With one accord(unanimously; in complete agreement [wɪθ wən əˈkɔrd]) they(refers to a group of people or animals previously mentioned [ðeɪ]) dashed(moved quickly and suddenly [dæʃt]) down(in a downward direction [daʊn]) to(towards; indicating direction [tɪ]) the spot(a particular place or location [ðə spɑt]). Napoleon(a proper noun, likely referring to a character's name [nəˈpoʊljən]), who(a relative pronoun, referring back to Napoleon [hu]) seldom(rarely; almost never [ˈsɛldəm]) moved(changed position or location [muvd]) out of(beyond the limits of [aʊt əv]) a walk(a slow pace of movement [ə wɔk]), raced(moved at high speed [reɪst]) ahead of(in front of [əˈhɛd əv]) them all(all the others in the group [ðɛm ɔl]). Yes(an affirmation or agreement [jɛs]), there(in or at that place [ðɛr]) it(refers to something previously mentioned [ɪt]) lay(was situated; was in a resting position [leɪ]), the fruit(the result or outcome [ðə frut]) of(belonging to or associated with [əv]) all(the entirety of [ɔl]) their(belonging to them [ðɛr]) struggles(efforts or battles [ˈstrəgəlz]), levelled(reduced to a flat and even surface [ˈlɛvəld]) to(down to [tɪ]) its(belonging to it [ɪts]) foundations(the base or groundwork of something [faʊnˈdeɪʃənz]), the stones(individual rocks or pieces of rock [ðə stoʊnz]) they(refers to the same group as 'they' earlier [ðeɪ]) had broken(had shattered or fractured [hæd ˈbroʊkən]) and(used to connect words or phrases [ənd]) carried(transported or moved [ˈkɛrid]) so(to such a great extent [soʊ]) laboriously(with great effort and difficulty [ləˈbɔriəsli]) scattered(spread out in a disorganized way [ˈskætərd]) all around(in every direction [ɔl əraʊnd]). Unable(not able; lacking the capacity [əˈneɪbəl]) at first(initially; in the beginning [æt fərst]) to speak(to utter words [tɪ spik]), they(refers to the group from the beginning [ðeɪ]) stood(remained in an upright position [stʊd]) gazing(looking intently [ˈgeɪzɪŋ]) mournfully(in a sad or sorrowful manner [mournfully]) at(directed towards [æt]) the litter(a collection of things lying around messily [ðə ˈlɪtər]) of(consisting of [əv]) fallen(having dropped or collapsed [ˈfɑlən]) stone(rock [stoʊn]). Napoleon(the character's name [nəˈpoʊljən]) paced(walked with slow or regular movements [peɪst]) to and fro(backwards and forwards [tɪ ənd froʊ]) in silence(without speaking [ɪn ˈsaɪləns]), occasionally(sometimes but not often [ɔˈkeɪʒənəˌli]) snuffing(smelling or sniffing audibly [sˈnəfɪŋ]) at(towards [æt]) the ground(the earth's surface [ðə graʊnd]). His(belonging to him, Napoleon [hɪz]) tail(the appendage extending from the rear of an animal's body [teɪl]) had grown(had become [hæd groʊn]) rigid(stiff and unbending [ˈrɪʤɪd]) and(connecting word [ənd]) twitched(gave a sudden, involuntary jerk [twɪʧt]) sharply(suddenly and quickly [ˈʃɑrpli]) from side to side(moving from one side to the other [frəm saɪd tɪ saɪd]), a sign(an indication [ə saɪn]) in him(within him, Napoleon [ɪn ɪm]) of(indicating association or belonging [əv]) intense(extreme; very strong [ˌɪnˈtɛns]) mental(relating to the mind [ˈmɛntəl]) activity(the state of being active or energetic [ækˈtɪvɪti]). Suddenly(quickly and unexpectedly [ˈsədənli]) he(Napoleon [hi]) halted(stopped [ˈhɔltɪd]) as though(as if [ɛz ðoʊ]) his(Napoleon's [hɪz]) mind(his thoughts and intentions [maɪnd]) were made up(had reached a decision [wər meɪd əp]).
‘Comrades(A term of address, suggesting shared aims and fellowship, often used among socialists or communists. [‘‘comrades’*’]),’ he(Referring to a character, likely a leader or speaker in the context. [hi]) said(Spoke; uttered words. [sɛd]) quietly(In a soft or subdued manner. [kˈwaɪətli]), ‘do(Auxiliary verb used to form questions or emphatic statements. [‘‘do]) you(Referring to the audience or listeners. [ju]) know(To be aware of; to have information about. [noʊ]) who(Asking for the identity of a person. [hu]) is(Linking verb, connecting the subject to the predicate. [ɪz]) responsible(Accountable or to blame for something. [riˈspɑnsəbəl]) for(Indicating the reason or cause of something. [fər]) this(Referring to a specific event or situation that is being discussed. [ðɪs])? Do(Auxiliary verb used to form questions or emphatic statements. [du]) you(Referring to the audience or listeners. [ju]) know(To be aware of; to have information about. [noʊ]) the(Definite article, specifying a particular enemy. [ðə]) enemy(A person or group that is hostile or opposes someone. [ˈɛnəmi]) who(Referring to the enemy. [hu]) has(Auxiliary verb used to form the present perfect tense. [həz]) come(To arrive or appear. [kəm]) in(Indicating location or time. [ɪn]) the(Definite article, specifying a particular night. [ðə]) night(The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. [naɪt]) and(Conjunction, connecting two clauses or phrases. [ənd]) overthrown(To remove forcibly from power; to topple. [ˌoʊvərθˈroʊn]) our(Possessive pronoun, indicating belonging to a group. [ɑr]) windmill(A structure with sails that convert wind power into rotational energy, often used for grinding grain. [ˈwɪndˌmɪl])? SNOWBALL(The name of a character, likely an antagonist. [sˈnoʊˌbɔl])!’ he(Referring to the speaker. [hi]) suddenly(Quickly and unexpectedly. [ˈsədənli]) roared(To utter a loud, deep cry or shout. [rɔrd]) in(Indicating the manner of speaking. [ɪn]) a(Indefinite article, introducing a noun. [ə]) voice(The sound produced by the vocal organs. [vɔɪs]) of(Indicating possession or origin. [əv]) thunder(A loud, booming noise caused by a rapid expansion of air along the path of an electrical discharge. [ˈθəndər]), ‘Snowball(Referring to the character named Snowball. [‘‘snowball]) has(Auxiliary verb used to form the present perfect tense. [həz]) done(To perform or carry out an action. [dən]) this(Referring to a specific action or event. [ðɪs]) thing(An unspecified object or action. [θɪŋ])! In(Indicating the manner or cause of something. [ɪn]) sheer(Pure; unmixed. [ʃɪr]) malignity(Intense ill will or hatred. [malignity]), thinking(Using one's mind to consider or reason about something. [ˈθɪŋkɪŋ]) to(Indicating purpose or intention. [tɪ]) set(To place or put in a specified position. [sɛt]) back(To impede the progress of. [bæk]) our(Possessive pronoun, indicating belonging to a group. [ɑr]) plans(A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something. [plænz]) and(Conjunction, connecting two clauses or phrases. [ənd]) avenge(To inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself or another. [əˈvɛnʤ]) himself(Reflexive pronoun, referring back to Snowball. [hɪmˈsɛlf]) for(Indicating the reason or cause of something. [fər]) his(Possessive pronoun, indicating belonging to Snowball. [hɪz]) ignominious(Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame. [ˌɪgnəˈmɪniəs]) expulsion(The act of forcing someone to leave a place or organization. [ɪkˈspəlʃən]), this(Referring to a specific person. [ðɪs]) traitor(A person who betrays a trust or is disloyal. [ˈtreɪtər]) has(Auxiliary verb used to form the present perfect tense. [həz]) crept(To move slowly and carefully in order to avoid being noticed. [krɛpt]) here(In or at this place. [hir]) under(Indicating a condition or situation. [ˈəndər]) cover(Something that provides protection or concealment. [ˈkəvər]) of(Indicating possession or origin. [əv]) night(The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. [naɪt]) and(Conjunction, connecting two clauses or phrases. [ənd]) destroyed(To ruin or put an end to something. [dɪˈstrɔɪd]) our(Possessive pronoun, indicating belonging to a group. [ɑr]) work(Activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result. [wərk]) of(Indicating duration or extent. [əv]) nearly(Almost; very close to. [ˈnɪrli]) a(Indefinite article, introducing a noun. [ə]) year(A period of twelve months. [jɪr]). Comrades(A term of address, suggesting shared aims and fellowship, often used among socialists or communists. [ˈkɑmˌrædz]), here(In or at this place. [hir]) and(Conjunction, connecting two clauses or phrases. [ənd]) now(At the present time. [naʊ]) I(First-person singular pronoun, referring to the speaker. [aɪ]) pronounce(To declare or announce formally. [prəˈnaʊns]) the(Definite article, specifying a particular sentence. [ðə]) death(The end of life. [dɛθ]) sentence(The punishment assigned to a defendant found guilty by a court. [ˈsɛntəns]) upon(Formal way to say 'on'. [əˈpɑn]) Snowball(Referring to the character named Snowball. [sˈnoʊˌbɔl]). “Animal(Relating to animals. [ˈænəməl]) Hero(A person admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. [ˈhɪroʊ]), Second(Coming after the first in order or position. [ˈsɛkənd]) Class(A category or rank. [klæs])”, and(Conjunction, connecting two clauses or phrases. [ənd]) half(One of two equal or nearly equal parts into which something is or can be divided. [hæf]) a(Indefinite article, introducing a noun. [ə]) bushel(A unit of capacity equal to 8 gallons, used for dry goods. [ˈbʊʃəl]) of(Indicating quantity or content. [əv]) apples(A round fruit with firm, whitish flesh and a green, red, or yellow skin. [ˈæpəlz]) to(Indicating the recipient of something. [tɪ]) any(One or some or every of a number of things, without specification. [ˈɛni]) animal(A living organism that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli. [ˈænəməl]) who(Referring to the animal. [hu]) brings(To take or carry someone or something to a place or person. [brɪŋz]) him(Referring to Snowball. [ɪm]) to(Indicating direction or purpose. [tɪ]) justice(Fairness; the quality of being just. [ˈʤəstɪs]). A(Indefinite article, introducing a noun. [ə]) full(Containing or holding as much as possible; having eaten enough. [fʊl]) bushel(A unit of capacity equal to 8 gallons, used for dry goods. [ˈbʊʃəl]) to(Indicating the recipient of something. [tɪ]) anyone(Any person. [ˈɛniˌwən]) who(Referring to the person. [hu]) captures(To take into one's possession or control by force or skill. [ˈkæpʧərz]) him(Referring to Snowball. [ɪm]) alive(Living; not dead. [əˈlaɪv])!’
The(Definite article, referring to specific animals previously mentioned or known [ðə]) animals(Living creatures that are not human beings [ˈænəməlz]) were shocked(Past tense of 'to be shocked', meaning surprised and upset [wər ʃɑkt]) beyond measure(To an extreme degree; greatly [bɪɔnd ˈmɛʒər]) to learn(To find out or discover [tɪ lərn]) that(Conjunction introducing a subordinate clause [ðət]) even(Used to emphasize something surprising or unexpected [ˈivɪn]) Snowball(Name of a character, likely an animal in the story [sˈnoʊˌbɔl]) could be(Expressing possibility or potential [kʊd bi]) guilty(Responsible for doing something wrong [ˈgɪlti]) of(Preposition indicating association or connection [əv]) such an action(A particular deed or behavior, implied to be negative [səʧ ən ˈækʃən]). There was(Indicates the existence of something [ðɛr wɑz]) a cry(A loud expression of emotion or pain [ə kraɪ]) of indignation(Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment [əv ˌɪndɪgˈneɪʃən]), and(Conjunction connecting two clauses [ənd]) everyone(All the people present or being referred to [ˈɛvriˌwən]) began(Started to do something [bɪˈgæn]) thinking out(Considering or devising [ˈθɪŋkɪŋ aʊt]) ways(Methods or means [weɪz]) of catching(Of capturing or apprehending [əv ˈkæʧɪŋ]) Snowball(Referring to the character Snowball [sˈnoʊˌbɔl]) if(Conditional conjunction [ɪf]) he(Pronoun referring to Snowball [hi]) should(Expressing a possibility or condition [ʃʊd]) ever(At any time [ˈɛvər]) come back(Return to a place [kəm bæk]). Almost immediately(Very quickly; nearly instantly [ˈɔlˌmoʊst ˌɪˈmiˌdiətli]) the footprints(Marks left by feet or paws [ðə ˈfʊtˌprɪnts]) of a pig(Belonging to a pig [əv ə pɪg]) were discovered(Were found or noticed [wər dɪˈskəvərd]) in the grass(On the grassy area [ɪn ðə græs]) at(Preposition indicating location [æt]) a little distance(A short way away [ə ˈlɪtəl ˈdɪstəns]) from(Preposition indicating separation or origin [frəm]) the knoll(A small hill or mound [ðə noʊl]). They(Pronoun referring to the footprints [ðeɪ]) could only be(Were only able to be [kʊd ˈoʊnli bi]) traced(Followed or tracked [treɪst]) for(Indicating duration [fər]) a few yards(A short distance, measured in yards [ə fju jɑrdz]), but(Conjunction introducing a contrast [bət]) appeared(Seemed or gave the impression [əˈpɪrd]) to lead(To go in a particular direction [tɪ lɛd]) to(Preposition indicating direction [tɪ]) a hole(An opening or gap [ə hoʊl]) in the hedge(In a row of bushes forming a boundary [ɪn ðə hɛʤ]). Napoleon(Name of a character [nəˈpoʊljən]) snuffed(Inhaled audibly through the nose [snəft]) deeply(Intensely or thoroughly [ˈdipli]) at them(At the footprints [æt ðɛm]) and(Conjunction connecting two actions [ənd]) pronounced(Declared or stated formally [prəˈnaʊnst]) them(Referring to the footprints [ðɛm]) to be(To be identified as [tɪ bi]) Snowball's(Belonging to Snowball [sˈnoʊˌbɔlz]). He(Pronoun referring to Napoleon [hi]) gave it(Expressed or stated [geɪv ɪt]) as his opinion(As his personal belief or judgment [ɛz hɪz əˈpɪnjən]) that(Conjunction introducing a clause [ðət]) Snowball(Referring to the character Snowball [sˈnoʊˌbɔl]) had probably(Most likely had [hæd ˈprɑbəˌbli]) come(Arrived or originated [kəm]) from(Preposition indicating origin [frəm]) the direction(The way or area [ðə dɪˈrɛkʃɪn]) of(Preposition indicating location or association [əv]) Foxwood Farm(Name of a farm [ˈfɑksˌwʊd fɑrm]).
‘No more delays, comrades(An exclamation indicating that there should be no further postponements or hesitations, addressing the group as 'comrades' [‘‘no mɔr dɪˈleɪz ˈkɑmˌrædz])!’ cried(shouted or exclaimed loudly [kraɪd]) Napoleon(referring to a specific character named Napoleon [nəˈpoʊljən]) when(at the time that [wɪn]) the footprints(marks left by feet or shoes [ðə ˈfʊtˌprɪnts]) had been examined(had been inspected or analyzed [hæd bɪn ɪgˈzæmənd]). ‘There is(indicates the existence of something [‘‘there ɪz]) work to be done(tasks or labor that needs to be accomplished [wərk tɪ bi dən]). (end of the sentence)This very morning(emphasizes the immediacy of the action, meaning this specific morning [ðɪs ˈvɛri ˈmɔrnɪŋ]) we begin(the start of an action by a group [wi bɪˈgɪn]) rebuilding(the act of constructing something again [riˈbɪldɪŋ]) the windmill(a structure that uses wind power to grind grain or perform other tasks [ðə ˈwɪndˌmɪl]), and(connecting two related actions [ ənd]) we will build(future action of construction [wi wɪl bɪld]) all through(during the entire period of [ɔl θru]) the winter(the coldest season of the year [ðə ˈwɪntər]), rain or shine(regardless of the weather conditions [ reɪn ər ʃaɪn]). (end of the sentence)We will teach(we will show or demonstrate to [wi wɪl tiʧ]) this miserable traitor(a despicable person who betrays trust [ðɪs ˈmɪzərəbəl ˈtreɪtər]) that(introducing a clause explaining what will be taught [ðət]) he cannot undo(he is unable to reverse or destroy [hi ˈkænɑt ənˈdu]) our work(the tasks or projects we have completed [ɑr wərk]) so easily(with little effort or difficulty [soʊ ˈizəli]). (end of the sentence)Remember, comrades(a call to attention, addressing the group as 'comrades' [rɪˈmɛmbər ˈkɑmˌrædz]), there must be(it is essential that there is [ ðɛr məst bi]) no alteration(no change or modification [noʊ ˌɔltərˈeɪʃən]) in our plans(the strategies or schemes we have devised [ɪn ɑr plænz]): (introducing an explanation or clarification)they shall be(they will be [ðeɪ ʃæl bi]) carried out(executed or completed [ˈkɛrid aʊt]) to the day(exactly as scheduled [tɪ ðə deɪ]). (end of the sentence)Forward, comrades(an order to move ahead, addressing the group as 'comrades' [ˈfɔrwərd ˈkɑmˌrædz])! Long live(a phrase wishing continued success or existence to [lɔŋ lɪv]) the windmill(the structure being celebrated [ðə ˈwɪndˌmɪl])! Long live(a phrase wishing continued success or existence to [lɔŋ lɪv]) Animal Farm(the name of the farm being celebrated [ˈænəməl fɑrm])!’