Alice's adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll- page 33

'All right,' said the Cat; and this time it vanished quite slowly, beginning with the end of the tail, and ending with the grin, which remained some time after the rest of it had gone.

• All right: An expression of agreement or acceptance [ɔl raɪt]
• 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]
• and this time: indicating a specific instance or occurrence [ ənd ðɪs taɪm]
• it: referring to the Cat [ɪt]
• vanished: disappeared [ˈvænɪʃt]
• quite slowly: describes the manner of vanishing [kwaɪt sˈloʊli]
• beginning with the end of the tail: specifies the order in which the Cat vanished [bɪˈgɪnɪŋ wɪθ ðə ɛnd əv ðə teɪl]
• and ending with the grin: the last part of the Cat to disappear was its grin [ənd ˈɛndɪŋ wɪθ ðə grɪn]

'Well!

• Well: An exclamation expressing surprise or contemplation [wɛl]

I've often seen a cat without a grin,' thought Alice; 'but a grin without a cat!

• I've often seen: contraction of 'I have often seen', indicating a frequent occurrence in the speaker's experience [aɪv ˈɔfən sin]
• a cat without a grin: a cat that is not grinning [ə kæt wɪˈθaʊt ə grɪn]
• thought: past tense of 'think', indicating who is having the thought [θɔt]
• Alice: the name of the character who is thinking [ˈælɪs]
• but a grin without a cat: a grin that exists independently of a cat [bət ə grɪn wɪˈθaʊt ə kæt]

She had not gone much farther before she came in sight of the house of the March Hare: she thought it must be the right house, because the chimneys were shaped like ears and the roof was thatched with fur. It was so large a house, that she did not like to go nearer till she had nibbled some more of the lefthand bit of mushroom, and raised herself to about two feet high: even then she walked up towards it rather timidly, saying to herself 'Suppose it should be raving mad after all!

• She: referring to Alice [ʃi]
• had not gone much farther: had not traveled a great distance [hæd nɑt gɔn məʧ ˈfɑrðər]
• before: preposition indicating time [ˌbiˈfɔr]
• she came in sight of: she was able to see [ʃi keɪm ɪn saɪt əv]
• the house of the March Hare: the residence of a character named the March Hare [ðə haʊs əv ðə mɑrʧ hɛr]
• she thought: past tense of 'think', indicating Alice's thought process [ʃi θɔt]
• it must be: it is likely to be [ɪt məst bi]
• the right house: the correct house she is looking for [ðə raɪt haʊs]
• because: conjunction introducing a reason [bɪˈkəz]
• the chimneys were shaped like ears: the chimneys resembled ears in their form [ðə ˈʧɪmniz wər ʃeɪpt laɪk ɪrz]
• that she did not like to go nearer: she was hesitant to approach the house [ðət ʃi dɪd nɑt laɪk tɪ goʊ ˈnɪrər]
• till: until [tɪl]
• she had nibbled some more of: she had eaten a small amount of [ʃi hæd ˈnɪbəld səm mɔr əv]
• the lefthand bit of mushroom: a piece of mushroom located on the left side [ðə ˌlɛfˈthænd bɪt əv ˈməʃrum]
• and raised herself to about two feet high: and increased her height to approximately two feet [ənd reɪzd hərˈsɛlf tɪ əˈbaʊt tu fit haɪ]
• even then: despite that [ˈivɪn ðɛn]
• she walked up towards it: she approached the house [ʃi wɔkt əp təˈwɔrdz ɪt]
• rather timidly: in a shy or fearful manner [ˈrəðər ˈtɪmədli]
• saying to herself: speaking quietly to herself [seɪɪŋ tɪ hərˈsɛlf]
• Suppose: what if [səˈpoʊz]
• it should be: it turns out to be [ɪt ʃʊd bi]
• raving mad: completely insane [ˈreɪvɪŋ mæd]
• after all: in the end [ˈæftər ɔl]

CHAPTER VII.

• CHAPTER: a main division of a book [ˈʧæptər]
• VII: Roman numeral for the number 7 [vii]

There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head. 'Very uncomfortable for the Dormouse,' thought Alice; 'only, as it's asleep, I suppose it doesn't mind.'

• There was: indicates existence or presence [ðɛr wɑz]
• a table: a piece of furniture with a flat top supported by legs [ə ˈteɪbəl]
• set out: arranged or displayed for use [sɛt aʊt]
• under a tree: beneath the branches and leaves of a tree [ˈəndər ə tri]
• in front of the house: the area directly facing the house [ɪn frənt əv ðə haʊs]
• and: used to connect words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]
• the March Hare: a character in the story, known for being eccentric and nonsensical; 'March Hare' is an idiom for someone who is mad or crazy [ðə mɑrʧ hɛr]
• and the Hatter: another character in the story, also known for being mad; often associated with hats [ənd ðə ˈhætər]
• were having tea: were drinking tea, often implying a social gathering [wər ˈhævɪŋ ti]
• at it: at the table [æt ɪt]
• a Dormouse: a small rodent that hibernates; a character in the story [ə ˈdɔrˌmaʊs]
• was sitting: was in a seated position [wɑz ˈsɪtɪŋ]
• between them: in the space separating the March Hare and the Hatter [bɪtˈwin ðɛm]
• fast asleep: sleeping deeply [fæst əsˈlip]
• and: connecting the previous clause with the following one [ənd]
• the other two: referring to the March Hare and the Hatter [ðə ˈəðər tu]
• were using it: were using the Dormouse [wər ˈjuzɪŋ ɪt]
• as a cushion: as a soft object used for support or comfort [ɛz ə ˈkʊʃən]
• resting: placing or supporting [ˈrɛstɪŋ]
• their elbows: the joint between the forearm and the upper arm [ðɛr ˈɛlˌboʊz]
• on it: on the Dormouse [ɔn ɪt]
• and talking: speaking [ənd ˈtɔkɪŋ]
• over its head: ignoring the Dormouse's presence or feelings [ˈoʊvər ɪts hɛd]
• Very uncomfortable: causing physical or mental discomfort [ˈvɛri ənˈkəmfərtəbəl]
• for the Dormouse: referring to the Dormouse's perspective [fər ðə ˈdɔrˌmaʊs]
• thought Alice: Alice's internal monologue [θɔt ˈælɪs]
• only: except that [ˈoʊnli]
• as it's asleep: because the Dormouse is sleeping [ɛz ɪts əsˈlip]
• I suppose: I assume or believe [aɪ səˈpoʊz]
• it doesn't mind: the Dormouse is not bothered by the discomfort [ɪt ˈdəzənt maɪnd]

The table was a large one, but the three were all crowded together at one corner of it: 'No room! No room!' they cried out when they saw Alice coming. 'There's PLENTY of room!' said Alice indignantly, and she sat down in a large arm-chair at one end of the table.

• The table: the piece of furniture [ðə ˈteɪbəl]
• was a large one: was a big table [wɑz ə lɑrʤ wən]
• but: however [bət]
• the three: referring to the March Hare, the Hatter, and the Dormouse [ðə θri]
• were all crowded: were all positioned closely together [wər ɔl ˈkraʊdɪd]
• together: in close proximity [təˈgɛðər]
• at one corner: in a single corner of the table [æt wən ˈkɔrnər]
• of it: of the table [əv ɪt]
• No room! No room: exclamation indicating there is no space available [noʊ rum noʊ rum]
• they cried out: they shouted [ðeɪ kraɪd aʊt]
• when they saw: upon seeing [wɪn ðeɪ sɔ]
• Alice coming: Alice approaching [ˈælɪs ˈkəmɪŋ]
• There's PLENTY of room: exclamation indicating there is more than enough space available; 'plenty' is emphasized [ðɛrz ˈplɛnti əv rum]
• said Alice: Alice spoke [sɛd ˈælɪs]
• indignantly: with anger or annoyance at perceived unfairness [ˌɪnˈdɪgnənˌtli]
• and she sat down: and she took a seat [ənd ʃi sæt daʊn]
• in a large arm-chair: in a big chair with armrests [ɪn ə lɑrʤ arm-chair]
• at one end: at one extremity [æt wən ɛnd]
• of the table: of the table [əv ðə ˈteɪbəl]

'Have some wine,' the March Hare said in an encouraging tone.

• Have some wine: An invitation to drink wine. 'Have some' is an offer, and 'wine' is the alcoholic beverage being offered. [hæv səm waɪn]
• the March Hare: A character in Alice in Wonderland, known for his madness. [ðə mɑrʧ hɛr]
• said: Past tense of 'say', indicating who spoke the words. [sɛd]
• in an encouraging tone: Describing the manner in which the March Hare spoke, suggesting he was trying to be friendly or persuasive. [ɪn ən ɪnˈkərəʤɪŋ toʊn]

Alice looked all round the table, but there was nothing on it but tea. 'I don't see any wine,' she remarked.

• Alice: The main character in the story. [ˈælɪs]
• looked: Past tense of 'look', meaning to direct one's gaze. [lʊkt]
• all round the table: Examining the entire surface of the table. [ɔl raʊnd ðə ˈteɪbəl]
• but: A conjunction indicating contrast. [bət]
• there was nothing on it: Indicating the table was empty. [ðɛr wɑz ˈnəθɪŋ ɔn ɪt]
• but tea: Except for tea. [bət ti]
• I don't see any wine: Alice's statement that she cannot find any wine. [aɪ doʊnt si ˈɛni waɪn]
• she remarked: She commented or observed. [ʃi rɪˈmɑrkt]

'There isn't any,' said the March Hare.

• There isn't any: A statement indicating that no wine is present. 'There isn't' is a contraction of 'there is not'. [ðɛr ˈɪzənt ˈɛni]
• said: Past tense of 'say', indicating who spoke the words. [sɛd]
• the March Hare: Referring to the March Hare, the speaker of the sentence. [ðə mɑrʧ hɛr]

'Then it wasn't very civil of you to offer it,' said Alice angrily.

• Then: In that case; as a consequence. [ðɛn]
• it wasn't very civil of you: It was impolite or rude of you. [ɪt ˈwəzənt ˈvɛri ˈsɪvəl əv ju]
• to offer it: To present something as a gift or suggestion. 'It' refers to the wine. [tɪ ˈɔfər ɪt]
• said: Past tense of 'say', indicating who spoke the words. [sɛd]
• Alice: Referring to Alice, the speaker of the sentence. [ˈælɪs]
• angrily: In an angry manner. [ˈæŋgrəli]

'It wasn't very civil of you to sit down without being invited,' said the March Hare.

• It wasn't very civil of you: It was impolite or rude of you. [ɪt ˈwəzənt ˈvɛri ˈsɪvəl əv ju]
• to sit down: To take a seat. [tɪ sɪt daʊn]
• without being invited: Without receiving an invitation. [wɪˈθaʊt biɪŋ ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪd]
• said: Past tense of 'say', indicating who spoke the words. [sɛd]
• the March Hare: Referring to the March Hare, the speaker of the sentence. [ðə mɑrʧ hɛr]

'I didn't know it was YOUR table,' said Alice; 'it's laid for a great many more than three.'

• I didn't know: I was unaware. [aɪ ˈdɪdənt noʊ]
• it was YOUR table: That the table belonged to the person being addressed. [ɪt wɑz jʊr ˈteɪbəl]
• said: Past tense of 'say', indicating who spoke the words. [sɛd]
• Alice: Referring to Alice, the speaker of the sentence. [ˈælɪs]
• it's laid: It is set. [ɪts leɪd]
• for a great many more than three: Prepared for more than three people. [fər ə greɪt ˈmɛni mɔr ðən θri]