The Knave(A playing card, specifically the Jack. In this context, a character referred to as 'The Knave' [ðə neɪv]) shook his head(moved his head from side to side, indicating sadness, disbelief, or disapproval [ʃʊk hɪz hɛd]) sadly(in a sad manner; expressing or feeling sorrow [ˈsædli]). 'Do I look like it(A rhetorical question implying the speaker does not believe they resemble the thing being asked about [du aɪ lʊk laɪk ɪt])?' he said(indicates the speaker of the preceding words [hi sɛd]). (Which he certainly did NOT(emphatic statement that the Knave did not look like what was implied in the previous question [wɪʧ hi ˈsərtənli dɪd nɑt]), being made entirely of cardboard(explains why the Knave did not look like what was implied; his physical composition is cardboard [biɪŋ meɪd ɪnˈtaɪərli əv ˈkɑrdˌbɔrd]).)
'All right, so far(An expression indicating that everything is proceeding as expected up to this point [ɔl raɪt soʊ fɑr]),' said the King(indicates the speaker of the preceding words [sɛd ðə kɪŋ]), and he went on muttering(he continued speaking in a low, unclear voice [ənd hi wɛnt ɔn ˈmətərɪŋ]) over the verses(referring to the lines of a poem or song [ˈoʊvər ðə ˈvərsɪz]) to himself(indicating that the King is speaking quietly and privately [tɪ hɪmˈsɛlf]): '"WE KNOW IT TO BE TRUE(a line from the verses the King is reading [wi noʊ ɪt tɪ bi tru])—" that's the jury, of course(the King's interpretation of the line, suggesting it refers to the jury [ðæts ðə ˈʤʊri əv kɔrs])—"I GAVE HER ONE, THEY GAVE HIM TWO(another line from the verses [aɪ geɪv hər wən ðeɪ geɪv ɪm tu])—" why, that must be what he did with the tarts, you know(the King's interpretation of the line, connecting it to the tarts [waɪ ðət məst bi wət hi dɪd wɪθ ðə tɑrts ju noʊ])—'
'But, it goes on(introduces a continuation or further development of the previous statement [bət ɪt goʊz ɔn]) "THEY ALL RETURNED FROM HIM TO YOU(a line from the verses Alice is quoting [ðeɪ ɔl rɪˈtərnd frəm ɪm tɪ ju]),"' said Alice(indicates the speaker of the preceding words [sɛd ˈælɪs]).
'Why, there they are(an exclamation of discovery or realization [waɪ ðɛr ðeɪ ər])!' said the King triumphantly(indicates the speaker and their tone of victory or satisfaction [sɛd ðə kɪŋ traɪˈəmfəntli]), pointing to the tarts on the table(describes the King's gesture, directing attention to the tarts [ˈpɔɪntɪŋ tɪ ðə tɑrts ɔn ðə ˈteɪbəl]). 'Nothing can be clearer than THAT(an emphatic statement that something is obvious or easily understood [ˈnəθɪŋ kən bi ˈklɪrər ðən ðət]). Then again(introduces another point or consideration [ðɛn əˈgɛn])—"BEFORE SHE HAD THIS FIT(another line from the verses [ˌbiˈfɔr ʃi hæd ðɪs fɪt])—" you never had fits, my dear, I think(a question directed to the Queen, inquiring if she has ever had fits (seizures [ju ˈnɛvər hæd fɪts maɪ dɪr aɪ θɪŋk])?' he said to the Queen(indicates to whom the King is speaking [hi sɛd tɪ ðə kwin]).
'Never(An emphatic refusal or denial [ˈnɛvər])!' said(past tense of 'say', indicating who spoke the words [sɛd]) the Queen(referring to the female monarch [ðə kwin]) furiously(in an extremely angry manner [fˈjʊriəsli]), throwing(propelling something through the air with force [θroʊɪŋ]) an inkstand(a container for ink, often used for writing [ən inkstand]) at(indicating direction or target [æt]) the Lizard(referring to a specific lizard character [ðə ˈlɪzərd]) as(while or at the same time as [ɛz]) she spoke(while she was speaking [ʃi spoʊk]). (The unfortunate little Bill(parenthetical remark describing Bill as unlucky and small [(ðə ənˈfɔrʧənət ˈlɪtəl bɪl]) had left off(had stopped [hæd lɛft ɔf]) writing(the act of forming letters or words [ˈraɪtɪŋ]) on(indicating surface [ɔn]) his slate(a small writing board [hɪz sleɪt]) with one finger(using a single finger to write [wɪθ wən ˈfɪŋgər]), as(because [ɛz]) he found(he discovered [hi faʊnd]) it made no mark(it didn't leave a visible trace [ɪt meɪd noʊ mɑrk]); but(however [bət]) he now(at this moment [hi naʊ]) hastily(quickly and in a rush [ˈheɪstəli]) began again(started once more [bɪˈgæn əˈgɛn]), using(employing [ˈjuzɪŋ]) the ink(the colored fluid used for writing [ðə ɪŋk]), that(which [ðət]) was trickling down(was flowing slowly in drops [wɑz ˈtrɪklɪŋ daʊn]) his face(the front of his head [hɪz feɪs]), as long as(for the duration that [ɛz lɔŋ ɛz]) it lasted(the ink was available [ɪt ˈlæstɪd]).)
'Then(Following from what was previously said [ðɛn]) the words(Specific words being discussed [ðə wərdz]) don't FIT(Do not match or are not appropriate [doʊnt fɪt]) you(Referring to the person being addressed [ju]),' said(Past tense of 'say', indicating who is speaking [sɛd]) the King(Referring to the male monarch [ðə kɪŋ]), looking round(Turning his head to view the surroundings [ˈlʊkɪŋ raʊnd]) the court(The place where legal proceedings take place, or the King's royal retinue [ðə kɔrt]) with a smile(Expressing amusement or pleasure [wɪθ ə smaɪl]). There was(Indicating the existence of something [ðɛr wɑz]) a dead silence(Complete absence of sound [ə dɛd ˈsaɪləns]).
'It's(Contraction of 'it is' [ɪts]) a pun(A joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words which sound alike but have different meanings [ə pən])!' the King(Referring to the male monarch [ðə kɪŋ]) added(Said in addition to what was previously said [ˈædɪd]) in an offended tone(Speaking as if feeling insulted or upset [ɪn ən əˈfɛndɪd toʊn]), and(Conjunction used to connect clauses [ənd]) everybody(All the people present [ˈɛvriˌbɑdi]) laughed(Made sounds of amusement [læft]), 'Let(Imperative, meaning 'allow' [lɛt]) the jury(A group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case [ðə ˈʤʊri]) consider(Think carefully about [kənˈsɪdər]) their verdict(The decision made by the jury [ðɛr ˈvərdɪkt]),' the King(Referring to the male monarch [ðə kɪŋ]) said(Past tense of 'say', indicating who is speaking [sɛd]), for(Indicating duration [fər]) about(Approximately [əˈbaʊt]) the twentieth time(Occurring for the twentieth instance [ðə tˈwɛnˌtiɛθ taɪm]) that day(During the current day [ðət deɪ]).
'No, no(Expresses strong disagreement or refusal [noʊ noʊ])!' said(past tense of 'say', indicating who is speaking [sɛd]) the Queen(refers to a female monarch, a queen [ðə kwin]). 'Sentence(a formal declaration of punishment given by a court [ˈsɛntəns]) first—verdict(placing the sentence before the verdict, an illogical order [first-verdict]) afterwards(at a later time; subsequently [ˈæftərwərdz]).'
'Stuff and nonsense(an exclamation indicating that something is considered foolish, untrue, or unacceptable [stəf ənd ˈnɑnsɛns])!' said(past tense of 'say', indicating who is speaking [sɛd]) Alice(a proper noun, the name of a person [ˈælɪs]) loudly(in a loud manner; with a high volume [ˈlaʊdli]). 'The idea(a thought or suggestion [ðə aɪˈdiə]) of having(to possess or experience something [əv ˈhævɪŋ]) the sentence(a formal declaration of punishment given by a court [ðə ˈsɛntəns]) first(before anything else; in advance [fərst])!'
'Hold your tongue(an idiom meaning to be silent or stop talking [hoʊld jʊr təŋ])!' said(past tense of 'say', indicating who is speaking [sɛd]) the Queen(refers to a female monarch, a queen [ðə kwin]), turning(changing to a different state or condition [ˈtərnɪŋ]) purple(becoming red or bluish-red in the face, often due to anger or strong emotion [ˈpərpəl]).
'I won't(a contraction of 'I will not', expressing refusal or unwillingness [aɪ woʊnt])!' said(past tense of 'say', indicating who is speaking [sɛd]) Alice(a proper noun, the name of a person [ˈælɪs]).
'Off with her head(an exclamation demanding that someone's head be removed, typically as a form of execution [ɔf wɪθ hər hɛd])!' the Queen(refers to a female monarch, a queen [ðə kwin]) shouted(past tense of 'shout', to speak very loudly [ˈʃaʊtɪd]) at the top of her voice(as loudly as possible [æt ðə tɔp əv hər vɔɪs]). Nobody(no person; not anyone [ˈnoʊˌbɑˌdi]) moved(changed position or took action [muvd]).
'Who cares(an expression indicating a lack of concern or interest [hu kɛrz]) for you(directed at the person being spoken to [fər ju])?' said(past tense of 'say', indicating who is speaking [sɛd]) Alice(a proper noun, the name of a person [ˈælɪs]), (she had grown(she had increased in size [(ʃi hæd groʊn]) to her full size(to her maximum height or dimensions [tɪ hər fʊl saɪz]) by this time(at this particular moment [baɪ ðɪs taɪm)]).) 'You're(contraction of 'you are' [jʊr]) nothing but(only; merely [ˈnəθɪŋ bət]) a pack of cards(a group of playing cards, used figuratively to suggest worthlessness or insignificance [ə pæk əv kɑrdz])!'
At this(in response to what has just happened or been said [æt ðɪs]) the whole pack(all of the playing cards together [ðə hoʊl pæk]) rose up(stood up or moved upwards [roʊz əp]) into the air(upwards, away from the ground [ˈɪntu ðə ɛr]), and came(moved towards [ənd keɪm]) flying down(moving quickly through the air downwards [flaɪɪŋ daʊn]) upon her(towards her [əˈpɑn hər]): she gave(she emitted [ʃi geɪv]) a little scream(a short, high-pitched cry [ə ˈlɪtəl skrim]), half of fright(partly due to fear [hæf əv fraɪt]) and half of anger(partly due to feeling annoyed or displeased [ənd hæf əv ˈæŋgər]), and tried(attempted [ənd traɪd]) to beat them off(to push them away by hitting them [tɪ bit ðɛm ɔf]), and found(discovered [ənd faʊnd]) herself(her own person [hərˈsɛlf]) lying(being in a horizontal position [laɪɪŋ]) on the bank(the side of a river or stream [ɔn ðə bæŋk]), with her head(the upper part of her body [wɪθ hər hɛd]) in the lap(the area between the knees and the waist when sitting [ɪn ðə læp]) of her sister(her female sibling [əv hər ˈsɪstər]), who was gently(in a kind and careful manner [hu wɑz ˈʤɛntli]) brushing away(removing with a sweeping motion [ˈbrəʃɪŋ əˈweɪ]) some dead leaves(leaves that have fallen from a tree and are no longer alive [səm dɛd livz]) that had fluttered down(that had fallen lightly and erratically [ðət hæd ˈflətərd daʊn]) from the trees(from the tall, woody plants [frəm ðə triz]) upon her face(on the front of her head [əˈpɑn hər feɪs]).
'Wake up, Alice dear(An exclamation urging Alice to awaken, with 'dear' used as a term of endearment. [weɪk əp ˈælɪs dɪr])!' said her sister(Indicates that Alice's sister is the speaker. [sɛd hər ˈsɪstər]); 'Why(Expresses surprise or mild astonishment. [waɪ]), what a long sleep you've had(An exclamation noting the extended duration of Alice's sleep. 'You've' is a contraction of 'you have'. [wət ə lɔŋ slip juv hæd])!'