Alice's adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll- page 38

'I want a clean cup,' interrupted the Hatter: 'let's all move one place on.'

• I want: Expressing a desire or need [aɪ wɔnt]
• a clean cup: A cup that is free from dirt or stains [ə klin kəp]
• interrupted the Hatter: The Hatter broke into the conversation [ˌɪntərˈəptɪd ðə ˈhætər]
• let's all move: Suggestion for everyone to change position [lɛts ɔl muv]
• one place on: Advancing by a single position in a circular arrangement [wən pleɪs ɔn]

He moved on as he spoke, and the Dormouse followed him: the March Hare moved into the Dormouse's place, and Alice rather unwillingly took the place of the March Hare.

• He moved on: He changed his position [hi muvd ɔn]
• as he spoke: While he was talking [ɛz hi spoʊk]
• and the Dormouse: Referring to the Dormouse character [ənd ðə ˈdɔrˌmaʊs]
• followed him: Went after him [ˈfɑloʊd ɪm]
• the March Hare: Referring to the March Hare character [ðə mɑrʧ hɛr]
• moved into: Changed position to occupy [muvd ˈɪntu]
• the Dormouse's place: The position previously occupied by the Dormouse [ðə dormouses pleɪs]
• and Alice: Referring to the Alice character [ənd ˈælɪs]
• rather unwillingly: With some reluctance or hesitation [ˈrəðər ənˈwɪlɪŋli]
• took the place: Occupied the position [tʊk ðə pleɪs]
• of the March Hare: Replacing the March Hare [əv ðə mɑrʧ hɛr]

The Hatter was the only one who got any advantage from the change: and Alice was a good deal worse off than before, as the March Hare had just upset the milk-jug into his plate.

• The Hatter: Referring to the Hatter character [ðə ˈhætər]
• was the only one: Was the sole person [wɑz ðə ˈoʊnli wən]
• who got: Who received or obtained [hu gɑt]
• any advantage: Any benefit or gain [ˈɛni ædˈvæntɪʤ]
• from the change: As a result of the alteration in seating arrangement [frəm ðə ʧeɪnʤ]
• and Alice: Referring to the Alice character [ənd ˈælɪs]
• was a good deal: Significantly or considerably [wɑz ə gʊd dil]
• worse off: In a less favorable or advantageous situation [wərs ɔf]
• than before: Compared to the previous situation [ðən ˌbiˈfɔr]
• as the March Hare: Because the March Hare [ɛz ðə mɑrʧ hɛr]
• had just upset: Had recently overturned or spilled [hæd ʤɪst ˈəpˌsɛt]
• the milk-jug: A jug containing milk [ðə milk-jug]
• into his plate: Onto the Hatter's plate [ˈɪntu hɪz pleɪt]

Alice did not wish to offend the Dormouse again, so she began very cautiously: 'But I don't understand.

• Alice: a proper noun, likely the name of a character [ˈælɪs]
• did not wish: past tense of 'do not wish', indicating a lack of desire [dɪd nɑt wɪʃ]
• to offend: to cause someone to feel upset, annoyed, or resentful [tɪ əˈfɛnd]
• the Dormouse: a proper noun, likely the name of a character [ðə ˈdɔrˌmaʊs]
• again: one more time; another time [əˈgɛn]
• so she began: therefore, she started [soʊ ʃi bɪˈgæn]
• very cautiously: in a careful and prudent manner, especially in order to avoid danger or risks [ˈvɛri ˈkɔʃəsli]
• But: used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something previously said [bət]
• I don't understand: a statement expressing a lack of comprehension [aɪ doʊnt ˌəndərˈstænd]

'You can draw water out of a water-well,' said the Hatter; 'so I should think you could draw treacle out of a treacle-well—eh, stupid?'

• You can draw: you are able to extract [ju kən drɔ]
• water: a clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid [ˈwɔtər]
• out of: from a place or object [aʊt əv]
• a water-well: a hole dug in the earth to obtain water [ə water-well]
• said the Hatter: attribution of the statement to a character named Hatter [sɛd ðə ˈhætər]
• so I should think: therefore, I would assume [soʊ aɪ ʃʊd θɪŋk]
• you could draw: you would be able to extract [ju kʊd drɔ]
• treacle: a thick, sticky, dark syrup made from partly refined sugar [treacle]
• out of: from a place or object [aʊt əv]
• a treacle-well: a well containing treacle instead of water [ə treacle-well]
• eh: an expression of inquiry or surprise [ɛ]
• stupid: lacking intelligence or common sense [ˈstupɪd]

'But they were IN the well,' Alice said to the Dormouse, not choosing to notice this last remark.

• But: used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something previously said [bət]
• they were IN the well: they were located inside the well [ðeɪ wər ɪn ðə wɛl]
• Alice said: attribution of the statement to a character named Alice [ˈælɪs sɛd]
• to the Dormouse: addressed to the character named Dormouse [tɪ ðə ˈdɔrˌmaʊs]
• not choosing: deciding not to [nɑt ˈʧuzɪŋ]
• to notice: to pay attention to [tɪ ˈnoʊtɪs]
• this last remark: the most recent comment [ðɪs læst rɪˈmɑrk]

'Of course they were', said the Dormouse; '—well in.'

• Of course they were: an affirmation that something is obviously true [əv kɔrs ðeɪ wər]
• said the Dormouse: attribution of the statement to the character named Dormouse [sɛd ðə ˈdɔrˌmaʊs]
• well in: inside the well [wɛl ɪn]

This answer so confused poor Alice, that she let the Dormouse go on for some time without interrupting it.

• This answer: the response that was just given [ðɪs ˈænsər]
• so confused: to make someone feel bewildered or perplexed [soʊ kənfˈjuzd]
• poor Alice: an expression of sympathy for the character named Alice [pur ˈælɪs]
• that she let: to allow someone to do something [ðət ʃi lɛt]
• the Dormouse: a proper noun, likely the name of a character [ðə ˈdɔrˌmaʊs]
• go on: to continue speaking [goʊ ɔn]
• for some time: for a certain duration [fər səm taɪm]
• without interrupting it: without stopping the Dormouse from speaking [wɪˈθaʊt ˌɪntərˈəptɪŋ ɪt]

'They were learning to draw,' the Dormouse went on, yawning and rubbing its eyes, for it was getting very sleepy; 'and they drew all manner of things—everything that begins with an M—'

• They were learning to draw: Reporting what someone was doing in the past, specifically the act of learning to draw [ðeɪ wər ˈlərnɪŋ tɪ drɔ]
• the Dormouse went on: Indicates that the Dormouse continued speaking [ðə ˈdɔrˌmaʊs wɛnt ɔn]
• yawning: Opening the mouth wide and inhaling deeply due to tiredness or boredom [ˈjɔnɪŋ]
• and rubbing its eyes: The action of pressing and moving the hands or fingers on the eyes, often due to sleepiness [ənd ˈrəbɪŋ ɪts aɪz]
• for it was getting very sleepy: Explains the reason for the Dormouse's actions, indicating increasing drowsiness [fər ɪt wɑz ˈgɪtɪŋ ˈvɛri sˈlipi]
• and they drew all manner of things: They drew various types of things [ənd ðeɪ dru ɔl ˈmænər əv θɪŋz-]
• everything that begins with an M: Specifies a category of things based on the initial letter 'M' [ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ ðət bɪˈgɪnz wɪθ ən ɛm-]

'Why with an M?' said Alice.

• Why with an M: Questioning the reason for choosing the letter 'M' [waɪ wɪθ ən ɛm]
• said Alice: Indicates that Alice asked the question [sɛd ˈælɪs]

'Why not?' said the March Hare.

• Why not: A rhetorical question suggesting there is no reason against it [waɪ nɑt]
• said the March Hare: Indicates that the March Hare said it [sɛd ðə mɑrʧ hɛr]

Alice was silent.

• Alice was silent: Alice did not speak [ˈælɪs wɑz ˈsaɪlənt]

The Dormouse had closed its eyes by this time, and was going off into a doze; but, on being pinched by the Hatter, it woke up again with a little shriek, and went on: '—that begins with an M, such as mouse-traps, and the moon, and memory, and muchness—you know you say things are "much of a muchness"—did you ever see such a thing as a drawing of a muchness?'

• The Dormouse had closed its eyes: The Dormouse shut its eyes [ðə ˈdɔrˌmaʊs hæd kloʊzd ɪts aɪz]
• by this time: Indicates that this happened at this point in the story [baɪ ðɪs taɪm]
• and was going off into a doze: The Dormouse was starting to fall asleep [ənd wɑz goʊɪŋ ɔf ˈɪntu ə doʊz]
• but, on being pinched by the Hatter: Describes an action performed on the Dormouse by the Hatter [bət ɔn biɪŋ pɪnʧt baɪ ðə ˈhætər]
• it woke up again with a little shriek: The Dormouse suddenly woke up and made a short, high-pitched cry [ɪt woʊk əp əˈgɛn wɪθ ə ˈlɪtəl ʃrik]
• and went on: The Dormouse continued speaking [ənd wɛnt ɔn]
• that begins with an M: Referring back to the category of things starting with the letter 'M' [-ðət bɪˈgɪnz wɪθ ən ɛm]
• such as mouse-traps: An example of something that begins with 'M' [səʧ ɛz mouse-traps]
• and the moon: Another example of something that begins with 'M' [ənd ðə mun]
• and memory: Another example of something that begins with 'M' [ənd ˈmɛməri]
• and muchness: Another example of something that begins with 'M' [ənd muchness-]
• you know you say things are "much of a muchness: Explaining the meaning of 'muchness' by referencing the idiom 'much of a muchness' [ju noʊ ju seɪ θɪŋz ər məʧ əv ə muchness-]
• did you ever see such a thing as a drawing of a muchness: Questioning whether anyone has ever seen a drawing representing the concept of 'muchness' [dɪd ju ˈɛvər si səʧ ə θɪŋ ɛz ə drɔɪŋ əv ə muchness]

'Really, now you ask me,' said Alice, very much confused, 'I don't think—'

• Really: Expresses surprise, disbelief, or interest [ˈrɪli]
• now: At the present time; at this moment [naʊ]
• you ask me: A phrase indicating that someone is being asked for their opinion or information [ju æsk mi]
• said: Past tense of 'say', indicating who is speaking [sɛd]
• Alice: The name of the character speaking [ˈælɪs]
• very much confused: Extremely bewildered or disoriented [ˈvɛri məʧ kənfˈjuzd]
• I don't think: Indicates that the speaker is unsure or hesitant in their opinion [aɪ doʊnt θɪŋk-]

'Then you shouldn't talk,' said the Hatter.

• Then: Following logically in time or order [ðɛn]
• you shouldn't talk: You ought not to speak; it is inappropriate for you to speak [ju ˈʃʊdənt tɔk]
• said: Past tense of 'say', indicating who is speaking [sɛd]
• the Hatter: The name of the character speaking, known for his eccentric behavior [ðə ˈhætər]

This piece of rudeness was more than Alice could bear: she got up in great disgust, and walked off; the Dormouse fell asleep instantly, and neither of the others took the least notice of her going, though she looked back once or twice, half hoping that they would call after her: the last time she saw them, they were trying to put the Dormouse into the teapot.

• This piece of rudeness: This instance of impolite or offensive behavior [ðɪs pis əv ˈrudnəs]
• was more than Alice could bear: Exceeded Alice's capacity to tolerate it [wɑz mɔr ðən ˈælɪs kʊd bɛr]
• she got up: She stood up [ʃi gɑt əp]
• in great disgust: Feeling strong disapproval and revulsion [ɪn greɪt dɪsˈgəst]
• and walked off: And departed on foot [ənd wɔkt ɔf]
• the Dormouse fell asleep: The Dormouse entered a state of sleep [ðə ˈdɔrˌmaʊs fɛl əsˈlip]
• instantly: Immediately; without delay [ˈɪnstəntli]
• and neither of the others: And not one of the other individuals present [ənd ˈniðər əv ðə ˈəðərz]
• took the least notice: Paid no attention whatsoever [tʊk ðə list ˈnoʊtɪs]
• of her going: To her departure [əv hər goʊɪŋ]
• though she looked back: Although she turned her head to look behind her [ðoʊ ʃi lʊkt bæk]
• once or twice: On one or two occasions [wəns ər twaɪs]
• half hoping: Partially wishing [hæf ˈhoʊpɪŋ]
• that they would call after her: That they would shout to her to stop or return [ðət ðeɪ wʊd kɔl ˈæftər hər]
• the last time she saw them: The final occasion on which she observed them [ðə læst taɪm ʃi sɔ ðɛm]
• they were trying: They were attempting [ðeɪ wər traɪɪŋ]
• to put the Dormouse: To place the Dormouse [tɪ pʊt ðə ˈdɔrˌmaʊs]
• into the teapot: Inside the teapot [ˈɪntu ðə ˈtiˌpɑt]