'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(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(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(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(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])! I'm(contraction of 'I am' [əm]) sure(confident or certain [ʃʊr]) I(the speaker [aɪ]) don't(contraction of 'do not' [doʊnt]) want(to desire or wish for [wɔnt]) to stay(to remain in a place [tɪ steɪ]) in here(in this place [ɪn hir]) any(to any extent or degree [ˈɛni]) longer(for a greater period of time [ˈlɔŋgər])!'
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(go and get it and bring it here [fɛʧ ɪt hir]), lad(a young boy or man [læd])!—Here(used to call attention [hir]), put 'em up at this corner(at this specific location [æt ðɪs ˈkɔrnər])—No(negative response [noʊ]), tie 'em together 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(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(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(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(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])! the master says(the person in charge is saying [ðə ˈmæstər sɪz]) you're to go down(you are supposed to descend [jʊr tɪ goʊ daʊn]) the chimney(the structure for venting smoke [ðə ˈʧɪmni])!'
'Oh(An exclamation expressing surprise or realization [oʊ])! 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])! I wouldn't(I would not; a contraction expressing a conditional statement [aɪ ˈwʊdənt]) be in(occupy the position of; experience the situation of [bi ɪn]) Bill's(possessive form of Bill, indicating Bill's situation or position [bɪlz]) place(position; situation [pleɪs]) for a good deal(a significant amount; a considerable extent [fər ə gʊd dil]): this fireplace(the specific fireplace being referred to [ðɪs ˈfaɪərˌpleɪs]) is narrow(has a small width; is not wide [ɪz ˈnɛroʊ]), to be sure(certainly; indeed [tɪ bi ʃʊr]); but(however; on the other hand [bət]) I THINK(an expression of opinion or belief [aɪ θɪŋk]) I can(I am able to [aɪ kən]) kick(strike with the foot [kɪk]) a little(to a small extent; slightly [ə ˈlɪtəl])!'
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(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(asking about the events that occurred [wət ˈhæpənd]) to you(directed at the person being addressed [tɪ ju])? Tell us(an imperative phrase urging someone to narrate or recount [tɛl ˈjuˈɛs]) all about it(everything regarding the event or situation [ɔl əˈbaʊt ɪt])!'