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CHAPTER I. Down the Rabbit-Hole

peep
v. look quickly and furtively at something, especially through a narrow opening

daisy
n. a small grassland plant that has flowers with a yellow disk and white rays

curiosity
n. something unusual, perhaps worthy of collecting

hedge
n. a fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs

peg
n. a small stick or hook that sticks out from a surface and from which objects, especially clothes, can hang

tumble
v. suffer a sudden downfall, overthrow, or defeat v. fall suddenly and sharply

curtsey
v. bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting

ignorant
a. uneducated in general; lacking knowledge a. unaware because of a lack of relevant information or knowledge

doze off
v. start to sleep, especially during the day

out-of-the-way
a. far from places where many people live or usually go

poker
n. a long, thin metal stick that you use to move around coal or wood in a fire so that it burns better

croquet
n. a game in which players use long wooden hammers to hit wooden balls through small arches in the grass

currant
n. small dried fruit made from small seedless variety of grape

CHAPTER II. The Pool of Tears

patter
v. rain gently v. make light, rapid and repeated sounds

hastily
ad. in a hurried manner

kid
n. soft smooth leather from the hide of a young goat

trot
v. proceed or cause to proceed at a pace faster than a walk, lifting each diagonal pair of legs alternately

mutter
v. talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

savage
a. without civilizing influences

ringlet
n. a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles

poky
a. unpleasantly small and uncomfortable

walrus
n.large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide

hippopotamus
n. massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa

wink
v. gleam or glow intermittently

shrill
a. having a loud and high sound that is unpleasant or painful to listen to

soothing
a. affording physical relief a. freeing from fear and anxiety

purr
v. make a quiet, continuous, soft sound

bristle
v. be in a state of movement or action v. react in an offended or angry manner

nasty
a. offensive or even (of persons) malicious

vulgar
a. conspicuously and tastelessly indecent

terrier
n. any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals

commotion
n. a disorderly outburst or tumult

high time
n. time to do something that should have been done a long time ago

CHAPTER III. A Caucus-Race and a Long Tale

draggle
v. make wet and dirty, as from rain

cling
v. come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

sulky
a. refusing to smile or be pleasant to people, usually because you are angry about something

usurpation
n. wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force n. entry to another's property without right or permission

archbishop
n. a bishop of highest rank

moderate
a. being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme

insolence
n. an offensive disrespectful impudent act

melancholy
n. a feeling of thoughtful sadness

adjourn
v. break from a meeting or gathering v. close at the end of a session

remedy
n. a successful way of curing an illness or dealing with a problem or difficulty

titter
v. laugh nervously

pant
v. breathe quickly and loudly through your mouth

comfit
n. candy containing a fruit or nut

thimble
n. metal or plastic cap with closed end, worn to protect finger and push needle in sewing

snappish
a. irritable and inclined to bite

pretext
n. a pretended reason for doing something that is used to hide the real reason

CHAPTER IV. The Rabbit Sends in a Little Bill

mutter
v. talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

ferret
n. a small, yellowish-white animal with a long body, bred for hunting rabbits and other small animals

lest
conj. with intention of preventing

stoop
v. bend the top half of the body forward and down

snatch
n. the act of catching an object with the hands

shriek
n. sharp piercing cry n. a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

rumbling
n. continuous deep, resonant sound

scramble
v. move or climb quickly but with difficulty, often using your hands to help you

feeble
a. lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality a. lacking strength

squeak
v. make a high-pitched, screeching noise

flustered
a. agitated or confused

feebly
ad. in way that lacks strength or force

coaxing
a. gently persuasive

whereupon
conj. immediately after which

yelp
n. a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)

dodge
v. make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

thistle
n. any of numerous plants of the family Compositae

tumbled
a. having fallen or collapsed, cleaned in tumbling barrel;

trample
v. step heavily on something or someone, causing damage or injury

buttercup
n. any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus

hookah
n. oriental tobacco pipe with long, flexible tube which draws smoke through water contained in bowl;

CHAPTER V. Advice from a Caterpillar

hookah
n. a type of pipe that brings smoke through a container of water before it is breathed in

languid
a. lacking spirit or liveliness

sternly
ad. with sternness; in a severe manner

chrysalis
n. pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon

contemptuously
ad. without respect; in a disdainful manner

puff
v. blow hard and loudly

incessantly
ad. without interruption

somersault
n. an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return

supple
a. capable of moving or bending freely

ointment
n. a thick, oily substance, usually containing medicine, that is put on skin where you feel sore or on an injury

shilling
n. the basic unit of money; equal to 100 cents

suet
n. a type of hard fat used in cooking, taken from around the kidneys of animals such as sheep and cows

eel
n. a long, thin, snake-like fish

content
a. satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

nibble
v. bite off very small pieces

morsel
n. a small quantity of anything

indignant
a. angered at something unjust or wrong

subdued
a. quieted and brought under control a. restrained in style or quality

wriggle
v. move in a twisting or contorted motion, especially when struggling

contempt
n. open disrespect for a person or thing n. a manner that is generally disrespectful

entangle
v. twist together or entwine into a confusing mass

CHAPTER VI. Pig and Pepper

livery
n. a special uniform worn by servants or particular officials

footman
n. a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores

rap
n. hit or say something suddenly and forcefully

graze
v. break the surface of the skin by rubbing against something rough

cauldron
n. a very large pot that is used for boiling

grin
v. draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl

fire-iron
n. a metal tool used to move or put coal or wood on a fire in a fireplace

growl
n. uttering in low dull rumbling sounds

abide
v. put up with something or somebody unpleasant

lullaby
n. the act of singing a quiet song to lull a child to sleep

tease
v. intentionally annoy a person or animal by saying something that is not true

snort
v. make an explosive sound by forcing air quickly up or down the nose

grunt
v. make a low, rough noise

snout
n. nose and mouth that stick out from the face of some animals

absurd
a. stupid and unreasonable, or silly in a humorous way

raving
a. complete or extreme, or completely or extremely

giddy
a. feeling silly, happy, and excited and showing this in your behaviour

CHAPTER VII. A Mad Tea-Party

meekly
ad. in a submissive or spiritless manner ad. in a humble manner

contemptuously
ad. without respect; in a disdainful manner

beat time
v. move your hand or foot up and down in time with the music

twinkle
v. emit or reflect light in a flickering manner

pinch
v. tightly press something, esp. someone’s skin, between your finger and thumb or between two surfaces

bawl
v. shout loudly and without restraint

savage
a. extremely violent, wild, or frightening

treacle
n. a sweet, dark, thick liquid that is used in cooking sweet dishes and sweets

sulkily
ad. in a way refusing to smile or be pleasant to people, because you are angry about something

muchness
n. greatness in quantity or degree

CHAPTER VIII. The Queen's Croquet-Ground

oblong
n. a flat shape with four sides and four right angles and opposite sides of equal length

courtier
n. an attendant at the court of a sovereign

crimson
a. resembling the color of blood, cherries, tomatoes, or rubies

giddy
a. feeling silly, happy, and excited and showing this in your behaviour

furrow
n. a long shallow trench in the ground (especially one made by a plow)

mallet
n. a wooden hammer with a long handle used in sports

flamingo
n. large pink to scarlet web-footed wading bird with down-bent bill; inhabits brackish lakes

hedgehog
n. a small, brown mammal with a covering of sharp spines on its back

provoking
a. causing a reaction, especially a negative one

impertinent
a. improperly forward or bold

CHAPTER IX. The Mock Turtle's Story

affectionately
ad. in a way that shows liking or love

savage
a. without civilizing influences

camomile
n. a plant whose white and yellow flowers are used to make tea

stingy
a. unwilling to spend money; small in amount

mustard
n. a thick yellow or brown sauce that tastes spicy

frown
v. look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

chuckle
v. laugh quietly or with restraint

ledge
n. a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

reel
v. walk, moving from side to side, looking like you are going to fall

writhe
v. move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

uglify
v. make ugly or unattractive;

simpleton
n. a person lacking intelligence or common sense

CHAPTER X. The Lobster Quadrille

somersault
n. an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return

caper
v. run and jump about in an energetic, happy way

whiting
n. a food fish of the Atlantic waters of Europe resembling the cod

snail
n. a small creature with a soft, wet body and a round shell, that moves very slowly

porpoise
n.a mammal that lives in the sea, looks similar to a dolphin but has a shorter rounder nose

shingle
n. coarse beach gravel of small waterworn stones and pebbles

askance
ad. with suspicion or disapproval ad. with a side or oblique glance

scaly
a. having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles

crumb
n. a very small piece of bread, cake, or biscuit

tremulous
a. (of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear

boon
n. something good or very helpful

tureen
n. large deep serving dish with a cover; for serving soups and stews

dainty
n. something considered choice to eat

stoop
v. bend the top half of the body forward and down

CHAPTER XI. Who Stole the Tarts?

parchment
n. skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on

tart
n. a pastry cup with a filling of fruit or custard and no top crust

muddle
n. a confused multitude of things

accusation
n. a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person

fidget
v. make continuous, small movements that annoy other people

meekly
ad. in a humble manner

twinkling
a. shining with a light that is bright and then less bright

dunce
n. a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence

guinea-pig
n. a small animal covered in fur with rounded ears, short legs, and no tail, often kept as a pet by children

treacle
n. a sweet, dark, thick liquid that is used in cooking sweet dishes and sweets

collar
v. catch and hold someone so that they cannot escape

fumble
v. make a mess of, destroy or ruin v. handle clumsily

shrill
a. having a loud and high sound that is unpleasant or painful to listen to

CHAPTER XII. Alice's Evidence

flurry
n. a sudden, short period of activity, excitement, or interest

globe
n. any ball-shaped object

diligently
ad. in a way that is careful and uses a lot of effort:

cackle
v. make the loud, unpleasant sound of a chicken

imitate
v. appear like, as in behavior or appearance v. make a reproduction or copy of

mischief
n. the quality or nature of being harmful or evil

inkstand
n. a container for bottles of ink, pens, pencils, etc.

trickle
v. run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

pun
n. a humorous use of a word or phrase that has several meanings or that sounds like another word

ripple
v. flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise

reed
n. any of various types of tall, stiff plants like grasses growing together in groups near water

tinkle
v. make or emit a high sound

sheep-bell
n. a bell hung round the neck of a sheep so that the sheep can be easily located

clamour
n. loud and persistent outcry from many people

Words of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland