It(refers to a specific time or situation [ɪt]) was(past tense of 'to be', indicating a state or condition in the past [wɑz]) about(approximately; near to [əˈbaʊt]) this time(a particular point in time being referred to [ðɪs taɪm]) that(introduces a subordinate clause [ðət]) the pigs(plural of 'pig', referring to a group of pigs, likely in a narrative context [ðə pɪgz]) suddenly(quickly and unexpectedly [ˈsədənli]) moved(changed location; relocated [muvd]) into(to the inside of [ˈɪntu]) the farmhouse(the main house on a farm [ðə ˈfɑrmˌhaʊs]) and(connects two clauses or phrases [ənd]) took up(occupied; started to use [tʊk əp]) their residence(the place where they live [ðɛr ˈrɛzɪdəns]) there(in that place; at that location [ðɛr]). Again(once more; another time [əˈgɛn]) the animals(referring to the animals on the farm, collectively [ðə ˈænəməlz]) seemed(appeared to be; gave the impression of [simd]) to remember(to recall something from the past [tɪ rɪˈmɛmbər]) that(introduces a clause stating what they remembered [ðət]) a resolution(a formal decision or statement [ə ˌrɛzəˈluʃən]) against(opposed to; in disagreement with [əˈgɛnst]) this(referring to the pigs moving into the farmhouse [ðɪs]) had been passed(had been officially approved or decided [hæd bɪn pæst]) in the early days(at the beginning; in the initial period [ɪn ðə ˈərli deɪz]), and(connects two clauses [ənd]) again(once more; similarly to before [əˈgɛn]) Squealer(a character's name, likely a pig [squealer]) was able(had the ability or capacity [wɑz ˈeɪbəl]) to convince(to persuade someone to believe something [tɪ kənˈvɪns]) them(referring to the other animals [ðɛm]) that(introduces the content of what Squealer convinced them of [ðət]) this(referring to the pigs' actions [ðɪs]) was not(was not the case; was untrue [wɑz nɑt]) the case(the actual situation or fact [ðə keɪs]). It(refers to the situation [ɪt]) was(past tense of 'to be', indicating a state or condition [wɑz]) absolutely(completely; without a doubt [ˌæbsəˈlutli]) necessary(essential; required [ˈnɛsəˌsɛri]), he said(Squealer stated [hi sɛd]), that(introduces a clause explaining why it was necessary [ðət]) the pigs(referring to the pigs on the farm [ðə pɪgz]), who(introduces a relative clause describing the pigs [hu]) were(past tense of 'to be', linking the pigs to their role [wər]) the brains(the intelligent leaders or thinkers [ðə breɪnz]) of the farm(belonging to the farm [əv ðə fɑrm]), should(used to express obligation or advisability [ʃʊd]) have(to possess or experience [hæv]) a quiet place(a peaceful location [ə kwaɪət pleɪs]) to work in(for the purpose of working [tɪ wərk ɪn]). It(refers to the situation [ɪt]) was(past tense of 'to be', indicating a state or condition [wɑz]) also(in addition; as well [ˈɔlsoʊ]) more suited(more appropriate or fitting [mɔr ˈsutɪd]) to(indicating suitability [tɪ]) the dignity(the quality of being worthy of respect [ðə ˈdɪgnəti]) of the Leader(referring to the leader of the farm, likely Napoleon [əv ðə ˈlidər]) (parenthetical remark)(for(because; since [fər]) of late(recently; lately [əv leɪt]) he(referring to Napoleon [hi]) had taken(had started [hæd ˈteɪkən]) to speaking(to referring to [tɪ ˈspikɪŋ]) of Napoleon(referring to Napoleon [əv nəˈpoʊljən]) under the title(using the name or designation [ˈəndər ðə ˈtaɪtəl]) of(indicating the title [əv]) ‘Leader(the title being used for Napoleon [‘‘leader])’) (end of parenthetical remark)to live(to reside [tɪ lɪv]) in a house(in a building used as a dwelling [ɪn ə haʊs]) than(in comparison to [ðən]) in a mere sty(in a simple pigpen [ɪn ə mɪr staɪ]). Nevertheless(however; despite this [ˌnɛvərðəˈlɛs]) some(a certain number of [səm]) of the animals(referring to the animals on the farm [əv ðə ˈænəməlz]) were disturbed(were upset or worried [wər dɪˈstərbd]) when(at the time that [wɪn]) they heard(they received information [ðeɪ hərd]) that(introduces the content of what they heard [ðət]) the pigs(referring to the pigs on the farm [ðə pɪgz]) not only(not just; in addition to [nɑt ˈoʊnli]) took(past tense of 'to take', meaning to have [tʊk]) their meals(their food [ðɛr milz]) in the kitchen(in the room used for cooking [ɪn ðə ˈkɪʧən]) and(connects two clauses [ənd]) used(past tense of 'to use', meaning to employ [juzd]) the drawing-room(a formal room for receiving guests [ðə drawing-room]) as(in the role of [ɛz]) a recreation room(a room for leisure activities [ə ˌrɛkriˈeɪʃən rum]), but also(but also; in addition [bət ˈɔlsoʊ]) slept(past tense of 'to sleep', meaning to rest in bed [slɛpt]) in the beds(in the furniture used for sleeping [ɪn ðə bɛdz]). Boxer(a character's name, likely an animal [ˈbɑksər]) passed it off(dismissed it; treated it lightly [pæst ɪt ɔf]) as usual(in his typical manner [ɛz ˈjuʒəwəl]) with(accompanied by [wɪθ]) ‘Napoleon is always right(Boxer's catchphrase, indicating his unwavering belief in Napoleon [‘‘napoleon ɪz ˈɔlˌweɪz raɪt])!’, but(introduces a contrast [bət]) Clover(a character's name, likely an animal [ˈkloʊvər]), who(introduces a relative clause describing Clover [hu]) thought(believed; had the impression [θɔt]) she remembered(she recalled [ʃi rɪˈmɛmbərd]) a definite ruling(a clear and specific rule [ə ˈdɛfənət ˈrulɪŋ]) against(opposed to [əˈgɛnst]) beds(furniture used for sleeping [bɛdz]), went(past tense of 'to go', meaning to move [wɛnt]) to the end(to the farthest point [tɪ ðə ɛnd]) of the barn(of the building used for storing crops and housing animals [əv ðə bɑrn]) and(connects two clauses [ənd]) tried(attempted [traɪd]) to puzzle out(to figure out; to understand [tɪ ˈpəzəl aʊt]) the Seven Commandments(a set of rules or principles [ðə ˈsɛvən kəˈmændmənts]) which(introduces a relative clause describing the Seven Commandments [wɪʧ]) were inscribed(were written or engraved [wər ˌɪnˈskraɪbd]) there(at that location; on the barn [ðɛr]). Finding(discovering; realizing [ˈfaɪndɪŋ]) herself(referring to Clover [hərˈsɛlf]) unable(not able; lacking the ability [əˈneɪbəl]) to read(to understand written words [tɪ rɛd]) more than(beyond; exceeding [mɔr ðən]) individual letters(single letters of the alphabet [ˌɪndəˈvɪʤəwəl ˈlɛtərz]), she fetched(she went to get; she retrieved [ʃi fɛʧt]) Muriel(a character's name, likely an animal [mˈjʊriəl]).
‘Muriel(Name of a character, used as a direct address [‘‘muriel]),’ she(Refers to a female character who is speaking [ʃi]) said(Past tense of 'say', indicating speech [sɛd]), ‘read(To look at and understand the meaning of written or printed matter [rɛd]) me(Used as the indirect object of the verb 'read', indicating who is to receive the reading [mi]) the Fourth Commandment(Refers to one of the commandments, specifically the fourth one in a series [ðə fɔrθ kəˈmændmənt]). Does(Auxiliary verb used to form a question [dɪz]) it(Refers to 'the Fourth Commandment' [ɪt]) not(Used to form a negative question [nɑt]) say(To utter words; to express something verbally [seɪ]) something(An unspecified thing [ˈsəmθɪŋ]) about(Concerning; regarding [əˈbaʊt]) never(At no time; not ever [ˈnɛvər]) sleeping(Being in a state of sleep [sˈlipɪŋ]) in(Expressing location or position within something [ɪn]) a bed(A piece of furniture used for sleeping [ə bɛd])?’
With(Expressing accompaniment or possession [wɪθ]) some(An unspecified amount or quantity [səm]) difficulty(The state or quality of being hard to do or understand [ˈdɪfɪˌkəlti]) Muriel(Name of a character [mˈjʊriəl]) spelt(Past tense of 'spell', meaning to write or say the letters of a word in the correct order [spelt]) it(Refers to something previously mentioned, likely the Fourth Commandment [ɪt]) out(Used to indicate that something is being done completely or thoroughly [aʊt]).
‘It(Refers to the Fourth Commandment [‘‘it]) says(Present tense of 'say', meaning to express something in words [sɪz]), “No animal(Indicates that no creature of the animal kingdom [noʊ ˈænəməl]) shall(Expresses a command or requirement [ʃæl]) sleep(To be in a state of rest with closed eyes [slip]) in(Expressing location or position within something [ɪn]) a bed(A piece of furniture used for sleeping [ə bɛd]) with(Accompanied by; having [wɪθ]) sheets(Pieces of cloth used on a bed [ʃits])”’ she(Refers to a female character [ʃi]) announced(Past tense of 'announce', meaning to declare something publicly or formally [əˈnaʊnst]) finally(At the end; after a long time or series of events [ˈfaɪnəli]).
Curiously(In a strange or unusual way [ˈkjʊriəsli]) enough(Sufficiently; to a degree that satisfies [ɪˈnəf]), Clover(Name of a character [ˈkloʊvər]) had not remembered(Past perfect tense of 'remember', indicating that Clover did not recall something [hæd nɑt rɪˈmɛmbərd]) that(Introducing a subordinate clause [ðət]) the Fourth Commandment(Refers to one of the commandments, specifically the fourth one in a series [ðə fɔrθ kəˈmændmənt]) mentioned(Past tense of 'mention', meaning to refer to something briefly or casually [ˈmɛnʃənd]) sheets(Pieces of cloth used on a bed [ʃits]); but(Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said previously [bət]) as(Used to indicate that something is happening at the same time as something else [ɛz]) it(Refers to 'the Fourth Commandment' [ɪt]) was(Past tense of 'be' [wɑz]) there(In or at that place or position [ðɛr]) on(Physically in contact with and supported by a surface [ɔn]) the wall(A vertical structure that encloses or divides an area [ðə wɔl]), it(Refers to 'the Fourth Commandment' [ɪt]) must(Expressing logical necessity or certainty [məst]) have done(Indicates a past action that is assumed to have happened [hæv dən]) so(In the way described; like that [soʊ]). And(Used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) Squealer(Name of a character [squealer]), who(Used to introduce a relative clause [hu]) happened(Past tense of 'happen', meaning to occur or take place [ˈhæpənd]) to be passing(To be moving past a particular point [tɪ bi ˈpæsɪŋ]) at(Expressing location or position [æt]) this(Referring to something present or nearby [ðɪs]) moment(A very short period of time [ˈmoʊmənt]), attended(Accompanied; being present with [əˈtɛndəd]) by(Expressing agency or means [baɪ]) two(The number 2 [tu]) or(Used to introduce an alternative [ər]) three(The number 3 [θri]) dogs(Domesticated carnivorous mammals [dɔgz]), was able(Had the ability to [wɑz ˈeɪbəl]) to put(To move something into a particular place or position [tɪ pʊt]) the whole(All of something [ðə hoʊl]) matter(A situation or subject being dealt with [ˈmætər]) in(Expressing location or position within something [ɪn]) its(Belonging to or associated with it [ɪts]) proper(Correct or appropriate [ˈprɑpər]) perspective(A particular way of considering something [pərˈspɛktɪv]).
‘You have heard(Indicates that the speaker is addressing a group and referring to information they should already be aware of [‘‘you hæv hərd]), then(Indicates a logical consequence or progression in the conversation [ðɛn]), comrades(A term of address indicating solidarity and shared purpose, often used in socialist or communist contexts [ˈkɑmˌrædz]),’ he said(Attribution of the preceding words to a male speaker [ hi sɛd]), ‘that we pigs now sleep in the beds of the farmhouse(The speaker, a pig, is stating that they are now sleeping in the beds inside the farmhouse, a significant change in their living situation [‘‘that wi pɪgz naʊ slip ɪn ðə bɛdz əv ðə ˈfɑrmˌhaʊs])? And why not(A rhetorical question challenging any potential objections to the pigs sleeping in beds [ənd waɪ nɑt])? You did not suppose, surely(The speaker is expressing disbelief that the audience would have assumed something [ju dɪd nɑt səˈpoʊz ˈʃʊrli]), that there was ever a ruling against beds(Questioning the existence of a rule prohibiting the use of beds [ðət ðɛr wɑz ˈɛvər ə ˈrulɪŋ əˈgɛnst bɛdz])? A bed merely means(Providing a definition of what constitutes a bed [ə bɛd ˈmɪrli minz]) a place to sleep in(The function or purpose of a bed [ə pleɪs tɪ slip ɪn]). A pile of straw in a stall(An example of a rudimentary bed, consisting of straw in an animal enclosure [ə paɪl əv strɔ ɪn ə stɔl]) is a bed, properly regarded(Asserting that even a simple pile of straw can be considered a bed if viewed correctly [ɪz ə bɛd ˈprɑpərli rɪˈgɑrdɪd]). The rule was against sheets(Clarifying that the actual rule pertained to sheets, not beds themselves [ðə rul wɑz əˈgɛnst ʃits]), which are a human invention(Explaining the origin of sheets as something created by humans [wɪʧ ər ə ˈjumən ˌɪnˈvɛnʃən]). We have removed the sheets(Stating that the sheets have been taken off the beds [wi hæv riˈmuvd ðə ʃits]) from the farmhouse beds(Specifying the location from which the sheets were removed [frəm ðə ˈfɑrmˌhaʊs bɛdz]), and sleep between blankets(Describing what the pigs are using instead of sheets [ənd slip bɪtˈwin ˈblæŋkəts]). And very comfortable beds they are too(Emphasizing the comfort of the beds [ənd ˈvɛri ˈkəmfərtəbəl bɛdz ðeɪ ər tu])! But not more comfortable than we need(Asserting that the comfort level is necessary and not excessive [bət nɑt mɔr ˈkəmfərtəbəl ðən wi nid]), I can tell you, comrades(Reiterating the address to the audience and emphasizing the speaker's sincerity [aɪ kən tɛl ju ˈkɑmˌrædz]), with all the brainwork we have to do nowadays(Justifying the need for comfortable beds by citing the mental effort required of the pigs [wɪθ ɔl ðə brainwork wi hæv tɪ du ˈnaʊəˌdeɪz]). You would not rob us of our repose, would you, comrades(A rhetorical question appealing to the audience's sense of fairness and solidarity, asking if they would deprive the pigs of rest [ju wʊd nɑt rɑb ˈjuˈɛs əv ɑr riˈpoʊz wʊd ju ˈkɑmˌrædz])? You would not have us too tired(Questioning if the audience wants the pigs to be overly fatigued [ju wʊd nɑt hæv ˈjuˈɛs tu taɪərd]) to carry out our dudes(Questioning if the audience wants the pigs to be unable to perform their duties [tɪ ˈkɛri aʊt ɑr djudz])? Surely none of you wishes(Expressing confidence that no one in the audience desires something negative [ˈʃʊrli nən əv ju ˈwɪʃɪz]) to see Jones back?’