ðə bɪr]) in cans(contained in metal containers [ɪn kænz]) best(to the highest degree; most, end of the quote and the sentence [bɛst]).''
''I(Beginning of a direct quote. 'I' refers to the speaker. [aɪ]) know(to have knowledge of something, end of the sentence [noʊ]). But(however; on the other hand [bət]) this(referring to something present or nearby [ðɪs]) is(third-person singular present of 'be' [ɪz]) in bottles(contained in glass containers [ɪn ˈbɑtəlz]), Hatuey beer(a specific brand of beer [hatuey bɪr]), and(used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) I(the speaker [aɪ]) take back(to return something [teɪk bæk]) the bottles(the glass containers, end of the quote and the sentence [ðə ˈbɑtəlz]).''
''That's(Beginning of a direct quote. Contraction of 'that is', referring to the previous action. [ðæts]) very(to a high degree [ˈvɛri]) kind(having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature [kaɪnd]) of you(done by the person being addressed, end of the quote [əv ju]),'' the old man(an elderly male person [ðə oʊld mæn]) said(stated or uttered words, end of the sentence [sɛd]). ''Should(Beginning of a direct quote. Used to make a suggestion or ask for advice. [ʃʊd]) we(the speaker and one or more other people [wi]) eat(to consume food, end of the quote and the question [it])?''
''I've(Contraction of 'I have'. 'I' indicates the speaker, and 'have' is an auxiliary verb used to form the present perfect tense. [aɪv]) been asking(Present perfect continuous tense, indicating an action that started in the past and continues to the present. 'Asking' implies requesting or inquiring repeatedly. [bɪn ˈæskɪŋ]) you(Refers to the person being addressed. [ju]) to(Indicates what the speaker has been requesting. The comma sets off the direct quote. [tɪ]),'' the boy(Refers to a young male person. [ðə bɔɪ]) told(Past tense of 'tell', meaning to communicate information. [toʊld]) him(Refers to the person to whom the boy is speaking. [ɪm]) gently(Adverb describing how the boy spoke, indicating a mild and kind manner. The period ends the sentence. [ˈʤɛntli]). ''I(The speaker, in this case, the boy. [aɪ]) have not(Negative form of 'have', indicating that something has not happened. [hæv nɑt]) wished(Past participle of 'wish', meaning to want or desire something. [wɪʃt]) to open(Infinitive form of the verb 'open', meaning to make something accessible. [tɪ ˈoʊpən]) the container(Refers to a specific object that holds something. [ðə kənˈteɪnər]) until(A conjunction indicating a time up to which something will happen. [ənˈtɪl]) you(Refers to the person being addressed. [ju]) were ready(Past tense of 'be ready', meaning prepared or willing to do something. The double quotes end the direct quote. [wər ˈrɛdi]).''
''I'm(Contraction of 'I am', where 'I' refers to the speaker. [əm]) ready(Adjective meaning prepared or willing. [ˈrɛdi]) now(Adverb indicating the present time. The comma sets off the direct quote. [naʊ]),'' the old man(Refers to an elderly male person. [ðə oʊld mæn]) said(Past tense of 'say', meaning to utter words. The period ends the sentence. [sɛd]). ''I(The speaker, in this case, the old man. [aɪ]) only(Adverb meaning 'just' or 'merely'. [ˈoʊnli]) needed(Past tense of 'need', meaning to require something. [ˈnidɪd]) time(Refers to a period available or required for something. [taɪm]) to wash(Infinitive form of the verb 'wash', meaning to clean oneself. The double quotes end the direct quote. [tɪ wɑʃ]).''
Where(An adverb used to ask about a place or location. [wɛr]) did(Auxiliary verb used to form the past tense in questions. [dɪd]) you(Refers to the person being addressed. [ju]) wash(Verb meaning to clean oneself. The question mark indicates a question. [wɑʃ])? the boy(Refers to a young male person. [ðə bɔɪ]) thought(Past tense of 'think', meaning to have an opinion or belief. The period ends the sentence. [θɔt]). The village(Refers to a small community or group of houses in a rural area. [ðə ˈvɪlɪʤ]) water supply(Refers to the system or source that provides water. [ˈwɔtər səˈplaɪ]) was(Past tense of 'be', linking the subject to the description. [wɑz]) two streets(Refers to two roads in a town or city. [tu strits]) down the road(Indicates a direction along the road, meaning further along. The period ends the sentence. [daʊn ðə roʊd]). I(The speaker, in this case, the boy. [aɪ]) must(Modal verb expressing obligation or necessity. [məst]) have(Verb meaning to possess or hold. [hæv]) water(Refers to a clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid. [ˈwɔtər]) here(Adverb indicating a location near the speaker. [hir]) for him(Preposition indicating the recipient of the water. The comma separates the phrase. [fər ɪm]), the boy(Refers to a young male person. [ðə bɔɪ]) thought(Past tense of 'think', meaning to have an opinion or belief. The comma separates the phrase. [θɔt]), and(Conjunction used to connect words or phrases. [ənd]) soap(Refers to a substance used for washing. [soʊp]) and(Conjunction used to connect words or phrases. [ənd]) a good towel(Refers to a piece of absorbent cloth used for drying. The period ends the sentence. [ə gʊd taʊəl]). Why(Adverb used to ask about the reason for something. [waɪ]) am(Present tense of 'be', linking the subject to the description. [æm]) I(The speaker, in this case, the boy. [aɪ]) so(Adverb meaning 'to such a great extent'. [soʊ]) thoughtless(Adjective meaning lacking consideration for others. The question mark indicates a question. [ˈθɔtləs])? I(The speaker, in this case, the boy. [aɪ]) must(Modal verb expressing obligation or necessity. [məst]) get(Verb meaning to obtain or acquire. [gɪt]) him(Refers to the person to whom the boy is providing items. [ɪm]) another shirt(Refers to an additional item of clothing worn on the upper body. [əˈnəðər ʃərt]) and(Conjunction used to connect words or phrases. [ənd]) a jacket(Refers to a short coat. [ə ˈʤækɪt]) for the winter(Preposition indicating the season for which the jacket is intended. [fər ðə ˈwɪntər]) and(Conjunction used to connect words or phrases. [ənd]) some sort of(Phrase meaning 'a type of'. [səm sɔrt əv]) shoes(Refers to footwear. [ʃuz]) and(Conjunction used to connect words or phrases. [ənd]) another blanket(Refers to an additional covering for warmth. The period ends the sentence. [əˈnəðər ˈblæŋkɪt]).
''Your(Possessive pronoun indicating that something belongs to the person being addressed. [jʊr]) stew(Refers to a dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid. [stu]) is(Present tense of 'be', linking the subject to the description. [ɪz]) excellent(Adjective meaning very good or outstanding. The comma sets off the direct quote. [ˈɛksələnt]),'' the old man(Refers to an elderly male person. [ðə oʊld mæn]) said(Past tense of 'say', meaning to utter words. The period ends the sentence. [sɛd]).
''Tell(beginning of a direct quote; an imperative, meaning 'to say' or 'narrate' [tɛl]) me(the speaker is asking to be told something [mi]) about(regarding; concerning [əˈbaʊt]) the baseball(referring to a specific baseball or the sport in general [ðə ˈbeɪsˈbɔl]),'' (end of the direct quote)the boy(a young male [ðə bɔɪ]) asked(to put a question to someone [æst]) him(the person being addressed [ɪm]).
''In(beginning of a direct quote; indicating location or context [ɪn]) the American League(a professional baseball league in North America [ðə əˈmɛrɪkən lig]) it(referring to a team [ɪt]) is(linking verb, indicating identity [ɪz]) the Yankees(a famous baseball team from New York [ðə ˈjæŋkiz]) as(in the manner that; like [ɛz]) I(the speaker [aɪ]) said(past tense of 'say'; to utter words [sɛd]),'' (end of the direct quote)the old man(an elderly male [ðə oʊld mæn]) said(past tense of 'say'; to utter words [sɛd]) happily(in a joyful manner [ˈhæpəli]).''
''They(beginning of a direct quote; referring to a team, likely the Yankees [ðeɪ]) lost(past tense of 'lose'; to be defeated [lɔst]) today(the current day [təˈdeɪ]),'' (end of the direct quote)the boy(a young male [ðə bɔɪ]) told(past tense of 'tell'; to communicate information [toʊld]) him(the person being addressed [ɪm]).
''That(beginning of a direct quote; referring to the previous statement [ðət]) means(to signify; to indicate [minz]) nothing(not anything; of no importance [ˈnəθɪŋ]). (end of the sentence)The great(emphasizing the importance or skill [ðə greɪt]) DiMaggio(a famous baseball player [dɪˈmæʤiˌoʊ]) is(linking verb, indicating identity [ɪz]) himself(his usual self; back to his normal performance [hɪmˈsɛlf]) again(once more; returning to a previous state [əˈgɛn]).''
''They(beginning of a direct quote; referring to a team [ðeɪ]) have(to possess; to include [hæv]) other(additional; different [ˈəðər]) men(plural of 'man'; referring to players [mɛn]) on(located on; part of [ɔn]) the team(a group of players [ðə tim]).''
''Naturally(beginning of a direct quote; of course; as expected [ˈnæʧərəli]). (end of the sentence)But(however; introducing a contrasting idea [bət]) he(referring to DiMaggio [hi]) makes(to cause; to create [meɪks]) the difference(the factor that changes the outcome [ðə ˈdɪfərəns]). (end of the sentence)In(indicating location or context [ɪn]) the other(the remaining; the alternative [ðə ˈəðər]) league(a group of sports teams that compete against each other [lig]), (pause in the sentence)between(in the space separating [bɪtˈwin]) Brooklyn(a borough of New York City, formerly home to the Brooklyn Dodgers baseball team [ˈbrʊklɪn]) and(connecting two items [ənd]) Philadelphia(a city in Pennsylvania [ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə]) I(the speaker [aɪ]) must(expressing necessity or obligation [məst]) take(to choose; to select [teɪk]) Brooklyn(referring to the Brooklyn Dodgers [ˈbrʊklɪn]). (end of the sentence)But(however; introducing a contrasting idea [bət]) then(at that time; subsequently [ðɛn]) I(the speaker [aɪ]) think(to have a thought or opinion [θɪŋk]) of(regarding; concerning [əv]) Dick Sisler(a former baseball player [dɪk ˈsɪsələr]) and(connecting two items [ənd]) those(referring to specific items [ðoʊz]) great(remarkable; outstanding [greɪt]) drives(powerful hits [draɪvz]) In(indicating location [ɪn]) the old(former; previous [ðə oʊld]) park(baseball stadium [pɑrk]).''