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Alice in Blunderland: An Iridescent Dream
Alice in Blunderland: An Iridescent Dream

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of Alice in Blunderland: An Iridescent Dream is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.
"Which," said he proudly, "I consider to be the most Democraticising thing I have ever invented.
You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."
Alice thought the Cheshire Cat's grin expanded slightly as the Hatter spoke, but she was not sure, although he most assuredly did wink at her.
"I should admire to see it," she said.
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Alice in Blunderland: An Iridescent Dream

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of Alice in Blunderland: An Iridescent Dream is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/29 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.
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"Which," said he proudly, "I consider to be the most Democraticising thing I have ever invented.
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You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."
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Alice thought the Cheshire Cat's grin expanded slightly as the Hatter spoke, but she was not sure, although he most assuredly did wink at her.
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"I should admire to see it," she said.
/aɪ ʃʊd ædˈmaɪr tuː siː ɪt ʃiː sed/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Cat's noun US /kæts/

possessive form of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading “Alice thought the Cheshire Cat's grin expanded slightly as the Hatter spoke, but she was not sure, although he most assuredly did wink at her.”

Counsel's noun US /ˈkaʊnsəlz/

possessive form of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading “THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.”

Hatter noun US /ˈhætər/

someone who makes and sells hats

From this reading “THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.”

Infinity noun US /ˌɪnˈfɪnɪti/

time without end

From this reading “You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."”

promote verb US /prəˈmoʊt/

contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading “You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."”

Sisterhood noun US /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

the kinship relation between a female offspring and the siblings

From this reading “You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."”

Unlimited adjective US /ənˈlɪmətɪd/

having no limits in range or scope

From this reading “You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."”

workings noun US /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/

the internal mechanism of a device

From this reading “THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."

admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/

feel admiration for

From this reading "I should admire to see it," she said.

Alice

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."

althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Alice thought the Cheshire Cat's grin expanded slightly as the Hatter spoke, but she was not sure, although he most assuredly did wink at her.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."

ArmedadjectiveUS /ɑːrmd/

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."

assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/

without a doubt

From this reading Alice thought the Cheshire Cat's grin expanded slightly as the Hatter spoke, but she was not sure, although he most assuredly did wink at her.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Alice thought the Cheshire Cat's grin expanded slightly as the Hatter spoke, but she was not sure, although he most assuredly did wink at her.

authorising

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Which," said he proudly, "I consider to be the most Democraticising thing I have ever invented.

BrotherhoodnounUS /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings

From this reading You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."

Cat'snounUS /kæts/

possessive form of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Alice thought the Cheshire Cat's grin expanded slightly as the Hatter spoke, but she was not sure, although he most assuredly did wink at her.

Cheshire

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Alice thought the Cheshire Cat's grin expanded slightly as the Hatter spoke, but she was not sure, although he most assuredly did wink at her.

considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/

deem to be

From this reading "Which," said he proudly, "I consider to be the most Democraticising thing I have ever invented.

Copperation

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.

Counsel'snounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/

possessive form of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.

decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/

recognizable; marked

From this reading THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.

Democraticising

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Which," said he proudly, "I consider to be the most Democraticising thing I have ever invented.

demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/

a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Alice thought the Cheshire Cat's grin expanded slightly as the Hatter spoke, but she was not sure, although he most assuredly did wink at her.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."

equalitynounUS /ɪˈkwɑːləti/

the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status

From this reading You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading "Which," said he proudly, "I consider to be the most Democraticising thing I have ever invented.

everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/

every person

From this reading You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."

expandedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspændəd/

increased in extent or size or bulk or scope

From this reading Alice thought the Cheshire Cat's grin expanded slightly as the Hatter spoke, but she was not sure, although he most assuredly did wink at her.

giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.

grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Alice thought the Cheshire Cat's grin expanded slightly as the Hatter spoke, but she was not sure, although he most assuredly did wink at her.

HatternounUS /ˈhætər/

someone who makes and sells hats

From this reading THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Which," said he proudly, "I consider to be the most Democraticising thing I have ever invented.

haven't

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Alice thought the Cheshire Cat's grin expanded slightly as the Hatter spoke, but she was not sure, although he most assuredly did wink at her.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Which," said he proudly, "I consider to be the most Democraticising thing I have ever invented.

ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."

InfinitynounUS /ˌɪnˈfɪnɪti/

time without end

From this reading You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."

inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/

past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading "Which," said he proudly, "I consider to be the most Democraticising thing I have ever invented.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I should admire to see it," she said.

minepronounUS /maɪn/

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Which," said he proudly, "I consider to be the most Democraticising thing I have ever invented.

movementsnounUS /ˈmuːvmənts/

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."

MUNICIPAPHONE

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Alice thought the Cheshire Cat's grin expanded slightly as the Hatter spoke, but she was not sure, although he most assuredly did wink at her.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.

opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.

pleaseverbUS /pliːz/

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."

pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.

promoteverbUS /prəˈmoʊt/

contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."

proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/

with pride; in a proud manner

From this reading "Which," said he proudly, "I consider to be the most Democraticising thing I have ever invented.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Which," said he proudly, "I consider to be the most Democraticising thing I have ever invented.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I should admire to see it," she said.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Alice thought the Cheshire Cat's grin expanded slightly as the Hatter spoke, but she was not sure, although he most assuredly did wink at her.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I should admire to see it," she said.

SisterhoodnounUS /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

the kinship relation between a female offspring and the siblings

From this reading You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."

slightlyadverbUS /ˈslaɪtli/

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Alice thought the Cheshire Cat's grin expanded slightly as the Hatter spoke, but she was not sure, although he most assuredly did wink at her.

spokenounUS /spoʊk/

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Alice thought the Cheshire Cat's grin expanded slightly as the Hatter spoke, but she was not sure, although he most assuredly did wink at her.

sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Alice thought the Cheshire Cat's grin expanded slightly as the Hatter spoke, but she was not sure, although he most assuredly did wink at her.

talkverbUS /tɔːk/

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."

thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading "Which," said he proudly, "I consider to be the most Democraticising thing I have ever invented.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Alice thought the Cheshire Cat's grin expanded slightly as the Hatter spoke, but she was not sure, although he most assuredly did wink at her.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."

Unclehood

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."

UniversaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."

UnlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/

having no limits in range or scope

From this reading You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Alice thought the Cheshire Cat's grin expanded slightly as the Hatter spoke, but she was not sure, although he most assuredly did wink at her.

whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.

WhichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "Which," said he proudly, "I consider to be the most Democraticising thing I have ever invented.

winkverbUS /wɪŋk/

signal by winking

From this reading Alice thought the Cheshire Cat's grin expanded slightly as the Hatter spoke, but she was not sure, although he most assuredly did wink at her.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.

workingsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/

the internal mechanism of a device

From this reading THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE MUNICIPAPHONE Armed with the Copperation Counsel's opinion authorising him to do whatever he pleased next, the Hatter decided that he would give Alice a demonstration of the workings of the Municipaphone.

YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You can talk all you please about Universal Brotherhood, Unlimited Sisterhood, and the Infinity of Unclehood, but all of these movements put together haven't done as much to promote the equality of everybody as that Municipaphone idea of mine."

Chapter 5 of Alice in Blunderland: An Iridescent Dream by John Kendrick Bangs holds 147 sentences, grouped into 30 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

What does chapter 5 of Alice in Blunderland: An Iridescent Dream contain?

Chapter 5 holds 147 sentences of Alice in Blunderland: An Iridescent Dream, unabridged, divided into 30 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 5 of Alice in Blunderland: An Iridescent Dream by John Kendrick Bangs exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 147 sentences, grouped into 30 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

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Work through the 30 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

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Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 5 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

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Project Gutenberg eBook #28069, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Alice in Blunderland: An Iridescent Dream take to read?

About 76 minutes of reading across 184 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in Alice in Blunderland: An Iridescent Dream

Words and structures a reader meets early in Alice in Blunderland: An Iridescent Dream, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Blunderland
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Alice in Blunderland: An Iridescent Dream; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Those
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Depressing
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Somehow
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