'In THAT direction(pointing to a specific direction [ɪn ðət dɪˈrɛkʃɪn]),' the Cat said(reporting verb indicating who is speaking [ ðə kæt sɛd]), waving(moving back and forth [ ˈweɪvɪŋ]) its right paw(the right foot of the cat [ɪts raɪt pɔ]) round(in a circular motion [raʊnd]), 'lives(resides; dwells [lɪvz]) a Hatter(someone who makes or sells hats [ə ˈhætər]): and(used to connect two similar clauses [ ənd]) in THAT direction(pointing to a specific direction [ɪn ðət dɪˈrɛkʃɪn]),' waving(moving back and forth [ ˈweɪvɪŋ]) the other paw(the other foot of the cat [ðə ˈəðər pɔ]), 'lives(resides; dwells [lɪvz]) a March Hare(a hare that is particularly active in March, the breeding season [ə mɑrʧ hɛr]). Visit(go to see; pay a call to [ ˈvɪzɪt]) either(one or the other of two [ˈiðər]) you like(you prefer; you desire [ju laɪk]): they're(they are [ ðɛr]) both mad(both insane; both crazy [boʊθ mæd]).'
'But(Conjunction indicating a contrast or exception to what has been said [bət]) I don't want(Expressing a lack of desire or willingness [aɪ doʊnt wɔnt]) to go(To move or travel [tɪ goʊ]) among(In the middle of or surrounded by [əˈməŋ]) mad(Mentally ill or behaving irrationally [mæd]) people(Human beings in general or considered collectively [ˈpipəl]),' (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)Alice(The name of the character speaking [ˈælɪs]) remarked(Said something as a comment [rɪˈmɑrkt]).
'Oh(An exclamation of surprise, understanding, or other emotion [oʊ]), (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)you can't help that(You are unable to change or prevent it [ju kænt hɛlp ðət]),' (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)said(Spoke or uttered words [sɛd]) the Cat(Referring to the Cheshire Cat, a character in the story [ðə kæt]): (Punctuation mark used to introduce an explanation or list)'we're(Contraction of 'we are' [wɪr]) all(Every one or everything [ɔl]) mad(Mentally ill or behaving irrationally [mæd]) here(In or at this place [hir]). (Punctuation mark used to indicate the end of a sentence)I'm(Contraction of 'I am' [əm]) mad(Mentally ill or behaving irrationally [mæd]). (Punctuation mark used to indicate the end of a sentence)You're(Contraction of 'you are' [jʊr]) mad(Mentally ill or behaving irrationally [mæd]).'
'How(In what way or manner [haʊ]) do you know(Are you aware or certain [du ju noʊ]) I'm(Contraction of 'I am' [əm]) mad(Mentally ill or behaving irrationally [mæd])?' (Punctuation mark used to indicate direct speech)said(Spoke or uttered words [sɛd]) Alice(The name of the character speaking [ˈælɪs]).
'You(Referring to the person being addressed [ju]) must be(It is necessarily the case [məst bi]),' (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)said(Spoke or uttered words [sɛd]) the Cat(Referring to the Cheshire Cat, a character in the story [ðə kæt]), (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)'or(Used to introduce an alternative [ər]) you wouldn't have come(You would not have arrived [ju ˈwʊdənt hæv kəm]) here(To this place [hir]).'
Alice(The name of the character speaking [ˈælɪs]) didn't think(Did not believe or consider [ˈdɪdənt θɪŋk]) that(Referring to something previously mentioned [ðət]) proved(Demonstrated or showed to be true [pruvd]) it(Referring to something previously mentioned [ɪt]) at all(In any way or to any extent [æt ɔl]); (Punctuation mark used to connect related independent clauses)however(Nevertheless or despite that [ˌhaʊˈɛvər]), (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)she(Referring to Alice [ʃi]) went on(Continued speaking [wɛnt ɔn]) 'And(Used to introduce an additional point [ənd]) how(In what way or manner [haʊ]) do you know(Are you aware or certain [du ju noʊ]) that(Introducing a clause [ðət]) you're(Contraction of 'you are' [jʊr]) mad(Mentally ill or behaving irrationally [mæd])?'
'To begin with(As a starting point or first consideration [tɪ bɪˈgɪn wɪθ]),' (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)said(Spoke or uttered words [sɛd]) the Cat(Referring to the Cheshire Cat, a character in the story [ðə kæt]), (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)'a dog's(Belonging to a dog [ə dɔgz]) not mad(Not mentally ill or behaving irrationally [nɑt mæd]). (Punctuation mark used to indicate the end of a sentence)You(Referring to the person being addressed [ju]) grant(Agree or concede [grænt]) that(Referring to something previously mentioned [ðət])?'
'I suppose so(I assume that is the case [aɪ səˈpoʊz soʊ]),' (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)said(Spoke or uttered words [sɛd]) Alice(The name of the character speaking [ˈælɪs]).
'Well(Used to indicate a transition in thought or speech [wɛl]), (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)then(At that time or in that case [ðɛn]),' (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)the Cat(Referring to the Cheshire Cat, a character in the story [ðə kæt]) went on(Continued speaking [wɛnt ɔn]), (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)'you see(Used to introduce an explanation or clarification [ju si]), (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)a dog(A canine animal [ə dɔg]) growls(Makes a low, guttural sound [graʊlz]) when(At the time that [wɪn]) it's(Contraction of 'it is' [ɪts]) angry(Feeling or showing strong displeasure [ˈæŋgri]), (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)and(Used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) wags(Moves or swings rapidly to and fro [wægz]) its(Belonging to it [ɪts]) tail(The appendage extending from the rear of an animal's body [teɪl]) when(At the time that [wɪn]) it's(Contraction of 'it is' [ɪts]) pleased(Feeling or showing satisfaction [plizd]). (Punctuation mark used to indicate the end of a sentence)Now(At the present time [naʊ]) I(Referring to the speaker [aɪ]) growl(Make a low, guttural sound [graʊl]) when(At the time that [wɪn]) I'm(Contraction of 'I am' [əm]) pleased(Feeling or showing satisfaction [plizd]), (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)and(Used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) wag(Move or swing rapidly to and fro [wæg]) my(Belonging to me [maɪ]) tail(The appendage extending from the rear of an animal's body [teɪl]) when(At the time that [wɪn]) I'm(Contraction of 'I am' [əm]) angry(Feeling or showing strong displeasure [ˈæŋgri]). (Punctuation mark used to indicate the end of a sentence)Therefore(For that reason; consequently [ˈðɛrˌfɔr]) I'm(Contraction of 'I am' [əm]) mad(Mentally ill or behaving irrationally [mæd]).'
'I(The speaker, Alice, referring to herself [aɪ]) call(to give something a name; to describe something as [kɔl]) it(referring to a sound or action [ɪt]) purring(a soft, vibrating sound made by a cat to indicate pleasure [pərɪŋ]), not(used to negate or express the opposite of something [nɑt]) growling(a low, guttural sound made by an animal, usually indicating anger or warning [ˈgroʊlɪŋ]),' (punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)said(past tense of 'say'; to utter words [sɛd]) Alice(the name of the character speaking [ˈælɪs]).
'Call(imperative form of 'call'; to name or describe something [kɔl]) it(referring to something previously mentioned [ɪt]) what(used to ask for specification of something [wət]) you(the person being addressed [ju]) like(as you prefer; in the way you want [laɪk]),' (punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)said(past tense of 'say'; to utter words [sɛd]) the Cat(the character speaking, a cat [ðə kæt]). (punctuation mark used to end a sentence)'Do(auxiliary verb used to form a question [du]) you(the person being addressed [ju]) play(to take part in a game or activity for enjoyment [pleɪ]) croquet(a lawn game played with mallets and balls [kroʊˈkeɪ]) with(in the company of; using [wɪθ]) the Queen(a female monarch [ðə kwin]) to-day(archaic form of 'today'; the current day [to-day])?'
'I(The speaker, Alice, referring to herself [aɪ]) should(auxiliary verb used to express a conditional or polite statement [ʃʊd]) like(to enjoy or want something [laɪk]) it(referring to something previously mentioned, in this case, playing croquet [ɪt]) very much(to a great extent; greatly [ˈvɛri məʧ]),' (punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)said(past tense of 'say'; to utter words [sɛd]) Alice(the name of the character speaking [ˈælɪs]), (punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)'but(used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something [bət]) I(The speaker, Alice, referring to herself [aɪ]) haven't(contraction of 'have not'; indicates that something has not happened [ˈhævənt]) been(past participle of 'be'; used to form perfect tenses [bɪn]) invited(to formally ask someone to go somewhere or do something [ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪd]) yet(up to this point in time; still [jɛt]).'
'You'll(contraction of 'you will'; indicates a future action [jul]) see(to perceive with the eyes; to understand [si]) me(the speaker, the Cat, referring to itself [mi]) there(in that place or situation [ðɛr]),' (punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)said(past tense of 'say'; to utter words [sɛd]) the Cat(the character speaking, a cat [ðə kæt]), (punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)and(used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) vanished(disappeared suddenly and completely [ˈvænɪʃt]).
Alice(The name of the character [ˈælɪs]) was(past tense of 'be' [wɑz]) not(used to negate or express the opposite of something [nɑt]) much(to a great extent; considerably [məʧ]) surprised(feeling or showing astonishment or wonder [səˈpraɪzd]) at(expressing location or arrival in a particular place or position [æt]) this(referring to something previously mentioned [ðɪs]), (punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)she(referring to Alice [ʃi]) was(past tense of 'be' [wɑz]) getting(becoming [ˈgɪtɪŋ]) so(to such a great extent [soʊ]) used(accustomed to; familiar with [juzd]) to(expressing direction or purpose [tɪ]) queer(strange; odd [kwɪr]) things(objects; events; circumstances [θɪŋz]) happening(occurring; taking place [ˈhæpənɪŋ]). While(during the time that [waɪl]) she(referring to Alice [ʃi]) was(past tense of 'be' [wɑz]) looking(to direct one's gaze towards something [ˈlʊkɪŋ]) at(expressing location or arrival in a particular place or position [æt]) the place(a particular position or area [ðə pleɪs]) where(in or to which [wɛr]) it(referring to the Cat [ɪt]) had(auxiliary verb used to form perfect tenses [hæd]) been(past participle of 'be'; used to form perfect tenses [bɪn]), (punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)it(referring to the Cat [ɪt]) suddenly(quickly and unexpectedly [ˈsədənli]) appeared(came into sight; became visible [əˈpɪrd]) again(once more; another time [əˈgɛn]).
'By-the-bye(an expression used to introduce a subject that is slightly different from the main subject of the conversation [by-the-bye]), (punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)what(used to ask for specification of something [wət]) became(to come to be; to happen to [bɪˈkeɪm]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) the baby(a very young child [ðə ˈbeɪbi])?' said(past tense of 'say'; to utter words [sɛd]) the Cat(the character speaking, a cat [ðə kæt]). 'I'd(contraction of 'I had' or 'I would' [aɪd]) nearly(almost; very close to [ˈnɪrli]) forgotten(past participle of 'forget'; to fail to remember [fərˈgɑtən]) to(expressing direction or purpose [tɪ]) ask(to put a question to someone [æsk]).'
'It turned into a pig(Expresses the transformation of something into a pig, indicating a surprising or unusual event. [ɪt tərnd ˈɪntu ə pɪg]),' Alice(A proper noun, referring to the character Alice. [ˈælɪs]) quietly(Adverb describing the manner of speaking, indicating a low volume or subdued tone. [kˈwaɪətli]) said(Verb indicating the act of speaking or uttering words. [sɛd]), just as if(Phrase indicating a comparison or analogy, suggesting something is similar to another thing. [ʤɪst ɛz ɪf]) it(Pronoun referring to the subject that turned into a pig. [ɪt]) had come back(Verb phrase indicating a return or reappearance. [hæd kəm bæk]) in a natural way(Adverbial phrase indicating that something happened normally or expectedly. [ɪn ə ˈnæʧərəl weɪ]).
'I thought it would(Expresses an expectation or belief that something would happen. [aɪ θɔt ɪt wʊd]),' said(Verb indicating the act of speaking. [sɛd]) the Cat(Noun referring to a specific cat character. [ðə kæt]), and vanished again(Verb indicating the act of disappearing or ceasing to be visible, repeated. [ənd ˈvænɪʃt əˈgɛn]).
Alice(A proper noun, referring to the character Alice. [ˈælɪs]) waited(Verb indicating the act of remaining in place or delaying action. [ˈweɪtɪd]) a little(Adverb indicating a short amount of time. [ə ˈlɪtəl]), half expecting(Phrase indicating a moderate level of anticipation or expectation. [hæf ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ]) to see it again(Expresses the anticipation of seeing something reappear. [tɪ si ɪt əˈgɛn]), but it did not appear(Indicates that something did not become visible or manifest. [bət ɪt dɪd nɑt əˈpɪr]), and after a minute or two(Phrase indicating a short duration of time. [ənd ˈæftər ə ˈmɪnət ər tu]) she(Pronoun referring to Alice. [ʃi]) walked on(Verb phrase indicating the act of continuing to walk or move forward. [wɔkt ɔn]) in the direction(Phrase indicating the path or way towards something. [ɪn ðə dɪˈrɛkʃɪn]) in which(Relative pronoun indicating the direction. [ɪn wɪʧ]) the March Hare(Noun referring to a specific character, the March Hare. [ðə mɑrʧ hɛr]) was said to live(Indicates that someone or something is believed to reside in a particular place. [wɑz sɛd tɪ lɪv]). 'I've seen hatters before(Expresses prior experience of encountering hatters. [aɪv sin hatters ˌbiˈfɔr]),' she(Pronoun referring to Alice. [ʃi]) said(Verb indicating the act of speaking. [sɛd]) to herself(Indicates that the words were spoken internally or privately. [tɪ hərˈsɛlf]); 'the March Hare(Noun referring to a specific character, the March Hare. [ðə mɑrʧ hɛr]) will be(Expresses a future state or condition. [wɪl bi]) much the most interesting(Indicates a high degree of interest compared to others. [məʧ ðə moʊst ˈɪntəˌrɛstɪŋ]), and perhaps(Adverb indicating possibility or uncertainty. [ənd pərˈhæps]) as this is May(Indicates the current month is May. [ɛz ðɪs ɪz meɪ]) it won't be(Expresses a future state of not being. [ɪt woʊnt bi]) raving mad(Adjective phrase indicating extreme insanity or craziness. [ˈreɪvɪŋ mæd])—at least(Phrase indicating a minimum or lower bound. [-æt list]) not so mad(Indicates a lesser degree of insanity. [nɑt soʊ mæd]) as it was in March(Comparison to the level of insanity in the month of March. [ɛz ɪt wɑz ɪn mɑrʧ]).' As she said this(Indicates that something happened concurrently with her speaking. [ɛz ʃi sɛd ðɪs]), she(Pronoun referring to Alice. [ʃi]) looked up(Verb phrase indicating the act of raising one's gaze. [lʊkt əp]), and there(Indicates the presence or existence of something. [ənd ðɛr]) was(Verb indicating existence or presence. [wɑz]) the Cat(Noun referring to a specific cat character. [ðə kæt]) again(Adverb indicating repetition or recurrence. [əˈgɛn]), sitting(Verb indicating the act of being seated. [ˈsɪtɪŋ]) on a branch(Phrase indicating location on a part of a tree. [ɔn ə brænʧ]) of a tree(Specifies the type of plant, a tree. [əv ə tri]).
'Did you say pig, or fig(A question distinguishing between two similar-sounding words, 'pig' and 'fig' [dɪd ju seɪ pɪg ər fɪg])?' said(past tense of 'say', indicating who spoke the words [sɛd]) the Cat(referring to a specific cat, likely a character in a story [ðə kæt]).
'I said pig(Alice confirms that she said 'pig' [aɪ sɛd pɪg]),' replied(past tense of 'reply', indicating Alice's response [rɪˈplaɪd]) Alice(the name of the character who is speaking [ˈælɪs]); 'and I wish you wouldn't keep appearing and vanishing so suddenly(Alice expresses her annoyance at the Cat's sudden appearances and disappearances [ənd aɪ wɪʃ ju ˈwʊdənt kip əˈpɪrɪŋ ənd ˈvænɪʃɪŋ soʊ ˈsədənli]): you make one quite giddy(The Cat's actions are making Alice feel dizzy or disoriented [ju meɪk wən kwaɪt ˈgɪdi]).'