'Well(An exclamation expressing surprise, resignation, or other emotions [wɛl])!' thought(past tense of 'think', indicating a mental process or reflection [θɔt]) Alice(the name of the character [ˈælɪs]) to herself(indicating that the thought was private and not spoken aloud [tɪ hərˈsɛlf]), 'after(following in time or sequence [ˈæftər]) such a fall(a descent or drop of this magnitude [səʧ ə fɔl]) as this(referring to the fall Alice is currently experiencing [ɛz ðɪs]), I shall think(future tense of 'think', indicating a future belief or opinion [aɪ ʃæl θɪŋk]) nothing of(not be concerned about [ˈnəθɪŋ əv]) tumbling down stairs(falling down a staircase [ˈtəmbəlɪŋ daʊn stɛrz])! How brave(to what extent courageous [haʊ breɪv]) they'll(contraction of 'they will' [ðɛl]) all(every one of a group or number [ɔl]) think(have a particular belief or idea [θɪŋk]) me(the speaker, Alice [mi]) at home(in one's own residence or familiar environment [æt hoʊm])! Why(used to express surprise, indignation, or mild protest [waɪ]), I wouldn't say(I would not express or mention [aɪ ˈwʊdənt seɪ]) anything(any matter or thing whatever [ˈɛniˌθɪŋ]) about it(concerning the fall [əˈbaʊt ɪt]), even if(used to introduce an unlikely condition [ˈivɪn ɪf]) I fell off(I dropped or tumbled from [aɪ fɛl ɔf]) the top of the house(the highest point of the building [ðə tɔp əv ðə haʊs])!' (Which was(parenthetical statement indicating [(wɪʧ wɑz]) very likely(highly probable [ˈvɛri ˈlaɪkli]) true(accurate or factual [tru)]).)
Down, down, down(Repetition of 'down' to emphasize the continuous descent [daʊn daʊn daʊn]). Would(Expressing a wish or uncertainty about the future [wʊd]) the fall(The act of descending or dropping [ðə fɔl]) NEVER(At no time in the future; used for emphasis [ˈnɛvər]) come to an end(Reach a conclusion or stop [kəm tɪ ən ɛnd])! 'I wonder(Expressing curiosity or speculation [aɪ ˈwəndər]) how many miles(Referring to the distance in miles [haʊ ˈmɛni maɪəlz]) I've fallen(Contraction of 'I have fallen', indicating the distance covered in the descent [aɪv ˈfɑlən]) by this time(Up to the present moment [baɪ ðɪs taɪm])?' she said aloud(She spoke in a voice loud enough to be heard [ʃi sɛd əˈlaʊd]). 'I must be(Expressing a logical conclusion or assumption [aɪ məst bi]) getting somewhere(Approaching a certain location or state [ˈgɪtɪŋ ˈsəmˌwɛr]) near(Close to [nɪr]) the centre of the earth(The innermost point of the planet [ðə ˈsɛntər əv ðə ərθ]). Let me see(An expression used when pausing to think or calculate [lɛt mi si]): that would be(Indicating a calculated result [ðət wʊd bi]) four thousand miles(A specific distance [fɔr ˈθaʊzənd maɪəlz]) down, I think(Expressing an estimation or belief [daʊn aɪ θɪŋk-])—' (for, you see(Providing an explanation or reason [(fər ju si]), Alice(The character's name [ˈælɪs]) had learnt(Past perfect tense of 'learn', indicating knowledge acquired previously [hæd lərnt]) several things(Multiple items or pieces of information [ˈsɛvərəl θɪŋz]) of this sort(Of this kind or nature [əv ðɪs sɔrt]) in her lessons(During her educational sessions [ɪn hər ˈlɛsənz]) in the schoolroom(The location where lessons take place [ɪn ðə ˈskuˌlrum]), and though(Even though; despite the fact that [ənd ðoʊ]) this was not(This situation was not [ðɪs wɑz nɑt]) a VERY good opportunity(An exceptionally suitable chance [ə ˈvɛri gʊd ˌɑpərˈtunəti]) for showing off(To display or boast about [fər ʃoʊɪŋ ɔf]) her knowledge(Her understanding or information [hər ˈnɑlɪʤ]), as there was no one(Because there was nobody [ɛz ðɛr wɑz noʊ wən]) to listen to her(To pay attention to what she was saying [tɪ ˈlɪsən tɪ hər]), still(Nevertheless; despite that [stɪl]) it was good practice(It was beneficial exercise [ɪt wɑz gʊd ˈpræktɪs]) to say it over(To repeat or rehearse the information [tɪ seɪ ɪt ˈoʊvər])) (End of the quote)'—yes(Affirmative response or agreement [-jɛs]), that's about(Approximately [ðæts əˈbaʊt]) the right distance(The correct measurement [ðə raɪt ˈdɪstəns-])—but then(However; introducing a contrasting thought [bət ðɛn]) I wonder(Expressing curiosity or speculation [aɪ ˈwəndər]) what Latitude or Longitude(Geographical coordinates [wət ˈlætəˌtud ər ˈlɑnʤəˌtud]) I've got to(Where am I located? [aɪv gɑt tɪ])?' (Alice(The character's name [(ˈælɪs]) had no idea(Was completely unaware [hæd noʊ aɪˈdiə]) what Latitude was(The definition of Latitude [wət ˈlætəˌtud wɑz]), or Longitude either(Nor the definition of Longitude [ər ˈlɑnʤəˌtud ˈiðər]), but thought(Believed or considered [bət θɔt]) they were nice grand words(Impressive and sophisticated vocabulary [ðeɪ wər nis grænd wərdz]) to say(To utter or speak [tɪ seɪ)]).)
Presently(after a short time; soon [ˈprɛzəntli]) she(referring to a female person, in this case, Alice [ʃi]) began(started [bɪˈgæn]) again(once more; another time [əˈgɛn]). 'I(the speaker (Alice) referring to herself [aɪ]) wonder(to feel curiosity or doubt about something [ˈwəndər]) if(expressing a doubt or uncertainty [ɪf]) I(the speaker (Alice) referring to herself [aɪ]) shall(used to express future tense, especially in formal contexts [ʃæl]) fall(to descend; to drop to a lower level [fɔl]) right(completely; directly [raɪt]) THROUGH(moving in one side and out of the other side of (an opening, channel, or location [θru]) the(definite article, referring to a specific earth [ðə]) earth(the planet on which we live! [ərθ])! How(used to express surprise or interest [haʊ]) funny(strange; odd [ˈfəni]) it'll(contraction of 'it will', where 'it' refers to the situation of falling through the earth [ˈɪtəl]) seem(to give the impression of being or doing something [sim]) to come out(to emerge; to appear [tɪ kəm aʊt]) among(surrounded by; in the midst of [əˈməŋ]) the(definite article, referring to specific people [ðə]) people(human beings in general or considered collectively [ˈpipəl]) that(used to introduce a relative clause [ðət]) walk(to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn [wɔk]) with(accompanied by; having or carrying [wɪθ]) their(belonging to or associated with the people [ðɛr]) heads(the part of the body above the neck where the brain is located [hɛdz]) downward(towards a lower place or position [ˈdaʊnwərd])! The Antipathies(a humorous mispronunciation or misunderstanding of 'Antipodes', which refers to places diametrically opposite each other on the Earth [ðə ænˈtɪpəθiz]), I(the speaker (Alice) referring to herself [aɪ]) think(to believe or suppose [θɪŋk])—' (she(parenthetical remark indicating Alice [(ʃi]) was(past tense of 'to be' [wɑz]) rather(to some extent; somewhat [ˈrəðər]) glad(pleased; happy [glæd]) there(used to indicate the existence or presence of something [ðɛr]) WAS(past tense of 'to be', emphasized for importance [wɑz]) no one(nobody; not a single person [noʊ wən]) listening(paying attention to sound [ˈlɪsənɪŋ]), this time(on this occasion; now [ðɪs taɪm]), as(because; since [ɛz]) it(referring to what she said [ɪt]) didn't(contraction of 'did not' [ˈdɪdənt]) sound(to give a particular impression when heard [saʊnd]) at all(in any way; to any extent [æt ɔl]) the(definite article, referring to a specific word [ðə]) right(correct; appropriate [raɪt]) word(a unit of language that has meaning and can be spoken or written [wərd])) '—but(but; however [-bət]) I(the speaker (Alice) referring to herself [aɪ]) shall(used to express future tense, especially in formal contexts [ʃæl]) have to(must; be obliged to [hæv tɪ]) ask(to put a question to someone [æsk]) them(referring to the people in the Antipodes [ðɛm]) what(asking for information specifying something [wət]) the(definite article, referring to a specific name [ðə]) name(a word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known [neɪm]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) the(definite article, referring to a specific country [ðə]) country(a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory [ˈkəntri]) is(present tense of 'to be' [ɪz]), you(used to refer to the person or people being addressed [ju]) know(used to indicate that the speaker assumes the listener is familiar with the topic [noʊ]). Please(used to make a polite request [pliz]), Ma'am(a polite form of address for a woman [mæm]), is(present tense of 'to be' [ɪz]) this(used to identify a specific thing or situation observed or heard by the speaker [ðɪs]) New Zealand(a country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean [nu ˈzilənd]) or(used to link alternatives [ər]) Australia(a country and continent in the Southern Hemisphere [ɔˈstreɪljə])?' (and(used to connect words or clauses [(ənd]) she(referring to Alice [ʃi]) tried(made an attempt or effort to do something [traɪd]) to curtsey(to perform a respectful bow made by women and girls, consisting of a slight bending of the knees and lowering of the body [tɪ curtsey]) as(while; at the same time that [ɛz]) she(referring to Alice [ʃi]) spoke(past tense of 'speak', to say something [spoʊk])—fancy(imagine; consider [-ˈfænsi]) CURTSEYING(performing a curtsey, emphasized for surprise [curtseying]) as(while; at the same time that [ɛz]) you're(contraction of 'you are' [jʊr]) falling(descending; dropping [ˈfɑlɪŋ]) through(moving in one side and out of the other side of (an opening, channel, or location [θru]) the(definite article, referring to a specific air [ðə]) air(the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen [ɛr])! Do(used to form questions [du]) you(used to refer to the person or people being addressed [ju]) think(to believe or suppose [θɪŋk]) you(used to refer to the person or people being addressed [ju]) could(past tense of 'can', expressing possibility or ability [kʊd]) manage(succeed in doing or dealing with (something [ˈmænɪʤ]) it(referring to curtseying while falling [ɪt])?) 'And(used to connect clauses or sentences [ənd]) what(used to express surprise or admiration [wət]) an(indefinite article, used before words beginning with a vowel sound [ən]) ignorant(lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated [ˈɪgnərənt]) little(small [ˈlɪtəl]) girl(a female child [gərl]) she'll(contraction of 'she will' [ʃil]) think(to have a particular opinion or belief [θɪŋk]) me(used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself as the object of a verb or preposition [mi]) for(because of; as a result of [fər]) asking(putting a question to someone [ˈæskɪŋ])! No(expressing disagreement or refusal [noʊ]), it'll(contraction of 'it will' [ˈɪtəl]) never(at no time in the past or future; not ever [ˈnɛvər]) do(be suitable or acceptable [du]) to ask(to put a question to someone [tɪ æsk]): perhaps(maybe; possibly [pərˈhæps]) I(the speaker (Alice) referring to herself [aɪ]) shall(used to express future tense, especially in formal contexts [ʃæl]) see(perceive with the eyes; discern visually [si]) it(referring to the name of the country [ɪt]) written up(displayed in writing; posted [ˈrɪtən əp]) somewhere(in or to an unspecified place [ˈsəmˌwɛr]).'
Down(Used here to indicate movement or direction downwards, possibly falling or descending [daʊn]), down(Repeated for emphasis, reinforcing the downward motion [daʊn]), down(Further repetition to emphasize the falling sensation [daʊn]). There was nothing else to do(Indicates a lack of alternative actions or activities; a state of boredom or inactivity [ðɛr wɑz ˈnəθɪŋ ɛls tɪ du]), so(Therefore; as a result of the previous statement [soʊ]) Alice(The name of the character [ˈælɪs]) soon(After a short period of time [sun]) began(Started to do something [bɪˈgæn]) talking(Speaking; engaging in conversation [ˈtɔkɪŋ]) again(Once more; repeating a previous action [əˈgɛn]). 'Dinah'll(Contraction of 'Dinah will', indicating a future action related to Dinah [dinahll]) miss(Feel sadness or longing due to the absence of someone [mɪs]) me(Referring to Alice, the speaker [mi]) very much(To a great extent; greatly [ˈvɛri məʧ]) to-night(Tonight; this evening [to-night]), I should think(An expression indicating a belief or expectation [aɪ ʃʊd θɪŋk])!' (Dinah(The name of the cat [(ˈdaɪnə]) was(Past tense of 'to be' [wɑz]) the cat(Identifying Dinah as a cat [ðə kæt)]).) 'I hope(Expressing a wish or desire [aɪ hoʊp]) they'll(Contraction of 'they will', referring to unspecified people [ðɛl]) remember(Recall; not forget [rɪˈmɛmbər]) her(Referring to Dinah [hər]) saucer(A small, shallow dish [ˈsɔsər]) of milk(Milk served in a saucer [əv mɪlk]) at tea-time(During the time when tea is usually consumed [æt tea-time]). Dinah(The name of the cat [ˈdaɪnə]) my dear(An affectionate term of address [maɪ dɪr])! I wish(Expressing a desire or longing [aɪ wɪʃ]) you(Referring to Dinah [ju]) were(Past subjunctive of 'to be', used to express a wish [wər]) down here(In this lower location; where Alice is [daʊn hir]) with me(Together with Alice [wɪθ mi])! There are(Indicates the existence of something [ðɛr ər]) no mice(Absence of mice [noʊ maɪs]) in the air(Specifically, not present in the air around her [ɪn ðə ɛr]), I'm afraid(An expression of regret or concern [əm əˈfreɪd]), but(However; introducing a contrast [bət]) you(Referring to Dinah [ju]) might(Possibly could [maɪt]) catch(Capture; seize [kæʧ]) a bat(A flying mammal [ə bæt]), and(Connecting two things [ənd]) that's(Contraction of 'that is' [ðæts]) very like(Similar to [ˈvɛri laɪk]) a mouse(A small rodent [ə maʊs]), you know(An expression used to seek agreement or understanding [ju noʊ]). But(However; introducing a question [bət]) do(Auxiliary verb used to form a question [du]) cats(Domestic felines [kæts]) eat(Consume as food [it]) bats(Flying mammals [bæts]), I wonder(Expressing curiosity or doubt [aɪ ˈwəndər])?' And(Connecting two parts of the narrative [ənd]) here(At this point [hir]) Alice(The character's name [ˈælɪs]) began(Started to [bɪˈgæn]) to get(To become [tɪ gɪt]) rather(Somewhat; a little [ˈrəðər]) sleepy(Feeling the need to sleep [sˈlipi]), and(Connecting two actions [ənd]) went on(Continued [wɛnt ɔn]) saying(Speaking [seɪɪŋ]) to herself(Speaking silently or quietly to oneself [tɪ hərˈsɛlf]), in a dreamy(In a vague, unfocused manner [ɪn ə ˈdrimi]) sort of(Kind of; type of [sɔrt əv]) way(Manner; method [weɪ]), 'Do(Auxiliary verb used to form a question [du]) cats(Domestic felines [kæts]) eat(Consume as food [it]) bats(Flying mammals [bæts])? Do(Auxiliary verb used to form a question [du]) cats(Domestic felines [kæts]) eat(Consume as food [it]) bats(Flying mammals [bæts])?' and(Connecting two statements [ənd]) sometimes(Occasionally; at times [ˈsəmˌtaɪmz]), 'Do(Auxiliary verb used to form a question [du]) bats(Flying mammals [bæts]) eat(Consume as food [it]) cats(Domestic felines [kæts])?' for(Because; since [fər]), you see(An expression used to explain something [ju si]), as(Because [ɛz]) she(Referring to Alice [ʃi]) couldn't(Contraction of 'could not' [ˈkʊdənt]) answer(Provide a solution or response [ˈænsər]) either(One or the other of two options [ˈiðər]) question(A query or inquiry [kˈwɛʃən]), it(Referring to the question [ɪt]) didn't(Contraction of 'did not' [ˈdɪdənt]) much(To a great extent [məʧ]) matter(Be important [ˈmætər]) which(Which one [wɪʧ]) way(Manner; direction [weɪ]) she(Referring to Alice [ʃi]) put(Phrase; express [pʊt]) it(The question [ɪt]). She(Referring to Alice [ʃi]) felt(Experienced a sensation [fɛlt]) that(Introducing a clause [ðət]) she(Referring to Alice [ʃi]) was(Past tense of 'to be' [wɑz]) dozing off(Falling asleep gradually [ˈdoʊzɪŋ ɔf]), and(Connecting two actions [ənd]) had just(Had recently [hæd ʤɪst]) begun(Started to [ˈbeɪgən]) to dream(Experience a series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep [drim]) that(Introducing a clause [ðət]) she(Referring to Alice [ʃi]) was(Past tense of 'to be' [wɑz]) walking(Moving on foot [ˈwɔkɪŋ]) hand in hand(Holding hands [hænd ɪn hænd]) with Dinah(Together with Dinah [wɪθ ˈdaɪnə]), and(Connecting two actions [ənd]) saying(Speaking [seɪɪŋ]) to her(To Dinah [tɪ hər]) very(Extremely [ˈvɛri]) earnestly(Seriously; sincerely [ˈərnəstli]), 'Now(An interjection used to get attention [naʊ]), Dinah(The name of the cat [ˈdaɪnə]), tell(Inform; communicate [tɛl]) me(Referring to Alice [mi]) the truth(The actual facts [ðə truθ]): did(Auxiliary verb used to form a question [dɪd]) you(Referring to Dinah [ju]) ever(At any time [ˈɛvər]) eat(Consume as food [it]) a bat(A flying mammal [ə bæt])?' when(At the time that [wɪn]) suddenly(Quickly and unexpectedly [ˈsədənli]), thump(A sound of something heavy falling [θəmp])! thump(Repeated for emphasis [θəmp])! down(Downward [daʊn]) she(Referring to Alice [ʃi]) came(Moved to a specific location [keɪm]) upon(Onto [əˈpɑn]) a heap(A pile or mound [ə hip]) of sticks(Small branches of wood [əv stɪks]) and(Connecting two items [ənd]) dry leaves(Leaves that have lost their moisture [draɪ livz]), and(Connecting two clauses [ənd]) the fall(The act of falling [ðə fɔl]) was(Past tense of 'to be' [wɑz]) over(Finished; completed [ˈoʊvər]).