'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]), which remained some time after the rest of it had gone.
'Well(An exclamation expressing surprise or contemplation [wɛl])! 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])! It's(contraction of 'it is', referring to the situation [ɪts]) the most curious thing(the strangest or most unusual thing [ðə moʊst ˈkjʊriəs θɪŋ]) I ever saw(that the speaker has ever witnessed [aɪ ˈɛvər sɔ]) in my life(emphasizing the speaker's experience [ɪn maɪ laɪf])!'
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]) and the roof was thatched with fur. It was so large a house, 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])! I almost wish(I nearly desire [aɪ ˈɔlˌmoʊst wɪʃ]) I'd gone to see(I had gone to visit [aɪd gɔn tɪ si]) the Hatter(a character known as the Hatter [ðə ˈhætər]) instead!'
CHAPTER(a main division of a book [ˈʧæptər]) VII(Roman numeral for the number 7 [vii]). A Mad Tea-Party(Title of the chapter, suggesting a chaotic and nonsensical tea party [ə mæd tea-party])
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(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(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(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(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(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(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(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]).'