At(Expressing location or arrival in a particular place or position [æt]) this(Used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard by the speaker [ðɪs]) moment(A very brief period of time [ˈmoʊmənt]) there(Used to indicate the existence or presence of something [ðɛr]) was(Past tense of 'to be', indicating existence or occurrence in the past [wɑz]) a tremendous(Extremely large or great [ə trɪˈmɛndəs]) uproar(A loud and impassioned noise or disturbance [ˈəˌprɔr]). While(During the time that; at the same time as [waɪl]) Major(Referring to the character 'Major' [ˈmeɪʤər]) was(Past tense of 'to be', indicating existence or occurrence in the past [wɑz]) speaking(The action of saying something in order to convey information or express a feeling [ˈspikɪŋ]) four(The number 4 [fɔr]) large(Of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity [lɑrʤ]) rats(Rodent mammals that typically have a long tail, pointed snout, and coarse fur [ræts]) had(Past perfect auxiliary verb [hæd]) crept(Past participle of 'creep', meaning to move slowly and carefully in order to avoid being noticed [krɛpt]) out(Moving or appearing to move away from a particular place, especially one that is enclosed or hidden [aʊt]) of(Expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) their(Belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified [ðɛr]) holes(Cavities in the ground or in a solid object [hoʊlz]) and(Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) were(Past tense of 'to be', indicating existence or occurrence in the past [wər]) sitting(The action of resting on one's buttocks or thighs [ˈsɪtɪŋ]) on(Expressing the surface of something [ɔn]) their(Belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified [ðɛr]) hindquarters(The rear part of an animal's body [ˈhaɪndkˌwɔrtərz]), listening(Giving one's attention to a sound [ˈlɪsənɪŋ]) to(Expressing direction or location [tɪ]) him(Used to refer to the male subject of the clause or sentence [ɪm]). The(Referring to someone or something previously mentioned or easily identified [ðə]) dogs(Domesticated carnivorous mammals that typically have a pointed snout, an acute sense of smell, and a barking, howling, or whining voice [dɔgz]) had(Past perfect auxiliary verb [hæd]) suddenly(Quickly and unexpectedly [ˈsədənli]) caught(Past tense of 'catch', meaning to seize or capture someone or something [kɔt]) sight(The ability to see [saɪt]) of(Expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) them(Used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified [ðɛm]), and(Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) it(Used to refer to something previously mentioned or easily identified [ɪt]) was(Past tense of 'to be', indicating existence or occurrence in the past [wɑz]) only(And no one or nothing more besides [ˈoʊnli]) by(Expressing the means of achieving something [baɪ]) a swift(Happening quickly or promptly [ə swɪft]) dash(An act of running somewhere suddenly and rapidly [dæʃ]) for(Expressing the purpose or reason for something [fər]) their(Belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified [ðɛr]) holes(Cavities in the ground or in a solid object [hoʊlz]) that(Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a statement or hypothesis [ðət]) the(Referring to someone or something previously mentioned or easily identified [ðə]) rats(Rodent mammals that typically have a long tail, pointed snout, and coarse fur [ræts]) saved(Past tense of 'save', meaning to rescue someone or something from danger or difficulty [seɪvd]) their(Belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified [ðɛr]) lives(The condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death [lɪvz]). Major(Referring to the character 'Major' [ˈmeɪʤər]) raised(Past tense of 'raise', meaning to lift or move to a higher position [reɪzd]) his(Belonging to or associated with the male subject of the clause or sentence [hɪz]) trotter(A pig's foot, especially when cooked [ˈtrɑtər]) for(Expressing the purpose or reason for something [fər]) silence.
‘Comrades(A term used to address fellow members or allies, often associated with socialist or communist ideologies. [‘‘comrades’*’]),’ he(Referring to a male individual previously mentioned, in this case, likely a character in the story. [hi]) said(Past tense of 'say', indicating that he spoke. [sɛd]), ‘here(Indicates a point or topic that is about to be introduced. [‘‘here]) is(Present tense of the verb 'to be', linking 'here' to 'a point'. [ɪz]) a point(A specific issue, topic, or matter under consideration. [ə pɔɪnt]) that(A relative pronoun introducing a clause that describes the 'point'. [ðət]) must(Expresses necessity or obligation. [məst]) be settled. The wild creatures(Animals or living beings. [ˈkriʧərz]), such as(Used to introduce examples of the preceding category. [səʧ ɛz]) rats(Small rodents, often considered pests. [ræts]) and(A conjunction connecting 'rats' and 'rabbits'. [ənd]) rabbits(Small mammals with long ears and strong hind legs. [ˈræbəts]) (An em dash used to set off a parenthetical phrase. [–*])– are(Present tense of the verb 'to be', linking 'the wild creatures' to their potential status. [ər]) they(Referring to the 'wild creatures' mentioned earlier. [ðeɪ]) our(Belonging to or associated with the speaker and their group. [ɑr]) friends(Individuals who are supportive and loyal. [frɛndz]) or(A conjunction indicating an alternative. [ər]) our(Belonging to or associated with the speaker and their group. [ɑr]) enemies(Individuals who are hostile or opposed to the speaker and their group. [ˈɛnəmiz])? Let(Used to make a suggestion or proposal. [lɛt]) us(Referring to the speaker and their group. [ˈjuˈɛs]) put(To place or submit something. [pʊt]) it(Referring to the question of whether the wild creatures are friends or enemies. [ɪt]) to the vote. I propose(To suggest or put forward an idea or plan. [prəˈpoʊz]) this(Referring to the following question. [ðɪs]) question(A matter requiring a decision. [kˈwɛʃən]) to(Indicating the recipient of the proposal. [tɪ]) the meeting(A gathering of people for a specific purpose. [ðə ˈmitɪŋ]): Are(Present tense of the verb 'to be', used to form a question. [ər]) rats(Small rodents, often considered pests. [ræts]) comrades(Fellow members or allies, often associated with socialist or communist ideologies. [ˈkɑmˌrædz])?’
The vote(The act of expressing one's opinion or choice in a formal election or decision-making process. [ðə voʊt]) was taken(Implies that the voting process was conducted. [wɑz ˈteɪkən]) at once(Immediately; without delay. [æt wəns]), and(A conjunction connecting two related clauses. [ənd]) it(Refers to the outcome of the vote. [ɪt]) was agreed(Indicates that there was a consensus or acceptance. [wɑz əˈgrid]) by(Indicates the means or agent by which something is done. [baɪ]) an overwhelming(Very strong or forceful; too great to be resisted. [ən ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ]) majority(More than half of the total; the greater number. [məˈʤɔrəti]) that(Introduces a clause stating what was agreed upon. [ðət]) rats(Small rodents, often considered pests. [ræts]) were(Past tense of the verb 'to be', indicating the status of the rats. [wər]) comrades. There were(Past tense of the verb 'to be', indicating the number of dissentients. [wər]) only(Indicates a limited number. [ˈoʊnli]) four(The number 4. [fɔr]) dissentients(People who disagree with a prevailing opinion or decision. [dissentients]), the three(Specifies the number of dogs. [ðə θri]) dogs(Domesticated canines. [dɔgz]) and(A conjunction connecting 'dogs' and 'the cat'. [ənd]) the cat(A domesticated feline. [ðə kæt]), who(A relative pronoun referring to 'the cat'. [hu]) was(Past tense of the verb 'to be', indicating the cat's action. [wɑz]) afterwards(At a later time; subsequently. [ˈæftərwərdz]) discovered(Found out or learned something previously unknown. [dɪˈskəvərd]) to have voted(To have participated in the voting process. [tɪ hæv ˈvoʊtɪd]) on(Indicating which sides the cat voted on. [ɔn]) both(Referring to two sides. [boʊθ]) sides. Major continued(Continued speaking. [kənˈtɪnjud]):
‘I(The speaker. [‘‘i]) have(Present tense of the verb 'to have', indicating possession or state. [hæv]) little(Not much; a small amount. [ˈlɪtəl]) more(A greater amount or degree. [mɔr]) to say. I merely(Only; simply. [ˈmɪrli]) repeat(To say something again. [rɪˈpit]), remember(To keep in mind; to not forget. [rɪˈmɛmbər]) always(At all times; constantly. [ˈɔlˌweɪz]) your(Belonging to or associated with the listener(s). [jʊr]) duty(A moral or legal obligation. [ˈduti]) of(Indicating the nature of the duty. [əv]) enmity(Deep-seated hatred or hostility. [ˈɛnmɪti]) towards(Directed at; in relation to. [təˈwɔrdz]) Man(Human beings in general. [mæn]) and(A conjunction connecting 'Man' and 'all his ways'. [ənd]) all(The whole quantity or extent of. [ɔl]) his(Belonging to Man. [hɪz]) ways. Whatever goes(Moves or walks. [goʊz]) upon(On; supported by. [əˈpɑn]) two(The number 2. [tu]) legs(Limbs used for walking or standing. [lɛgz]) is(Present tense of the verb 'to be', linking 'whatever goes upon two legs' to its status. [ɪz]) an enemy. Whatever goes(Moves or walks. [goʊz]) upon(On; supported by. [əˈpɑn]) four(The number 4. [fɔr]) legs(Limbs used for walking or standing. [lɛgz]), or(A conjunction introducing an alternative. [ər]) has(Present tense of the verb 'to have', indicating possession. [həz]) wings(Appendages used for flying. [wɪŋz]), is(Present tense of the verb 'to be', linking 'whatever goes upon four legs or has wings' to its status. [ɪz]) a friend. And remember(To keep in mind; to not forget. [rɪˈmɛmbər]) also(In addition; as well. [ˈɔlsoʊ]) that(Introduces a clause stating an additional point. [ðət]) in(Indicating the context of an action. [ɪn]) fighting(Engaging in combat or conflict. [ˈfaɪtɪŋ]) against(In opposition to. [əˈgɛnst]) Man(Human beings in general. [mæn]), we(The speaker and their group. [wi]) must(Expresses necessity or obligation. [məst]) not(Used to negate a statement. [nɑt]) come(To arrive at a certain state or condition. [kəm]) to(Indicating the resulting state. [tɪ]) resemble(To look or be like someone or something else. [rɪˈzɛmbəl]) him. Even when(At the time that. [wɪn]) you(Referring to the listener(s). [ju]) have conquered(To have defeated or overcome. [hæv ˈkɑŋkərd]) him(Referring to Man. [ɪm]), do(Used for emphasis or to form a question or negative statement. [du]) not(Used to negate a statement. [nɑt]) adopt(To take on or start to use. [əˈdɑpt]) his(Belonging to Man. [hɪz]) vices. No animal(A living creature that is not a human being or plant. [ˈænəməl]) must(Expresses necessity or obligation. [məst]) ever(At any time; always. [ˈɛvər]) live(To have one's home in a particular place. [lɪv]) in(Indicating location. [ɪn]) a house(A building used as a dwelling. [ə haʊs]), or(A conjunction introducing an alternative. [ər]) sleep(To rest with one's eyes closed. [slip]) in(Indicating location. [ɪn]) a bed(A piece of furniture used for sleeping. [ə bɛd]), or(A conjunction introducing an alternative. [ər]) wear(To have clothing on one's body. [wɛr]) clothes(Items worn to cover the body. [kloʊðz]), or(A conjunction introducing an alternative. [ər]) drink(To consume liquid. [drɪŋk]) alcohol(An intoxicating beverage. [ˈælkəˌhɑl]), or(A conjunction introducing an alternative. [ər]) smoke(To inhale and exhale the smoke of burning tobacco or other substances. [smoʊk]) tobacco(A plant whose leaves are smoked or chewed. [təˈbæˌkoʊ]), or(A conjunction introducing an alternative. [ər]) touch(To come into physical contact with. [təʧ]) money(A medium of exchange. [ˈməni]), or(A conjunction introducing an alternative. [ər]) engage(To participate in. [ɪnˈgeɪʤ]) in(Indicating involvement in an activity. [ɪn]) trade. All the habits(Customary ways of behaving. [ðə ˈhæbəts]) of(Indicating possession or origin. [əv]) Man(Human beings in general. [mæn]) are evil. And, above(In addition to; more than. [əˈbəv]) all(Most importantly. [ɔl]), no(Not any; not one. [noʊ]) animal(A living creature that is not a human being or plant. [ˈænəməl]) must(Expresses necessity or obligation. [məst]) ever(At any time; always. [ˈɛvər]) tyrannise(To rule or treat someone cruelly or unjustly. [tyrannise]) over(In a position of authority or control over. [ˈoʊvər]) his(Belonging to the animal. [hɪz]) own(Belonging to oneself. [oʊn]) kind. Weak or(A conjunction introducing an alternative. [ər]) strong(Having physical strength or power. [strɔŋ]), clever(Intelligent or quick-witted. [ˈklɛvər]) or(A conjunction introducing an alternative. [ər]) simple(Easy to understand or do. [ˈsɪmpəl]), we(The speaker and their group. [wi]) are(Present tense of the verb 'to be', linking 'we' to its state. [ər]) all(Every one of a group. [ɔl]) brothers. No animal(A living creature that is not a human being or plant. [ˈænəməl]) must(Expresses necessity or obligation. [məst]) ever(At any time; always. [ˈɛvər]) kill(To cause the death of. [kɪl]) any(One or some of a thing or number of things, no matter which. [ˈɛni]) other(Different from the one already mentioned or known. [ˈəðər]) animal. All animals(Living creatures that are not human beings or plants. [ˈænəməlz]) are(Present tense of the verb 'to be', linking 'animals' to their state. [ər]) equal.
‘And(Used to introduce an additional piece of information or a continuation of a narrative [‘‘and]) now(At the present time; immediately [naʊ]), comrades(A term used to address fellow members of a group or organization, often with a sense of solidarity [ˈkɑmˌrædz]), I(The speaker or writer referring to themselves [aɪ]) will(Auxiliary verb indicating future tense [wɪl]) tell(To communicate information or narrate something [tɛl]) you(The person or people being addressed [ju]) about(Concerning or relating to [əˈbaʊt]) my dream(A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep [maɪ drim]) of last night(Referring to the dream experienced during the previous night [əv læst naɪt]). I(The speaker [aɪ]) cannot(Contraction of 'can not', indicating inability [ˈkænɑt]) describe(To give a detailed account or representation of something [dɪˈskraɪb]) that dream(Referring to the dream mentioned earlier [ðət drim]) to you(To the person or people being addressed [tɪ ju]). It(Refers to the dream [ɪt]) was(Past tense of 'to be' [wɑz]) a dream(An experience during sleep [ə drim]) of the earth(Relating to the planet we live on [əv ðə ərθ]) as(In the state or condition that [ɛz]) it(Refers to the earth [ɪt]) will be(Future tense of 'to be' [wɪl bi]) when(At the time that [wɪn]) Man(Human beings in general [mæn]) has vanished(Has disappeared completely [həz ˈvænɪʃt]). But(Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said previously [bət]) it(Referring to the dream [ɪt]) reminded(Caused someone to remember something [riˈmaɪndɪd]) me(The speaker [mi]) of something(An unspecified thing [əv ˈsəmθɪŋ]) that(Referring to the 'something' mentioned earlier [ðət]) I(The speaker [aɪ]) had long forgotten(Had forgotten for a long time [hæd lɔŋ fərˈgɑtən]). Many years ago(A long time in the past [ˈmɛni jɪrz əˈgoʊ]), when(At the time that [wɪn]) I(The speaker [aɪ]) was(Past tense of 'to be' [wɑz]) a little pig(A young swine [ə ˈlɪtəl pɪg]), my mother(The speaker's female parent [maɪ ˈməðər]) and(Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) the other sows(Other adult female pigs [ðə ˈəðər soʊz]) used to sing(Had a habit of singing [juzd tɪ sɪŋ]) an old song(A song that has been around for a long time [ən oʊld sɔŋ]) of which(Relating to the song [əv wɪʧ]) they(Referring to the mother and other sows [ðeɪ]) knew(Past tense of 'to know', meaning to be aware of or have information about [nu]) only(Merely; just [ˈoʊnli]) the tune(A sequence of musical notes [ðə tun]) and(Connecting the tune and the first three words [ənd]) the first three words(The initial three words of the song [ðə fərst θri wərdz]). I(The speaker [aɪ]) had known(Past perfect tense of 'to know', meaning had been familiar with [hæd noʊn]) that tune(Referring to the tune mentioned earlier [ðət tun]) in my infancy(During the speaker's early childhood [ɪn maɪ ˈɪnfənsi]), but(Used to introduce a contrast [bət]) it(Referring to the tune [ɪt]) had long since(A long time ago [hæd lɔŋ sɪns]) passed out of my mind(Been forgotten [pæst aʊt əv maɪ maɪnd]). Last night(The previous night [læst naɪt]), however(Nevertheless; despite that [ˌhaʊˈɛvər]), it(Referring to the tune [ɪt]) came back(Returned to memory [keɪm bæk]) to me(To the speaker [tɪ mi]) in my dream(During the speaker's dream [ɪn maɪ drim]). And(Used to introduce an additional piece of information [ənd]) what is more(In addition; furthermore [wət ɪz mɔr]), the words(The verbal content of the song [ðə wərdz]) of the song(Relating to the song [əv ðə sɔŋ]) also(In addition; too [ˈɔlsoʊ]) came back(Returned to memory [keɪm bæk]) – words(Introducing a clarification or explanation of what was meant by 'the words' [–* wərdz]), I(The speaker [aɪ]) am certain(Sure; confident [æm ˈsərtən]), which(Referring to the words [wɪʧ]) were sung(Past passive tense of 'to sing', meaning were performed vocally [wər səŋ]) by the animals(Performed by non-human creatures [baɪ ðə ˈænəməlz]) of long ago(From a distant past [əv lɔŋ əˈgoʊ]) and(Connecting the idea of the words being sung by animals of long ago with the idea of them being lost to memory [ənd]) have been lost(Past perfect passive tense of 'to lose', meaning have disappeared from [hæv bɪn lɔst]) to memory(From being remembered [tɪ ˈmɛməri]) for generations(For many successive generations [fər ˌʤɛnərˈeɪʃənz]). I(The speaker [aɪ]) will sing(Future tense of 'to sing', meaning will perform vocally [wɪl sɪŋ]) you(The audience being addressed [ju]) that song(Referring to the song mentioned earlier [ðət sɔŋ]) now(At the present time [naʊ]), comrades(Addressing the audience as fellow members [ˈkɑmˌrædz]). I(The speaker [aɪ]) am old(Advanced in age [æm oʊld]) and(Connecting the speaker's old age with their hoarse voice [ənd]) my voice(The sound produced by the speaker's vocal cords [maɪ vɔɪs]) is hoarse(Rough and grating in sound [ɪz hɔrs]), but(Introducing a contrast [bət]) when(At the time that [wɪn]) I(The speaker [aɪ]) have taught(Past perfect tense of 'to teach', meaning have imparted knowledge of [hæv tɔt]) you(The audience being addressed [ju]) the tune(The melody of the song [ðə tun]), you(The audience being addressed [ju]) can sing(Are able to sing [kən sɪŋ]) it(Referring to the song [ɪt]) better(In a more skilled or effective way [ˈbɛtər]) for yourselves(On your own; without assistance [fər ˈjɔrsɛlvz]). It(Referring to the song [ɪt]) is called(Is named [ɪz kɔld]) Beasts of England(The title of the song [bists əv ˈɪŋglənd]).’