'If you didn't sign it(A conditional statement; 'if' introduces a condition; 'you' refers to the person being addressed; 'didn't sign' means did not put one's signature on something; 'it' refers to something previously mentioned. [ɪf ju ˈdɪdənt saɪn ɪt]),' said(past tense of 'say', indicating who is speaking [sɛd]) the King(The monarch speaking. The comma separates the speaker from the dialogue. [ðə kɪŋ]), 'that only makes the matter worse('that' refers to the fact that the person didn't sign the document; 'only' emphasizes the negative impact; 'makes the matter worse' means exacerbates the situation. [ðət ˈoʊnli meɪks ðə ˈmætər wərs]). You MUST have meant some mischief('You' refers to the person being addressed; 'MUST have meant' indicates a strong likelihood or deduction about the person's intention; 'some mischief' means some kind of trouble or wrongdoing. [ju məst hæv mɛnt səm ˈmɪsʧəf]), or else(A phrase introducing an alternative if the first condition is not met. [ər ɛls]) you'd have signed your name('you'd' is a contraction of 'you would'; 'signed your name' means to put one's signature on something. [jʊd hæv saɪnd jʊr neɪm]) like an honest man('like' means in the manner of; 'an honest man' refers to someone who is truthful and upright. The apostrophe indicates the end of the King's statement. [laɪk ən ˈɑnəst mæn]).'
There was(Indicates the existence of something. [ðɛr wɑz]) a general clapping of hands('general' means widespread or common; 'clapping of hands' is the act of applauding. [ə ˈʤɛnərəl ˈklæpɪŋ əv hænz]) at this('at this' refers to something previously mentioned, likely a statement or action. The colon introduces an explanation or elaboration. [æt ðɪs]): it was('it' refers to something previously mentioned. [ɪt wɑz]) the first really clever thing('first' indicates priority; 'really' emphasizes the adjective; 'clever thing' refers to a smart or intelligent statement or action. [ðə fərst ˈrɪli ˈklɛvər θɪŋ]) the King had said('the King' refers to the monarch; 'had said' indicates a past action. [ðə kɪŋ hæd sɛd]) that day('that day' refers to the current day within the narrative. [ðət deɪ]).
'That PROVES his guilt('That' refers to something previously mentioned; 'PROVES' means demonstrates or establishes something as true; 'his guilt' refers to the fact that someone is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing. The apostrophe indicates the beginning and end of the Queen's statement. [ðət pruvz hɪz gɪlt]),' said(past tense of 'say', indicating who is speaking [sɛd]) the Queen(The monarch speaking. [ðə kwin]).
'It proves nothing of the sort('It' refers to something previously mentioned; 'proves nothing' means does not demonstrate anything; 'of the sort' emphasizes the negation. The exclamation point indicates strong emotion. [ɪt pruvz ˈnəθɪŋ əv ðə sɔrt])!' said(past tense of 'say', indicating who is speaking [sɛd]) Alice(The character speaking. [ˈælɪs]). 'Why(An interjection used to express surprise, mild protest, or as an introduction to an explanation. [waɪ]), you don't even know('you' refers to the person being addressed; 'don't' is a contraction of 'do not'; 'even' emphasizes the lack of knowledge; 'know' means to be aware of or understand. [ju doʊnt ˈivɪn noʊ]) what they're about('what they're about' refers to the subject or topic being discussed or the reason for something; 'they're' is a contraction of 'they are'. The exclamation point indicates strong emotion. [wət ðɛr əˈbaʊt])!'
'Read them(An imperative sentence. 'Read' is the verb, 'them' refers to something previously mentioned. The comma indicates a pause. [rɛd ðɛm]),' said(past tense of the verb 'say', indicating who spoke the words. [sɛd]) the King(identifies the speaker as 'the King'. The period marks the end of the sentence. [ðə kɪŋ]).
The White Rabbit(A character named 'The White Rabbit'. [ðə waɪt ˈræbɪt]) put on(to place clothing or accessories on one's body. [pʊt ɔn]) his spectacles(referring to eyeglasses. The period marks the end of the sentence. [hɪz ˈspɛktəkəlz]). 'Where(interrogative adverb, asking about location. [wɛr]) shall(auxiliary verb used to express future tense or offer/suggestion, here used to ask for guidance. [ʃæl]) I begin(the subject 'I' is asking where to start. The comma indicates a pause. [aɪ bɪˈgɪn]), please(used to show politeness. [pliz]) your Majesty(a formal way to address a king or queen. The question mark indicates a question. [jʊr ˈmæʤəsti])?' he(referring to 'The White Rabbit'. [hi]) asked(past tense of the verb 'ask', indicating that he posed a question. The period marks the end of the sentence. [æst]).
'Begin(imperative verb, meaning to start. [bɪˈgɪn]) at(preposition indicating a point in time or space. [æt]) the beginning(the start. The comma indicates a pause. [ðə bɪˈgɪnɪŋ]),' the King(identifies the speaker as 'the King'. [ðə kɪŋ]) said(past tense of the verb 'say', indicating who spoke the words. [sɛd]) gravely(adverb meaning seriously. The comma indicates a pause. [ˈgreɪvli]), 'and(conjunction connecting two clauses. [ənd]) go on(phrasal verb meaning to continue. [goʊ ɔn]) till(preposition/conjunction meaning until. [tɪl]) you come(the subject 'you' reaches a point. [ju kəm]) to(preposition indicating direction or arrival. [tɪ]) the end(the final point. The colon introduces a further instruction. [ðə ɛnd]): then(adverb indicating sequence. [ðɛn]) stop(imperative verb, meaning to cease. The period marks the end of the sentence. [stɑp]).'
These(plural demonstrative pronoun, referring to something previously mentioned. [ðiz]) were(past tense of the verb 'to be'. [wər]) the verses(lines of poetry. [ðə ˈvərsɪz]) the White Rabbit(A character named 'The White Rabbit'. [ðə waɪt ˈræbɪt]) read(past tense of the verb 'read', indicating that he recited the verses. The colon introduces the verses.):—
'They(plural pronoun referring to a group of people. [ðeɪ]) told(past tense of the verb 'tell', meaning to inform. [toʊld]) me(first-person singular object pronoun. [mi]) you(second-person singular pronoun. [ju]) had been(past perfect tense of the verb 'to be'. [hæd bɪn]) to(preposition indicating direction. [tɪ]) her(third-person singular object pronoun, referring to a female. The comma indicates a pause. [hər]),
And(conjunction connecting two clauses. [ənd]) mentioned(past tense of the verb 'mention', meaning to refer to briefly. [ˈmɛnʃənd]) me(first-person singular object pronoun. [mi]) to(preposition indicating direction. [tɪ]) him(third-person singular object pronoun, referring to a male. The colon introduces a further statement. [ɪm]):
She(third-person singular pronoun, referring to a female. [ʃi]) gave(past tense of the verb 'give', meaning to provide. [geɪv]) me(first-person singular object pronoun. [mi]) a good character(a positive description of someone's qualities. The comma indicates a pause. [ə gʊd ˈkɛrɪktər]),
But(conjunction introducing a contrasting statement. [bət]) said(past tense of the verb 'say', meaning to express in words. [sɛd]) I(first-person singular pronoun. [aɪ]) could(past tense of the modal verb 'can', indicating ability or possibility. [kʊd]) not(negative particle. [nɑt]) swim(to propel oneself through water. The period marks the end of the sentence. [swɪm]).
He(third-person singular pronoun, referring to a male. [hi]) sent(past tense of the verb 'send', meaning to dispatch. [sɛnt]) them(third-person plural object pronoun. [ðɛm]) word(a message. [wərd]) I(first-person singular pronoun. [aɪ]) had not gone(past perfect tense of the verb 'to go', indicating that the action of going did not happen. [hæd nɑt gɔn])
(We(first-person plural pronoun. [(wi]) know(present tense of the verb 'to know', meaning to be aware of. [noʊ]) it(third-person singular pronoun, referring to something previously mentioned. [ɪt]) to be(infinitive form of the verb 'to be'. [tɪ bi]) true(accurate or factual. The colon introduces a further statement. [tru)])):
If(conjunction introducing a conditional clause. [ɪf]) she(third-person singular pronoun, referring to a female. [ʃi]) should(auxiliary verb used to express possibility or condition. [ʃʊd]) push(verb meaning to exert force in order to move something away. [pʊʃ]) the matter(a situation or issue. [ðə ˈmætər]) on(to continue or proceed. The comma indicates a pause. [ɔn]),
What(interrogative pronoun, asking about something. [wət]) would(auxiliary verb used to express conditional or future tense. [wʊd]) become(verb meaning to happen to. [bɪˈkəm]) of(preposition indicating relationship or belonging. [əv]) you(second-person singular pronoun. The question mark indicates a question. [ju])?
I(first-person singular pronoun, referring to the speaker [aɪ]) gave(past tense of 'give', meaning to transfer possession or provide something [geɪv]) her(third-person singular pronoun, referring to a female [hər]) one(the number 1, referring to a single item [wən]), they(third-person plural pronoun, referring to a group of people [ðeɪ]) gave(past tense of 'give', meaning to transfer possession or provide something [geɪv]) him(third-person singular pronoun, referring to a male [ɪm]) two(the number 2, referring to two items [tu]),
You(second-person singular or plural pronoun, referring to the person or people being addressed [ju]) gave(past tense of 'give', meaning to transfer possession or provide something [geɪv]) us(first-person plural pronoun, referring to the speaker and at least one other person [ˈjuˈɛs]) three(the number 3, referring to three items [θri]) or(a conjunction used to introduce an alternative [ər]) more(a greater amount or number [mɔr]);
They(third-person plural pronoun, referring to a group of people [ðeɪ]) all(every one of a group [ɔl]) returned(past tense of 'return', meaning to go back or come back [rɪˈtərnd]) from(indicating a starting point or origin [frəm]) him(third-person singular pronoun, referring to a male [ɪm]) to(indicating direction or recipient [tɪ]) you(second-person singular or plural pronoun, referring to the person or people being addressed [ju]),
Though(conjunction meaning 'although' or 'even though' [ðoʊ]) they(third-person plural pronoun, referring to a group of people [ðeɪ]) were(past tense of 'be', indicating a state of being [wər]) mine(belonging to me [maɪn]) before(previously; in the past [ˌbiˈfɔr]).
If(a conditional conjunction, introducing a hypothetical situation [ɪf]) I(first-person singular pronoun, referring to the speaker [aɪ]) or(a conjunction used to introduce an alternative [ər]) she(third-person singular pronoun, referring to a female [ʃi]) should(auxiliary verb expressing possibility or condition [ʃʊd]) chance(to happen by accident or unexpectedly [ʧæns]) to(used to express purpose or intention [tɪ]) be(to exist or occur [bi])
Involved(connected or concerned with someone or something [ˌɪnˈvɑlvd]) in(expressing the situation of something surrounded or enclosed [ɪn]) this(referring to something nearby or already mentioned [ðɪs]) affair(an event or sequence of events of specified kind or that has caused public interest or notoriety [əˈfɛr]),
He(third-person singular pronoun, referring to a male [hi]) trusts(to have confidence in someone or something [trəsts]) to(used to express purpose or intention [tɪ]) you(second-person singular or plural pronoun, referring to the person or people being addressed [ju]) to(used to express purpose or intention [tɪ]) set(to put in a specified state or condition [sɛt]) them(third-person plural pronoun, referring to a group of people [ðɛm]) free(not under the control or power of someone else; able to act or think as one wants [fri]),
Exactly(in a precise and accurate manner [ɪgˈzæktli]) as(used to indicate that things happen in the way described [ɛz]) we(first-person plural pronoun, referring to the speaker and at least one other person [wi]) were(past tense of 'be', indicating a state of being [wər]).
My(belonging to me [maɪ]) notion(a conception of or belief about something [ˈnoʊʃən]) was(past tense of 'be', indicating a state of being [wɑz]) that(introducing a subordinate clause [ðət]) you(second-person singular or plural pronoun, referring to the person or people being addressed [ju]) had(past tense of 'have', indicating possession or experience [hæd]) been(past participle of 'be', indicating a state of being [bɪn])
(Before(earlier than [ˌbiˈfɔr]) she(third-person singular pronoun, referring to a female [ʃi]) had(past tense of 'have', indicating possession or experience [hæd]) this(referring to something nearby or already mentioned [ðɪs]) fit(a sudden attack or convulsion [fɪt]))
An(indefinite article, used before words beginning with a vowel sound [ən]) obstacle(a thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress [ˈɑbstəkəl]) that(introducing a subordinate clause [ðət]) came(past tense of 'come', meaning to move or travel towards or into a place [keɪm]) between(in the space separating two things [bɪtˈwin])
Him(third-person singular pronoun, referring to a male [ɪm]), and(a conjunction used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) ourselves(first-person plural reflexive pronoun, referring to the speaker and at least one other person [ɑrˈsɛlvz]), and(a conjunction used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) it(third-person singular pronoun, referring to a thing or situation [ɪt]).
Don't(contraction of 'do not', used to express a negative command or request [doʊnt]) let(to allow or permit [lɛt]) him(third-person singular pronoun, referring to a male [ɪm]) know(to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information [noʊ]) she(third-person singular pronoun, referring to a female [ʃi]) liked(past tense of 'like', meaning to find pleasant or enjoyable [laɪkt]) them(third-person plural pronoun, referring to a group of things [ðɛm]) best(in the most excellent or desirable way [bɛst]),
For(used to introduce a reason or explanation [fər]) this(referring to something nearby or already mentioned [ðɪs]) must(expressing necessity or obligation [məst]) ever(at all times; always [ˈɛvər]) be(to exist or occur [bi])
A(indefinite article, used before words beginning with a consonant sound [ə]) secret(something kept hidden or unexplained [ˈsikrɪt]), kept(past participle of 'keep', meaning to retain possession of [kɛpt]) from(indicating a starting point or origin [frəm]) all(every one of a group [ɔl]) the(definite article, referring to something specific [ðə]) rest(the remaining people or things [rɛst]),
Between(in the space separating two things [bɪtˈwin]) yourself(second-person singular reflexive pronoun, referring to the person being addressed [ˈjɔrsɛlf]) and(a conjunction used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) me(first-person singular pronoun, referring to the speaker [mi]).'
'That's(contraction of 'that is' [ðæts]) the most important piece of evidence(the single item of proof that carries the greatest weight or significance [ðə moʊst ˌɪmˈpɔrtənt pis əv ˈɛvədəns]) we've(contraction of 'we have' [wiv]) heard(past participle of 'hear', meaning to perceive with the ear [hərd]) yet(up to this point in time; so far [jɛt]),' (punctuation mark used to indicate a pause or separation of clauses)said(past tense of 'say', meaning to utter words [sɛd]) the King(the male ruler of a kingdom [ðə kɪŋ]), (punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)rubbing his hands(the action of moving one's hands back and forth against each other, often indicating anticipation or satisfaction [ˈrəbɪŋ hɪz hænz]); (punctuation mark used to connect related independent clauses)'so(therefore; as a result [soʊ]) now(at the present time; immediately [naʊ]) let(allow or permit [lɛt]) the jury(a body of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on evidence submitted to them [ðə ˈʤʊri-])—'
'If(used to introduce a conditional clause [ɪf]) any one of them(any single person from a group of people [ˈɛni wən əv ðɛm]) can(able to; having the ability to [kən]) explain it(to make something clear or understandable [ɪkˈspleɪn ɪt]),' (punctuation mark used to indicate a pause or separation of clauses)said(past tense of 'say', meaning to utter words [sɛd]) Alice(a proper noun, referring to a specific person [ˈælɪs]), (punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)(she(pronoun referring to Alice [(ʃi]) had grown(past perfect tense of 'grow', meaning to increase in size [hæd groʊn]) so large(to a great extent in physical dimensions [soʊ lɑrʤ]) in the last few minutes(during the most recent short period of time [ɪn ðə læst fju ˈmɪnəts]) that(used to introduce a result clause [ðət]) she wasn't(contraction of 'she was not' [ʃi ˈwəzənt]) a bit afraid(not at all scared [ə bɪt əˈfreɪd]) of interrupting him(to stop someone from speaking by saying or doing something [əv ˌɪntərˈəptɪŋ ɪm]),) (punctuation mark used to indicate a pause or separation of clauses)'I'll(contraction of 'I will' [aɪl]) give him(to provide something to someone [gɪv ɪm]) sixpence(a former British coin worth six pennies [sixpence]). (punctuation mark used to indicate the end of a sentence)I don't(contraction of 'I do not' [aɪ doʊnt]) believe(to accept something as true [bɪˈliv]) there's(contraction of 'there is' [ðɛrz]) an atom of meaning(the smallest possible amount of significance or sense [ən ˈætəm əv ˈminɪŋ]) in it(contained within something [ɪn ɪt]).'
The jury(a body of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on evidence submitted to them [ðə ˈʤʊri]) all(every one of a group [ɔl]) wrote down(to record something in writing [roʊt daʊn]) on their slates(on small, flat pieces of material used for writing [ɔn ðɛr sleɪts]), (punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)'SHE(pronoun referring to a female person [ʃi]) doesn't(contraction of 'does not' [ˈdəzənt]) believe(to accept something as true [bɪˈliv]) there's(contraction of 'there is' [ðɛrz]) an atom of meaning(the smallest possible amount of significance or sense [ən ˈætəm əv ˈminɪŋ]) in it(contained within something [ɪn ɪt]),' (punctuation mark used to indicate a pause or separation of clauses)but(used to introduce a contrasting statement [bət]) none of them(not one person from a group [nən əv ðɛm]) attempted(tried to do something [əˈtɛmptəd]) to explain(to make something clear or understandable [tɪ ɪkˈspleɪn]) the paper(a piece of material used for writing or printing [ðə ˈpeɪpər]).
'If(used to introduce a conditional clause [ɪf]) there's(contraction of 'there is' [ðɛrz]) no meaning(without significance or sense [noʊ ˈminɪŋ]) in it(contained within something [ɪn ɪt]),' (punctuation mark used to indicate a pause or separation of clauses)said(past tense of 'say', meaning to utter words [sɛd]) the King(the male ruler of a kingdom [ðə kɪŋ]), (punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)'that(referring to the absence of meaning [ðət]) saves(to prevent the waste of something [seɪvz]) a world of trouble(a great amount of difficulty or problems [ə wərld əv ˈtrəbəl]), (punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)you know(used to indicate that the listener is already aware of something [ju noʊ]), (punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)as(because [ɛz]) we needn't(contraction of 'we need not' [wi ˈnidənt]) try(to make an attempt or effort [traɪ]) to find(to discover or locate something [tɪ faɪnd]) any(some; one or some of a thing or number of things, whether specifically identified or not [ˈɛni]). (punctuation mark used to indicate the end of a sentence)And(used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) yet(nevertheless; despite that [jɛt]) I don't know(expressing uncertainty or doubt [aɪ doʊnt noʊ]),' (punctuation mark used to indicate a pause or separation of clauses)he went on(he continued speaking [hi wɛnt ɔn]), (punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)spreading out(to extend something over a large area [ˈsprɛdɪŋ aʊt]) the verses(lines of poetry [ðə ˈvərsɪz]) on his knee(on the upper part of the leg when bent [ɔn hɪz ni]), (punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)and looking(to direct one's gaze towards something [ənd ˈlʊkɪŋ]) at them(referring to the verses [æt ðɛm]) with one eye(using a single eye to see [wɪθ wən aɪ]); (punctuation mark used to connect related independent clauses)'I seem(it appears to me [aɪ sim]) to see(to perceive with the eyes [tɪ si]) some meaning(a degree of significance or sense [səm ˈminɪŋ]) in them(contained within the verses [ɪn ðɛm]), (punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)after all(despite indications to the contrary [ˈæftər ɔl]). (punctuation mark used to indicate the end of a sentence)"—SAID I COULD NOT SWIM(a direct quote indicating an inability to swim [-sɛd aɪ kʊd nɑt swɪm-])—" you can't(contraction of 'you cannot' [ju kænt]) swim(to propel oneself through water [swɪm]), (punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)can you(a tag question used to confirm information [kən ju])?' (punctuation mark used to indicate a question)he added(he said in addition [hi ˈædɪd]), (punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)turning(to change direction [ˈtərnɪŋ]) to the Knave(a playing card or a dishonest man [tɪ ðə neɪv]).