Alice's adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll- page 18

'Sure, it does, yer honour: but it's an arm for all that.'

• Sure: expressing agreement or affirmation [ʃʊr]
• it: referring to the arm [ɪt]
• does: emphasizing the previous statement [dɪz]
• yer: dialectal or informal form of 'your' [jər]
• honour: title of respect, often used when addressing someone of higher status or authority [ˈɑnər]
• but: conjunction, introducing a contrasting statement [bət]
• it's: contraction of 'it is' [ɪts]
• an arm: referring to a body part [ən ɑrm]
• for all: despite everything; nevertheless [fər ɔl]
• that: used to emphasize the statement [ðət]

'Well, it's got no business there, at any rate: go and take it away!'

• Well: used to introduce a statement or response [wɛl]
• it's: contraction of 'it is' [ɪts]
• got: past participle of 'get', meaning 'has' [gɑt]
• no: not any [noʊ]
• business: right or justification [ˈbɪznɪs]
• there: in that place [ðɛr]
• at any rate: in any case; regardless [æt ˈɛni reɪt]
• go: imperative, meaning to move or proceed [goʊ]
• and: conjunction, connecting two actions [ənd]
• take: to seize or remove [teɪk]
• it: referring to the arm [ɪt]
• away: to remove something from a place [əˈweɪ]

There was a long silence after this, and Alice could only hear whispers now and then; such as, 'Sure, I don't like it, yer honour, at all, at all!' 'Do as I tell you, you coward!' and at last she spread out her hand again, and made another snatch in the air.

• There: used to indicate existence or presence [ðɛr]
• was: past tense of 'be' [wɑz]
• a long: extended in time [ə lɔŋ]
• silence: absence of sound [ˈsaɪləns]
• after: following in time [ˈæftər]
• this: referring to the preceding event or statement [ðɪs]
• and: conjunction, connecting two clauses [ənd]
• Alice: a name, referring to a character [ˈælɪs]
• could: past tense of 'can', indicating ability [kʊd]
• only: merely; just [ˈoʊnli]
• hear: to perceive with the ears [hir]
• whispers: speaking softly [ˈwɪspərz]
• now: at the present time [naʊ]
• and: conjunction, connecting two similar items [ənd]
• then: occasionally; from time to time [ðɛn]
• such as: for example [səʧ ɛz]
• Sure: expressing agreement or affirmation [ʃʊr]
• I: the speaker [aɪ]
• don't: contraction of 'do not' [doʊnt]
• like: to find something pleasing [laɪk]
• it: referring to something unspecified [ɪt]
• yer: dialectal or informal form of 'your' [jər]
• honour: title of respect, often used when addressing someone of higher status or authority [ˈɑnər]
• at all: in any way; not at all [æt ɔl]
• at all: emphasizing the negation [æt ɔl]
• Do: imperative, meaning to perform an action [du]
• as: in the manner that [ɛz]
• I: the speaker [aɪ]
• tell: to instruct or command [tɛl]
• you: the person being addressed [ju]
• you coward: a person who lacks courage [ju kaʊərd]
• and: conjunction, connecting two clauses [ənd]
• at last: finally; eventually [æt læst]
• she: referring to a female character [ʃi]
• spread: to extend or open out [sprɛd]
• out: away from the center [aʊt]
• her: belonging to her [hər]
• hand: the part of the body at the end of the arm [hænd]
• again: once more; another time [əˈgɛn]
• and: conjunction, connecting two actions [ənd]
• made: past tense of 'make', to create or perform [meɪd]
• another: one more; an additional [əˈnəðər]
• snatch: a quick, grabbing motion [snæʧ]
• in: indicating location within something [ɪn]
• the air: the atmosphere [ðə ɛr]

This time there were TWO little shrieks, and more sounds of broken glass. 'What a number of cucumber-frames there must be!' thought Alice. 'I wonder what they'll do next!

• This: referring to the current instance [ðɪs]
• time: an instance or occasion [taɪm]
• there: used to indicate existence or presence [ðɛr]
• were: past tense plural of 'be' [wər]
• TWO: the number 2 [tu]
• little: small in size [ˈlɪtəl]
• shrieks: high-pitched cries [ʃriks]
• and: conjunction, connecting two items [ənd]
• more: a greater amount or number [mɔr]
• sounds: something that can be heard [saʊnz]
• of: indicating possession or association [əv]
• broken: damaged or shattered [ˈbroʊkən]
• glass: a transparent substance [glæs]
• What: used to express surprise or astonishment [wət]
• a number: a quantity or amount [ə ˈnəmbər]
• of: indicating association or belonging [əv]
• cucumber-frames: frames used to support cucumber plants [cucumber-frames]
• there: used to indicate existence or presence [ðɛr]
• must: expressing necessity or logical deduction [məst]
• be: to exist [bi]
• thought: past tense of 'think', to have an opinion or belief [θɔt]
• Alice: a name, referring to a character [ˈælɪs]
• I: the speaker [aɪ]
• wonder: to be curious or have doubts [ˈwəndər]
• what: asking about the nature of something [wət]
• they'll: contraction of 'they will' [ðɛl]
• do: to perform an action [du]
• next: following in order or time [nɛkst]

As for pulling me out of the window, I only wish they COULD!

• As: in the manner that [ɛz]
• for: with regard to [fər]
• pulling: to exert force to move something [ˈpʊlɪŋ]
• me: the speaker [mi]
• out of: indicating movement or removal from a place or situation [aʊt əv]
• the window: an opening in a wall or door to allow light or air in [ðə ˈwɪndoʊ]
• I: the speaker [aɪ]
• only: merely; just [ˈoʊnli]
• wish: to desire or want something [wɪʃ]
• they: referring to a group of people [ðeɪ]
• COULD: past tense of 'can', indicating ability, emphasized [kʊd]

She waited for some time without hearing anything more: at last came a rumbling of little cartwheels, and the sound of a good many voices all talking together: she made out the words: 'Where's the other ladder?—Why, I hadn't to bring but one; Bill's got the other—Bill!

• She: Refers to a female person [ʃi]
• waited: remained in place or expected something [ˈweɪtɪd]
• for some time: a period of unspecified duration [fər səm taɪm]
• without hearing: not perceiving any sound [wɪˈθaʊt ˈhirɪŋ]
• anything more: any additional sound or information [ˈɛniˌθɪŋ mɔr]
• at last: finally; after some delay [æt læst]
• came: arrived; appeared [keɪm]
• a rumbling: a low, heavy, continuous sound [ə ˈrəmbəlɪŋ]
• of little cartwheels: the sound produced by small carts moving [əv ˈlɪtəl ˈkɑrtˌwilz]
• and: used to connect words or phrases [ənd]
• the sound: noise [ðə saʊnd]
• of a good many voices: the sound of numerous people speaking [əv ə gʊd ˈmɛni ˈvɔɪsɪz]
• all talking together: everyone speaking at the same time [ɔl ˈtɔkɪŋ təˈgɛðər]
• she made out: she managed to discern or understand [ʃi meɪd aʊt]
• the words: specific utterances or statements [ðə wərdz]
• Where's: contraction of 'where is', asking the location of something [wɛrz]
• the other ladder: the remaining ladder [ðə ˈəðər ˈlædər]
• Why: expression of surprise or mild protest [waɪ]
• I hadn't: contraction of 'I had not' [aɪ ˈhædənt]
• to bring: to carry or transport [tɪ brɪŋ]
• but one: only one [bət wən]
• Bill's got: Bill has the other ladder [bɪlz gɑt]
• the other: the remaining one [ðə ˈəðər]
• Bill: a person's name [bɪl]

fetch it here, lad!—Here, put 'em up at this corner—No, tie 'em together first—they don't reach half high enough yet—Oh!

• fetch it here: go and get it and bring it here [fɛʧ ɪt hir]
• lad: a young boy or man [læd]
• Here: used to call attention [hir]
• at this corner: at this specific location [æt ðɪs ˈkɔrnər]
• No: negative response [noʊ]
• first: before anything else [fərst]
• they don't reach: they are not long enough to extend [ðeɪ doʊnt riʧ]
• half high enough: not even halfway to the required height [hæf haɪ ɪˈnəf]
• yet: still; up to this point [jɛt]
• Oh: expression of surprise or realization [oʊ]

they'll do well enough; don't be particular—Here, Bill!

• they'll do: they will suffice [ðɛl du]
• well enough: sufficiently [wɛl ɪˈnəf]
• don't be particular: do not be overly concerned with details [doʊnt bi ˌpɑˈtɪkjələr]
• Here: used to call attention [hir]
• Bill: a person's name [bɪl]

catch hold of this rope—Will the roof bear?—Mind that loose slate—Oh, it's coming down!

• catch hold: grab or grip firmly [kæʧ hoʊld]
• of this rope: of this length of cord [əv ðɪs roʊp]
• Will: expressing inquiry about the future [wɪl]
• the roof bear: will the roof support the weight [ðə rʊf bɛr]
• Mind: pay attention to [maɪnd]
• that loose slate: that tile that is not firmly attached [ðət lus sleɪt]
• Oh: expression of surprise or alarm [oʊ]
• it's coming down: it is falling [ɪts ˈkəmɪŋ daʊn]

Heads below!' (a loud crash)—'Now, who did that?—It was Bill, I fancy—Who's to go down the chimney?—Nay, I shan't!

• Heads below: warning to people below to protect their heads [hɛdz bɪˈloʊ]
• a loud crash: a sudden, loud noise of something breaking or falling [ə laʊd kræʃ]
• Now: at the present time [naʊ]
• who did that: who caused that to happen [hu dɪd ðət]
• It was Bill: Bill was responsible [ɪt wɑz bɪl]
• I fancy: I suppose or believe [aɪ ˈfænsi]
• Who's: who is [huz]
• to go down: to descend into [tɪ goʊ daʊn]
• the chimney: the structure for venting smoke [ðə ˈʧɪmni]
• Nay: an old-fashioned word for 'no' [neɪ]
• I shan't: I shall not [aɪ shant]

YOU do it!—That I won't, then!—Bill's to go down—Here, Bill!

• YOU do it: you perform the action [ju du ɪt]
• That I won't: I refuse to do that [ðət aɪ woʊnt]
• then: in that case [ðɛn]
• Bill's to go down: Bill is supposed to descend [bɪlz tɪ goʊ daʊn]
• Here: used to call attention [hir]
• Bill: a person's name [bɪl]

'Oh!

• Oh: An exclamation expressing surprise or realization [oʊ]

So Bill's got to come down the chimney, has he?' said Alice to herself. 'Shy, they seem to put everything upon Bill!

• So: Therefore; as a result [soʊ]
• Bill's: Possessive form of the name Bill, indicating something belonging to or associated with Bill [bɪlz]
• got to: have to; must [gɑt tɪ]
• come down: descend; move from a higher to a lower position [kəm daʊn]
• the chimney: a vertical channel or pipe that conducts smoke and combustion gases up from a fire or furnace and releases them into the outside air [ðə ˈʧɪmni]
• has he: a tag question used to confirm or question a statement [həz hi]
• said: uttered; spoke [sɛd]
• Alice: a proper noun, a person's name [ˈælɪs]
• to herself: speaking quietly so that only oneself can hear [tɪ hərˈsɛlf]
• Shy: Possibly an exclamation or interjection, expressing hesitation or timidity. Without further context, the exact meaning is unclear [ʃaɪ]
• they: referring to an unspecified group of people [ðeɪ]
• seem to: appear to; give the impression of [sim tɪ]
• put: place; assign [pʊt]
• everything: all things; all tasks or burdens [ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ]
• upon: on; onto [əˈpɑn]
• Bill: referring to the person named Bill [bɪl]

She drew her foot as far down the chimney as she could, and waited till she heard a little animal (she couldn't guess of what sort it was) scratching and scrambling about in the chimney close above her: then, saying to herself 'This is Bill,' she gave one sharp kick, and waited to see what would happen next.

• She: referring to a female person previously mentioned, in this case, Alice [ʃi]
• drew: pulled; moved something by pulling [dru]
• her foot: the lower part of the leg below the ankle [hər fʊt]
• as far down: to the greatest extent possible in a downward direction [ɛz fɑr daʊn]
• the chimney: a vertical channel or pipe that conducts smoke and combustion gases up from a fire or furnace and releases them into the outside air [ðə ˈʧɪmni]
• as she could: to the extent that she was able to [ɛz ʃi kʊd]
• and: used to connect words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]
• waited: remained in place or suspended action until a particular time or event [ˈweɪtɪd]
• till: until [tɪl]
• she heard: she perceived sound [ʃi hərd]
• a little animal: a small creature [ə ˈlɪtəl ˈænəməl]
• she couldn't: she was unable to [(ʃi ˈkʊdənt]
• guess: estimate or suppose something without sufficient information to be sure [gɛs]
• of what sort: what kind or type [əv wət sɔrt]
• it was: referring to the little animal [ɪt wɑz]
• scratching: making a scraping or rubbing sound [ˈskræʧɪŋ]
• and: used to connect words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]
• scrambling: climbing or moving quickly and awkwardly, using hands and feet [ˈskræmbəlɪŋ]
• about: in the vicinity of; around [əˈbaʊt]
• in the chimney: inside the chimney [ɪn ðə ˈʧɪmni]
• close above: directly above; very near [kloʊz əˈbəv]
• her: referring to Alice [hər]
• then: at that time; next [ðɛn]
• saying: uttering words [seɪɪŋ]
• to herself: speaking quietly so that only oneself can hear [tɪ hərˈsɛlf]
• This is Bill: identifying the animal as Bill [ðɪs ɪz bɪl]
• she gave: she delivered; she performed the action of giving [ʃi geɪv]
• one sharp kick: a single, forceful strike with the foot [wən ʃɑrp kɪk]
• and: used to connect words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]
• waited: remained in place or suspended action until a particular time or event [ˈweɪtɪd]
• to see: in order to observe [tɪ si]
• what would happen: what events would occur [wət wʊd ˈhæpən]
• next: afterward; subsequently [nɛkst]

The first thing she heard was a general chorus of 'There goes Bill!' then the Rabbit's voice along—'Catch him, you by the hedge!' then silence, and then another confusion of voices—'Hold up his head—Brandy now—Don't choke him—How was it, old fellow?

• The first thing: The initial or primary item or aspect [ðə fərst θɪŋ]
• she heard: past tense of 'hear', meaning to perceive sound with the ears [ʃi hərd]
• was: past tense of 'be', linking the subject to the description [wɑz]
• a general chorus: a widespread and simultaneous utterance or expression of something by many people [ə ˈʤɛnərəl ˈkɔrəs]
• of: preposition indicating association or belonging [əv]
• There goes Bill: an exclamation indicating that Bill is leaving or passing by [ðɛr goʊz bɪl]
• then: at that time; immediately afterward [ðɛn]
• the Rabbit's voice: the sound produced by the Rabbit speaking [ðə rabbits vɔɪs]
• along: in conjunction or together with [əˈlɔŋ]
• Catch him: an imperative phrase urging someone to seize or capture Bill [kæʧ ɪm]
• you: referring to the people being addressed [ju]
• by the hedge: near or beside the hedge [baɪ ðə hɛʤ]
• then: at that time; immediately afterward [ðɛn]
• silence: complete absence of sound [ˈsaɪləns]
• and then: and subsequently [ənd ðɛn]
• another confusion: a further state of disorder or lack of clarity [əˈnəðər kənfˈjuʒən]
• of voices: plural of voice, the sound made through the mouth [əv ˈvɔɪsɪz]
• Hold up his head: an imperative phrase urging someone to support Bill's head [hoʊld əp hɪz hɛd]
• Brandy now: an exclamation requesting brandy to be given immediately [ˈbrændi naʊ]
• Don't choke him: an imperative phrase warning someone not to obstruct Bill's breathing [doʊnt ʧoʊk ɪm]
• How was it: asking about the nature of an event or experience [haʊ wɑz ɪt]
• old fellow: an informal term of address to a male friend [oʊld ˈfɛloʊ]

What happened to you?

• What happened: asking about the events that occurred [wət ˈhæpənd]
• to you: directed at the person being addressed [tɪ ju]