'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(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(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(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]). Where(in or to what place or position [wɛr]) did they draw(past tense of 'draw', meaning to extract or take out [dɪd ðeɪ drɔ]) the treacle(a thick, sticky, dark syrup made from partly refined sugar [ðə treacle]) from(indicating the place or source where something starts [frəm])?'
'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(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(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(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(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(Questioning the reason for choosing the letter 'M' [waɪ wɪθ ən ɛm])?' said Alice(Indicates that Alice asked the question [sɛd ˈælɪs]).
'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 did not speak [ˈælɪs wɑz ˈsaɪlənt]).
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(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]),' (Indicates a pause or separation in the dialogue)said(Past tense of 'say', indicating who is speaking [sɛd]) Alice(The name of the character speaking [ˈælɪs]), (Used to add a pause)very much confused(Extremely bewildered or disoriented [ˈvɛri məʧ kənfˈjuzd]), (Used to add a pause)'I don't think(Indicates that the speaker is unsure or hesitant in their opinion [aɪ doʊnt θɪŋk-])—'
'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]),' (Used to indicate direct speech)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(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]): (Introduces an explanation or example)she got up(She stood up [ʃi gɑt əp]) in great disgust(Feeling strong disapproval and revulsion [ɪn greɪt dɪsˈgəst]), (Used to separate phrases)and walked off(And departed on foot [ənd wɔkt ɔf]); (Used to separate two independent clauses)the Dormouse fell asleep(The Dormouse entered a state of sleep [ðə ˈdɔrˌmaʊs fɛl əsˈlip]) instantly(Immediately; without delay [ˈɪnstəntli]), (Used to separate phrases)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]), (Used to separate phrases)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]), (Used to separate phrases)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]): (Introduces an explanation or example)the last time she saw them(The final occasion on which she observed them [ðə læst taɪm ʃi sɔ ðɛm]), (Used to separate phrases)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]).