Alice's adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll- page 31

No, there were no tears. 'If you're going to turn into a pig, my dear,' said Alice, seriously, 'I'll have nothing more to do with you.

• No: Indicates a negative response [noʊ]
• there were no tears: There was no evidence of crying [ðɛr wər noʊ tɪrz]
• If you're going: A contraction of 'if you are going', indicating a future action [ɪf jʊr goʊɪŋ]
• to turn into: To transform into [tɪ tərn ˈɪntu]
• a pig: A farm animal, often used to imply dirtiness or unpleasantness [ə pɪg]
• my dear: A term of endearment [maɪ dɪr]
• said Alice: Indicates that Alice is speaking [sɛd ˈælɪs]
• seriously: In a solemn and thoughtful manner [ˈsɪriəsli]
• I'll have: A contraction of 'I will have', indicating a future action [aɪl hæv]
• nothing more: No further interaction [ˈnəθɪŋ mɔr]
• to do with you: To associate with you [tɪ du wɪθ ju]

Mind now!' The poor little thing sobbed again (or grunted, it was impossible to say which), and they went on for some while in silence.

• Mind now: Pay attention; be warned [maɪnd naʊ]
• The poor little thing: Referring to the baby with sympathy [ðə pur ˈlɪtəl θɪŋ]
• sobbed again: Cried once more [sɑbd əˈgɛn]
• or grunted: Or made a guttural sound [ər ˈgrəntɪd]
• it was impossible: It could not be determined [ɪt wɑz ˌɪmˈpɑsəbəl]
• to say which: Which action was actually happening [tɪ seɪ wɪʧ]
• and: Connecting two related events [ənd]
• they went on: They continued [ðeɪ wɛnt ɔn]
• for some while: For a period of time [fər səm waɪl]
• in silence: Without speaking [ɪn ˈsaɪləns]

Alice was just beginning to think to herself, 'Now, what am I to do with this creature when I get it home?' when it grunted again, so violently, that she looked down into its face in some alarm.

• Alice: a proper noun, referring to a specific person, the main character of the story [ˈælɪs]
• was just beginning: had recently started an action [wɑz ʤɪst bɪˈgɪnɪŋ]
• to think: to use one's mind to consider or ponder something [tɪ θɪŋk]
• to herself: thinking silently, internally [tɪ hərˈsɛlf]
• Now: an interjection, used to introduce a thought or question [naʊ]
• what am I to do: what should I do; what is my plan [wət æm aɪ tɪ du]
• with this creature: referring to an animal or being [wɪθ ðɪs ˈkriʧər]
• when I get it home: upon arriving at her residence with the creature [wɪn aɪ gɪt ɪt hoʊm]
• when it grunted again: at the moment the creature made a short, guttural sound again [wɪn ɪt ˈgrəntɪd əˈgɛn]
• so violently: with great force or intensity [soʊ ˈvaɪələntli]
• that she looked down: causing her to direct her gaze downward [ðət ʃi lʊkt daʊn]
• into its face: towards the creature's facial features [ˈɪntu ɪts feɪs]
• in some alarm: with a degree of worry or fear [ɪn səm əˈlɑrm]

This time there could be NO mistake about it: it was neither more nor less than a pig, and she felt that it would be quite absurd for her to carry it further.

• This time: on this occasion [ðɪs taɪm]
• there could be NO mistake: there was absolutely no doubt [ðɛr kʊd bi noʊ mɪˈsteɪk]
• about it: concerning the creature's identity [əˈbaʊt ɪt]
• it was neither more nor less: it was exactly [ɪt wɑz ˈniðər mɔr nɔr lɛs]
• than a pig: a farm animal, a swine [ðən ə pɪg]
• and she felt: and she had the sensation or belief [ənd ʃi fɛlt]
• that it would be: that it would seem or appear [ðət ɪt wʊd bi]
• quite absurd: utterly ridiculous or nonsensical [kwaɪt əbˈsərd]
• for her to carry it further: for her to continue transporting the pig any farther [fər hər tɪ ˈkɛri ɪt ˈfərðər]

So she set the little creature down, and felt quite relieved to see it trot away quietly into the wood. 'If it had grown up,' she said to herself, 'it would have made a dreadfully ugly child: but it makes rather a handsome pig, I think.' And she began thinking over other children she knew, who might do very well as pigs, and was just saying to herself, 'if one only knew the right way to change them—' when she was a little startled by seeing the Cheshire Cat sitting on a bough of a tree a few yards off.

• So she set: Therefore, she placed [soʊ ʃi sɛt]
• the little creature down: the small animal on the ground [ðə ˈlɪtəl ˈkriʧər daʊn]
• and felt quite relieved: and experienced a sense of ease and comfort [ənd fɛlt kwaɪt rɪˈlivd]
• to see it trot away: upon observing it move off at a moderate pace [tɪ si ɪt trɑt əˈweɪ]
• quietly into the wood: silently into the forest [kˈwaɪətli ˈɪntu ðə wʊd]
• If it had grown up: hypothetically, if it had matured [ɪf ɪt hæd groʊn əp]
• she said to herself: she thought silently [ʃi sɛd tɪ hərˈsɛlf]
• it would have made: it would have become [ɪt wʊd hæv meɪd]
• a dreadfully ugly child: an extremely unattractive human child [ə ˈdrɛdfəli ˈəgli ʧaɪld]
• but it makes: however, it is now [bət ɪt meɪks]
• rather a handsome pig: somewhat an attractive pig [ˈrəðər ə ˈhænsəm pɪg]
• I think: in my opinion [aɪ θɪŋk]
• And she began: And she started [ ənd ʃi bɪˈgæn]
• thinking over: considering [ˈθɪŋkɪŋ ˈoʊvər]
• other children: other young people [ˈəðər ˈʧɪldrən]
• she knew: that she was acquainted with [ʃi nu]
• who might do very well: who could potentially be suitable [hu maɪt du ˈvɛri wɛl]
• as pigs: in the role of pigs [ɛz pɪgz]
• and was just saying: and was in the process of saying [ənd wɑz ʤɪst seɪɪŋ]
• to herself: silently [tɪ hərˈsɛlf]
• if one only knew: if someone only understood [ɪf wən ˈoʊnli nu]
• the right way: the correct method [ðə raɪt weɪ]
• to change them: to transform the children into pigs [tɪ ʧeɪnʤ ðɛm-]
• when she was: at the moment she was [wɪn ʃi wɑz]
• a little startled: slightly surprised [ə ˈlɪtəl ˈstɑrtəld]
• by seeing: upon observing [baɪ siɪŋ]
• the Cheshire Cat: a fictional cat known for its grin [ðə ˈʧɛʃər kæt]
• sitting on a bough: perched on a branch [ˈsɪtɪŋ ɔn ə baʊ]
• of a tree: of a woody plant [əv ə tri]
• a few yards off: a short distance away [ə fju jɑrdz ɔf]

The Cat only grinned when it saw Alice.

• The Cat: Referring to a specific cat, likely a character in a story [ðə kæt]
• only: merely; just [ˈoʊnli]
• grinned: smiled broadly, often indicating amusement or pleasure [grɪnd]
• when: at the time that; as soon as [wɪn]
• it: referring back to 'The Cat' [ɪt]
• saw: past tense of 'see'; perceived with the eyes [sɔ]
• Alice: a proper noun, likely the name of a person [ˈælɪs]

It looked good-natured, she thought: still it had VERY long claws and a great many teeth, so she felt that it ought to be treated with respect.

• It: referring back to 'The Cat' [ɪt]
• looked: appeared; seemed [lʊkt]
• good-natured: having or showing a pleasant and kindly disposition [good-natured]
• she: referring to Alice [ʃi]
• thought: past tense of 'think'; had an opinion or belief [θɔt]
• still: nevertheless; yet [stɪl]
• it: referring back to 'The Cat' [ɪt]
• had: possessed; owned [hæd]
• VERY: used for emphasis; extremely [ˈvɛri]
• long: of considerable length [lɔŋ]
• claws: sharp, curved nails on the feet or hands of an animal [klɔz]
• and: used to connect words or phrases [ənd]
• a great many: a large number of [ə greɪt ˈmɛni]
• teeth: hard, bony enamel-coated structures in the jaws used for biting and chewing [tiθ]
• so: therefore; as a result [soʊ]
• she: referring to Alice [ʃi]
• felt: past tense of 'feel'; experienced an emotion or sensation [fɛlt]
• that: used to introduce a subordinate clause [ðət]
• it: referring back to 'The Cat' [ɪt]
• ought to be: should be; it is advisable to be [ɔt tɪ bi]
• treated: behaved towards; dealt with [ˈtritɪd]
• with: accompanied by; using [wɪθ]
• respect: a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements [rɪˈspɛkt]

'Cheshire Puss,' she began, rather timidly, as she did not at all know whether it would like the name: however, it only grinned a little wider. 'Come, it's pleased so far,' thought Alice, and she went on. 'Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?'

• Cheshire Puss: A familiar name for the Cheshire Cat [ˈʧɛʃər pʊs]
• she: referring to Alice [ʃi]
• began: started; initiated [bɪˈgæn]
• rather: somewhat; to a certain extent [ˈrəðər]
• timidly: in a shy or hesitant manner [ˈtɪmədli]
• as: because; since [ɛz]
• she: referring to Alice [ʃi]
• did not: did not; negative form of 'did' [dɪd nɑt]
• at all: in any way; to any extent [æt ɔl]
• know: be aware of; be certain of [noʊ]
• whether: expressing a doubt or choice between alternatives [ˈwɛðər]
• it: referring to the Cheshire Cat [ɪt]
• would: expressing a conditional or future possibility [wʊd]
• like: enjoy; be pleased by [laɪk]
• the name: the designation or title [ðə neɪm]
• however: nevertheless; despite that [ˌhaʊˈɛvər]
• it: referring to the Cheshire Cat [ɪt]
• only: merely; just [ˈoʊnli]
• grinned: smiled broadly [grɪnd]
• a little: slightly; somewhat [ə ˈlɪtəl]
• wider: more broad; to a greater extent [ˈwaɪdər]
• Come: An expression of encouragement or reassurance [kəm]
• it's: contraction of 'it is' [ɪts]
• pleased: happy; satisfied [plizd]
• so far: up to this point; until now [soʊ fɑr]
• thought: past tense of 'think'; had an opinion or belief [θɔt]
• Alice: a proper noun, likely the name of a person [ˈælɪs]
• and: used to connect words or phrases [ənd]
• she: referring to Alice [ʃi]
• went on: continued; proceeded [wɛnt ɔn]
• Would: used to make a polite request [wʊd]
• you: referring to the Cheshire Cat [ju]
• tell: inform; communicate [tɛl]
• me: referring to the speaker, Alice [mi]
• please: used to make a polite request [pliz]
• which: what one or ones out of a number of things [wɪʧ]
• way: a route or direction [weɪ]
• I: referring to the speaker, Alice [aɪ]
• ought to: should; it is advisable to [ɔt tɪ]
• go: move; travel [goʊ]
• from here: starting from this location [frəm hir]

'That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,' said the Cat.

• That: referring to the way Alice ought to go [ðət]
• depends: is contingent on; relies on [dɪˈpɛndz]
• a good deal: a lot; to a great extent [ə gʊd dil]
• on: concerning; regarding [ɔn]
• where: in or to what place or position [wɛr]
• you: referring to Alice [ju]
• want: desire; wish [wɔnt]
• to get: to arrive; to reach [tɪ gɪt]
• to: at a particular place or condition [tɪ]
• said: past tense of 'say'; spoke [sɛd]
• the Cat: referring to a specific cat, likely a character in a story [ðə kæt]

'I don't much care where—' said Alice.

• I don't: contraction of 'I do not', expressing negation or lack of care [aɪ doʊnt]
• much care: to care a lot; to be very concerned or interested [məʧ kɛr]
• where: an incomplete sentence, indicating that the speaker is interrupted or trails off [wɛr-]
• said: past tense of 'say', indicating that Alice spoke the words [sɛd]
• Alice: the name of the character speaking [ˈælɪs]

'Then it doesn't matter which way you go,' said the Cat.

• Then: in that case; therefore [ðɛn]
• it doesn't matter: it is not important; it is of no consequence [ɪt ˈdəzənt ˈmætər]
• which way: what direction; what route [wɪʧ weɪ]
• you go: you proceed; you travel [ju goʊ]
• said: reporting verb indicating who is speaking [ sɛd]
• the Cat: the name of the character speaking [ðə kæt]

'—so long as I get SOMEWHERE,' Alice added as an explanation.

• so long as: provided that; on the condition that [-soʊ lɔŋ ɛz]
• I get: I arrive at; I reach [aɪ gɪt]
• SOMEWHERE: some place; an unspecified location [ˈsəmˌwɛr]
• Alice added: reporting verb indicating who is speaking and that they are adding to a previous statement [ ˈælɪs ˈædɪd]
• as an explanation: to provide a reason or clarification [ɛz ən ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən]

'Oh, you're sure to do that,' said the Cat, 'if you only walk long enough.'

• Oh: an exclamation, often expressing surprise or understanding [oʊ]
• you're sure: you are certain; you can be confident [jʊr ʃʊr]
• to do that: to achieve that; to accomplish that [tɪ du ðət]
• said: reporting verb indicating who is speaking [ sɛd]
• the Cat: the name of the character speaking [ðə kæt]
• if: introducing a condition [ɪf]
• you only walk: you simply walk; you just walk [ju ˈoʊnli wɔk]
• long enough: for a sufficient amount of time [lɔŋ ɪˈnəf]

Alice felt that this could not be denied, so she tried another question. 'What sort of people live about here?'

• Alice felt: Alice had the sensation or belief [ˈælɪs fɛlt]
• that this: referring to the previous statement [ðət ðɪs]
• could not be denied: could not be refuted; was undeniably true [kʊd nɑt bi dɪˈnaɪd]
• so: therefore; as a result [ soʊ]
• she tried: she attempted [ʃi traɪd]
• another question: a different question; a new question [əˈnəðər kˈwɛʃən]
• What sort of: what kind of; what type of [wət sɔrt əv]
• people: human beings [ˈpipəl]
• live about here: reside in this area; inhabit this place [lɪv əˈbaʊt hir]