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(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(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(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(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(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(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(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(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(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(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(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(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(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])?'