Alice's adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll- page 21

The great question(A significant or important question; in this context, a question of considerable importance to Alice [ðə greɪt kˈwɛʃən]) certainly(without doubt; definitely [ˈsərtənli]) was(past tense of the verb 'to be', linking the subject to the description or question [wɑz]), what(used to ask for specific information or clarification [wət])? Alice(the name of the main character [ˈælɪs]) looked(used her eyes to see [lʊkt]) all round her(in every direction surrounding her [ɔl raʊnd hər]) at the flowers(directing her gaze towards the blossoms [æt ðə flaʊərz]) and(conjunction connecting two similar elements [ənd]) the blades of grass(individual pieces of grass [ðə bleɪdz əv græs]), but(conjunction indicating contrast [bət]) she(referring to Alice [ʃi]) did not see(past tense negative form of 'to see', indicating she didn't perceive anything [dɪd nɑt si]) anything(any object or thing [ˈɛniˌθɪŋ]) that looked like(that appeared to be [ðət lʊkt laɪk]) the right thing(the appropriate or suitable item [ðə raɪt θɪŋ]) to eat or drink(suitable for consumption [tɪ it ər drɪŋk]) under the circumstances(given the existing situation or conditions [ˈəndər ðə ˈsərkəmˌstænsɪz]). There(used to indicate the existence or presence of something [ðɛr]) was(past tense of the verb 'to be', indicating existence [wɑz]) a large mushroom(a sizable fungus [ə lɑrʤ ˈməʃrum]) growing(increasing in size; developing [groʊɪŋ]) near her(in close proximity to Alice [nɪr hər]), about the same height as herself(approximately the same size vertically as Alice [əˈbaʊt ðə seɪm haɪt ɛz hərˈsɛlf]); and(conjunction connecting two clauses [ənd]) when she had looked(after she had used her eyes to observe [wɪn ʃi hæd lʊkt]) under it(beneath the mushroom [ˈəndər ɪt]), and(conjunction connecting two similar elements [ənd]) on both sides of it(on either the left or right of the mushroom [ɔn boʊθ saɪdz əv ɪt]), and(conjunction connecting two similar elements [ənd]) behind it(at the back of the mushroom [bɪˈhaɪnd ɪt]), it occurred to her(a thought or idea came to her mind [ɪt əˈkərd tɪ hər]) that she might as well(that she could also consider [ðət ʃi maɪt ɛz wɛl]) look(use her eyes to observe [lʊk]) and see(and find out [ənd si]) what was on the top of it(what existed on the upper surface of the mushroom [wət wɑz ɔn ðə tɔp əv ɪt]).

She(referring to Alice [ʃi]) stretched herself up(extended her body upwards [strɛʧt hərˈsɛlf əp]) on tiptoe(standing on the balls of her feet to gain height [ɔn ˈtɪpˌtoʊ]), and(conjunction connecting two actions [ənd]) peeped(looked quickly and secretly [pipt]) over the edge(above the boundary or rim [ˈoʊvər ðə ɛʤ]) of the mushroom(referring to the fungus mentioned earlier [əv ðə ˈməʃrum]), and(conjunction connecting two clauses [ənd]) her eyes(referring to Alice's organs of sight [hər aɪz]) immediately(at once; instantly [ˌɪˈmiˌdiətli]) met(encountered; came into contact with [mɛt]) those of(referring to the eyes of [ðoʊz əv]) a large caterpillar(a sizable insect in its larval stage [ə lɑrʤ ˈkætəˌpɪlər]), that(relative pronoun referring to the caterpillar [ðət]) was sitting(was in a seated position [wɑz ˈsɪtɪŋ]) on the top(on the upper surface [ɔn ðə tɔp]) with its arms folded(with its limbs crossed over each other [wɪθ ɪts ɑrmz ˈfoʊldɪd]), quietly(in a calm and peaceful manner [kˈwaɪətli]) smoking(inhaling and exhaling smoke from [sˈmoʊkɪŋ]) a long hookah(a type of water pipe [ə lɔŋ hookah]), and(conjunction connecting two actions [ənd]) taking(performing the action of [ˈteɪkɪŋ]) not the smallest notice(completely ignoring [nɑt ðə sˈmɔləst ˈnoʊtɪs]) of her(referring to Alice [əv hər]) or(conjunction indicating an alternative [ər]) of anything else(of any other object or matter [əv ˈɛniˌθɪŋ ɛls]).

CHAPTER(a main division of a book [ˈʧæptər]) V(Roman numeral for 5 [vi]). Advice(guidance or recommendations offered concerning prudent future action [ədˈvaɪs]) from(indicating the source or origin of something [frəm]) a(indefinite article, referring to one [ə]) Caterpillar(the larva of a butterfly or moth [ˈkætəˌpɪlər])

The Caterpillar(Referring to the specific caterpillar in the story [ðə ˈkætəˌpɪlər]) and(Connecting two elements [ənd]) Alice(Referring to the character Alice [ˈælɪs]) looked at(Directed their gaze towards [lʊkt æt]) each other(Referring to themselves mutually [iʧ ˈəðər]) for(Indicating a duration of [fər]) some time(An unspecified period of time [səm taɪm]) in silence(Without speaking [ɪn ˈsaɪləns]): at last(Finally; after some delay [æt læst]) the Caterpillar(Referring again to the caterpillar [ðə ˈkætəˌpɪlər]) took(Grasped and removed [tʊk]) the hookah(An oriental tobacco pipe with a long flexible tube connected to a container where the smoke is cooled by passing through water [ðə hookah]) out of(From within [aʊt əv]) its mouth(The opening in its face used for eating and speaking [ɪts maʊθ]), and(Connecting two actions [ənd]) addressed(Spoke to [əˈdrɛst]) her(Referring to Alice [hər]) in(Indicating the manner of speaking [ɪn]) a languid(Slow and relaxed [ə ˈlæŋgwəd]), sleepy voice(A voice indicating drowsiness [sˈlipi vɔɪs]).

'Who(interrogative word used to ask what or which person or people [hu]) are(present tense form of the verb 'to be' [ər]) YOU(the person or people being addressed [ju])?' said(past tense of the verb 'to say' [sɛd]) the Caterpillar(the speaker of the dialogue [ðə ˈkætəˌpɪlər]).

This(Referring to the previous statement [ðɪs]) was not(Negative form of 'was' [wɑz nɑt]) an encouraging(Providing hope or confidence [ən ɪnˈkərəʤɪŋ]) opening(The beginning of something [ˈoʊpənɪŋ]) for(Indicating purpose [fər]) a conversation(An exchange of ideas or thoughts [ə ˌkɑnvərˈseɪʃən]). Alice(The character's name [ˈælɪs]) replied(Answered [rɪˈplaɪd]), rather(To a certain extent [ˈrəðər]) shyly(In a timid or reserved manner [ˈʃaɪli]), 'I—I(Hesitation in speech [i-i]) hardly know(Barely or scarcely know [ˈhɑrdli noʊ]), sir(A polite form of address for a man [sər]), just at present(Right now; at this moment [ʤɪst æt ˈprɛzənt])at least(To say the least; in any event [æt list]) I know(I am aware [aɪ noʊ]) who I WAS(My identity in the past [hu aɪ wɑz]) when(At the time that [wɪn]) I got up(Arose from bed [aɪ gɑt əp]) this morning(The early part of the day [ðɪs ˈmɔrnɪŋ]), but(Contrasting the past with the present [bət]) I think(My opinion is [aɪ θɪŋk]) I must have been(I believe I have been [aɪ məst hæv bɪn]) changed(Altered; become different [ʧeɪnʤd]) several times(More than a few times [ˈsɛvərəl taɪmz]) since then(From that time until now [sɪns ðɛn]).'

'What(asking for information specifying something [wət]) do(auxiliary verb used to form questions [du]) you(the person being addressed [ju]) mean(intend to convey or refer to [min]) by(expressing the agent or means [baɪ]) that(referring to the previous statement [ðət])?' said(past tense of the verb 'to say' [sɛd]) the Caterpillar(the speaker of the dialogue [ðə ˈkætəˌpɪlər]) sternly(in a serious and severe manner [ˈstərnli]). 'Explain(make (an idea or situation) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts [ɪkˈspleɪn]) yourself(make one's actions or feelings clear by giving a reason for them [ˈjɔrsɛlf])!'

'I(First-person singular pronoun, indicating the speaker [aɪ]) can't(Contraction of 'cannot', expressing inability [kænt]) explain(To make something clear or understandable [ɪkˈspleɪn]) MYSELF(Reflexive pronoun, emphasizing that the speaker is the object of their own explanation [ˌmaɪˈsɛlf]), I'm(Contraction of 'I am', indicating the speaker's state [ əm]) afraid(Expressing politeness or regret [əˈfreɪd]), sir(A polite form of address for a man [ sər])' said(Past tense of 'say', indicating who is speaking [sɛd]) Alice(The name of the character speaking [ˈælɪs]), 'because(Introducing a reason or explanation [ bɪˈkəz]) I'm(Contraction of 'I am' [əm]) not(Negation, indicating the opposite of being [nɑt]) myself(Referring to one's normal or usual state of being [ˌmaɪˈsɛlf]), you(Second-person pronoun, addressing the listener [ ju]) see.'

'I(First-person singular pronoun, indicating the speaker [aɪ]) don't(Contraction of 'do not', expressing negation [doʊnt]) see(Understand or comprehend [si]),' said(Past tense of 'say', indicating who is speaking [sɛd]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific noun [ðə]) Caterpillar.

'I'm(Contraction of 'I am', indicating the speaker [əm]) afraid(Expressing politeness or regret [əˈfreɪd]) I(First-person singular pronoun, indicating the speaker [aɪ]) can't(Contraction of 'cannot', expressing inability [kænt]) put(To express something in a particular way [pʊt]) it(Referring to the subject being discussed [ɪt]) more(To a greater extent or degree [mɔr]) clearly(In a way that is easy to understand [ˈklɪrli]),' Alice(The name of the character speaking [ˈælɪs]) replied(Past tense of 'reply', indicating a response [rɪˈplaɪd]) very(To a high degree [ˈvɛri]) politely(In a respectful and considerate manner [pəˈlaɪtli]), 'for(Introducing a reason or explanation [ fər]) I(First-person singular pronoun, indicating the speaker [aɪ]) can't(Contraction of 'cannot', expressing inability [kænt]) understand(To comprehend or grasp the meaning of something [ˌəndərˈstænd]) it(Referring to the subject being discussed [ɪt]) myself(Referring to the speaker [ˌmaɪˈsɛlf]) to(Indicating direction or purpose [tɪ]) begin(To start or commence [bɪˈgɪn]) with(In addition to or as a starting point [wɪθ]); and(Connecting two related ideas [ ənd]) being(The state of existence [biɪŋ]) so(To such a great extent [soʊ]) many(A large number of [ˈmɛni]) different(Not the same; distinct [ˈdɪfərənt]) sizes(The dimensions or measurements of something [ˈsaɪzɪz]) in(Within a period of time [ɪn]) a(Indefinite article, referring to one [ə]) day(A period of 24 hours [deɪ]) is(Third-person singular present of 'be', linking the subject and predicate [ɪz]) very(To a high degree [ˈvɛri]) confusing.'

'It(Referring to the situation being discussed [ɪt]) isn't(Contraction of 'is not', expressing negation [ˈɪzənt]),' said(Past tense of 'say', indicating who is speaking [sɛd]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific noun [ðə]) Caterpillar.

'Well(Used to express mild surprise, agreement, or to introduce a statement [wɛl]), perhaps(Possibly, maybe [ pərˈhæps]) you(Second-person singular pronoun, addressing the listener [ju]) haven't(Contraction of 'have not', expressing negation [ˈhævənt]) found(Past participle of 'find', to discover or experience [faʊnd]) it(Referring to the situation being discussed [ɪt]) so(To such an extent [soʊ]) yet(Up to this point in time [jɛt]),' said(Past tense of 'say', indicating who is speaking [sɛd]) Alice(The name of the character speaking [ˈælɪs]); 'but(Introducing a contrasting statement [ bət]) when(At what time or occasion [wɪn]) you(Second-person singular pronoun, addressing the listener [ju]) have(Auxiliary verb, used to form perfect tenses [hæv]) to(Expressing obligation or necessity [tɪ]) turn(To change or transform [tərn]) into(Expressing movement or change of condition [ˈɪntu]) a(Indefinite article, referring to one [ə]) chrysalis(The pupal stage of a butterfly or moth [ˈkrɪsəlɪs])you(Second-person singular pronoun, addressing the listener [-ju]) will(Auxiliary verb, used to express future tense [wɪl]) some(An unspecified amount or number of [səm]) day(A period of 24 hours [deɪ]), you(Second-person singular pronoun, addressing the listener [ ju]) know(Used to seek agreement or understanding from the listener [noʊ])and(Connecting two related ideas [-ənd]) then(At that time; after that [ðɛn]) after(Following in time or sequence [ˈæftər]) that(Referring to something previously mentioned [ðət]) into(Expressing movement or change of condition [ˈɪntu]) a(Indefinite article, referring to one [ə]) butterfly(A flying insect with colorful wings [ˈbətərˌflaɪ]), I(First-person singular pronoun, indicating the speaker [ aɪ]) should(Auxiliary verb, expressing a conditional or polite statement [ʃʊd]) think(To have an opinion or belief [θɪŋk]) you'll(Contraction of 'you will', expressing future tense [jul]) feel(To experience an emotion or sensation [fil]) it(Referring to the situation being discussed [ɪt]) a(Indefinite article, referring to one [ə]) little(To a small extent [ˈlɪtəl]) queer(Strange or odd [kwɪr]), won't(Contraction of 'will not', used in a question tag [ woʊnt]) you?'

'Not a bit(An idiom meaning 'not at all' or 'not in the slightest'. It expresses complete disagreement or denial. [nɑt ə bɪt]),' said(past tense of 'say', indicating who spoke the words [sɛd]) the Caterpillar(referring to the Caterpillar character. [ðə ˈkætəˌpɪlər]).

'Well(An introductory word, often used to express mild surprise, agreement, or to start a new topic. [wɛl]), perhaps(possibly; maybe [pərˈhæps]) your(belonging to the person being addressed (Alice [jʊr]) feelings(emotional state or reaction [ˈfilɪŋz]) may(expressing possibility or uncertainty [meɪ]) be(to exist or occur [bi]) different(not the same; dissimilar [ˈdɪfərənt]),' said(past tense of 'say', indicating who spoke the words [sɛd]) Alice(referring to the character Alice. [ˈælɪs]); 'all(the only thing; everything that [ɔl]) I(the speaker (Alice [aɪ]) know(to be aware of as fact or truth; to have information about [noʊ]) is(that [ɪz]), it(refers to the hypothetical situation of changing size [ɪt]) would(expressing a conditional or hypothetical situation [wʊd]) feel(to experience a sensation or emotion [fil]) very(extremely; greatly [ˈvɛri]) queer(strange; odd; peculiar [kwɪr]) to(for [tɪ]) ME(the speaker (Alice); used for emphasis. [mi]).'