decided

“That’s enough about lessons,” the Gryphon interrupted in a very decided tone: “tell her something about the games now.”

Just at this moment Alice felt a very curious sensation, which puzzled her a good deal until she made out what it was: she was beginning to grow larger again, and she thought at first she would get up and leave the court; but on second thoughts she decided to remain where she was as long as there was room for her.

These thoughts passed swiftly through his mind, and he decided to ask her.

He looked at the cotton wool, decided that it was not good to eat, ran all round the table, sat up and put his fur in order, scratched himself, and jumped on the small boy’s shoulder.