CHAPTER III: A Caucus-Race and a Long Tale
CHAPTER III (第3章) [名] the third chapter
Caucus-Race (コーカスレース) [名] a race in which the contestants run in a circle until they are all tired and stop, with the winner being the last one to stop
Long Tale (長い話) [名] a story that is long
第3章: コーカスレースと長い話

 They were indeed a queer-looking party that assembled on the bank—the birds with draggled feathers, the animals with their fur clinging close to them, and all dripping wet, cross, and uncomfortable.
queer-looking (奇妙な) [形] strange or odd in appearance
party (一行) [名] a group of people who are traveling together
assemble (集まる) [動] come together as a group
draggle (びしょ濡れにする) [動] make wet and dirty by dragging through mud or water
feather (羽) [名] one of the light appendages growing from a bird's skin
fur (毛皮) [名] the hairy coat of a mammal
cling (びしょ濡れにする) [動] hold on tightly to
wet (濡れた) [形] covered or saturated with water or another liquid
cross (不機嫌な) [形] angry and bad-tempered
uncomfortable (不快な) [形] causing discomfort or unease
岸辺に集まったのは、確かに奇妙な一行だった。鳥は羽をびしょ濡れにし、動物は毛皮をびしょ濡れにして、みんなびしょ濡れで、不機嫌で、不快そうだった。

 The first question of course was, how to get dry again: they had a consultation about this, and after a few minutes it seemed quite natural to Alice to find herself talking familiarly with them, as if she had known them all her life.
of course (もちろん) [副] as expected
get dry (乾く) [動] become dry
again (また) [副] once more; another time
consultation (相談) [名] the action of consulting or discussing
natural (自然な) [形] existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind
talking (話す) [動] speak or converse
familiarly (親しげに) [副] in a friendly and informal way
all her life (ずっと) [名] the period of time during which a person is alive
もちろん、最初の問題は、どうやってまた乾くかということだった。彼らはこれについて相談し、数分後にはアリスは彼らと親しげに話していることに気づき、まるで彼らをずっと知っていたかのように思えた。
Indeed, she had quite a long argument with the Lory, who at last turned sulky, and would only say, “I am older than you, and must know better;” and this Alice would not allow without knowing how old it was, and, as the Lory positively refused to tell its age, there was no more to be said.
quite (かなり) [副] to a certain extent; somewhat
argument (議論) [名] a statement or series of statements for or against something
at last (ついに) [副] finally; after a long time
turn (なる) [動] change in nature, state, form, or appearance
sulky (不機嫌) [形] bad-tempered and sulking
older (年上) [形] having lived or existed for a longer period of time
allow (認める) [動] permit; let
without (~なしに) [前] not having or not accompanied by
how old (何歳) [名] the age of a person
positively (断固として) [副] in a positive manner; definitely
refuse (拒む) [動] be unwilling to accept or consider
no more (それ以上) [名] not any more; no longer
実際、彼女はインコとかなり長い議論をしたが、インコはついに不機嫌になり、「私はあなたより年上だから、もっと知っているはずだ」と言うだけだった。アリスはインコが何歳か知らなければそれを認めようとせず、インコは年齢を言うのを断固として拒んだので、それ以上言うことはなかった。

 At last the Mouse, who seemed to be a person of authority among them, called out, “Sit down, all of you, and listen to me!
authority (権威) [名] the power to command or enforce obedience
call out (叫ぶ) [動] shout
sit down (座る) [動] be in or assume a sitting position
listen (聞く) [動] give one's attention to a sound
ついに、彼らの中で権威のある人物らしいネズミが、「みんな座って、私の言うことを聞きなさい!
I’ll soon make you dry enough!”
make (する) [動] cause to be or become
すぐに乾かしてあげよう!」
They all sat down at once, in a large ring, with the Mouse in the middle.
at once (一斉に) [副] immediately; without delay
in the middle (真ん中) [名] the point or part that is equally distant from all sides, ends, or surfaces of something
彼らは皆、ネズミを真ん中にして大きな輪になって一斉に座った。
Alice kept her eyes anxiously fixed on it, for she felt sure she would catch a bad cold if she did not get dry very soon.
keep one's eyes fixed on (見つめ続ける) [動] to look at something intently
catch a cold (風邪をひく) [動] to become sick with a cold
dry (乾く) [動] to become free from moisture or liquid
アリスは心配そうにそれを見つめ続けた。すぐに乾かなければひどい風邪をひいてしまうに違いないと思ったからだ。

 “Ahem!” said the Mouse with an important air, “are you all ready?
ahem (えーっと) [間] used to attract attention or express hesitation
important (もったいぶった) [形] of great significance or value
air (様子) [名] the general impression given by someone or something
ready (準備) [形] in a state of readiness
「えーっと」とネズミはもったいぶった様子で言った。「みんな準備はいいかい?
This is the driest thing I know.
これが私の知っている一番乾いたものだ。
Silence all round, if you please!
silence (静かに) [名] the absence of sound
all round (皆さん) [副] in all directions
if you please (してください) [動] used in polite requests
皆さん、静かにしてください!
‘William the Conqueror, whose cause was favoured by the pope, was soon submitted to by the English, who wanted leaders, and had been of late much accustomed to usurpation and conquest.
pope (教皇) [名] the head of the Roman Catholic Church
cause (大義) [名] a principle or movement that one is committed to
favour (支持) [動] approve of or be in favour of
submit (服従させる) [動] cause to give in to
English (イギリス人) [名] a person from England
leader (指導者) [名] a person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country
want (欲しがる) [動] feel a need or a wish for
late (最近) [形] happening or done after the usual or expected time
much (とても) [副] to a great extent or degree
accustomed (慣れきっている) [形] familiar with something through use or experience
usurpation (簒奪) [名] the act of taking something by force or without right
conquest (征服) [名] the act of conquering
「征服王ウィリアムは、教皇に支持されたため、すぐに指導者を欲し、最近では簒奪や征服に慣れきっていたイギリス人に服従させられた。
Edwin and Morcar, the earls of Mercia and Northumbria—’”
Edwin (エドウィン) [名] a male given name
Morcar (モーカー) [名] a male given name
Mercia (マーシア) [名] an ancient Anglian kingdom in the Midlands of England
Northumbria (ノーサンブリア) [名] a kingdom in the north of England in Anglo-Saxon times
エドウィンとモーカー、マーシアとノーサンブリアの伯爵たち」

 “Ugh!” said the Lory, with a shiver.
Ugh (うわっ) [間] an expression of disgust or horror
shiver (身震い) [名] a slight trembling movement of the body
「うわっ!」とインコは身震いしながら言った。

 “I beg your pardon!” said the Mouse, frowning, but very politely:
pardon (許し) [名] the act of forgiving
frown (眉をひそめる) [動] wrinkle one's brow in displeasure
politely (丁寧に) [副] in a way that is socially correct and shows respect for other people
「失礼ですが」とネズミは眉をひそめながらも、とても丁寧に言った。
“Did you speak?”
speak (言う) [動] say something
「何か言いましたか?」

 “Not I!” said the Lory hastily.
not I (私は何も) [代] I did not do anything
hastily (慌てて) [副] very quickly; hurriedly
「私は何も」とインコは慌てて言った。

 “I thought you did,” said the Mouse.
「何か言ったと思ったのですが」とネズミは言った。
“—I proceed. ‘Edwin and Morcar, the earls of Mercia and Northumbria, declared for him:
proceed (続ける) [動] continue
earl (伯爵) [名] a member of the British peerage ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
declare (味方する) [動] make a statement about something
「続けます。「マーシアとノーサンブリアの伯爵エドウィンとモーカーは彼に味方した。
and even Stigand, the patriotic archbishop of Canterbury, found it advisable—’”
even (さえ) [副] to the extent of including or involving
Stigand (スティガンド) [名] Archbishop of Canterbury from 1052 to 1070
patriotic (愛国的な) [形] having or showing love for or devotion to one's country
archbishop (大司教) [名] a bishop of the highest rank
Canterbury (カンタベリー) [名] a city in Kent, England
advisable (賢明な) [形] to be recommended; wise
そしてカンタベリーの愛国的な大司教スティガンドさえも、それを賢明だと考えた」

 “Found what?” said the Duck.
「何を見つけたの?」とアヒルは言った。

 “Found it,” the Mouse replied rather crossly: “of course you know what ‘it’ means.”
rather (むしろ) [副] to some extent; slightly
crossly (むっと) [副] in an angry or annoyed way
mean (意味する) [動] intend to convey, indicate, or refer to
「それを見つけた」とネズミはむっとしたように答えた。「もちろん『それ』が何を意味するかは知っているでしょう。」

 “I know what ‘it’ means well enough, when I find a thing,” said the Duck: “it’s generally a frog or a worm.
frog (カエル) [名] a type of amphibian
worm (ミミズ) [名] a type of invertebrate animal
「私が何かを見つけた時の『それ』の意味はよく知っているよ」とアヒルは言った。「それはたいていカエルかミミズよ。
The question is, what did the archbishop find?”
問題は大司教が何を見つけたかよ。」

 The Mouse did not notice this question, but hurriedly went on, “‘—found it advisable to go with Edgar Atheling to meet William and offer him the crown.
meet (会う) [動] come into the presence of
offer (差し出す) [動] present for acceptance or rejection
ネズミはこの質問に気づかずに急いで続けた。「エドガー・アシリングと一緒にウィリアムに会いに行って王冠を差し出すのが賢明だと考えた。
William’s conduct at first was moderate.
conduct (行動) [名] the manner in which a person behaves
moderate (穏やか) [形] not extreme; mild
ウィリアムの行動は最初は穏やかだった。
But the insolence of his Normans—’
insolence (横柄さ) [名] the quality of being rude and disrespectful
しかし彼のノルマン人の横柄さはー」
How are you getting on now, my dear?” it continued, turning to Alice as it spoke.
how are you getting on (元気かい) [句] how are you doing
my dear (お嬢ちゃん) [名] a term of endearment
continue (続ける) [動] keep doing something
turn to (の方を見る) [動] look at
元気かい、お嬢ちゃん?」とアリスの方を見て続けた。

 “As wet as ever,” said Alice in a melancholy tone: “it doesn’t seem to dry me at all.”
as ever (相変わらず) [副] as always; as usual
melancholy (憂鬱な) [形] a feeling of sadness, usually with no obvious cause
tone (口調) [名] the quality of a person's voice
「相変わらず濡れたままです」とアリスは憂鬱な口調で言った。「全然乾かないみたい。」

 “In that case,” said the Dodo solemnly, rising to its feet, “I move that the meeting adjourn, for the immediate adoption of more energetic remedies—”
solemnly (厳かに) [副] in a serious and dignified manner
rise (立ち上がる) [動] get up from a lying, sitting, or kneeling position
meeting (会議) [名] an assembly of people for formal discussions
adjourn (延期する) [動] break off a meeting or other gathering until a later date
immediate (即座の) [形] happening or done without delay
adoption (採用) [名] the action of legally taking another's child and bringing it up as one's own
remedy (対策) [名] a medicine or treatment for a disease or injury
「そういうことなら」とドードーは厳かに立ち上がり、「もっと精力的な対策を即座に採用するために、会議を延期することを提案する」

 “Speak English!” said the Eaglet.
speak (話す) [動] say words
「英語を話せ!」とワシの子は言った。
“I don’t know the meaning of half those long words, and, what’s more, I don’t believe you do either!”
what's more (それどころか) [副] in addition to what has been said
「私はそんな長い言葉の半分も意味がわからないし、それどころか、あなたも知らないと思うよ!」
And the Eaglet bent down its head to hide a smile: some of the other birds tittered audibly.
bend down (下げる) [動] move from a higher to a lower position
hide (隠す) [動] put or keep out of sight; conceal
smile (笑顔) [名] a pleased, kind, or amused expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up and the front teeth exposed
some (何羽か) [限] an unspecified number or amount of
other (他の) [限] used to refer to a person or thing that is different or distinct from one already mentioned or known about
titter (くすくす笑う) [動] laugh nervously or in a restrained manner
そしてワシの子は笑顔を隠すために頭を下げた。他の鳥の何羽かは聞こえるようにくすくす笑った。

 “What I was going to say,” said the Dodo in an offended tone, “was, that the best thing to get us dry would be a Caucus-race.”
race (レース) [名] a competition between vehicles or runners
「私が言おうとしていたのは」とドードーは気分を害した口調で言った、「私たちが乾くための一番の方法はコーカスレースだということだった」

 “What is a Caucus-race?” said Alice;
「コーカスレースって何?」とアリスは言った。
not that she wanted much to know, but the Dodo had paused as if it thought that somebody ought to speak, and no one else seemed inclined to say anything.
not that (わけではない) [接] it is not the case that
want (知りたい) [動] wish or desire
pause (黙り込む) [動] stop or hesitate briefly
as if (かのように) [接] as though
else (他の) [形] other than the one or ones already mentioned
inclined (気がする) [形] likely or disposed to do something
彼女があまり知りたかったわけではないが、ドードーは誰かが話すべきだと思っているかのように黙り込んでしまい、他の誰も何も言う気がないようだった。

 “Why,” said the Dodo, “the best way to explain it is to do it.”
explain (説明する) [動] make (something) clear or easy to understand
do (やる) [動] perform or carry out
「えっと」とドードーは言った、「それを説明する一番良い方法はそれをやることだ」
(And, as you might like to try the thing yourself, some winter day, I will tell you how the Dodo managed it.)
winter (冬) [名] the season of the year that is coldest
(そして、あなたも冬の日に自分で試してみたいと思うかもしれないので、ドードーがどうやってそれを管理したかをお話ししましょう)

 First it marked out a race-course, in a sort of circle, (“the exact shape doesn’t matter,” it said,) and then all the party were placed along the course, here and there.
mark out (印す) [動] to make a mark on or around something
race-course (競走路) [名] a track or course on which races are held
circle (円) [名] a round plane figure whose boundary (the circumference) consists of points equidistant from a fixed point (the center)
exact (正確な) [形] not approximated in any way; precise
shape (形) [名] the external form, contours, or outline of someone or something
place (配置する) [動] put something in a particular position
along (沿って) [前] in a line parallel to the length or direction of
here and there (あちこち) [副] in various places; at various points
まず、ドードーは円のような形で競走路を印し(「正確な形は重要ではない」と言った)、それから全員がコースに沿ってあちこちに配置された。
There was no “One, two, three, and away,” but they began running when they liked, and left off when they liked, so that it was not easy to know when the race was over.
one, two, three (1、2、3) [名] the first three natural numbers
away (スタート) [名] a command to start a race
over (終わる) [形] finished; ended
1、2、3、スタート」なんてことはなく、みんな好きな時に走り始め、好きな時にやめたので、いつレースが終わったのかは簡単にはわからなかった。
However, when they had been running half an hour or so, and were quite dry again, the Dodo suddenly called out “The race is over!”
half an hour (30分) [名] 30 minutes
しかし、彼らが30分ほど走り回って、またすっかり乾いてきた頃、ドードーは突然「レースは終わりだ!」と叫んだ。
and they all crowded round it, panting, and asking, “But who has won?”
crowd (群がる) [動] gather together in a large group
pant (息を切らす) [動] breathe with short, quick breaths
するとみんながドードーの周りに群がり、息を切らしながら「でも誰が勝ったの?」と尋ねた。

 This question the Dodo could not answer without a great deal of thought, and it sat for a long time with one finger pressed upon its forehead (the position in which you usually see Shakespeare, in the pictures of him), while the rest waited in silence.
a great deal of (多くの) [名] a large amount or number of
for a long time (長い間) [副] for a long period of time
one finger (一本の指) [名] one of the five digits at the end of the hand
press (当てる) [動] push against something with steady force
forehead (額) [名] the part of the face above the eyes
the position in which (~するポーズ) [名] the way in which someone or something is placed or arranged
usually (よく) [副] normally or generally
Shakespeare (シェイクスピア) [名] an English poet and playwright
in silence (黙って) [副] without making any sound
この質問にドードーはよく考えずには答えることができず、長い間、額に指を当てて座っていた(シェイクスピアの絵によく見られるポーズだ)。その間、他のみんなは黙って待っていた。
At last the Dodo said, “Everybody has won, and all must have prizes.”
at last (やっと) [副] finally
everybody (みんな) [代] every person
win (勝つ) [動] be successful or victorious in (a contest or game)
must (もらえる) [助] be obliged to; should
prize (賞品) [名] a reward given to a winner of a competition or game
やっとドードーは「みんな勝ったから、みんな賞品がもらえる」と言った。

 “But who is to give the prizes?”
give (くれる) [動] cause to have or receive
「でも誰が賞品をくれるの?」
quite a chorus of voices asked.
chorus (声をそろえて) [名] a group of people who sing together
みんなが声をそろえて尋ねた。

 “Why, she, of course,” said the Dodo, pointing to Alice with one finger;
point to (指さす) [動] direct attention to
「もちろん、彼女だよ」とドードーは指でアリスを指さして言った。
and the whole party at once crowded round her, calling out in a confused way, “Prizes! Prizes!”
すると、みんながアリスの周りに集まって「賞品! 賞品!」と叫び始めた。

 Alice had no idea what to do, and in despair she put her hand in her pocket, and pulled out a box of comfits, (luckily the salt water had not got into it), and handed them round as prizes.
have no idea (わからない) [動] not know
despair (困る) [名] the complete loss or absence of hope
put one's hand in one's pocket (ポケットに手を入れた) [動] put one's hand into one's pocket
pull out (取り出した) [動] take out
comfit (砂糖菓子) [名] a small candy with a hard sugar coating
luckily (幸い) [副] fortunately
hand out (配った) [動] distribute
アリスはどうしたらいいかわからず、困ってポケットに手を入れると、砂糖菓子の箱を取り出し(幸い塩水は入っていなかった)、それを賞品として配った。
There was exactly one a-piece, all round.
exactly (ちょうど) [副] precisely; accurately
one (一つ) [名] the lowest cardinal number
all round (みんなに) [副] for everyone
みんなにちょうど一つずつ行き渡った。

 “But she must have a prize herself, you know,” said the Mouse.
「でも、彼女にも賞品が必要よ」とネズミが言った。

 “Of course,” the Dodo replied very gravely.
gravely (真面目な顔で) [副] seriously
reply (答える) [動] say something in response
「もちろん」とドードーは真面目な顔で答えた。
“What else have you got in your pocket?” he went on, turning to Alice.
pocket (ポケット) [名] a small bag sewn into or on clothing so as to form part of it, used for carrying small articles
turn to (~に向かって) [動] move or change so as to face in a specified direction
「ポケットに他に何を持っている?」とアリスに向かって続けた。

 “Only a thimble,” said Alice sadly.
thimble (指ぬき) [名] a small metal or plastic cap with a pitted end, worn on the finger to protect it when sewing
「指ぬきだけ」とアリスは悲しそうに言った。

 “Hand it over here,” said the Dodo.
hand over (渡す) [動] give to someone else
「それをここに渡せ」とドードーは言った。

 Then they all crowded round her once more, while the Dodo solemnly presented the thimble, saying “We beg your acceptance of this elegant thimble;”
once more (もう一度) [副] one more time; again
present (差し出す) [動] give something to someone formally or ceremonially
beg (お願いする) [動] ask someone for something earnestly or humbly
acceptance (受け取り) [名] the action of taking something that is offered
elegant (優雅な) [形] graceful and stylish in appearance or manner
それから、みんながもう一度彼女の周りに集まり、ドードーが厳かに指ぬきを差し出して「この優雅な指ぬきをお受け取りください」と言った。
and, when it had finished this short speech, they all cheered.
finish (終わる) [動] come to an end
short (短い) [形] having little length or height
speech (スピーチ) [名] a public address or talk
cheer (歓声を上げる) [動] shout in approval or encouragement
そして、この短いスピーチが終わると、みんなが歓声を上げた。

 Alice thought the whole thing very absurd, but they all looked so grave that she did not dare to laugh;
whole (すべて) [形] complete; entire
absurd (ばかげている) [形] extremely unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
grave (真面目そう) [形] serious or solemn
dare (勇気がある) [動] have the courage to do something
アリスはすべてがとてもばかげていると思ったが、みんなとても真面目そうだったので、彼女は笑う勇気がなかった。
and, as she could not think of anything to say, she simply bowed, and took the thimble, looking as solemn as she could.
think of (思いつく) [動] to form an idea or opinion of
bow (お辞儀をする) [動] to bend the head or body as a sign of respect, greeting, or shame
take (取る) [動] to get into one's possession, power, or control
そして、何も言うことが思いつかなかったので、彼女はただお辞儀をして、できるだけ厳かに指ぬきを取った。

 The next thing was to eat the comfits: this caused some noise and confusion, as the large birds complained that they could not taste theirs, and the small ones choked and had to be patted on the back.
next (次) [形] immediately following the time of writing
cause (引き起こす) [動] make something happen
noise (騒ぎ) [名] a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant or that causes disturbance
confusion (混乱) [名] a state of being uncertain about something
large (大きい) [形] of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity
complain (文句を言う) [動] express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
taste (味がわからない) [動] be aware of the flavor of
choke (むせる) [動] have difficulty in breathing because of a blockage in the throat
have to (しなければならなかった) [助] be obliged to; must
pat (軽く叩く) [動] touch or stroke gently with the hand
次はコンフィットを食べることだった。大きな鳥は味がわからないと文句を言い、小さな鳥はむせて背中を軽く叩かなければならなかったので、これは多少の騒ぎと混乱を引き起こした。
However, it was over at last, and they sat down again in a ring, and begged the Mouse to tell them something more.
something (何か) [名] an unspecified or unknown thing
しかし、それはついに終わり、彼らは再び輪になって座り、ネズミにもっと何か話してくれと頼んだ。

 “You promised to tell me your history, you know,” said Alice, “and why it is you hate—C and D,” she added in a whisper, half afraid that it would be offended again.
promise (約束する) [動] make a promise
history (歴史) [名] the study of past events
whisper (ささやき) [名] a soft or confidential tone of voice
「あなたは私にあなたの歴史を話すと約束したのよ」とアリスは言った、「そして、なぜあなたが嫌いなのか-CとD」と彼女はささやきながら付け加えた。

 “Mine is a long and a sad tale!” said the Mouse, turning to Alice, and sighing.
mine (私の) [代] belonging to or connected with the speaker
sad (悲しい) [形] unhappy or mournful
tale (話) [名] a story or account of something
turn (向く) [動] change direction
sigh (ため息) [名] a long, deep, audible breath that expresses sadness, tiredness, or relief
「私のは長くて悲しい話だ!」とネズミはアリスの方を向いてため息をついた。

 “It is a long tail, certainly,” said Alice, looking down with wonder at the Mouse’s tail;
wonder (不思議) [名] a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable
「確かに長い尾だ」とアリスはネズミの尾を不思議そうに見下ろしながら言った。
“but why do you call it sad?”
「でも、なぜそれを悲しいと呼ぶの?」
And she kept on puzzling about it while the Mouse was speaking, so that her idea of the tale was something like this:—
keep on (ずっと) [動] continue doing something
puzzle (考える) [動] be uncertain about something
while (間) [名] a period of time
something like this (こんな感じ) [名] something similar to this
そして、ネズミが話している間も彼女はそれをずっと考えていたので、彼女の物語の考えはこんな感じだった。

 “Fury said to a
fury (怒り) [名] extreme anger
「怒りは言った

 mouse, That he
he (彼) [代] the man or boy previously mentioned
ネズミに、彼は

 met in the
会った

 house,
house (家) [名] a place where people live; a home
家で、

 ‘Let us
「私たちは

 both go to
both (両方) [形] the two people or things mentioned
両方行こう

 law: I will
law (法律) [名] a rule of conduct or procedure established by custom, agreement, or authority
法律:私は

 prosecute
prosecute (起訴する) [動] to institute legal proceedings against
起訴する

 you.—Come,
you (あなた) [代] the person or people that are being spoken to
あなた。—さあ、

 I’ll take no
私は取らない

 denial;
denial (否認) [名] a refusal to admit the truth of a statement
否認;
We
we (私たちは) [代] I and another or others; I and you
私たちは

 must have a
have (持つ) [動] own or possess
持たなければならない

 trial: For
trial (裁判) [名] a formal examination of evidence and of the law in a court of law to decide on the guilt or innocence of a person charged with a crime
裁判:

 really this
really (本当に) [副] in fact; actually
本当にこれは

 morning I’ve
morning (朝) [名] the period of a day from sunrise to noon
I’ve (私は) [代] the speaker or writer of the sentence
朝私は

 nothing
何もない

 to do.’
する。」

 Said the
言った

 mouse to the
ネズミは

 cur, ‘Such
cur (犬) [名] a mongrel or inferior dog
犬に

 a trial,
裁判、

 dear sir,
親愛なる殿、

 With
with (と) [前] accompanied by
と

 no jury
no (なし) [形] not any
jury (陪審員) [名] a group of people (typically twelve in number) randomly selected from the general population and sworn to give a verdict in a court of law on the basis of evidence submitted to them in a trial
陪審員なし

 or judge,
judge (裁判官) [名] a public official who hears and decides cases in a court of law
または裁判官、

 would be
would (だろう) [助] used to express a strong intention or determination
だろう

 wasting
waste (無駄) [名] the act of using or expending something carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose
無駄

 our
our (私たちの) [代] belonging to or connected with the speaker and one or more other people previously mentioned or easily identified
私たちの

 breath.’
breath (息) [名] the air taken into or expelled from the lungs
息。’

 ‘I’ll be
‘私は

 judge, I’ll
I'll (私は) [代] the speaker or writer
裁判官になる、私は

 be jury,’
陪審員になる、’

 Said
言った

 cunning
cunning (ずるい) [形] having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion
ずるい

 old Fury:
old (古い) [形] having lived or existed for a long time
古い怒り:

 ‘I’ll
'll (だろう) [助] will
「私は

 try the
試す

 whole
whole (全体) [形] all of; the entire amount of
全体

 cause,
原因、

 and
そして

 condemn
condemn (非難する) [動] express complete disapproval of; censure strongly
非難する

 you
あなた

 to
に

 death.’”
death (死刑) [名] the end of life
死刑に処する」

 “You are not attending!” said the Mouse to Alice severely.
attend (聞く) [動] listen attentively
「聞いていないね!」とネズミはアリスに厳しく言った。
“What are you thinking of?”
think of (考える) [動] direct one's mind toward someone or something; use one's mind actively to form connected ideas
「何を考えているの?」

 “I beg your pardon,” said Alice very humbly: “you had got to the fifth bend, I think?”
humbly (謙虚に) [副] in a humble manner
fifth (五つ目) [形] coming after four others in a series
bend (曲がり角) [名] a change of direction
「ごめんなさい」とアリスは非常に謙虚に言った。「五つ目の曲がり角まで行ったのでしたね?」

 “I had not!” cried the Mouse, sharply and very angrily.
angrily (怒って) [副] in an angry manner
「行っていない!」とネズミは鋭く、とても怒って叫んだ。

 “A knot!” said Alice, always ready to make herself useful, and looking anxiously about her.
knot (結び目) [名] an intertwining of a rope or line
make oneself useful (役に立つ) [動] be of service or assistance
look around (見回す) [動] turn one's head or body in order to see in all directions
「結び目!」とアリスは言った。いつも役に立とうと準備万端で、心配そうに周りを見回した。
“Oh, do let me help to undo it!”
help (手伝う) [動] make it easier for someone to do something by sharing work or providing assistance
undo (ほどく) [動] untie or unfasten
「ああ、ほどくのを手伝わせて!」

 “I shall do nothing of the sort,” said the Mouse, getting up and walking away.
do nothing of the sort (そんな事はしない) [動] do nothing of the kind
walk away (歩き去る) [動] leave a place by walking
「そんな事はしない」とネズミは言って、立ち上がって歩き去った。
“You insult me by talking such nonsense!”
insult (侮辱する) [動] speak to or treat with disrespect or scornfully
「そんなナンセンスな話をして私を侮辱するのか!」

 “I didn’t mean it!” pleaded poor Alice.
mean (つもり) [動] intend
plead (弁解する) [動] argue or appeal for something
「そんなつもりじゃなかった!」と哀れなアリスは弁解した。
“But you’re so easily offended, you know!”
easily (すぐに) [副] without difficulty
「でも、あなたってすぐに怒るのよ!」

 The Mouse only growled in reply.
growl (うなり声を上げる) [動] make a low guttural sound of anger
ネズミはただうなり声を上げて答えた。

 “Please come back and finish your story!” Alice called after it;
finish (最後まで聞かせて) [動] bring to an end; come or bring to a conclusion
call (呼びかける) [動] cry out to attract someone's attention
「戻ってきてお話を最後まで聞かせて!」とアリスは後ろから呼びかけた。
and the others all joined in chorus, “Yes, please do!”
join in (声を合わせる) [動] to take part in an activity with others
please (お願い) [動] to make a polite request
すると他のみんなも「そうそう、お願い!」と声を合わせた。
but the Mouse only shook its head impatiently, and walked a little quicker.
shake (振る) [動] move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with small rapid movements
impatiently (イライラして) [副] in an impatient manner
でもネズミはただイライラして頭を振り、少し足を速めただけだった。

 “What a pity it wouldn’t stay!” sighed the Lory, as soon as it was quite out of sight;
pity (残念) [名] a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
sigh (ため息をつく) [動] let out a long, deep breath, as in sorrow, weariness, or relief
as soon as (すぐに) [副] at the first possible moment
「残ってくれなくて残念!」とインコはネズミが見えなくなるとすぐにため息をついた。
and an old Crab took the opportunity of saying to her daughter “Ah, my dear! Let this be a lesson to you never to lose your temper!”
old (老) [形] having lived for a long time
crab (カニ) [名] a type of crustacean
take the opportunity of (機会に〜する) [動] make use of a favorable situation
daughter (娘) [名] a female offspring
lesson (教訓) [名] a thing learned by studying or being taught
temper (短気) [名] a tendency to be easily annoyed or angered
老カニはその機会に娘にこう言った。「ああ、あなた! これを教訓に、決して短気にならないように!」
“Hold your tongue, Ma!” said the young Crab, a little snappishly.
hold one's tongue (黙る) [動] refrain from speaking
Ma (ママ) [名] mother
young (若い) [形] having lived or existed for only a short time
a little (少し) [副] to a small extent
snappishly (きつい口調で) [副] in an irritable or sharp manner
「黙ってよ、ママ!」と若いカニは少しきつい口調で言った。
“You’re enough to try the patience of an oyster!”
patience (忍耐) [名] the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious
oyster (カキ) [名] a bivalve mollusk with a rough, irregular shell that lives in shallow coastal waters
「あなたはカキの忍耐を試すに十分だよ!」

 “I wish I had our Dinah here, I know I do!” said Alice aloud, addressing nobody in particular.
address (言う) [動] speak to
nobody (誰も) [名] no person; not a single person
「うちのダイナがここにいたらいいのに、そう思うよ!」とアリスは誰に言うでもなく声を出して言った。
“She’d soon fetch it back!”
back (戻す) [副] to the place or person that is being talked about
「すぐに取り戻してくれるのに!」

 “And who is Dinah, if I might venture to ask the question?”
venture (失礼ですが) [動] dare to do something
「失礼ですが、ダイナとはどなたですか?」
said the Lory.
Lory (インコ) [名] a type of parrot
とインコが言った。

 Alice replied eagerly, for she was always ready to talk about her pet: “Dinah’s our cat.
pet (ペット) [名] a domestic or tamed animal or bird kept for companionship or pleasure and not for utility
アリスは、いつでも自分のペットについて話す準備ができていたので、熱心に答えた。「ダイナはうちの猫。
And she’s such a capital one for catching mice you can’t think!
ネズミを捕まえるのには、とても優秀なのよ!
And oh, I wish you could see her after the birds!
after (追いかける) [前] in pursuit of
それに、鳥を追いかけるところを見たらいいのに!
Why, she’ll eat a little bird as soon as look at it!”
だって、小さな鳥なんて見たらすぐに食べちゃうのよ!」

 This speech caused a remarkable sensation among the party.
sensation (感動) [名] a state of heightened or abnormal awareness of something
この話は、一同に驚くべき感動を与えた。
Some of the birds hurried off at once:
hurry off (急いで飛び去る) [動] leave quickly
鳥たちの何羽かはすぐに急いで飛び去った。
one old Magpie began wrapping itself up very carefully, remarking, “I really must be getting home;
magpie (カササギ) [名] a black-and-white bird with a long tail
wrap (身支度) [動] cover or enclose with paper or other material
up (始める) [副] to a higher position or level
carefully (注意深く) [副] taking care to avoid damage or risk
remark (言う) [動] say something as a comment
一羽の老いたカササギは、とても注意深く身支度を始め、「本当に帰らなくちゃ。
the night-air doesn’t suit my throat!”
suit (合う) [動] be appropriate or suitable for
throat (喉) [名] the front of the neck
夜の空気は私の喉に良くないのよ!」
and a Canary called out in a trembling voice to its children, “Come away, my dears!
canary (カナリア) [名] a small yellow songbird
call out (呼びかける) [動] shout or say something loudly
come away (おいで) [動] leave a place with someone
カナリアは震える声で子供たちに呼びかけた。「おいで、あなたたち!
It’s high time you were all in bed!”
high time (時間だ) [名] the latest possible time
bed (ベッド) [名] a place where you sleep
みんな寝る時間だ!」
On various pretexts they all moved off, and Alice was soon left alone.
on various pretexts (いろいろな口実をつけて) [副] for various reasons
move off (立ち去る) [動] leave a place
alone (一人ぼっち) [形] without other people
みんないろいろな口実をつけて立ち去り、アリスはすぐに一人ぼっちになった。

 “I wish I hadn’t mentioned Dinah!” she said to herself in a melancholy tone.
mention (言う) [動] refer to briefly
melancholy (悲しげな) [形] feeling or showing sadness
「ダイナのことを言わなければよかった!」とアリスは悲しげに独り言を言った。
“Nobody seems to like her, down here, and I’m sure she’s the best cat in the world!
world (世界) [名] the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
「ここの人は誰もダイナを好きじゃないみたい。でも、ダイナは世界一の猫なのに!
Oh, my dear Dinah! I wonder if I shall ever see you any more!”
ああ、ダイナ! もう会えないのかなあ!」
And here poor Alice began to cry again, for she felt very lonely and low-spirited.
lonely (孤独な) [形] without company
low-spirited (落ち込んでいる) [形] sad or depressed
こうして、かわいそうなアリスはまた泣き出した。とても孤独で、気分が落ち込んでいたからだ。
In a little while, however, she again heard a little pattering of footsteps in the distance, and she looked up eagerly, half hoping that the Mouse had changed his mind, and was coming back to finish his story.
in a little while (しばらくすると) [副] after a short time
footstep (足音) [名] the sound of a footstep
change one's mind (気を変える) [動] decide to do something different from what one had previously intended
finish (終える) [動] bring (something) to an end
でも、しばらくすると、また遠くでパタパタと足音が聞こえてきたので、アリスは、ネズミが気を変えて、話を終えに戻ってきたのではないかと期待して、熱心に上を見上げた。