For(preposition indicating purpose or reason [fər]) the first few minutes(the initial short period of time [ðə fərst fju ˈmɪnəts]) the animals(referring to the non-human creatures on the farm [ðə ˈænəməlz]) could hardly believe(found it difficult to accept as true [kʊd ˈhɑrdli bɪˈliv]) in their good fortune(in their luck or positive circumstances [ɪn ðɛr gʊd ˈfɔrʧən]). Their first act(The initial action or deed they performed [ðɛr fərst ækt]) was to gallop(involved running at a fast pace [wɑz tɪ ˈgæləp]) in a body(as a group or collective [ɪn ə ˈbɑdi]) right round(completely around [raɪt raʊnd]) the boundaries of the farm(the outer limits or edges of the agricultural land [ðə ˈbaʊndəriz əv ðə fɑrm]), as though(as if; in a manner suggesting [ɛz ðoʊ]) to make quite sure(to ensure completely [tɪ meɪk kwaɪt ʃʊr]) that no human being(that no person [ðət noʊ ˈjumən biɪŋ]) was hiding(was concealing themselves [wɑz ˈhaɪdɪŋ]) anywhere upon it(at any location on the farm [ˈɛniˌwɛr əˈpɑn ɪt]); then(subsequently; after that [ðɛn]) they raced back(they ran quickly back [ðeɪ reɪst bæk]) to the farm buildings(to the structures on the farm [tɪ ðə fɑrm ˈbɪldɪŋz]) to wipe out(to eliminate completely [tɪ waɪp aʊt]) the last traces(the remaining signs [ðə læst ˈtreɪsɪz]) of Jones’s hated reign(of the period when Mr. Jones ruled, which they disliked intensely [əv ˈʤoʊnzɪz ˈheɪtɪd reɪn]). The harness-room(A room for storing equipment for horses [ðə harness-room]) at the end of the stables(located at the far side of the building where horses are kept [æt ðə ɛnd əv ðə ˈsteɪbəlz]) was broken open(was forcibly opened or entered [wɑz ˈbroʊkən ˈoʊpən]); the bits(part of a bridle, placed in the mouth of a horse [ðə bɪts]), the nose-rings(rings placed through the nose of an animal, often a pig or bull [ðə nose-rings]), the dog-chains(chains used to restrain dogs [ðə dog-chains]), the cruel knives(knives used in a way that causes pain or suffering [ðə kruəl naɪvz]) with which(used for [wɪθ wɪʧ]) Mr. Jones(the farmer [ˈmɪstər ʤoʊnz]) had been used(was accustomed [hæd bɪn juzd]) to castrate(to remove the testicles of [tɪ ˈkæˌstreɪt]) the pigs and lambs(young sheep and swine [ðə pɪgz ənd læmz]), were all flung(were all thrown forcefully [wər ɔl fləŋ]) down the well(into the deep hole in the ground used to access water [daʊn ðə wɛl]). The reins(long, narrow straps used to guide a horse [ðə reɪnz]), the halters(ropes or straps placed around the head of a horse or other animal, used for leading or tying it [ðə ˈhɔltərz]), the blinkers(flaps attached to a bridle to limit a horse's vision [ðə blinkers]), the degrading nosebags(bags attached to an animal's head for feeding, considered humiliating [ðə dɪˈgreɪdɪŋ nosebags]), were thrown(were tossed [wər θroʊn]) on to the rubbish fire(onto the fire used for burning waste materials [ɔn tɪ ðə ˈrəbɪʃ faɪər]) which was burning(that was actively on fire [wɪʧ wɑz ˈbərnɪŋ]) in the yard(in the open area around the farm buildings [ɪn ðə jɑrd]). So were the whips(The whips were also thrown onto the fire [soʊ wər ðə wɪps]). All the animals(Every creature on the farm [ɔl ðə ˈænəməlz]) capered with joy(jumped and skipped playfully with happiness [capered wɪθ ʤɔɪ]) when they saw(upon seeing [wɪn ðeɪ sɔ]) the whips(instruments used for striking animals [ðə wɪps]) going up in flames(being consumed by fire [goʊɪŋ əp ɪn fleɪmz]). Snowball(A character's name [sˈnoʊˌbɔl]) also threw(additionally tossed [ˈɔlsoʊ θru]) on to the fire(onto the flames [ɔn tɪ ðə faɪər]) the ribbons(narrow strips of fabric [ðə ˈrɪbənz]) with which(that were used [wɪθ wɪʧ]) the horses’ manes and tails(the long hair on the necks and tails of the horses [ðə ˈhɔrsɪz meɪnz ənd teɪlz]) had usually been decorated(were typically adorned [hæd ˈjuʒəwəli bɪn ˈdɛkərˌeɪtɪd]) on market days(on the days when goods were sold at the market [ɔn ˈmɑrkɪt deɪz]).
‘Ribbons(Plural of 'ribbon', a strip of material used for tying or decoration. The quotation marks indicate direct speech. [‘‘ribbons’*’]),’ he(Refers to a male person or animal previously mentioned. [hi]) said(Past tense of 'say', indicating that someone spoke. [sɛd]), ‘should(Expressing obligation, duty, or correctness, typically when criticizing someone's actions. [‘‘should]) be(Auxiliary verb used to form the passive voice or to indicate a state of being. [bi]) considered(Past participle of 'consider', meaning to think carefully about something, typically before making a decision. [kənˈsɪdərd]) as(Used to indicate the function or character that someone or something has. [ɛz]) clothes(Items worn to cover the body. [kloʊðz]), which(Used to introduce a relative clause giving further information about something previously mentioned. [wɪʧ]) are(Present tense of 'be', linking the subject to the predicate. [ər]) the mark(A visible sign or impression on something. [ðə mɑrk]) of(Expressing the relationship between a part and a whole. [əv]) a human being(A man, woman, or child of the species Homo sapiens, distinguished from other animals by superior mental capacity. [ə ˈjumən biɪŋ]). All(Used to refer to the whole quantity or extent of. [ɔl]) animals(A living organism that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli. [ˈænəməlz]) should(Expressing obligation, duty, or correctness, typically when criticizing someone's actions. [ʃʊd]) go(Move from one place to another; travel. [goʊ]) naked(Without clothes. The quotation marks indicate direct speech. [naked’*’]).’
When(At or during the time that. [wɪn]) Boxer(A proper noun, likely the name of an animal. [ˈbɑksər]) heard(Past tense of 'hear', to perceive with the ear the sound made by (someone or something). [hərd]) this(Used to identify a specific thing or situation observed or heard by the speaker. [ðɪs]) he(Refers to Boxer. [hi]) fetched(Past tense of 'fetch', meaning to go for and then bring back (someone or something) for someone. [fɛʧt]) the small straw hat(A hat made of straw, being small in size. [ðə smɔl strɔ hæt]) which(Used to introduce a relative clause giving further information about something previously mentioned. [wɪʧ]) he(Refers to Boxer. [hi]) wore(Past tense of 'wear', to have clothing on one's body. [wɔr]) in summer(During the summer season. [ɪn ˈsəmər]) to keep(In order to prevent. [tɪ kip]) the flies(Plural of 'fly', a flying insect. [ðə flaɪz]) out of(Moving or directed away from inside. [aʊt əv]) his ears(The organs of hearing belonging to Boxer. [hɪz ɪrz]), and(Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly. [ənd]) flung(Past tense of 'fling', to throw forcefully. [fləŋ]) it(Refers to the small straw hat. [ɪt]) on to(Moving to a position on a surface. [ɔn tɪ]) the fire(A controlled burning of combustible material. [ðə faɪər]) with(Accompanied by (another person or thing). [wɪθ]) the rest(The remaining people or things. [ðə rɛst]).
In(Expressing the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by something else. [ɪn]) a very little while(A short period of time. [ə ˈvɛri ˈlɪtəl waɪl]) the animals(Living organisms that feed on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli. [ðə ˈænəməlz]) had destroyed(Past perfect tense of 'destroy', meaning to put an end to the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it. [hæd dɪˈstrɔɪd]) everything(All things; all the things being referred to. [ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ]) that(Used to introduce a defining or restrictive clause, specifying the thing or person previously referred to. [ðət]) reminded(Past tense of 'remind', to cause (someone) to remember someone or something. [riˈmaɪndɪd]) them(Referring to the animals. [ðɛm]) of(Expressing the relationship between a part and a whole. [əv]) Mr. Jones(A proper noun, likely the name of a person. [ˈmɪstər ʤoʊnz]). Napoleon(A proper noun, likely the name of an animal. [nəˈpoʊljən]) then(At that time; after that. [ðɛn]) led(Past tense of 'lead', to guide or direct. [lɛd]) them(Referring to the animals. [ðɛm]) back(To the place where someone or something was previously. [bæk]) to(Expressing motion in the direction of (a particular location or thing). [tɪ]) the store-shed(A shed used for storing items. [ðə store-shed]) and(Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly. [ənd]) served out(Phrasal verb meaning to distribute or provide portions of food or supplies. [sərvd aʊt]) a double ration(Twice the usual amount of food or supplies. [ə ˈdəbəl ˈræʃən]) of corn(A type of grain. [əv kɔrn]) to everybody(To each person. [tɪ ˈɛvriˌbɑdi]), with(Accompanied by (another person or thing). [wɪθ]) two biscuits(Two small baked goods. [tu ˈbɪskəts]) for each dog(One biscuit for every dog. [fər iʧ dɔg]). Then(After that. [ðɛn]) they(Referring to the animals. [ðeɪ]) sang(Past tense of 'sing', to produce musical sounds with the voice. [sæŋ]) 'Beasts of England(The title of a song. [bists əv ˈɪŋglənd])' from end to end(From beginning to end; completely. [frəm ɛnd tɪ ɛnd]) seven times(Seven occurrences. [ˈsɛvən taɪmz]) running(Consecutively. [ˈrənɪŋ]), and(Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly. [ənd]) after that(Following that. [ˈæftər ðət]) they(Referring to the animals. [ðeɪ]) settled down(Phrasal verb meaning to become quiet and calm. [ˈsɛtəld daʊn]) for the night(For the duration of the night. [fər ðə naɪt]) and(Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly. [ənd]) slept(Past tense of 'sleep', to be in a state of rest. [slɛpt]) as(Used to indicate that things happen in the way described. [ɛz]) they had never slept before(They had not slept in that way previously. [ðeɪ hæd ˈnɛvər slɛpt ˌbiˈfɔr]).
But(conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said previously [bət]) they(refers to a group of animals, likely the protagonists of the story [ðeɪ]) woke(past tense of 'wake', meaning to cease sleeping [woʊk]) at dawn(the time of day when the sun begins to appear in the sky [æt dɔn]) as usual(in the normal or customary way [ɛz ˈjuʒəwəl]), and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) suddenly(quickly and unexpectedly [ˈsədənli]) remembering(recalling something from the past [rɪˈmɛmbərɪŋ]) the glorious thing(an event or situation that is wonderful and delightful [ðə ˈglɔriəs θɪŋ]) that(introduces a relative clause [ðət]) had happened(past perfect tense of 'happen', indicating an event that occurred before another past event [hæd ˈhæpənd]), they(referring to the animals [ðeɪ]) all(every one of a group [ɔl]) raced(past tense of 'race', meaning to move swiftly [reɪst]) out(away from the inside of a place or thing [aʊt]) into(expressing movement or direction into something [ˈɪntu]) the pasture(a field covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals [ðə ˈpæsʧər]) together(with each other [təˈgɛðər]). A little way down(a short distance along or from a particular point [ə ˈlɪtəl weɪ daʊn]) the pasture(a field covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals [ðə ˈpæsʧər]) there(in or at that place [ðɛr]) was(past tense of 'be' [wɑz]) a knoll(a small hill or mound [ə noʊl]) that(introduces a relative clause [ðət]) commanded(past tense of 'command', meaning to have a view from a high position [kəˈmændɪd]) a view(the ability to see something or be seen from a particular place [ə vju]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) most of(the majority of something [moʊst əv]) the farm(an area of land and its buildings used for growing crops or raising animals [ðə fɑrm]). The animals(referring to the group of animals [ðə ˈænəməlz]) rushed(past tense of 'rush', meaning to move with urgent speed [rəʃt]) to(expressing direction or purpose [tɪ]) the top(the highest point or part of something [ðə tɔp]) of it(referring to the knoll [əv ɪt]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) gazed(past tense of 'gaze', meaning to look steadily and intently [geɪzd]) round(all around [raʊnd]) them(referring to the area around the animals [ðɛm]) in(expressing location or position within something [ɪn]) the clear(easy to see or understand [ðə klɪr]) morning(the period of time between sunrise and noon [ˈmɔrnɪŋ]) light(the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible [laɪt]). Yes(used to express affirmation or agreement [jɛs]), it(referring to the farm [ɪt]) was(past tense of 'be' [wɑz]) theirs(belonging to them [ðɛrz]) – everything(all things; all the things being referred to [ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ]) that(introduces a relative clause [ðət]) they(referring to the animals [ðeɪ]) could see(were able to see [kʊd si]) was(past tense of 'be' [wɑz]) theirs(belonging to them [ðɛrz])! In(expressing location or position within something [ɪn]) the ecstasy(an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement [ðə ˈɛkstəsi]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) that(referring to the thought of owning the farm [ðət]) thought(an idea or opinion produced by thinking [θɔt]) they(referring to the animals [ðeɪ]) gambolled(past tense of 'gambol', meaning to run or jump about playfully [gambolled]) round(all around [raʊnd]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) round(all around [raʊnd]), they(referring to the animals [ðeɪ]) hurled(past tense of 'hurl', meaning to throw with great force [hərld]) themselves(reflexive pronoun referring back to 'they' [ðɛmˈsɛlvz]) into(expressing movement or direction into something [ˈɪntu]) the air(the atmosphere surrounding the earth [ðə ɛr]) in(expressing location or position within something [ɪn]) great(of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the average [greɪt]) leaps(plural of 'leap', meaning a forceful jump or spring [lips]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) excitement(a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness [ɪkˈsaɪtmənt]).They(referring to the animals [ðeɪ]) rolled(past tense of 'roll', meaning to move by turning over and over [roʊld]) in(expressing location or position within something [ɪn]) the dew(tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night [ðə du]), they(referring to the animals [ðeɪ]) cropped(past tense of 'crop', meaning to bite off and eat the tops of plants [krɑpt]) mouthfuls(the amount that can be held in the mouth [mouthfuls]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) the sweet(having a pleasant taste [ðə swit]) summer(the warmest season of the year [ˈsəmər]) grass(vegetation consisting of typically short green plants [græs]), they(referring to the animals [ðeɪ]) kicked(past tense of 'kick', meaning to strike with the foot [kɪkt]) up(toward a higher place or position [əp]) clods(lumps of earth or soil [clods]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) the black(of the color black [ðə blæk]) earth(the substance of the land surface; soil [ərθ]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) snuffed(past tense of 'snuff', meaning to draw air audibly up the nose to detect a smell [snəft]) its(belonging to the earth [ɪts]) rich(producing a large amount of something [rɪʧ]) scent(a distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant [sɛnt]). Then(at that time; after that [ðɛn]) they(referring to the animals [ðeɪ]) made(past tense of 'make', meaning to perform an action [meɪd]) a tour(a journey for pleasure in which several different places are visited [ə tʊr]) of inspection(the act of examining something carefully [əv ˌɪnˈspɛkʃən]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) the whole(all of something [ðə hoʊl]) farm(an area of land and its buildings used for growing crops or raising animals [fɑrm]) and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) surveyed(past tense of 'survey', meaning to look carefully at something [ˈsərˌveɪd]) with(expressing accompaniment or association [wɪθ]) speechless(unable to speak [ˈspiʧləs]) admiration(respect and warm approval [ˌædmərˈeɪʃən]) the ploughland(land that has been ploughed, ready for sowing [ðə ploughland]), the hayfield(a field where hay is grown [ðə ˈheɪˌfild]), the orchard(a piece of land planted with fruit trees [ðə ˈɔrʧərd]), the pool(a small area of still water [ðə pul]), the spinney(a small area of trees and bushes [ðə ˈspɪni]). It(referring to the farm [ɪt]) was(past tense of 'be' [wɑz]) as though(as if; as though it were the case that [ɛz ðoʊ]) they(referring to the animals [ðeɪ]) had never seen(past perfect tense of 'see', indicating that they had not seen these things before [hæd ˈnɛvər sin]) these things(referring to the different parts of the farm [ðiz θɪŋz]) before(at an earlier time [ˌbiˈfɔr]), and(conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) even now(even at the present time [ˈivɪn naʊ]) they(referring to the animals [ðeɪ]) could hardly believe(found it difficult to accept as true [kʊd ˈhɑrdli bɪˈliv]) that(introduces a clause [ðət]) it(referring to the farm [ɪt]) was(past tense of 'be' [wɑz]) all(entirely [ɔl]) their own(belonging exclusively to them [ðɛr oʊn]).