All(refers to the entirety of the group mentioned [ɔl]) the men(plural of 'man', referring to adult male individuals [ðə mɛn]) were gone(indicates that they had left or disappeared [wər gɔn]) except(excluding; not including [ɪkˈsɛpt]) one(a single individual [wən]). Back(returning to a previous location or state [bæk]) in the yard(the enclosed area surrounding a building [ɪn ðə jɑrd]) Boxer(a proper noun, likely the name of a character [ˈbɑksər]) was pawing(using a paw to touch or scrape something repeatedly [wɑz pɔɪŋ]) with his hoof(referring to the hard covering on the foot of an animal, in this case, Boxer's [wɪθ hɪz huf]) at(indicating direction or target [æt]) the stable-lad(a young male worker in a stable [ðə stable-lad]) who(relative pronoun referring back to 'the stable-lad' [hu]) lay(past tense of 'lie', meaning to be in a horizontal or resting position [leɪ]) face down(with the face pointing downwards [feɪs daʊn]) in the mud(soft, wet earth [ɪn ðə məd]), trying(making an effort [traɪɪŋ]) to turn(to rotate or flip something [tɪ tərn]) him(pronoun referring to the stable-lad [ɪm]) over(to the opposite side or position [ˈoʊvər]). The boy(referring to the stable-lad [ðə bɔɪ]) did not stir(did not move at all [dɪd nɑt stər]).
‘He is dead(statement indicating that someone is no longer alive [‘‘he ɪz dead’*’]),’ said(verb indicating speech [sɛd]) Boxer(a proper noun, likely the name of a character [ˈbɑksər]) sorrowfully(in a manner expressing sadness or regret [sorrowfully]). ‘I had(contraction of 'I had' [‘‘i hæd]) no intention(without any plan or purpose [noʊ ˌɪnˈtɛnʧən]) of doing that(referring to the action that resulted in the death [əv duɪŋ ðət]). I forgot(past tense of 'forget', meaning to not remember [aɪ fərˈgɑt]) that(conjunction introducing a subordinate clause [ðət]) I was wearing(indicating that the speaker was clothed in something [aɪ wɑz ˈwɛrɪŋ]) iron shoes(shoes made of iron [aɪərn ʃuz]). Who(interrogative pronoun, asking which person [hu]) will believe(future tense of 'believe', meaning to accept as true [wɪl bɪˈliv]) that(conjunction introducing a subordinate clause [ðət]) I did not do(stating that the speaker did not perform an action [aɪ dɪd nɑt du]) this(referring to the death [ðɪs]) on purpose(intentionally; deliberately [ɔn ˈpərpəs])?’
‘No sentimentality(expressing a lack of emotional feelings [‘‘no ˌsɛnəmɛnˈtælɪti]), comrade(term used to address a fellow member of a group or organization [comrade’*’])!’ cried(shouted or exclaimed loudly [kraɪd]) Snowball(a proper noun, likely the name of a character [sˈnoʊˌbɔl]) from whose wounds(indicating the origin of something, in this case, the blood [frəm huz wundz]) the blood(red liquid circulating in the bodies of animals [ðə bləd]) was still dripping(falling in small drops [wɑz stɪl ˈdrɪpɪŋ]). ‘War(a state of armed conflict between different nations or groups [‘‘war]) is(verb 'to be' [ɪz]) war(a state of armed conflict between different nations or groups [wɔr]). The only(indicating that there is just one [ðə ˈoʊnli]) good(desirable or approved of [gʊd]) human being(a person [ˈjumən biɪŋ]) is(verb 'to be' [ɪz]) a dead one(someone who is no longer alive [ə dɛd one’*’]).’
‘I have(indicating possession [‘‘i hæv]) no wish(without any desire or inclination [noʊ wɪʃ]) to take life(to end someone's life [tɪ teɪk laɪf]), not even(used to emphasize that something is also included [nɑt ˈivɪn]) human life(the life of a person [ˈjumən life’*’]),’ repeated(said again [rɪˈpitɪd]) Boxer(a proper noun, likely the name of a character [ˈbɑksər]), and(conjunction connecting two clauses [ənd]) his eyes(the organs of sight [hɪz aɪz]) were full(containing a large amount [wər fʊl]) of tears(drops of salty liquid secreted from the eyes, often as a result of emotion [əv tɪrz]).
‘Where(An interrogative adverb, used to ask about a location or position [‘‘where]) is(Third person singular present of the verb 'to be', indicating existence or location [ɪz]) Mollie(A proper noun, likely a name [ˈmɑli])?’ (closing quotation mark and question mark indicating a question)exclaimed(Spoke suddenly and vehemently [ɪkˈskleɪmd]) somebody(An unspecified or unknown person [ˈsəmˌbɑdi]).
Mollie(A proper noun, likely a name [ˈmɑli]) in fact(Indeed; in reality [ɪn fækt]) was missing(Was not present; had disappeared [wɑz ˈmɪsɪŋ]). For a moment(For a short period of time [fər ə ˈmoʊmənt]) there was(Indicates the existence or occurrence of something [ðɛr wɑz]) great alarm(A feeling of intense worry or fear [greɪt əˈlɑrm]); it was feared(People were worried [ɪt wɑz fɪrd]) that(introduces a subordinate clause expressing the content of the fear [ðət]) the men(plural of man, referring to a group of males [ðə mɛn]) might have harmed(possibility that they caused damage or injury [maɪt hæv hɑrmd]) her(pronoun referring to Mollie [hər]) in some way(by some means or method [ɪn səm weɪ]), or even(used to introduce a more extreme or surprising alternative [ər ˈivɪn]) carried her off(taken her away by force [ˈkɛrid hər ɔf]) with them(accompanying the men [wɪθ ðɛm]). In the end(Eventually; after a period of time [ɪn ðə ɛnd]), however(Nevertheless; despite this [ˌhaʊˈɛvər]), she was found(she was located [ʃi wɑz faʊnd]) hiding(concealing herself [ˈhaɪdɪŋ]) in her stall(a compartment where an animal is kept [ɪn hər stɔl]) with her head(with her head [wɪθ hər hɛd]) buried(covered or hidden [ˈbɛrid]) among the hay(surrounded by dried grass [əˈməŋ ðə heɪ]) in the manger(a trough for animals to eat from [ɪn ðə ˈmeɪnʤər]). She had taken to flight(She had run away [ʃi hæd ˈteɪkən tɪ flaɪt]) as soon as(immediately after [ɛz sun ɛz]) the gun went off(the gun fired [ðə gən wɛnt ɔf]). And(conjunction used to connect clauses or sentences [ənd]) when the others(when the other animals [wɪn ðə ˈəðərz]) came back(returned [keɪm bæk]) from looking for her(after searching for her [frəm ˈlʊkɪŋ fər hər]), it was(it was [ɪt wɑz]) to find(to discover [tɪ faɪnd]) that(introduces a subordinate clause [ðət]) the stable-lad(a boy or young man who works in a stable [ðə stable-lad]), who in fact(who actually [hu ɪn fækt]) was only stunned(was only dazed or shocked [wɑz ˈoʊnli stənd]), had already recovered(had already regained consciousness or health [hæd ɔˈrɛdi rɪˈkəvərd]) and made off(and ran away [ənd meɪd ɔf]).
The(Definite article, referring to specific animals [ðə]) animals(Living creatures that are not human, often referring to those on the farm [ˈænəməlz]) had now reassembled(Had gathered together again after being dispersed [hæd naʊ ˌriəˈsɛmbəld]) in the wildest excitement(In a state of extreme agitation and enthusiasm [ɪn ðə ˈwaɪldɪst ɪkˈsaɪtmənt]), each(Every single one of the animals [iʧ]) recounting(Telling in detail; narrating [ˌriˈkaʊntɪŋ]) his own exploits(His personal brave or daring acts [hɪz oʊn ˈɛkˌsplɔɪts]) in the battle(During the fight or conflict [ɪn ðə ˈbætəl]) at the top of his voice(Speaking or shouting as loudly as possible [æt ðə tɔp əv hɪz vɔɪs]). An impromptu celebration(A spontaneous or unplanned festive event [ən ˌɪmˈprɑmptu ˌsɛləˈbreɪʃən]) of the victory(To honor the winning or triumph [əv ðə ˈvɪktəri]) was held(Took place; occurred [wɑz hɛld]) immediately(Right away; without delay [ˌɪˈmiˌdiətli]). The flag(A piece of cloth with a symbolic design, representing the farm [ðə flæg]) was run up(Was hoisted or raised quickly [wɑz rən əp]) and(Conjunction, connecting two actions [ənd]) Beasts of England(The name of their revolutionary song [bists əv ˈɪŋglənd]) was sung(Was performed vocally [wɑz səŋ]) a number of times(Repeatedly; several times [ə ˈnəmbər əv taɪmz]), then(Next in sequence [ðɛn]) the sheep(A specific farm animal [ðə ʃip]) who had been killed(That had died during the battle [hu hæd bɪn kɪld]) was given(Received; was provided with [wɑz ˈgɪvɪn]) a solemn funeral(A serious and dignified ceremony for the deceased [ə ˈsɑləm fˈjunərəl]), a hawthorn bush(A type of shrub with thorns [ə ˈhɔˌθɔrn bʊʃ]) being planted(In the process of being put into the ground [biɪŋ ˈplænɪd]) on her grave(At the location where she was buried [ɔn hər greɪv]). At the graveside(Near the place where the burial occurred [æt ðə ˈgreɪvˌsaɪd]) Snowball(Name of a character, likely a pig [sˈnoʊˌbɔl]) made a little speech(Delivered a short address [meɪd ə ˈlɪtəl spiʧ]), emphasising(Stressing; highlighting the importance of [emphasising]) the need(The requirement or necessity [ðə nid]) for all animals(For every animal on the farm [fər ɔl ˈænəməlz]) to be ready(To be prepared or willing [tɪ bi ˈrɛdi]) to die(To sacrifice their life [tɪ daɪ]) for Animal Farm(For the sake of their farm and its ideals [fər ˈænəməl fɑrm]) if need be(If it is necessary; if the situation requires it [ɪf nid bi]).
The animals(referring to the group of animals on the farm [ðə ˈænəməlz]) decided(made a choice or came to a conclusion [ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd]) unanimously(in complete agreement; with everyone agreeing [juˈnænəməsli]) to create(to make or design something new [tɪ kriˈeɪt]) a military decoration(an award given for bravery or service in the military [ə ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri ˌdɛkərˈeɪʃən]), ‘Animal Hero, First Class(the name of the military decoration [‘‘animal ˈhɪroʊ fərst class’*’]),’ which(referring back to the military decoration [wɪʧ]) was conferred(was officially given or awarded [wɑz kənˈfərd]) there and then(immediately; on the spot [ðɛr ənd ðɛn]) on Snowball and Boxer(the recipients of the award, two specific animals [ɔn sˈnoʊˌbɔl ənd ˈbɑksər]).It(referring to the decoration [ɪt]) consisted of(was made up of [kənˈsɪstɪd əv]) a brass medal(a medal made of brass, a yellow metal [ə bræs ˈmɛdəl]) (they were really some old horse-brasses(clarifying that the medal was made from old horse brasses [(ðeɪ wər ˈrɪli səm oʊld horse-brasses]) which had been found(that were discovered [wɪʧ hæd bɪn faʊnd]) in the harness-room(a room where horse harnesses are stored [ɪn ðə harness-room-)]))), (punctuation mark)to be worn(intended to be worn [tɪ bi wɔrn]) on Sundays and holidays(specific days when the medal should be worn [ɔn ˈsənˌdiz ənd ˈhɑləˌdeɪz]). There(used to introduce the existence of something [ðɛr]) was(past tense of 'is' [wɑz]) also(in addition; as well [ˈɔlsoʊ]) ‘Animal Hero, Second Class(another military decoration, of a lower rank [‘‘animal ˈhɪroʊ ˈsɛkənd class’*’]),’ which(referring back to the second class decoration [wɪʧ]) was conferred(was officially given or awarded [wɑz kənˈfərd]) posthumously(after death [ˈpɑsʧʊməsli]) on the dead sheep(the recipient of the second class award, a sheep that had died [ɔn ðə dɛd ʃip]).