As(Because or since [ɛz]) there seemed(It appeared or gave the impression that [ðɛr simd]) to be(To exist or occur [tɪ bi]) no chance(No possibility or opportunity [noʊ ʧæns]) of getting(Of obtaining or reaching [əv ˈgɪtɪŋ]) her hands(Referring to the character's hands [hər hænz]) up to(Towards or reaching a higher point [əp tɪ]) her head(Referring to the character's head [hər hɛd]), she tried(Past tense of 'try', indicating an attempt [ʃi traɪd]) to get(To obtain or reach [tɪ gɪt]) her head(Referring to the character's head [hər hɛd]) down to(Towards or reaching a lower point [daʊn tɪ]) them(Referring to her hands [ðɛm]), and(Used to connect clauses or phrases [ənd]) was delighted(Very pleased or happy [wɑz dɪˈlaɪtɪd]) to find(To discover or realize [tɪ faɪnd]) that(Introducing a subordinate clause [ðət]) her neck(Referring to the character's neck [hər nɛk]) would bend(Was able to flex or curve [wʊd bɛnd]) about(In various directions or locations [əˈbaʊt]) easily(Without difficulty [ˈizəli]) in any direction(In all possible directions [ɪn ˈɛni dɪˈrɛkʃɪn]), like(Similar to or resembling [laɪk]) a serpent(A snake or reptile [ə ˈsərpənt]). She(Referring to the character [ʃi]) had just succeeded(Had recently managed to do something [hæd ʤɪst səkˈsidɪd]) in curving(In bending or shaping into a curve [ɪn ˈkərvɪŋ]) it(Referring to her neck [ɪt]) down(Towards a lower position [daʊn]) into(Moving to or changing into [ˈɪntu]) a graceful zigzag(An elegant and angular pattern [ə ˈgreɪsfəl ˈzɪgzæg]), and(Used to connect clauses or phrases [ənd]) was going(Was about to or intending to [wɑz goʊɪŋ]) to dive(To plunge or immerse oneself [tɪ daɪv]) in among(Into the middle of or surrounded by [ɪn əˈməŋ]) the leaves(Referring to the leaves of plants or trees [ðə livz]), which(Referring to the leaves [wɪʧ]) she found(She discovered or realized [ʃi faʊnd]) to be(To exist as [tɪ bi]) nothing but(Only or merely [ˈnəθɪŋ bət]) the tops(The highest parts [ðə tɑps]) of the trees(Referring to the trees [əv ðə triz]) under which(Beneath or below which [ˈəndər wɪʧ]) she had been wandering(She had been moving around aimlessly [ʃi hæd bɪn ˈwɑndərɪŋ]), when(At the time that [wɪn]) a sharp hiss(A sudden and piercing sound [ə ʃɑrp hɪs]) made(Caused or forced [meɪd]) her(Referring to the character [hər]) draw back(To move backwards or retreat [drɔ bæk]) in a hurry(Quickly or hastily [ɪn ə ˈhəri]): a large pigeon(A big bird of the pigeon family [ə lɑrʤ ˈpɪʤɪn]) had flown(Had moved through the air [hæd floʊn]) into(Moving to or impacting [ˈɪntu]) her face(Referring to the character's face [hər feɪs]), and(Used to connect clauses or phrases [ənd]) was beating(Was striking repeatedly [wɑz ˈbitɪŋ]) her(Referring to the character [hər]) violently(With great force or intensity [ˈvaɪələntli]) with its wings(Using its wings to strike [wɪθ ɪts wɪŋz]).
'Serpent(Exclamation referring to a snake or snake-like creature. The exclamation mark indicates strong emotion. [ˈsərpənt])!' screamed(To utter a loud, piercing cry, usually expressing strong emotion or pain. [skrimd]) the Pigeon(Referring to a specific pigeon, likely a character in the story. The definite article 'the' implies it's a known entity. [ðə ˈpɪʤɪn]).
'I'm(Contraction of 'I am'. [əm]) NOT(Negation; indicating the opposite of what is being stated. [nɑt]) a serpent(Referring to a snake or snake-like creature. The exclamation mark indicates strong emotion. [ə ˈsərpənt])!' said(Past tense of 'say', indicating that Alice spoke. [sɛd]) Alice(Name of the character speaking. [ˈælɪs]) indignantly(Expressing or feeling anger or annoyance at perceived unfair treatment. [ˌɪnˈdɪgnənˌtli]). 'Let(Imperative verb, meaning to allow or permit. [lɛt]) me(Pronoun referring to the speaker, Alice. [mi]) alone(Without company or assistance; indicating a desire to be left in peace. The exclamation mark indicates strong emotion. [əˈloʊn])!'
'Serpent(Referring to a snake or snake-like creature. [ˈsərpənt]), I(Pronoun referring to the speaker, the Pigeon. [aɪ]) say(To utter words; to express something verbally. [seɪ]) again(One more time; repeating a statement. The exclamation mark indicates strong emotion. [əˈgɛn])!' repeated(Past tense of 'repeat', meaning to say something again. [rɪˈpitɪd]) the Pigeon(Referring to a specific pigeon, likely a character in the story. The definite article 'the' implies it's a known entity. [ðə ˈpɪʤɪn]), but(Conjunction indicating a contrast or change in direction. [bət]) in a more subdued tone(Speaking in a quieter and less intense manner. [ɪn ə mɔr səbˈdud toʊn]), and(Conjunction connecting two clauses or phrases. [ənd]) added(Past tense of 'add', meaning to say something more. [ˈædɪd]) with(Preposition indicating accompaniment or manner. [wɪθ]) a kind of sob(A convulsive catching of breath, typically associated with crying. [ə kaɪnd əv sɑb]), 'I've(Contraction of 'I have'. [aɪv]) tried(Past participle of 'try', meaning to make an attempt or effort. [traɪd]) every(Adjective meaning all possible or each one without exception. [ˈɛvəri]) way(A method or manner of doing something. [weɪ]), and(Conjunction connecting two clauses or phrases. [ənd]) nothing(No thing; not anything. [ˈnəθɪŋ]) seems(Appears to be; gives the impression of being. [simz]) to suit(To be acceptable or satisfactory to. [tɪ sut]) them(Referring to a group of people or things. The exclamation mark indicates strong emotion. [ðɛm])!'
'I(Pronoun referring to the speaker, Alice. [aɪ]) haven't(Contraction of 'have not'. [ˈhævənt]) the least idea(No understanding or knowledge whatsoever. [ðə list aɪˈdiə]) what(Pronoun used to ask for information specifying something. [wət]) you're(Contraction of 'you are'. [jʊr]) talking(Present participle of 'talk', meaning to speak. [ˈtɔkɪŋ]) about(Concerning; regarding. [əˈbaʊt]),' said(Past tense of 'say', indicating that Alice spoke. [sɛd]) Alice(Name of the character speaking. [ˈælɪs]).
'I've(Contraction of 'I have'. [aɪv]) tried(Past participle of 'try', meaning to make an attempt or effort. [traɪd]) the roots of trees(The underground parts of trees. [ðə ruts əv triz]), and(Conjunction connecting two clauses or phrases. [ənd]) I've(Contraction of 'I have'. [aɪv]) tried(Past participle of 'try', meaning to make an attempt or effort. [traɪd]) banks(Sloping land, especially along a river or lake. [bæŋks]), and(Conjunction connecting two clauses or phrases. [ənd]) I've(Contraction of 'I have'. [aɪv]) tried(Past participle of 'try', meaning to make an attempt or effort. [traɪd]) hedges(A fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs. [ˈhɛʤɪz]),' the Pigeon(Referring to a specific pigeon, likely a character in the story. The definite article 'the' implies it's a known entity. [ðə ˈpɪʤɪn]) went on(Continued speaking. [wɛnt ɔn]), without(Preposition meaning not having or doing something. [wɪˈθaʊt]) attending to(Paying attention to; listening to. [əˈtɛndɪŋ tɪ]) her(Pronoun referring to Alice. [hər]); 'but(Conjunction indicating a contrast or change in direction. [bət]) those(Plural demonstrative pronoun, referring to specific serpents. [ðoʊz]) serpents(Referring to snakes or snake-like creatures. The exclamation mark indicates strong emotion. [ˈsərpənts])! There's(Contraction of 'there is'. [ðɛrz]) no(Not any; none. [noʊ]) pleasing(Giving pleasure or satisfaction. [ˈplizɪŋ]) them(Referring to a group of people or things. The exclamation mark indicates strong emotion. [ðɛm])!'
Alice(Name of the character. [ˈælɪs]) was(Past tense of 'be'. [wɑz]) more and more(Increasingly; to a greater extent. [mɔr ənd mɔr]) puzzled(Confused or bewildered. [ˈpəzəld]), but(Conjunction indicating a contrast or change in direction. [bət]) she(Pronoun referring to Alice. [ʃi]) thought(Past tense of 'think', meaning to have an opinion or belief. [θɔt]) there(Used to indicate the existence or presence of something. [ðɛr]) was(Past tense of 'be'. [wɑz]) no(Not any; none. [noʊ]) use(The quality of being useful or beneficial. [juz]) in(Preposition indicating location or state. [ɪn]) saying(Present participle of 'say', meaning to utter words. [seɪɪŋ]) anything(Any thing; something. [ˈɛniˌθɪŋ]) more(A greater amount or degree. [mɔr]) till(Until; up to the time that. [tɪl]) the Pigeon(Referring to a specific pigeon, likely a character in the story. The definite article 'the' implies it's a known entity. [ðə ˈpɪʤɪn]) had finished(Past perfect tense of 'finish', meaning to bring to an end. [hæd ˈfɪnɪʃt]).
'As if(Expresses disbelief or sarcasm, implying the following statement is unlikely or untrue [ɛz ɪf]) it wasn't trouble enough(Meaning the situation was already difficult or problematic [ɪt ˈwəzənt ˈtrəbəl ɪˈnəf]) hatching the eggs(The process of baby birds emerging from their eggs [ˈhæʧɪŋ ðə ɛgz]),' said the Pigeon(Indicates that the Pigeon is speaking [ sɛd ðə ˈpɪʤɪn ]); 'but I must be(Expresses obligation or necessity [bət aɪ məst bi]) on the look-out(Vigilantly watching for something, being alert [ɔn ðə look-out]) for serpents(Referring to snakes, often with a negative connotation [fər ˈsərpənts]) night and day(Constantly, all the time [naɪt ənd deɪ])! Why, I haven't had(Expresses surprise or exasperation, followed by a statement of deprivation [ waɪ aɪ ˈhævənt hæd]) a wink of sleep(Not even a moment of sleep [ə wɪŋk əv slip]) these three weeks(Indicates a period of three weeks during which the speaker has not slept [ðiz θri wiks])!'
'I'm very sorry(Expresses regret or sympathy [əm ˈvɛri ˈsɑri]) you've been annoyed(Indicates that the person being spoken to has been bothered or irritated [juv bɪn əˈnɔɪd]),' said Alice(Indicates that Alice is speaking [ sɛd ˈælɪs]), who was beginning(Indicates the start of a process or realization [hu wɑz bɪˈgɪnɪŋ]) to see its meaning(To understand the significance or implication of something. [tɪ si ɪts ˈminɪŋ]).
'And just as(Emphasizes the timing of an event [ənd ʤɪst ɛz]) I'd taken(Contraction of 'I had taken', indicating a past action [aɪd ˈteɪkən]) the highest tree(The tallest tree in the area [ðə haɪəst tri]) in the wood(In the forest or wooded area [ɪn ðə wʊd]),' continued the Pigeon(Indicates that the Pigeon is still speaking [ kənˈtɪnjud ðə ˈpɪʤɪn]), raising its voice(Speaking louder [ˈreɪzɪŋ ɪts vɔɪs]) to a shriek(To a high-pitched scream [tɪ ə ʃrik]), 'and just as(Emphasizes the timing of an event [ənd ʤɪst ɛz]) I was thinking(In the process of considering [aɪ wɑz ˈθɪŋkɪŋ]) I should be free(Anticipating being rid of something [aɪ ʃʊd bi fri]) of them(Referring to something previously mentioned, likely the serpents [əv ðɛm]) at last(Finally, after a long time [æt læst]), they must needs(They were compelled to [ ðeɪ məst nidz]) come wriggling down(Moving by twisting and turning the body [kəm wriggling daʊn]) from the sky(From above, from the heavens [frəm ðə skaɪ])! Ugh, Serpent(Expression of disgust or aversion towards snakes [əg ˈsərpənt])!'
'But(used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something previously said [bət]) I'm(contraction of 'I am' [əm]) NOT(used to negate or deny something [nɑt]) a serpent(a snake, especially a large or dangerous one [ə ˈsərpənt]), I tell you(used to emphasize the truth of what one is saying [aɪ tɛl ju])!' said(past tense of 'say', indicating who spoke the words [sɛd]) Alice(the name of the character speaking [ˈælɪs]). 'I'm(contraction of 'I am' [əm]) a—I'm(stammering or hesitating while speaking [a-im]) a(stammering or hesitating while speaking [ə-])—'
'Well(an expression of surprise, interest, or mild annoyance [wɛl])! WHAT(used to ask for specific information [wət]) are you(asking for the identity or nature of the person being addressed [ər ju])?' said(past tense of 'say', indicating who spoke the words [sɛd]) the Pigeon(the name or description of the character speaking [ðə ˈpɪʤɪn]). 'I can see(expressing the speaker's ability to perceive something [aɪ kən si]) you're(contraction of 'you are' [jʊr]) trying(making an attempt or effort to do something [traɪɪŋ]) to invent(to create or design something new [tɪ ˌɪnˈvɛnt]) something(an unspecified thing; used to express surprise or disbelief [ˈsəmθɪŋ])!'
'I—I'm(stammering or hesitating while speaking; contraction of 'I am' [i-im]) a little girl(a young female child [ə ˈlɪtəl gərl]),' said(past tense of 'say', indicating who spoke the words [sɛd]) Alice(the name of the character speaking [ˈælɪs]), rather doubtfully(with a degree of uncertainty or hesitation [ˈrəðər doubtfully]), as(because; since [ɛz]) she remembered(she recalled or brought to mind [ʃi rɪˈmɛmbərd]) the number of changes(the amount of transformations or alterations [ðə ˈnəmbər əv ˈʧeɪnʤɪz]) she had gone through(she had experienced or undergone [ʃi hæd gɔn θru]) that day(the specific day being referred to [ðət deɪ]).
'A likely story(an unbelievable or improbable account [ə ˈlaɪkli ˈstɔri]) indeed(used to express irony or disbelief [ˌɪnˈdid])!' said(past tense of 'say', indicating who spoke the words [sɛd]) the Pigeon(the name or description of the character speaking [ðə ˈpɪʤɪn]) in a tone(the manner or style of speaking [ɪn ə toʊn]) of the deepest contempt(expressing a strong feeling of disapproval or disdain [əv ðə ˈdipəst kənˈtɛmpt]). 'I've(contraction of 'I have' [aɪv]) seen(past participle of 'see', meaning to have perceived with the eyes [sin]) a good many(a large number of [ə gʊd ˈmɛni]) little girls(young female children [ˈlɪtəl gərlz]) in my time(during the speaker's lifetime or experience [ɪn maɪ taɪm]), but(used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something previously said [bət]) never ONE(not even a single person [ˈnɛvər wən]) with such a neck(having a neck of that particular kind or quality [wɪθ səʧ ə nɛk]) as that(to the extent or degree mentioned; expressing surprise or disbelief [ɛz ðət])! No, no(expressing strong disagreement or denial [noʊ noʊ])! You're(contraction of 'you are' [jʊr]) a serpent(a snake, especially a large or dangerous one [ə ˈsərpənt]); and(used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) there's(contraction of 'there is' [ðɛrz]) no use(not beneficial or helpful [noʊ juz]) denying it(refusing to admit the truth of something [dɪˈnaɪɪŋ ɪt]). I suppose(I assume or believe [aɪ səˈpoʊz]) you'll be(contraction of 'you will be' [jul bi]) telling me(informing or saying to the speaker [ˈtɛlɪŋ mi]) next(after this; in the future [nɛkst]) that(introducing a subordinate clause [ðət]) you never(you have not ever [ju ˈnɛvər]) tasted(experienced the flavor of something [ˈteɪstɪd]) an egg(the oval or round object laid by a female bird; expressing disbelief or surprise [ən ɛg])!'