CHAPTER(a main division of a book [ˈʧæptər]) VI(Roman numeral for six [vi]). Pig(a domestic animal [pɪg]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) Pepper(a pungent condiment obtained from the dried berries of Piper nigrum [ˈpɛpər])
For(used to indicate the purpose of an object or action [fər]) a minute or two(a short period of time, approximately one to two minutes [ə ˈmɪnət ər tu]) she(third person singular pronoun, referring to a female [ʃi]) stood(past tense of 'stand', meaning to be in an upright position [stʊd]) looking(present participle of 'look', meaning to direct one's gaze [ˈlʊkɪŋ]) at(expressing location or arrival in a particular place or position [æt]) the house(a building for human habitation [ðə haʊs]), and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) wondering(present participle of 'wonder', meaning to feel curiosity or doubt about something [ˈwəndərɪŋ]) what(asking for information specifying something [wət]) to do(to perform an action [tɪ du]) next(immediately following in time or order [nɛkst]), when(at or during the time that [wɪn]) suddenly(quickly and unexpectedly [ˈsədənli]) a footman(a liveried servant who attends a carriage or delivers messages [ə ˈfʊtmən]) in livery(wearing a special uniform [ɪn ˈlɪvəri]) came(past tense of 'come', meaning to move toward someone or something [keɪm]) running(present participle of 'run', meaning to move at a speed faster than a walk [ˈrənɪŋ]) out of(moving from the inside to the outside of something [aʊt əv]) the wood(an area of land covered with trees; a forest [ðə wʊd])—(she considered(she thought about [ʃi kənˈsɪdərd]) him(objective case of 'he', referring to a male [ɪm]) to be(linking verb, expressing existence or a state of being [tɪ bi]) a footman(a liveried servant who attends a carriage or delivers messages [ə ˈfʊtmən]) because(for the reason that [bɪˈkəz]) he(third person singular pronoun, referring to a male [hi]) was(past tense of 'be' [wɑz]) in livery(wearing a special uniform [ɪn ˈlɪvəri]): otherwise(in a different way or in all ways except the one mentioned [ˈəðərˌwaɪz]), judging(present participle of 'judge', meaning to form an opinion or conclusion about [ˈʤəʤɪŋ]) by(expressing the means of achieving something [baɪ]) his face(the front part of the head [hɪz feɪs]) only(solely; merely [ˈoʊnli]), she(third person singular pronoun, referring to a female [ʃi]) would have called(conditional perfect tense of 'call', meaning to give someone or something a name [wʊd hæv kɔld]) him(objective case of 'he', referring to a male [ɪm]) a fish(a limbless cold-blooded vertebrate animal with gills and fins and living wholly in water [ə fɪʃ]))—and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) rapped(past tense of 'rap', meaning to strike a surface quickly and repeatedly [ræpt]) loudly(in a way that produces much noise [ˈlaʊdli]) at(expressing location or arrival in a particular place or position [æt]) the door(a hinged barrier used to close off an entrance [ðə dɔr]) with(expressing accompaniment or possession [wɪθ]) his knuckles(the joints of the fingers [hɪz ˈnəkəlz]). It(pronoun used to refer to something previously mentioned or easily identified [ɪt]) was opened(past passive of 'open', meaning to allow access [wɑz ˈoʊpənd]) by(expressing agency or means [baɪ]) another(one more; an additional [əˈnəðər]) footman(a liveried servant who attends a carriage or delivers messages [ˈfʊtmən]) in livery(wearing a special uniform [ɪn ˈlɪvəri]), with(expressing accompaniment or possession [wɪθ]) a round face(a face that is circular in shape [ə raʊnd feɪs]), and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) large eyes(eyes that are big in size [lɑrʤ aɪz]) like(similar to [laɪk]) a frog(a tailless amphibian with a short body, long hind legs, and a smooth skin [ə frɑg]); and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) both(referring to two things or people together [boʊθ]) footmen(plural of 'footman', meaning liveried servants who attend a carriage or delivers messages [footmen]), Alice(a proper noun, a name [ˈælɪs]) noticed(past tense of 'notice', meaning to become aware of something [ˈnoʊtɪst]), had powdered hair(hair covered with powder [hæd ˈpaʊdərd hɛr]) that(introducing a relative clause [ðət]) curled(past tense of 'curl', meaning to form into a curved or spiral shape [kərld]) all over(covering the entire surface of something [ɔl ˈoʊvər]) their heads(the upper part of the body [ðɛr hɛdz]). She(third person singular pronoun, referring to a female [ʃi]) felt(past tense of 'feel', meaning to experience an emotion or sensation [fɛlt]) very curious(eager to know or learn something [ˈvɛri ˈkjʊriəs]) to know(to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information [tɪ noʊ]) what(asking for information specifying something [wət]) it(pronoun used to refer to something previously mentioned or easily identified [ɪt]) was(past tense of 'be' [wɑz]) all about(concerning; regarding [ɔl əˈbaʊt]), and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) crept(past tense of 'creep', meaning to move slowly and carefully [krɛpt]) a little way(a short distance [ə ˈlɪtəl weɪ]) out of(moving from the inside to the outside of something [aʊt əv]) the wood(an area of land covered with trees; a forest [ðə wʊd]) to listen(to pay attention to sound [tɪ ˈlɪsən]).
The Fish-Footman(A character in the story, a footman with fish-like features [ðə fish-footman]) began(started; commenced [bɪˈgæn]) by producing(by taking out or creating something [baɪ prəˈdusɪŋ]) from under his arm(from the space between his arm and his body [frəm ˈəndər hɪz ɑrm]) a great letter(a large letter; important message [ə greɪt ˈlɛtər]), nearly as large as himself(almost the same size as the Fish-Footman [ˈnɪrli ɛz lɑrʤ ɛz hɪmˈsɛlf]), and this he handed over to the other(he gave the letter to the other footman [ənd ðɪs hi ˈhændɪd ˈoʊvər tɪ ðə ˈəðər]), saying(uttering words [seɪɪŋ]), in a solemn tone(in a serious and formal manner [ɪn ə ˈsɑləm toʊn]), 'For the Duchess(This letter is intended for the Duchess [fər ðə ˈdəʧəs]). An invitation(A request to attend or participate in something [ən ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən]) from the Queen(sent by the Queen [frəm ðə kwin]) to play croquet(to participate in a game of croquet [tɪ pleɪ kroʊˈkeɪ]).' The Frog-Footman(A character in the story, a footman with frog-like features [ðə frog-footman]) repeated(said again [rɪˈpitɪd]), in the same solemn tone(in the same serious and formal manner as before [ɪn ðə seɪm ˈsɑləm toʊn]), only changing the order of the words a little(making slight alterations to the sequence of words [ˈoʊnli ˈʧeɪnʤɪŋ ðə ˈɔrdər əv ðə wərdz ə ˈlɪtəl]), 'From the Queen(Sent by the Queen [frəm ðə kwin]). An invitation(A request to attend or participate in something [ən ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən]) for the Duchess(intended for the Duchess [fər ðə ˈdəʧəs]) to play croquet(to participate in a game of croquet [tɪ pleɪ kroʊˈkeɪ]).'
Then(Following that; after that [ðɛn]) they both(the two of them [ðeɪ boʊθ]) bowed low(bent their bodies forward as a sign of respect [boʊd loʊ]), and their curls(the coiled or spiraled strands of their hair [ənd ðɛr kərlz]) got entangled together(became twisted and caught up with each other [gɑt ɛnˈtæŋgəld təˈgɛðər]).
Alice(The main character of the story [ˈælɪs]) laughed so much at this(found this situation very funny [læft soʊ məʧ æt ðɪs]), that she had to run back into the wood(she needed to retreat into the forest [ðət ʃi hæd tɪ rən bæk ˈɪntu ðə wʊd]) for fear of their hearing her(because she didn't want them to hear her laughter [fər fɪr əv ðɛr ˈhirɪŋ hər]); and when she next peeped out(and the next time she looked secretly [ənd wɪn ʃi nɛkst pipt aʊt]) the Fish-Footman was gone(the Fish-Footman had disappeared [ðə fish-footman wɑz gɔn]), and the other(the other footman, the Frog-Footman [ənd ðə ˈəðər]) was sitting on the ground(was seated on the earth [wɑz ˈsɪtɪŋ ɔn ðə graʊnd]) near the door(close to the entrance [nɪr ðə dɔr]), staring stupidly(looking blankly or foolishly [ˈstɛrɪŋ ˈstupəˌdli]) up into the sky(towards the heavens [əp ˈɪntu ðə skaɪ]).
Alice(a proper noun, likely the name of the person in the story [ˈælɪs]) went(past tense of 'go', indicating movement [wɛnt]) timidly(in a shy or hesitant manner [ˈtɪmədli]) up to(towards [əp tɪ]) the door(a barrier that opens and closes to allow entry or exit [ðə dɔr]), and(a conjunction connecting two clauses [ənd]) knocked(struck a surface, typically a door, to attract attention [nɑkt]).
'There's(contraction of 'there is', indicating existence [ðɛrz]) no sort of(no kind of; not any type of [noʊ sɔrt əv]) use(purpose or benefit [juz]) in knocking(the act of striking a surface, typically a door, to attract attention [ɪn ˈnɑkɪŋ]),' said(past tense of 'say', indicating speech [sɛd]) the Footman(a servant who attends to guests or runs errands [ðə ˈfʊtmən]), 'and(a conjunction introducing an additional reason [ənd]) that(referring to the situation or statement [ðət]) for(because of [fər]) two reasons(two explanations or justifications [tu ˈrizənz]). First(introducing the first reason [fərst]), because(for the reason that [bɪˈkəz]) I'm(contraction of 'I am' [əm]) on(located or situated on [ɔn]) the same side(the identical side [ðə seɪm saɪd]) of the door(referring to the barrier that opens and closes [əv ðə dɔr]) as(in the same manner or way that [ɛz]) you are(referring to Alice [ju ər]); secondly(introducing the second reason [ˈsɛkəndli]), because(for the reason that [bɪˈkəz]) they're(contraction of 'they are' [ðɛr]) making(creating or producing [ˈmeɪkɪŋ]) such a noise(a loud or disruptive sound [səʧ ə nɔɪz]) inside(within the interior [ˌɪnˈsaɪd]), no one(not a single person [noʊ wən]) could(past tense of 'can', indicating ability or possibility [kʊd]) possibly(in any way; conceivably [ˈpɑsəbli]) hear(perceive with the ear [hir]) you(referring to Alice [ju]).' And(a conjunction introducing an additional statement [ənd]) certainly(definitely; without a doubt [ˈsərtənli]) there was(indicating existence [ðɛr wɑz]) a most extraordinary noise(a very unusual and remarkable sound [ə moʊst ˌɛkstrəˈɔrdəˌnɛri nɔɪz]) going on(happening; taking place [goʊɪŋ ɔn]) within(inside [wɪˈθɪn])—a constant(continuous; without stopping [ə ˈkɑnstənt]) howling(a loud, wailing cry [ˈhaʊlɪŋ]) and(a conjunction connecting two actions [ənd]) sneezing(expelling air forcefully through the nose and mouth [sˈnizɪŋ]), and(a conjunction connecting two actions [ənd]) every now and then(occasionally; from time to time [ˈɛvəri naʊ ənd ðɛn]) a great crash(a loud, sudden noise of something breaking or colliding [ə greɪt kræʃ]), as if(suggesting a comparison [ɛz ɪf]) a dish or kettle(common household items [ə dɪʃ ər ˈkɛtəl]) had been broken(past perfect passive of 'break', indicating something was shattered [hæd bɪn ˈbroʊkən]) to pieces(into small fragments [tɪ ˈpisɪz]).
'Please(a polite request [pliz]), then(therefore; as a result [ðɛn]),' said(past tense of 'say', indicating speech [sɛd]) Alice(a proper noun, likely the name of the person in the story [ˈælɪs]), 'how(in what way or manner [haʊ]) am I(first-person singular present tense of 'be' [æm aɪ]) to get in(to enter [tɪ gɪt ɪn])?'
'There(Indicates the beginning of a quote or dialogue. 'There' introduces a statement or possibility. [ðɛr]) might(Indicates a possibility or a chance of something happening. [maɪt]) be(A verb indicating existence or a state of being. [bi]) some(Indicates an unspecified amount or quantity. [səm]) sense(Meaning or reason; a valid or intelligent purpose. [sɛns]) in(Expresses location or position within something. [ɪn]) your(Possessive pronoun referring to the person being addressed. [jʊr]) knocking(The act of hitting a surface repeatedly, usually to gain attention. [ˈnɑkɪŋ]),' (punctuation mark)the(Definite article, referring to a specific Footman. [ðə]) Footman(A servant in livery, typically attending a carriage or door. [ˈfʊtmən]) went(Past tense of 'go', indicating movement or continuation. [wɛnt]) on(Continuing an action or speech. [ɔn]) without(Not having or doing something. [wɪˈθaʊt]) attending(Paying attention to or considering. [əˈtɛndɪŋ]) to(Preposition indicating direction or focus. [tɪ]) her(Pronoun referring to Alice. [hər]), (punctuation mark)'if(Conditional conjunction, introducing a hypothetical situation. [ɪf]) we(Pronoun referring to the Footman and possibly others. [wi]) had(Past tense of 'have', indicating possession or existence. [hæd]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific door. [ðə]) door(A hinged barrier used to close off an entrance. [dɔr]) between(In the space separating two things or people. [bɪtˈwin]) us(Pronoun referring to the Footman and Alice. [ˈjuˈɛs]). For instance(As an example. [ˈɪnstəns]), (punctuation mark)if(Conditional conjunction, introducing a hypothetical situation. [ɪf]) you(Pronoun referring to Alice. [ju]) were(Past tense of 'be', used in a hypothetical context. [wər]) INSIDE(Located within a building or enclosed space. [ˌɪnˈsaɪd]), (punctuation mark)you(Pronoun referring to Alice. [ju]) might(Indicates a possibility or a chance of something happening. [maɪt]) knock(To strike a surface repeatedly, usually to gain attention. [nɑk]), (punctuation mark)and(Conjunction connecting two related statements. [ənd]) I(Pronoun referring to the Footman. [aɪ]) could(Indicates ability or possibility. [kʊd]) let(To allow someone to go or come. [lɛt]) you(Pronoun referring to Alice. [ju]) out(To exit or leave a place. [aʊt]), (punctuation mark)you(Pronoun referring to Alice. [ju]) know(Used to indicate that the listener understands or should understand something. [noʊ]).' He(Pronoun referring to the Footman. [hi]) was(Past tense of 'be', indicating a state of being. [wɑz]) looking(Directing one's gaze in a specific direction. [ˈlʊkɪŋ]) up(Toward a higher position or level. [əp]) into(Expressing movement or direction toward the inside of something. [ˈɪntu]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific sky. [ðə]) sky(The atmosphere above the earth. [skaɪ]) all(The whole of something. [ɔl]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific time. [ðə]) time(A period during which something happens. [taɪm]) he(Pronoun referring to the Footman. [hi]) was(Past tense of 'be', indicating a state of being. [wɑz]) speaking(The act of talking. [ˈspikɪŋ]), (punctuation mark)and(Conjunction connecting two related statements. [ənd]) this(Pronoun referring to the Footman's behavior. [ðɪs]) Alice(Name of the character. [ˈælɪs]) thought(Past tense of 'think', indicating an opinion or belief. [θɔt]) decidedly(Without hesitation; definitely. [ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli]) uncivil(Rude or impolite. [ənˈsɪvəl]). 'But perhaps(Possibly; maybe. [pərˈhæps]) he(Pronoun referring to the Footman. [hi]) can't(Contraction of 'cannot', indicating inability. [kænt]) help(To assist or aid someone. [hɛlp]) it(Pronoun referring to the Footman's behavior. [ɪt]),' (punctuation mark)(punctuation mark)she(Pronoun referring to Alice. [ʃi]) said(Past tense of 'say', indicating speech. [sɛd]) to(Preposition indicating direction or recipient. [tɪ]) herself(Reflexive pronoun referring to Alice. [hərˈsɛlf]); (punctuation mark)'his(Possessive pronoun referring to the Footman. [hɪz]) eyes(Organs of sight. [aɪz]) are(Present tense of 'be', indicating a state of being. [ər]) so(To such a great extent. [soʊ]) VERY(Extremely; to a high degree. [ˈvɛri]) nearly(Almost; close to. [ˈnɪrli]) at(Expressing location or position. [æt]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific top. [ðə]) top(The highest point or part of something. [tɔp]) of(Expressing the relationship between parts of a whole. [əv]) his(Possessive pronoun referring to the Footman. [hɪz]) head(The part of the body above the neck. [hɛd]). But at(Expressing location or position. [æt]) any(One or some of something. [ˈɛni]) rate(A measure, quantity, or frequency, typically one measured against some other quantity or measure. [reɪt]) he(Pronoun referring to the Footman. [hi]) might(Indicates a possibility or a chance of something happening. [maɪt]) answer(To respond to a question or request. [ˈænsər]) questions(Inquiries that require a response. [kˈwɛsʧənz]).—(punctuation mark)How(In what way or manner. [haʊ]) am(Present tense of 'be', used with 'I'. [æm]) I(Pronoun referring to Alice. [aɪ]) to(Expressing direction or purpose. [tɪ]) get(To obtain or acquire something. [gɪt]) in(To enter a place. [ɪn])?' (punctuation mark)she(Pronoun referring to Alice. [ʃi]) repeated(Said again. [rɪˈpitɪd]), (punctuation mark)aloud(In a voice loud enough to be heard. [əˈlaʊd]).