Gryphon
a mythical creature with the head and wings of an eagle and a lion’s body.
“They very soon came upon a Gryphon, lying fast asleep in the sun.” (Chapter 9)
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll
Down the rabbit hole with the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Mock Turtle, and the Queen of Hearts. Carroll’s nonsense is built on the jokes, schoolroom lessons, and everyday objects of Victorian England. Our glossary of more than 175 words and phrases shows you what he was playing with.
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What’s inside
- Glossary of over 175 words and phrases
- 44 original illustrations
- Historical context
- Biographical article on Lewis Carroll
- Full, unabridged text
Words from this book
bathing machines
a hut with wheels, which one can move to the edge of the sea. Used for changing and as a base from which to swim.
“wherever you go to on the English coast you find a number of bathing machines in the sea” (Chapter 2)
treacle
a dark, thick, and sticky syrup made from partly refined sugar.
“‘They lived on treacle,’ said the Dormouse” (Chapter 7)
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