'Would you tell me(A polite request for information [wʊd ju tɛl mi]),' said(past tense of 'say', indicating who is speaking [sɛd]) Alice(the name of the character speaking [ˈælɪs]), a little timidly(describes Alice's manner of speaking, indicating she is slightly shy or hesitant [ə ˈlɪtəl ˈtɪmədli]), 'why(introduces the reason for the question [waɪ]) you are painting(present continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action of painting [ju ər ˈpeɪnɪŋ]) those roses(refers to specific roses that are being painted [ðoʊz ˈroʊzɪz])?'
Five and Seven(Referring to characters named Five and Seven [faɪv ənd ˈsɛvən]) said nothing(They did not speak [sɛd ˈnəθɪŋ]), but looked at Two(They directed their gaze towards the character named Two [bət lʊkt æt tu]). Two began(Character Two started to speak [tu bɪˈgæn]) in a low voice(Speaking quietly [ɪn ə loʊ vɔɪs]), 'Why(Beginning of an explanation [waɪ]) the fact is(An expression used to introduce an explanation or reason [ðə fækt ɪz]), you see(An expression used to engage the listener [ju si]), Miss(A polite form of address to a young woman [mɪs]), this here(A colloquial expression, meaning 'this' [ðɪs hir]) ought to have been(Should have been [ɔt tɪ hæv bɪn]) a RED rose-tree(A rose bush with red roses [ə rɛd rose-tree]), and we put(We planted [ənd wi pʊt]) a white one(A white rose bush [ə waɪt wən]) in by mistake(Accidentally [ɪn baɪ mɪˈsteɪk]); and if(Conditional conjunction, introducing a hypothetical situation [ənd ɪf]) the Queen(Referring to a royal figure [ðə kwin]) was to find it out(Were to discover the mistake [wɑz tɪ faɪnd ɪt aʊt]), we should(We would [wi ʃʊd]) all have(All of us would have [ɔl hæv]) our heads cut off(Be executed by beheading [ɑr hɛdz kət ɔf]), you know(An expression used to seek agreement or understanding [ju noʊ]). So you see(Therefore, you understand [soʊ ju si]), Miss(A polite form of address to a young woman [mɪs]), we're doing(We are doing [wɪr duɪŋ]) our best(Trying as hard as we can [ɑr bɛst]), afore(Before [afore]) she comes(Before the Queen arrives [ʃi kəmz]), to(Interrupted mid-sentence [tɪ-])—' At this moment(At this specific time [æt ðɪs ˈmoʊmənt]) Five(Referring to the character named Five [faɪv]), who had been(Who was [hu hæd bɪn]) anxiously looking(Looking with worry [ˈæŋkʃəsli ˈlʊkɪŋ]) across the garden(To the other side of the garden [əˈkrɔs ðə ˈgɑrdən]), called out(Shouted [kɔld aʊt]) 'The Queen! The Queen(Exclamation announcing the arrival of the Queen [ðə kwin ðə kwin])!' and the three gardeners(Referring to the three characters who are gardeners [ənd ðə θri ˈgɑrdənərz]) instantly(Immediately [ˈɪnstəntli]) threw themselves(Quickly lowered their bodies [θru ðɛmˈsɛlvz]) flat upon(Completely onto [flæt əˈpɑn]) their faces(With their faces down [ðɛr ˈfeɪsɪz]). There was(There existed [ðɛr wɑz]) a sound(Noise [ə saʊnd]) of many footsteps(Indicating multiple people walking [əv ˈmɛni ˈfʊtˌstɛps]), and Alice(Referring to the character Alice [ənd ˈælɪs]) looked round(Turned to look around [lʊkt raʊnd]), eager(Keenly [ˈigər]) to see(Wanting to see [tɪ si]) the Queen(The royal figure [ðə kwin]).
First(denotes the beginning or the initial position in a sequence [fərst]) came(past tense of 'come', indicating movement towards the speaker or a specified place [keɪm]) ten(the number 10 [tɛn]) soldiers(members of an army [ˈsoʊlʤərz]) carrying(holding and transporting something [ˈkɛriɪŋ]) clubs(heavy sticks used as weapons [kləbz]); these(referring to the ten soldiers [ðiz]) were(past tense of 'to be', indicating a state or condition [wər]) all(every one of them [ɔl]) shaped(having a particular form or outline [ʃeɪpt]) like(similar to [laɪk]) the three gardeners(a specific group of three gardeners previously mentioned or known [ðə θri ˈgɑrdənərz]), oblong(having an elongated rectangular or oval shape [ˈɑblɔŋ]) and(used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) flat(having a level or even surface; not round or thick [flæt]), with(indicating accompaniment or possession [wɪθ]) their(belonging to them (the gardeners [ðɛr]) hands(the terminal part of the arm, used for grasping [hænz]) and(used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) feet(plural of 'foot', the part of the body used for standing and walking [fit]) at(indicating a specific location or point [æt]) the corners(the points where two lines or edges meet [ðə ˈkɔrnərz]): next(immediately following in order or sequence [nɛkst]) the ten courtiers(a specific group of ten people attending a royal court [ðə tɛn ˈkɔrtiərz]); these(referring to the ten courtiers [ðiz]) were(past tense of 'to be', indicating a state or condition [wər]) ornamented(decorated with ornaments [ˈɔrnəˌmɛntɪd]) all over(covering the entire surface [ɔl ˈoʊvər]) with(indicating the material or substance used [wɪθ]) diamonds(precious stones [ˈdaɪməndz]), and(used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) walked(past tense of 'walk', to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn [wɔkt]) two and two(in pairs [tu ənd tu]), as(in the same way that [ɛz]) the soldiers(referring to the soldiers mentioned earlier [ðə ˈsoʊlʤərz]) did(auxiliary verb used to avoid repeating the verb 'walked' [dɪd]). After(following in time or sequence [ˈæftər]) these(referring to the courtiers [ðiz]) came(past tense of 'come', indicating movement towards the speaker or a specified place [keɪm]) the royal children(the children of the king and queen [ðə rɔɪəl ˈʧɪldrən]); there(used to indicate existence or presence [ðɛr]) were(past tense of 'to be', indicating existence [wər]) ten(the number 10 [tɛn]) of them(referring to the royal children [əv ðɛm]), and(used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) the little dears(an affectionate term for the children [ðə ˈlɪtəl dears]) came(past tense of 'come', indicating movement towards the speaker or a specified place [keɪm]) jumping(moving forward by leaping off the ground [ˈʤəmpɪŋ]) merrily(in a cheerful and lively manner [ˈmɛrəli]) along(moving forward [əˈlɔŋ]) hand in hand(holding each other's hands [hænd ɪn hænd]), in couples(in pairs [ɪn ˈkəpəlz]): they(referring to the royal children [ðeɪ]) were(past tense of 'to be', indicating a state or condition [wər]) all(every one of them [ɔl]) ornamented(decorated with ornaments [ˈɔrnəˌmɛntɪd]) with(indicating the material or substance used [wɪθ]) hearts(symbols of love and affection [hɑrts]). Next(immediately following in order or sequence [nɛkst]) came(past tense of 'come', indicating movement towards the speaker or a specified place [keɪm]) the guests(people who have been invited to visit or stay somewhere [ðə gɛsts]), mostly(mainly; generally [ˈmoʊstli]) Kings(male rulers of a country [kɪŋz]) and(used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) Queens(female rulers of a country [kwinz]), and(used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) among(in the midst of or included in [əˈməŋ]) them(referring to the guests [ðɛm]) Alice(a proper noun, a name of a person [ˈælɪs]) recognised(identified someone or something previously known [ˈrɛkəgˌnaɪzd]) the White Rabbit(a specific character known as the White Rabbit [ðə waɪt ˈræbɪt]): it(referring to the White Rabbit [ɪt]) was(past tense of 'to be', indicating a state or condition [wɑz]) talking(speaking [ˈtɔkɪŋ]) in(indicating the manner or style of something [ɪn]) a hurried(done or acting in a quick or hasty manner [ə ˈhərid]) nervous(anxious or apprehensive [ˈnərvəs]) manner(a way in which something is done or happens [ˈmænər]), smiling(having a pleased or amused expression [sˈmaɪlɪŋ]) at(directed towards [æt]) everything(all things [ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ]) that(used to introduce a relative clause [ðət]) was(past tense of 'to be', indicating a state or condition [wɑz]) said(spoken [sɛd]), and(used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) went(past tense of 'go', to move or travel [wɛnt]) by(past or near [baɪ]) without(not having or doing something [wɪˈθaʊt]) noticing(becoming aware of something [ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ]) her(referring to Alice [hər]). Then(at that time; next [ðɛn]) followed(came after in sequence [ˈfɑloʊd]) the Knave of Hearts(a specific character known as the Knave of Hearts [ðə neɪv əv hɑrts]), carrying(holding and transporting something [ˈkɛriɪŋ]) the King's crown(the crown belonging to the King [ðə kɪŋz kraʊn]) on(supported by [ɔn]) a crimson(a rich, deep red color [ə ˈkrɪmzən]) velvet(a soft, luxurious fabric [ˈvɛlvət]) cushion(a soft pad used for comfort or support [ˈkʊʃən]); and(used to connect words or phrases [ənd]), last of all(at the very end [læst əv ɔl]) this grand procession(this impressive and elaborate parade [ðɪs grænd prəˈsɛʃən]), came(past tense of 'come', indicating movement towards the speaker or a specified place [keɪm]) THE KING AND QUEEN OF HEARTS(The King and Queen of Hearts, emphasized by capitalization [ðə kɪŋ ənd kwin əv hɑrts]).
Alice(a proper noun, likely the name of the main character [ˈælɪs]) was(past tense of the verb 'to be' [wɑz]) rather(to a certain extent; somewhat [ˈrəðər]) doubtful(feeling uncertain or unsure about something [ˈdaʊtfəl]) whether(expressing a doubt or choice between alternatives [ˈwɛðər]) she ought not(she should not; indicates a sense of obligation or duty [ʃi ɔt nɑt]) to lie down(to recline or rest on a surface [tɪ laɪ daʊn]) on her face(with the front of her head against the ground [ɔn hər feɪs]) like(similar to [laɪk]) the three gardeners(a group of three people who work in a garden [ðə θri ˈgɑrdənərz]), but(introduces a contrast or exception [bət]) she could not remember(she was unable to recall [ʃi kʊd nɑt rɪˈmɛmbər]) ever(at any time [ˈɛvər]) having heard(having received information or knowledge through listening [ˈhævɪŋ hərd]) of such a rule(of a regulation or guideline of that kind [əv səʧ ə rul]) at processions(during organized events involving a series of people or vehicles moving forward in a formal manner [æt proʊˈsɛʃənz]); 'and besides(in addition; moreover [ənd ˌbiˈsaɪdz]), what would be(what the result or consequence would be [wət wʊd bi]) the use of(the purpose or benefit of [ðə juz əv]) a procession(an organized group moving forward in a formal manner [ə prəˈsɛʃən]),' thought she(she thought; indicates the character's internal thoughts [ θɔt ʃi]), 'if people had all(if everyone was required [ɪf ˈpipəl hæd ɔl]) to lie down(to recline or rest on a surface [tɪ laɪ daʊn]) upon their faces(with the front of their heads against the ground [əˈpɑn ðɛr ˈfeɪsɪz]), so that(in order that; with the result that [soʊ ðət]) they couldn't see it(they would be unable to view the procession [ðeɪ ˈkʊdənt si ɪt])?' So(therefore; as a result [ soʊ]) she stood still(she remained in a fixed position [ʃi stʊd stɪl]) where she was(in the place she was located [wɛr ʃi wɑz]), and waited(and remained in place expecting something to happen [ənd ˈweɪtɪd]).
When(at the time that [wɪn]) the procession(an organized group moving forward in a formal manner [ðə prəˈsɛʃən]) came(moved or arrived [keɪm]) opposite to(facing; across from [ˈɑpəzɪt tɪ]) Alice(a proper noun, likely the name of the main character [ˈælɪs]), they all(everyone in the group [ðeɪ ɔl]) stopped(ceased moving [stɑpt]) and looked(directed their gaze [ənd lʊkt]) at her(towards her [æt hər]), and(connects two clauses [ənd]) the Queen(the female ruler of a kingdom [ðə kwin]) said(uttered words [sɛd]) severely(in a strict or harsh manner [səˈvɪrli]) 'Who is this(a question asking for the identity of someone [hu ɪz ðɪs])?' She(referring to the Queen [ ʃi]) said it(uttered the question [sɛd ɪt]) to(directed towards [tɪ]) the Knave of Hearts(a character in the story, a playing card figure [ðə neɪv əv hɑrts]), who only(who merely; who did nothing more than [hu ˈoʊnli]) bowed(bent the head or body as a sign of respect [boʊd]) and smiled(and expressed pleasure or amusement with a facial expression [ənd smaɪld]) in reply(as an answer [ɪn rɪˈplaɪ]).