The mystery(An event or situation that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain [ðə ˈmɪstəri]) of where(indicating the location or place [əv wɛr]) the milk(a white liquid produced by cows and used as food and drink [ðə mɪlk]) went to(past tense of 'go to', indicating the destination or fate of something [wɛnt tɪ]) was soon(happened quickly or in a short time [wɑz sun]) cleared up(to resolve or explain a mystery or misunderstanding [klɪrd əp]). It(referring to the mystery or situation [ɪt]) was mixed(combined or blended together [wɑz mɪkst]) every day(each day; daily [ˈɛvəri deɪ]) into(expressing movement or direction toward something [ˈɪntu]) the pigs’ mash(a soft mixture of food for pigs [ðə pɪgz mæʃ]). The early apples(apples that ripen earlier in the season [ðə ˈərli ˈæpəlz]) were now(at the present time [wər naʊ]) ripening(becoming ripe or ready to eat [ˈraɪpənɪŋ]), and(used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) the grass(a common green plant covering the ground [ðə græs]) of the orchard(a piece of land planted with fruit trees [əv ðə ˈɔrʧərd]) was littered(covered with scattered items or debris [wɑz ˈlɪtərd]) with windfalls(fruit that has fallen from a tree [wɪθ ˈwɪndˌfɔlz]). The animals(living creatures that are not human [ðə ˈænəməlz]) had assumed(supposed or believed something to be true without proof [hæd əˈsumd]) as a matter of course(as something that is natural or expected [ɛz ə ˈmætər əv kɔrs]) that(introducing a subordinate clause [ðət]) these(referring to the windfalls [ðiz]) would be(expressing a future possibility [wʊd bi]) shared out(distributed among a group [ʃɛrd aʊt]) equally(in a fair and impartial way [ˈikwəli]); one day(on a particular day [wən deɪ]), however(used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something [ˌhaʊˈɛvər]), the order(an instruction or command [ðə ˈɔrdər]) went forth(was issued or announced [wɛnt fɔrθ]) that(introducing a clause [ðət]) all the windfalls(all the fruit that has fallen from the trees [ɔl ðə ˈwɪndˌfɔlz]) were to be(expressing an obligation or instruction [wər tɪ bi]) collected(gathered together [kəˈlɛktəd]) and(used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) brought(taken or carried to a place [brɔt]) to(expressing direction or purpose [tɪ]) the harnessroom(a room for storing harnesses and other equipment [ðə harnessroom]) for the use of(intended for the benefit or purpose of [fər ðə juz əv]) the pigs(farm animals with snouts and bristly hair [ðə pɪgz]). At this(in response to this situation [æt ðɪs]) some of(a portion of a group [səm əv]) the other animals(animals other than the pigs [ðə ˈəðər ˈænəməlz]) murmured(spoke in a low, indistinct voice, often expressing discontent [ˈmərmərd]), but(used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something [bət]) it was no use(it was futile or ineffective [ɪt wɑz noʊ juz]). All the pigs(all of the pigs [ɔl ðə pɪgz]) were in(expressing a state or condition [wər ɪn]) full agreement(complete agreement or consensus [fʊl əˈgrimənt]) on this point(regarding this specific issue [ɔn ðɪs pɔɪnt]), even(used to emphasize something unexpected or surprising [ˈivɪn]) Snowball and Napoleon(names of specific pigs [sˈnoʊˌbɔl ənd nəˈpoʊljən]). Squealer(name of a specific pig [squealer]) was sent(was instructed or ordered to go [wɑz sɛnt]) to make(for the purpose of making [tɪ meɪk]) the necessary(essential or required [ðə ˈnɛsəˌsɛri]) explanations(reasons or justifications [ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃənz]) to the others(to the other animals [tɪ ðə ˈəðərz]).
‘Comrades(A term of address suggesting solidarity and fellowship, often used among socialists or communists. [‘‘comrades])!’ he(Referring to a male character, likely a pig in this context, who is speaking. [hi]) cried(Exclaimed loudly; shouted. Indicates strong emotion or emphasis. [kraɪd]). ‘You(Addressing the audience directly. [‘‘you]) do not(Expressing negation or denial. [du nɑt]) imagine(To form a mental image or concept of something. [ˌɪˈmæʤən]), I hope(Expressing a wish or expectation. [aɪ hoʊp]), that(Introducing a subordinate clause. [ðət]) we pigs(Referring to the speaker and other pigs as a group. [wi pɪgz]) are doing(Present continuous tense of 'do', indicating an ongoing action. [ər duɪŋ]) this(Referring to the act of taking milk and apples. [ðɪs]) in a spirit of(With an attitude or motivation of. [ɪn ə ˈspɪrɪt əv]) selfishness(Concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. [ˈsɛlfɪʃnəs]) and(Connecting two similar ideas or concepts. [ənd]) privilege(A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group of people. [ˈprɪvɪlɪʤ])? Many(A large number of. [ˈmɛni]) of us(Referring to a subset of the pigs. [əv ˈjuˈɛs]) actually(In fact; really. [ˈæˌkʧuəli]) dislike(To feel distaste or aversion for something. [dɪsˈlaɪk]) milk(A white liquid produced by mammals, used as food. [mɪlk]) and(Connecting two similar ideas or concepts. [ənd]) apples(A round fruit with firm, crisp flesh. [ˈæpəlz]). I dislike(The speaker does not like. [aɪ dɪsˈlaɪk]) them(Referring to milk and apples. [ðɛm]) myself(Used for emphasis, indicating that the speaker also dislikes milk and apples. [ˌmaɪˈsɛlf]). Our sole(Only; single. [ɑr soʊl]) object(Purpose or aim. [ˈɑbʤɛkt]) in taking(In the act of consuming or acquiring. [ɪn ˈteɪkɪŋ]) these things(Referring to milk and apples. [ðiz θɪŋz]) is to preserve(To maintain or keep safe. [ɪz tɪ prɪˈzərv]) our health(The state of being free from illness or injury. [ɑr hɛlθ]). Milk(A white liquid produced by mammals, used as food. [mɪlk]) and(Connecting two similar ideas or concepts. [ənd]) apples(A round fruit with firm, crisp flesh. [ˈæpəlz]) (this has been proved(It has been demonstrated or verified. [ðɪs həz bɪn pruvd]) by Science(Through scientific research and evidence. [baɪ saɪəns]), comrades(A term of address suggesting solidarity and fellowship, often used among socialists or communists. [ˈkɑmˌrædz])) contain(To have something within. [kənˈteɪn]) substances(A particular kind of matter with uniform properties. [ˈsəbstənsɪz]) absolutely(Completely; totally. [ˌæbsəˈlutli]) necessary(Required; essential. [ˈnɛsəˌsɛri]) to the well-being(To the health and happiness. [tɪ ðə ˌwɛlˈbiɪŋ]) of a pig(Referring to the health and happiness of a pig. [əv ə pɪg]). We pigs(Referring to the speaker and other pigs as a group. [wi pɪgz]) are brainworkers(Those who primarily use their intellect in their work. [ər brainworkers]). The whole(Entire; complete. [ðə hoʊl]) management(The process of dealing with or controlling things or people. [ˈmænɪʤmənt]) and(Connecting two similar ideas or concepts. [ənd]) organisation(The structure or arrangement of something. [ˌɔrgənɪˈzeɪʃən]) of this farm(Referring to the management and organisation of the farm. [əv ðɪs fɑrm]) depend on(Rely on; are contingent on. [dɪˈpɛnd ɔn]) us(Referring to the pigs. [ˈjuˈɛs]). Day and night(All the time; continuously. [deɪ ənd naɪt]) we are watching over(We are guarding and protecting. [wi ər ˈwɑʧɪŋ ˈoʊvər]) your welfare(Your well-being and happiness. [jʊr ˈwɛlˌfɛr]). It is for your sake(It is for your benefit or advantage. [ɪt ɪz fər jʊr seɪk]) that(Introducing a subordinate clause explaining the reason. [ðət]) we drink(We consume. [wi drɪŋk]) that milk(Referring to the milk mentioned earlier. [ðət mɪlk]) and(Connecting two similar ideas or concepts. [ənd]) eat(Consume as food. [it]) those apples(Referring to the apples mentioned earlier. [ðoʊz ˈæpəlz]). Do you know(Are you aware. [du ju noʊ]) what would happen(What the consequence would be. [wət wʊd ˈhæpən]) if(Introducing a conditional clause. [ɪf]) we pigs(Referring to the speaker and other pigs as a group. [wi pɪgz]) failed(Were unsuccessful. [feɪld]) in our duty(In fulfilling our responsibilities. [ɪn ɑr ˈduti])? Jones(Likely referring to the former owner of the farm. [ʤoʊnz]) would come back(Would return. [wʊd kəm bæk])! Yes(Affirmative response. [jɛs]), Jones(Likely referring to the former owner of the farm. [ʤoʊnz]) would come back(Would return. [wʊd kəm bæk])! Surely(Certainly; without a doubt. [ˈʃʊrli]), comrades(A term of address suggesting solidarity and fellowship, often used among socialists or communists. [ˈkɑmˌrædz]),’ cried(Exclaimed loudly; shouted. Indicates strong emotion or emphasis. [kraɪd]) Squealer(The name of a character, likely a pig. [squealer]) almost(Nearly; not quite. [ˈɔlˌmoʊst]) pleadingly(In a begging or imploring manner. [pleadingly]), skipping(Moving with light, bounding steps. [ˈskɪpɪŋ]) from side to side(Moving alternately to the left and right. [frəm saɪd tɪ saɪd]) and(Connecting two similar ideas or concepts. [ənd]) whisking his tail(Moving his tail rapidly back and forth. [whisking hɪz teɪl]), ‘surely(Certainly; without a doubt. [ˈʃʊrli]) there is no one(There is nobody. [ðɛr ɪz noʊ wən]) among you(In your group. [əˈməŋ ju]) who wants(Who desires. [hu wɔnts]) to see(To witness. [tɪ si]) Jones(Likely referring to the former owner of the farm. [ʤoʊnz]) come back(Return. [kəm bæk])?’
Now(used to introduce a new topic or a change in subject [naʊ]) if(introducing a conditional clause [ɪf]) there was(past tense of 'there is', used to introduce the existence of something [ðɛr wɑz]) one thing(a particular item or aspect [wən θɪŋ]) that(introduces a relative clause, specifying the 'one thing' [ðət]) the animals(referring to the collective group of animals on the farm [ðə ˈænəməlz]) were(past tense of 'to be', indicating a state of being [wər]) completely certain(absolutely sure; without any doubt [kəmˈplitli ˈsərtən]) of(indicating the object of their certainty [əv]), it was(emphasizing what they were certain about [ɪt wɑz]) that(introduces the content of their certainty [ðət]) they(referring to the animals [ðeɪ]) did not want(expressing their strong aversion [dɪd nɑt wɔnt]) Jones(referring to Mr. Jones, the former owner of the farm [ʤoʊnz]) back(returning to his previous position of ownership and control [bæk]). When(introducing a time clause [wɪn]) it(referring to the situation or idea [ɪt]) was put(presented or explained [wɑz pʊt]) to them(to the animals [tɪ ðɛm]) in this light(in this particular way or perspective [ɪn ðɪs laɪt]), they(the animals [ðeɪ]) had no more(did not have any further [hæd noʊ mɔr]) to say(any further arguments or objections [tɪ seɪ]). The importance(the significance or necessity [ðə ˌɪmˈpɔrtəns]) of(linking 'importance' to what is important [əv]) keeping(maintaining in a certain state [ˈkipɪŋ]) the pigs(referring to the pigs on the farm [ðə pɪgz]) in good health(being healthy and well [ɪn gʊd hɛlθ]) was(past tense of 'to be', linking the subject to the description [wɑz]) all too obvious(very clear and evident [ɔl tu ˈɑbviəs]). So(therefore; as a result [soʊ]) it(referring to the decision or agreement [ɪt]) was agreed(a consensus was reached [wɑz əˈgrid]) without(lacking [wɪˈθaʊt]) further(additional [ˈfərðər]) argument(discussion or disagreement [ˈɑrgjəmənt]) that(introduces the content of the agreement [ðət]) the milk(referring to the milk produced on the farm [ðə mɪlk]) and(joining two items [ənd]) the windfall apples(apples that have fallen from the tree naturally [ðə ˈwɪndˌfɔl ˈæpəlz]) (and(joining another item [ənd]) also(in addition [ˈɔlsoʊ]) the main crop(the primary harvest [ðə meɪn krɑp]) of apples(referring to the apple harvest [əv ˈæpəlz]) when(introducing a time clause [wɪn]) they(referring to the apples [ðeɪ]) ripened(became ripe and ready to be harvested [ˈraɪpənd])) should be reserved(should be kept aside specifically [ʃʊd bi rɪˈzərvd]) for(intended for [fər]) the pigs(specifically for the pigs [ðə pɪgz]) alone(exclusively; only [əˈloʊn]).