'Yes, please do(An affirmative response followed by a polite request for someone to proceed with an action. 'Yes' indicates agreement or affirmation, 'please' is an adverb used to make a request more polite, 'do' is an auxiliary verb used to emphasize the request. The exclamation mark indicates enthusiasm or emphasis. [jɛs pliz du])!' pleaded(A verb indicating that someone is making an emotional or earnest appeal. [ˈplidɪd]) Alice(A proper noun referring to a character, typically the protagonist, in Alice in Wonderland. [ˈælɪs]).
'And be quick about it(An instruction to do something rapidly. 'And' is a conjunction linking two clauses, 'be quick' is an imperative phrase meaning to act swiftly, 'about it' refers to the task or action at hand. [ənd bi kwɪk əˈbaʊt ɪt]),' added(A verb indicating that someone is contributing to the conversation. [ˈædɪd]) the Hatter(A proper noun referring to a character in Alice in Wonderland, known for his eccentric behavior. 'Hatter' is a noun referring to someone who makes or sells hats. [ðə ˈhætər]), 'or(A conjunction introducing a consequence if the previous condition is not met. [ər]) you'll be asleep again(A statement indicating that someone will fall asleep once more. 'You'll' is a contraction of 'you will', 'be asleep' is a state of being unconscious or sleeping, 'again' is an adverb indicating repetition. [jul bi əsˈlip əˈgɛn]) before(A conjunction indicating that something will happen sooner than something else. [ˌbiˈfɔr]) it's done(A phrase indicating that something will be completed. 'It's' is a contraction of 'it is', where 'it' refers to the task or action at hand, 'done' is an adjective indicating completion. [ɪts dən]).'
'Once upon a time(A conventional phrase used to begin a fairy tale or story. [wəns əˈpɑn ə taɪm]) there were(A phrase indicating the existence of something in the past. [ðɛr wər]) three little sisters(A noun phrase referring to three young female siblings. 'Three' is a numeral indicating quantity, 'little' is an adjective indicating small size or young age, 'sisters' is a noun referring to female siblings. [θri ˈlɪtəl ˈsɪstərz]),' the Dormouse(A proper noun referring to a character in Alice in Wonderland, known for sleeping frequently. 'Dormouse' is a noun referring to a small rodent known for hibernating. [ðə ˈdɔrˌmaʊs]) began(A verb indicating the start of an action or speech. [bɪˈgæn]) in a great hurry(An adverbial phrase indicating that something is done quickly or hastily. 'In a great hurry' means to do something quickly. [ɪn ə greɪt ˈhəri]); 'and(A conjunction used to connect clauses or phrases. [ənd]) their names were(A phrase indicating the names of the aforementioned sisters. [ðɛr neɪmz wər]) Elsie, Lacie, and Tillie(Proper nouns referring to the names of the three sisters. [ˈɛlsi lacie ənd ˈtɪli]); and(A conjunction used to connect clauses or phrases. [ənd]) they lived(A phrase indicating where the sisters resided. [ðeɪ lɪvd]) at the bottom of a well(A prepositional phrase indicating the location of their residence. 'At the bottom of a well' means residing at the lowest part of a water source. [æt ðə ˈbɑtəm əv ə wɛl-])—'
'What did they live on(A question asking about the sustenance or diet of the three little sisters. 'What' is an interrogative pronoun, 'did they live on' refers to their source of food or nourishment. [wət dɪd ðeɪ lɪv ɔn])?' said(A verb indicating who is speaking. [sɛd]) Alice(A proper noun referring to a character, typically the protagonist, in Alice in Wonderland. [ˈælɪs]), who always took a great interest(A relative clause describing Alice's characteristic of being very interested. 'Who' is a relative pronoun referring to Alice, 'always' is an adverb indicating frequency, 'took a great interest' means to be very interested. [hu ˈɔlˌweɪz tʊk ə greɪt ˈɪntəˌrɛst]) in questions of eating and drinking(A prepositional phrase specifying the subject of Alice's interest. 'In questions of eating and drinking' refers to topics related to food and beverages. [ɪn kˈwɛsʧənz əv ˈitɪŋ ənd ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ]).
'They lived on treacle(A statement indicating the sustenance of the three little sisters. 'They' refers to the three little sisters, 'lived on' means to subsist or be nourished by, 'treacle' is a noun referring to a thick, sticky syrup. [ðeɪ lɪvd ɔn treacle]),' said(A verb indicating who is speaking. [sɛd]) the Dormouse(A proper noun referring to a character in Alice in Wonderland, known for sleeping frequently. 'Dormouse' is a noun referring to a small rodent known for hibernating. [ðə ˈdɔrˌmaʊs]), after thinking a minute or two(A prepositional phrase indicating the duration of thought before answering. 'After thinking' means following a period of contemplation, 'a minute or two' refers to a short amount of time. [ˈæftər ˈθɪŋkɪŋ ə ˈmɪnət ər tu]).
'They couldn't have done that(Indicates disbelief or disagreement that someone was capable of doing something [ðeɪ ˈkʊdənt hæv dən ðət]), you know(A phrase used for emphasis or to seek agreement [ju noʊ]),' Alice gently remarked(Alice said something in a soft and kind manner [ˈælɪs ˈʤɛntli rɪˈmɑrkt]); 'they'd have been ill(contraction of 'they would have been ill', meaning they would have become sick [ðeɪd hæv bɪn ɪl]).'
'So they were(Agreement with a previous statement that they were indeed ill [soʊ ðeɪ wər]),' said the Dormouse(The Dormouse spoke [sɛd ðə ˈdɔrˌmaʊs]); 'VERY ill(Emphasizes the severity of their illness [ˈvɛri ɪl]).'
Alice tried to fancy to herself(Alice attempted to imagine [ˈælɪs traɪd tɪ ˈfænsi tɪ hərˈsɛlf]) what such an extraordinary ways of living(referring to unusual or remarkable lifestyles [wət səʧ ən ˌɛkstrəˈɔrdəˌnɛri weɪz əv ˈlɪvɪŋ]) would be like(what it would be like to experience such lifestyles [wʊd bi laɪk]), but it puzzled her too much(but she found it too confusing [bət ɪt ˈpəzəld hər tu məʧ]), so she went on(so she continued speaking [soʊ ʃi wɛnt ɔn]): 'But why did they live at the bottom of a well(Questioning the reason for residing in a well [bət waɪ dɪd ðeɪ lɪv æt ðə ˈbɑtəm əv ə wɛl])?'
'Take some more tea(An offer to have additional tea [teɪk səm mɔr ti]),' the March Hare said to Alice(The March Hare addressed Alice [ðə mɑrʧ hɛr sɛd tɪ ˈælɪs]), very earnestly(in a serious and sincere manner [ˈvɛri ˈərnəstli]).
'I've had nothing yet(Meaning she hasn't had any tea yet [aɪv hæd ˈnəθɪŋ jɛt]),' Alice replied(Alice responded [ˈælɪs rɪˈplaɪd]) in an offended tone(showing she was upset or insulted [ɪn ən əˈfɛndɪd toʊn]), 'so I can't take more(Therefore, she cannot have more tea [soʊ aɪ kænt teɪk mɔr]).'
'You mean you can't take LESS(Suggesting that Alice meant to say she couldn't take less tea [ju min ju kænt teɪk lɛs]),' said the Hatter(The Hatter spoke [sɛd ðə ˈhætər]): 'it's very easy to take MORE than nothing(It is simple to consume more than zero [ɪts ˈvɛri ˈizi tɪ teɪk mɔr ðən ˈnəθɪŋ]).'
'Nobody(No person; not anyone [ˈnoʊˌbɑˌdi]) asked(To put a question to; request an answer from [æst]) YOUR(Belonging to or associated with the person being addressed [jʊr]) opinion(A view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge [əˈpɪnjən]),' (Indicates direct speech or a quotation)said(Past tense of 'say'; to utter words [sɛd]) Alice(A proper noun, referring to a specific person named Alice [ˈælɪs]).
'Who's(Contraction of 'who is'; used to ask about someone's identity or role [huz]) making(Present participle of 'make'; to create or produce something [ˈmeɪkɪŋ]) personal(Relating to a particular person; private [ˈpərsɪnəl]) remarks(Comments or statements [rɪˈmɑrks]) now(At the present time; immediately [naʊ])?' (Indicates a question within direct speech)the Hatter(A proper noun, referring to a specific character known as the Hatter [ðə ˈhætər]) asked(Past tense of 'ask'; to inquire [æst]) triumphantly(In a way that shows great happiness or joy at a victory or achievement [traɪˈəmfəntli]).
Alice(A proper noun, referring to a specific person named Alice [ˈælɪs]) did not(Past tense negative form of 'do'; indicates that something was not done [dɪd nɑt]) quite(To a certain extent; somewhat [kwaɪt]) know(To be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information [noʊ]) what(Used to ask for information specifying something [wət]) to say(To utter words; express oneself verbally [tɪ seɪ]) to(Expressing direction or purpose [tɪ]) this(Referring to something just mentioned or observed [ðɪs]): (Introduces an explanation or example)so(Therefore; for that reason [soʊ]) she(Pronoun referring to a female person [ʃi]) helped(Past tense of 'help'; to assist or aid someone [hɛlpt]) herself(Reflexive pronoun referring back to 'she' [hərˈsɛlf]) to(Expressing direction or purpose [tɪ]) some(An unspecified amount or number [səm]) tea(A beverage made by infusing dried leaves in hot water [ti]) and(Used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) bread-and-butter(Slices of bread spread with butter [bread-and-butter]), (Used to separate items in a list or clauses in a sentence)and(Used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) then(At that time; next [ðɛn]) turned(Past tense of 'turn'; to change direction [tərnd]) to(Expressing direction or purpose [tɪ]) the Dormouse(A proper noun, referring to a specific character known as the Dormouse [ðə ˈdɔrˌmaʊs]), (Used to separate items in a list or clauses in a sentence)and(Used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) repeated(Past tense of 'repeat'; to say something again [rɪˈpitɪd]) her(Belonging to or associated with the female person previously mentioned [hər]) question(A sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information [kˈwɛʃən]). (Indicates direct speech or a quotation)'Why(Asking for a reason or explanation [waɪ]) did(Past tense auxiliary verb [dɪd]) they(Pronoun referring to a group of people or things [ðeɪ]) live(To reside or dwell somewhere [lɪv]) at(Expressing location or arrival in a particular place or position [æt]) the(Definite article; refers to a specific thing [ðə]) bottom(The lowest point or part of something [ˈbɑtəm]) of(Expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) a(Indefinite article; refers to a non-specific thing [ə]) well(A deep hole in the ground from which water can be obtained [wɛl])?'
The Dormouse(A proper noun, referring to a specific character known as the Dormouse [ðə ˈdɔrˌmaʊs]) again(Once more; another time [əˈgɛn]) took(Past tense of 'take'; to seize or get hold of something [tʊk]) a minute(A unit of time equal to sixty seconds [ə ˈmɪnət]) or(Used to link alternatives [ər]) two(The number 2 [tu]) to(Expressing direction or purpose [tɪ]) think(To have thoughts or beliefs [θɪŋk]) about(Concerning or regarding [əˈbaʊt]) it(Referring to something previously mentioned [ɪt]), (Used to separate items in a list or clauses in a sentence)and(Used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) then(At that time; next [ðɛn]) said(Past tense of 'say'; to utter words [sɛd]), (Indicates direct speech or a quotation)'It(Pronoun referring to something previously mentioned [ɪt]) was(Past tense of 'be'; indicates a state of being [wɑz]) a(Indefinite article; refers to a non-specific thing [ə]) treacle-well(A well filled with treacle (molasses [treacle-well]).'
'There's(Contraction of 'there is'; indicates existence [ðɛrz]) no(Not any; none [noʊ]) such(Of the type previously mentioned [səʧ]) thing(An object or entity [θɪŋ])!' (Indicates direct speech or a quotation with emphasis)Alice(A proper noun, referring to a specific person named Alice [ˈælɪs]) was(Past tense of 'be'; indicates a state of being [wɑz]) beginning(Starting to do something [bɪˈgɪnɪŋ]) very(To a great degree; extremely [ˈvɛri]) angrily(In an angry manner [ˈæŋgrəli]), (Used to separate items in a list or clauses in a sentence)but(Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something previously said [bət]) the Hatter(A proper noun, referring to a specific character known as the Hatter [ðə ˈhætər]) and(Used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) the March Hare(A proper noun, referring to a specific character known as the March Hare [ðə mɑrʧ hɛr]) went(Past tense of 'go'; to move or travel [wɛnt]) 'Sh(Used to tell someone to be quiet [sh])! sh(Used to tell someone to be quiet [sh])!' and(Used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) the Dormouse(A proper noun, referring to a specific character known as the Dormouse [ðə ˈdɔrˌmaʊs]) sulkily(In a bad-tempered and sulky manner [sulkily]) remarked(Past tense of 'remark'; to say something [rɪˈmɑrkt]), (Indicates direct speech or a quotation)'If(On the condition that [ɪf]) you(Pronoun referring to the person being addressed [ju]) can't(Contraction of 'cannot'; indicates inability [kænt]) be(To exist or occur [bi]) civil(Polite and courteous [ˈsɪvəl]), (Used to separate items in a list or clauses in a sentence)you'd(Contraction of 'you had' or 'you would' [jʊd]) better(In a more excellent or effective way [ˈbɛtər]) finish(To bring something to an end or completed state [ˈfɪnɪʃ]) the(Definite article; refers to a specific thing [ðə]) story(An account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment [ˈstɔri]) for(Expressing the reason or purpose of something [fər]) yourself(Reflexive pronoun referring back to 'you' [ˈjɔrsɛlf]).'
'No(Expression of disagreement or refusal [noʊ]), please go on(Polite request for someone to continue speaking or doing something [pliz goʊ ɔn])!' Alice said(Attribution of the statement to Alice [ˈælɪs sɛd]) very humbly(In a modest and respectful manner [ˈvɛri ˈhəmbli]); 'I won't interrupt(Promise not to disturb or interfere [aɪ woʊnt ˌɪntərˈəpt]) again(Not repeating the action of interrupting [əˈgɛn]). I dare say(Expression indicating a belief or assumption [aɪ dɛr seɪ]) there may be(Indicates possibility or existence [ðɛr meɪ bi]) ONE(Referring to a single instance or item [wən]).'
'One, indeed(Expression of surprise or disbelief regarding the number one [wən ˌɪnˈdid])!' said the Dormouse(Attribution of the statement to the Dormouse [sɛd ðə ˈdɔrˌmaʊs]) indignantly(Expressing anger or annoyance at perceived unfairness [ˌɪnˈdɪgnənˌtli]). However(Transition word indicating a contrast or change in direction [ˌhaʊˈɛvər]), he consented(He agreed or gave permission [hi kənˈsɛnɪd]) to go on(To continue speaking or proceeding [tɪ goʊ ɔn]). 'And so(Phrase used to begin or continue a story [ənd soʊ]) these three little sisters(Referring to three young female siblings [ðiz θri ˈlɪtəl ˈsɪstərz])—they were learning(They were in the process of acquiring knowledge or skill [-ðeɪ wər ˈlərnɪŋ]) to draw(To create pictures or images using lines [tɪ drɔ]), you know(Phrase used to seek agreement or understanding from the listener [ju noʊ-])—'
'What did they draw(Inquiry about the subject of the sisters' drawing [wət dɪd ðeɪ drɔ])?' said Alice(Attribution of the question to Alice [sɛd ˈælɪs]), quite forgetting(Completely failing to remember [kwaɪt fərˈgɛtɪŋ]) her promise(The commitment she made earlier [hər ˈprɑməs]).
'Treacle(A thick, sticky, dark syrup [treacle]),' said the Dormouse(Attribution of the statement to the Dormouse [sɛd ðə ˈdɔrˌmaʊs]), without considering(Without giving thought or attention [wɪˈθaʊt kənˈsɪdərɪŋ]) at all(In any way or to any extent [æt ɔl]) this time(On this particular occasion [ðɪs taɪm]).