'But then(Indicates a shift in thought or a contrasting idea. 'But' introduces a contrast, and 'then' implies a consequence or next step in reasoning. The comma indicates a pause or separation of the phrase. [bət ðɛn]),' thought(The act of thinking; the process of using one's mind to consider or reason about something. [θɔt]) Alice(The name of the character who is thinking. [ˈælɪs]), 'shall I NEVER(Expresses a question about the future. 'Shall' is used with 'I' to form a question about a future action. 'Never' indicates that something will not happen at any time. [ʃæl aɪ ˈnɛvər]) get any older(To age or become more advanced in years. 'Any' suggests a degree of aging. [gɪt ˈɛni ˈoʊldər]) than I am now(A comparison to the current age. 'Than' is used to compare, 'I am' refers to the speaker's current state, and 'now' indicates the present time. [ðən aɪ æm naʊ])? That'll(Contraction of 'that will', referring to the previous statement about not getting older. [ˈðætəl]) be a comfort(Something that provides relief or consolation. [bi ə ˈkəmfərt]), one way(In one aspect or sense. [wən weɪ])—never to be(Expresses a desire to avoid something. 'Never' indicates at no time, and 'to be' suggests a state of existence. [-ˈnɛvər tɪ bi]) an old woman(A female who has lived for many years. [ən oʊld ˈwʊmən])—but then(Indicates another shift in thought or a contrasting idea, similar to the first 'But then'. The dashes emphasize the interruption or change in thought. [-bət ðɛn-])—always to have(To continually possess or experience something. 'Always' indicates at all times, and 'to have' suggests possession. [ˈɔlˌweɪz tɪ hæv]) lessons to learn(Tasks or subjects that need to be studied or understood. The exclamation mark emphasizes the speaker's strong feeling about this. [ˈlɛsənz tɪ lərn])! Oh, I shouldn't(Expresses a dislike or unwillingness. 'Oh' is an interjection, and 'shouldn't' is a contraction of 'should not', indicating a lack of desire. [oʊ aɪ ˈʃʊdənt]) like THAT(To find something pleasing or agreeable. 'That' refers to the idea of always having lessons to learn, and the exclamation mark emphasizes the speaker's strong feeling. [laɪk ðət])!'
'Oh, you foolish Alice(An exclamation expressing disapproval or mild annoyance, followed by a description of Alice as 'foolish'. [oʊ ju ˈfulɪʃ ˈælɪs])!' she answered(She responded or replied. [ʃi ˈænsərd]) herself(To herself; indicating that she was speaking to herself. [hərˈsɛlf]). 'How can you(Expresses disbelief or questions the possibility of something. [haʊ kən ju]) learn lessons(To acquire knowledge or skills through study or experience. [lərn ˈlɛsənz]) in here(In this place; referring to the current location. [ɪn hir])? Why(An interjection used to express surprise, mild protest, or to introduce a reason. [waɪ]), there's hardly room(There is very little space available. 'Hardly' indicates a small amount or degree. [ðɛrz ˈhɑrdli rum]) for YOU(Referring to Alice; indicating that there is barely enough space for her. [fər ju]), and no room(And there is no space at all. [ənd noʊ rum]) at all(In any way; emphasizing the lack of space. [æt ɔl]) for any lesson-books(For any books used for studying or learning. The exclamation mark emphasizes the absurdity of the situation. [fər ˈɛni lesson-books])!'
And so(Therefore; as a result of what has been said or done. [ənd soʊ]) she went on(She continued doing something. [ʃi wɛnt ɔn]), taking first one side(Considering one perspective or argument. [ˈteɪkɪŋ fərst wən saɪd]) and then the other(And then considering the opposite perspective or argument. [ənd ðɛn ðə ˈəðər]), and making quite a conversation(And creating a substantial dialogue. 'Quite' emphasizes the extent of the conversation. [ənd ˈmeɪkɪŋ kwaɪt ə ˌkɑnvərˈseɪʃən]) of it altogether(Of the entire situation or topic. 'Altogether' means completely or entirely. [əv ɪt ˌɔltəˈgɛðər]); but after a few minutes(Following a short period of time. [bət ˈæftər ə fju ˈmɪnəts]) she heard a voice(She perceived a sound made by someone speaking. [ʃi hərd ə vɔɪs]) outside(In the area beyond the interior of a place. [ˈaʊtˈsaɪd]), and stopped to listen(And ceased her current activity in order to pay attention to the sound. [ənd stɑpt tɪ ˈlɪsən]).
'Mary Ann! Mary Ann(Repetition of a name, likely calling someone [ˈmɛri æn ˈmɛri æn])!' said(past tense of 'say', indicating who is speaking [sɛd]) the voice(the sound coming from an unidentified speaker [ðə vɔɪs]). 'Fetch(to go and get something or someone and bring them back [fɛʧ]) me(used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself as the object of a verb or preposition [mi]) my gloves(possessive pronoun 'my' indicating ownership of 'gloves', which are hand coverings [maɪ gləvz]) this moment(immediately; right now [ðɪs ˈmoʊmənt])!' Then(at that time; after that [ðɛn]) came(past tense of 'come', indicating movement or arrival [keɪm]) a little pattering of feet(light, quick steps, suggesting someone is running or walking quickly [ə ˈlɪtəl pattering əv fit]) on the stairs(referring to the steps inside a building that lead to different floors [ɔn ðə stɛrz]). Alice(a proper noun, a name of a person [ˈælɪs]) knew(past tense of 'know', meaning to be aware of something [nu]) it(refers to the pattering of feet [ɪt]) was(past tense of 'be', linking the subject to a description [wɑz]) the Rabbit(a specific rabbit, possibly a character [ðə ˈræbɪt]) coming(present participle of 'come', indicating movement towards the speaker or a specific location [ˈkəmɪŋ]) to look for(to search for someone or something [tɪ lʊk fər]) her(pronoun referring to Alice [hər]), and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) she(pronoun referring to Alice [ʃi]) trembled(shook involuntarily, usually due to fear or nervousness [ˈtrɛmbəld]) till(up to the point of [tɪl]) she(pronoun referring to Alice [ʃi]) shook(past tense of 'shake', meaning to tremble or vibrate [ʃʊk]) the house(the building in which she is located [ðə haʊs]), quite forgetting(completely not remembering [kwaɪt fərˈgɛtɪŋ]) that(introduces a subordinate clause [ðət]) she(pronoun referring to Alice [ʃi]) was(past tense of 'be', linking the subject to a description [wɑz]) now(at the present time [naʊ]) about a thousand times(approximately one thousand times [əˈbaʊt ə ˈθaʊzənd taɪmz]) as large as(comparing the size of Alice to the Rabbit [ɛz lɑrʤ ɛz]) the Rabbit(a specific rabbit, possibly a character [ðə ˈræbɪt]), and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) had no reason(there was no justification or cause [hæd noʊ ˈrizən]) to be afraid(to feel fear or apprehension [tɪ bi əˈfreɪd]) of it(referring to the Rabbit [əv ɪt]).
Presently(after a short period; soon [ˈprɛzəntli]) the Rabbit(a specific rabbit, possibly a character [ðə ˈræbɪt]) came up(approached; moved closer [keɪm əp]) to the door(the entrance to a building or room [tɪ ðə dɔr]), and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) tried(past tense of 'try', meaning to make an attempt [traɪd]) to open(to move something so that it is no longer closed [tɪ ˈoʊpən]) it(referring to the door [ɪt]); but(conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something [bət]), as(because; since [ɛz]) the door(the entrance to a building or room [ðə dɔr]) opened inwards(the door swings towards the inside [ˈoʊpənd inwards]), and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) Alice's(possessive form of 'Alice', indicating ownership [ˈælɪsəz]) elbow(the joint between the forearm and the upper arm [ˈɛlˌboʊ]) was pressed(was pushed firmly [wɑz prɛst]) hard(with great force or strength [hɑrd]) against it(in opposition to the door [əˈgɛnst ɪt]), that attempt(the action of trying to open the door [ðət əˈtɛmpt]) proved(turned out to be [pruvd]) a failure(an unsuccessful attempt [ə ˈfeɪljər]). Alice(a proper noun, a name of a person [ˈælɪs]) heard(past tense of 'hear', meaning to perceive with the ear [hərd]) it(referring to the Rabbit [ɪt]) say(to utter words [seɪ]) to itself(speaking silently or internally [tɪ ˌɪtˈsɛlf]) 'Then(after that; next [ðɛn]) I'll(contraction of 'I will' [aɪl]) go round(move to the other side [goʊ raʊnd]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) get in(enter a place [gɪt ɪn]) at the window(through the opening in the wall that allows light and air to enter [æt ðə ˈwɪndoʊ]).'
'THAT you won't(Expresses disbelief or disagreement with something someone might say or suggest. [ðət ju woʊnt])' thought(Past tense of 'think'; indicates an internal monologue or reflection. [θɔt]) Alice(The name of the character who is thinking. [ˈælɪs]), and(Connects the thought with the subsequent action. [ənd]), after(Indicates that the following action happened after a period of waiting. [ˈæftər]) waiting(Remaining in place or delaying action until something happens. [ˈweɪtɪŋ]) till(Short for 'until'; indicates the duration of the waiting. [tɪl]) she(Refers to Alice. [ʃi]) fancied(Imagined or believed, possibly without concrete evidence. [ˈfænsid]) she heard(Alice perceived a sound. [ʃi hərd]) the Rabbit(A specific rabbit, likely a character in the story. [ðə ˈræbɪt]) just(Exactly or precisely. [ʤɪst]) under(Beneath or below. [ˈəndər]) the window(A window, a specific one in this context. [ðə ˈwɪndoʊ]), she(Refers to Alice. [ʃi]) suddenly(Quickly and unexpectedly. [ˈsədənli]) spread out(Extended or opened wide. [sprɛd aʊt]) her hand(Alice's hand. [hər hænd]), and(Connects the action of spreading out her hand with the next action. [ənd]) made(Performed or executed. [meɪd]) a snatch(A quick, grabbing motion. [ə snæʧ]) in the air(Indicates the snatch was made at nothing visible. [ɪn ðə ɛr]). She(Refers to Alice. [ʃi]) did not(Negative form of 'did'; indicates something did not happen. [dɪd nɑt]) get hold of(Grasp or seize. [gɪt hoʊld əv]) anything(Any object or thing. [ˈɛniˌθɪŋ]), but(Contrasts the failure to grab something with the sounds she heard. [bət]) she heard(Alice perceived a sound. [ʃi hərd]) a little shriek(A short, high-pitched cry. [ə ˈlɪtəl ʃrik]) and(Connects the shriek with the fall. [ənd]) a fall(The act of falling. [ə fɔl]), and(Connects the fall with the crash. [ənd]) a crash(A loud, sudden noise. [ə kræʃ]) of broken glass(The sound of glass shattering. [əv ˈbroʊkən glæs]), from which(As a result of which. [frəm wɪʧ]) she(Refers to Alice. [ʃi]) concluded(Inferred or deduced. [kənˈkludɪd]) that(Introduces the conclusion. [ðət]) it(Refers to the source of the shriek, fall, and crash. [ɪt]) was just(Only barely or possibly. [wɑz ʤɪst]) possible(Capable of happening or being true. [ˈpɑsəbəl]) it(Refers to the source of the shriek, fall, and crash. [ɪt]) had fallen(Had dropped or descended. [hæd ˈfɑlən]) into(Inside or within. [ˈɪntu]) a cucumber-frame(A structure used to protect cucumbers. [ə cucumber-frame]), or(Introduces an alternative possibility. [ər]) something(An unspecified thing. [ˈsəmθɪŋ]) of the sort(Of a similar kind or nature. [əv ðə sɔrt]).
Next(Following in order or sequence. [nɛkst]) came(Appeared or arrived. [keɪm]) an angry voice(A voice expressing anger. [ən ˈæŋgri vɔɪs])—the Rabbit's(Belonging to the Rabbit. [ðə rabbits])—'Pat! Pat(The Rabbit is calling out the name 'Pat'. [pæt pæt])! Where(In what place or location. [wɛr]) are you(A question asking for someone's location. [ər ju])?' And(Connects the Rabbit's speech with another voice. [ənd]) then(Following in time or sequence. [ðɛn]) a voice(A sound made by a person speaking. [ə vɔɪs]) she(Refers to Alice. [ʃi]) had never heard(Had not previously perceived a sound. [hæd ˈnɛvər hərd]) before(Previously in time. [ˌbiˈfɔr]), 'Sure(Certainly or definitely. [ʃʊr]) then(Therefore or as a result. [ðɛn]) I'm(Contraction of 'I am'. [əm]) here(In this place. [hir])! Digging(Breaking up and moving earth with a tool. [ˈdɪgɪŋ]) for apples(Searching for or trying to obtain apples. [fər ˈæpəlz]), yer honour(A respectful form of address, indicating deference to someone of higher status. [jər ˈɑnər])!'
'Digging for apples, indeed(Expression of disbelief or sarcasm regarding the activity of digging for apples. 'Indeed' emphasizes the speaker's doubt or disagreement. [ˈdɪgɪŋ fər ˈæpəlz ˌɪnˈdid])!' said(past tense of 'say', indicating who is speaking [sɛd]) the Rabbit(referring to a specific rabbit character [ðə ˈræbɪt]) angrily(in an angry manner [ˈæŋgrəli]). 'Here(used to call attention or offer something [hir])! Come(imperative, meaning to approach or move towards the speaker [kəm]) and(conjunction, connecting two actions [ənd]) help(to assist someone [hɛlp]) me(the speaker, the Rabbit [mi]) out of(indicating movement or removal from a place or situation [aʊt əv]) THIS(referring to the current predicament or situation the Rabbit is in [ðɪs])!' (Sounds of more broken glass(Parenthetical description of the sound of more glass breaking. [(saʊnz əv mɔr ˈbroʊkən glæs)]).)
'Now(Used to introduce a question or request [naʊ]) tell(to communicate information [tɛl]) me(the speaker [mi]), Pat(a name, likely addressing someone named Pat [pæt]), what's(contraction of 'what is' [wəts]) that(referring to something unspecified [ðət]) in(indicating location within something [ɪn]) the window(a window, used as a question [ðə ˈwɪndoʊ])?'
'Sure(expressing agreement or affirmation [ʃʊr]), it's(contraction of 'it is' [ɪts]) an arm(referring to a body part [ən ɑrm]), yer(dialectal or informal form of 'your' [jər]) honour(title of respect, often used when addressing someone of higher status or authority [ˈɑnər])!' (He pronounced(indicates how the following word was spoken [(hi prəˈnaʊnst]) it(referring to the word 'arm' [ɪt]) 'arrum(dialectal pronunciation of 'arm' [arrum-)])).')
'An arm(referring to a body part [ən ɑrm]), you goose(a silly or foolish person [ju gus])! Who(interrogative pronoun, asking which person [hu]) ever(at any time [ˈɛvər]) saw(past tense of 'see', to perceive with the eyes [sɔ]) one(referring to 'an arm' [wən]) that(indicating a specific arm [ðət]) size(the dimensions or magnitude of something, used as a question [saɪz])? Why(used to express surprise or mild indignation [waɪ]), it(referring to the arm [ɪt]) fills(to occupy completely [fɪlz]) the whole(entire [ðə hoʊl]) window(an opening in a wall or door to allow light or air in [ˈwɪndoʊ])!'