Animal Farm by George Orwell- page 60

For the next two days Boxer remained in his stall.

• For: preposition indicating purpose, direction, or recipient [fər]
• the next two days: the upcoming period of 48 hours [ðə nɛkst tu deɪz]
• Boxer: the name of a character, likely an animal [ˈbɑksər]
• remained: stayed; continued to be in a particular place or condition [rɪˈmeɪnd]
• in his stall: inside his individual enclosure or pen, typically for an animal [ɪn hɪz stɔl]

The pigs had sent out a large bottle of pink medicine which they had found in the medicine chest in the bathroom, and Clover administered it to Boxer twice a day after meals.

• The pigs: referring to a group of pigs, likely as characters in a story [ðə pɪgz]
• had sent out: had dispatched or sent something away [hæd sɛnt aʊt]
• a large bottle: a container holding a significant amount of liquid [ə lɑrʤ ˈbɑtəl]
• of pink medicine: a medicinal substance that is pink in color [əv pɪŋk ˈmɛdəsən]
• which: relative pronoun referring back to the bottle of pink medicine [wɪʧ]
• they had found: the pigs had discovered [ðeɪ hæd faʊnd]
• in the medicine chest: a container or cabinet for storing medical supplies [ɪn ðə ˈmɛdəsən ʧɛst]
• in the bathroom: the room containing a toilet and often a sink and bathtub or shower [ɪn ðə ˈbæθˌrum]
• and: conjunction connecting two clauses [ənd]
• Clover: the name of a character, likely an animal [ˈkloʊvər]
• administered: gave or applied a treatment or medication [ədˈmɪnɪstərd]
• it: pronoun referring to the pink medicine [ɪt]
• to Boxer: giving the medicine to Boxer [tɪ ˈbɑksər]
• twice a day: two times each day [twaɪs ə deɪ]
• after meals: following the consumption of food [ˈæftər milz]

In the evenings she lay in his stall and talked to him, while Benjamin kept the flies off him.

• In the evenings: during the time period of evening [ɪn ðə ˈivnɪŋz]
• she: pronoun referring to Clover [ʃi]
• lay: past tense of 'lie', meaning to recline or rest [leɪ]
• in his stall: inside Boxer's enclosure [ɪn hɪz stɔl]
• and: conjunction connecting two actions [ənd]
• talked to him: spoke with Boxer [tɔkt tɪ ɪm]
• while: conjunction indicating simultaneous actions [waɪl]
• Benjamin: the name of a character [ˈbɛnʤəmən]
• kept: continued to do something [kɛpt]
• the flies: referring to insects [ðə flaɪz]
• off him: away from Boxer [ɔf ɪm]

Boxer professed not to be sorry for what had happened.

• Boxer: the character's name [ˈbɑksər]
• professed: declared or stated openly [prəˈfɛst]
• not to be sorry: stated that he did not regret something [nɑt tɪ bi ˈsɑri]
• for what had happened: regarding the events that had occurred [fər wət hæd ˈhæpənd]

If he made a good recovery he might expect to live another three years, and he looked forward to the peaceful days that he would spend in the comer of the big pasture.

• If: conditional conjunction [ɪf]
• he made a good recovery: if he regained his health well [hi meɪd ə gʊd rɪˈkəvəri]
• he might expect: he could anticipate [hi maɪt ɪkˈspɛkt]
• to live: to continue living [tɪ lɪv]
• another three years: an additional period of three years [əˈnəðər θri jɪrz]
• and: conjunction connecting two clauses [ənd]
• he looked forward: he anticipated with pleasure [hi lʊkt ˈfɔrwərd]
• to the peaceful days: to calm and tranquil times [tɪ ðə ˈpisfəl deɪz]
• that: relative pronoun referring to the peaceful days [ðət]
• he would spend: he would pass or use his time [hi wʊd spɛnd]
• in the comer: in the angle where two sides or edges meet [ɪn ðə ˈkəmər]
• of the big pasture: of the large field where animals graze [əv ðə bɪg ˈpæsʧər]

It would be the first time that he had had leisure to study and improve his mind.

• It would be: it will be [ɪt wʊd bi]
• the first time: the initial instance [ðə fərst taɪm]
• that: relative pronoun [ðət]
• he had had: he had experienced [hi hæd hæd]
• leisure: free time; time available for relaxation or hobbies [ˈlɛʒər]
• to study: to dedicate time and attention to learning [tɪ ˈstədi]
• and: conjunction connecting two actions [ənd]
• improve his mind: to enhance his intellectual abilities [ˌɪmˈpruv hɪz maɪnd]

He intended, he said, to devote the rest of his life to learning the remaining twenty-two letters of the alphabet.

• He intended: he planned or meant to do something [hi ˌɪnˈtɛndɪd]
• he said: he stated [hi sɛd]
• to devote: to dedicate or commit [tɪ dɪˈvoʊt]
• the rest of his life: the remaining portion of his existence [ðə rɛst əv hɪz laɪf]
• to learning: to acquiring knowledge of [tɪ ˈlərnɪŋ]
• the remaining twenty-two letters: the letters that are left to learn [ðə rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ tˈwɛntiˌtu ˈlɛtərz]
• of the alphabet: the set of letters used to write a language [əv ðə ˈælfəˌbɛt]

However, Benjamin and Clover could only be with Boxer after working hours, and it was in the middle of the day when the van came to take him away.

• However: used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously [ˌhaʊˈɛvər]
• Benjamin: a proper noun, here a character's name [ˈbɛnʤəmən]
• and: a conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]
• Clover: a proper noun, here a character's name [ˈkloʊvər]
• could: past tense of 'can', indicating possibility or ability in the past [kʊd]
• only: merely; just [ˈoʊnli]
• be: to exist or occur [bi]
• with: in the company of; alongside [wɪθ]
• Boxer: a proper noun, here a character's name [ˈbɑksər]
• after: following in time or order [ˈæftər]
• working hours: the period of time during which one is expected to work [ˈwərkɪŋ aʊərz]
• and: a conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]
• it: refers to a specific situation or event [ɪt]
• was: past tense of 'be' [wɑz]
• in: expressing the situation of something surrounded or enclosed [ɪn]
• the middle of the day: the time approximately halfway between sunrise and sunset [ðə ˈmɪdəl əv ðə deɪ]
• when: at or during the time that [wɪn]
• the van: a closed vehicle used for carrying goods or people [ðə væn]
• came: past tense of 'come', meaning to move or travel towards a place [keɪm]
• to take him away: to transport Boxer to another location [tɪ teɪk ɪm əˈweɪ]

The animals were all at work weeding turnips under the supervision of a pig, when they were astonished to see Benjamin come galloping from the direction of the farm buildings, braying at the top of his voice.

• The animals: plural of animal, referring to the group of animals in the story [ðə ˈænəməlz]
• were: past tense of 'be' [wər]
• all: every one of; the whole number of [ɔl]
• at: expressing location or arrival in a particular place or position [æt]
• work: activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result [wərk]
• weeding: removing unwanted plants from a cultivated area [ˈwidɪŋ]
• turnips: a round root vegetable with white or cream flesh [ˈtərnəps]
• under: in a position below or beneath something [ˈəndər]
• the supervision: the action of supervising someone or something [ðə ˌsupərˈvɪʒən]
• of: expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]
• a pig: a farm animal with a stout body and a flat snout [ə pɪg]
• when: at or during the time that [wɪn]
• they: referring to the animals [ðeɪ]
• were astonished: greatly surprised or amazed [wər əˈstɑnɪʃt]
• to see: to perceive with the eyes [tɪ si]
• Benjamin: a proper noun, here a character's name [ˈbɛnʤəmən]
• come: to move or travel towards a place [kəm]
• galloping: moving at a fast, running pace [ˈgæləpɪŋ]
• from: indicating the place where someone or something starts [frəm]
• the direction: the course or path along which someone or something is moving or pointing [ðə dɪˈrɛkʃɪn]
• of: expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]
• the farm buildings: the structures on a farm, such as barns and sheds [ðə fɑrm ˈbɪldɪŋz]
• braying: the loud, harsh cry of a donkey [braying]
• at the top of his voice: speaking or shouting as loudly as possible [æt ðə tɔp əv hɪz vɔɪs]

It was the first time that they had ever seen Benjamin excited – indeed, it was the first time that anyone had ever seen him gallop. ‘Quick, quick!’ he shouted. ‘Come at once!

• It: referring to a situation or event [ɪt]
• was: past tense of 'be' [wɑz]
• the first time: the initial occurrence of something [ðə fərst taɪm]
• that: introducing a subordinate clause [ðət]
• they: referring to the animals [ðeɪ]
• had: auxiliary verb used to form the past perfect tense [hæd]
• ever: at any time [ˈɛvər]
• seen: past participle of 'see', meaning to perceive with the eyes [sin]
• Benjamin: a proper noun, here a character's name [ˈbɛnʤəmən]
• excited: in a state of emotional arousal [ɪkˈsaɪtɪd]
• indeed: used to emphasize a statement or response confirming something already suggested [ˌɪnˈdid]
• it: referring to a situation or event [ɪt]
• was: past tense of 'be' [wɑz]
• the first time: the initial occurrence of something [ðə fərst taɪm]
• that: introducing a subordinate clause [ðət]
• anyone: any person [ˈɛniˌwən]
• had: auxiliary verb used to form the past perfect tense [hæd]
• ever: at any time [ˈɛvər]
• seen: past participle of 'see', meaning to perceive with the eyes [sin]
• him: referring to Benjamin [ɪm]
• gallop: to move at a fast, running pace [ˈgæləp]
• Quick: doing something fast [kwɪk]
• quick: doing something fast [kwɪk]
• he: referring to Benjamin [hi]
• shouted: spoke in a loud voice [ˈʃaʊtɪd]
• Come: to move or travel towards a place [kəm]
• at once: immediately; without delay [æt wəns]

They're taking Boxer away!’ Without waiting for orders from the pig, the animals broke off work and raced back to the farm buildings.

• They're: contraction of 'they are', referring to an unspecified group [ðɛr]
• taking: to conduct or lead [ˈteɪkɪŋ]
• Boxer: a proper noun, here a character's name [ˈbɑksər]
• away: to another place [əˈweɪ]
• Without: in the absence of [wɪˈθaʊt]
• waiting: staying where one is or delaying action until a particular time or event [ˈweɪtɪŋ]
• for: expressing the reason or purpose of something [fər]
• orders: an authoritative instruction or direction [ˈɔrdərz]
• from: indicating the place where someone or something starts [frəm]
• the pig: referring to the pig in charge [ðə pɪg]
• the animals: plural of animal, referring to the group of animals in the story [ðə ˈænəməlz]
• broke off: to stop doing something [broʊk ɔf]
• work: activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result [wərk]
• and: a conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]
• raced: moved at high speed [reɪst]
• back: to the place where one started or where one was before [bæk]
• to: expressing motion in the direction of a particular location [tɪ]
• the farm buildings: the structures on a farm, such as barns and sheds [ðə fɑrm ˈbɪldɪŋz]

Sure enough, there in the yard was a large closed van, drawn by two horses, with lettering on its side and a sly-looking man in a low-crowned bowler hat sitting on the driver's seat.

• Sure enough: as expected; certainly [ʃʊr ɪˈnəf]
• there: in or at that place [ðɛr]
• in: expressing the situation of something surrounded or enclosed [ɪn]
• the yard: an area of ground, typically one that is enclosed [ðə jɑrd]
• was: past tense of 'be' [wɑz]
• a large: of considerable or relatively great size [ə lɑrʤ]
• closed van: a van with an enclosed cargo area [kloʊzd væn]
• drawn: pulled or dragged [drɔn]
• by: expressing the agent performing an action [baɪ]
• two horses: two equine animals used for pulling [tu ˈhɔrsɪz]
• with: accompanied by; having [wɪθ]
• lettering: letters or words that are written or printed [ˈlɛtərɪŋ]
• on: physically in contact with and supported by (a surface [ɔn]
• its side: the lateral surface of the van [ɪts saɪd]
• and: a conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]
• a sly-looking man: a man with a cunning or deceitful appearance [ə sly-looking mæn]
• in: expressing the situation of something surrounded or enclosed [ɪn]
• a low-crowned bowler hat: a hat with a rounded crown that is not very tall [ə low-crowned ˈboʊlər hæt]
• sitting: adopting or maintaining a sitting position [ˈsɪtɪŋ]
• on: physically in contact with and supported by (a surface [ɔn]
• the driver's seat: the seat for the person driving the vehicle [ðə ˈdraɪvərz sit]

And Boxer's stall was empty.

• And: used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]
• Boxer's: possessive form of Boxer [ˈbɑksərz]
• stall: a compartment for an animal in a stable or barn [stɔl]
• was: past tense of 'be' [wɑz]
• empty: containing nothing [ˈɛmti]

The animals crowded round the van. ‘Good-bye, Boxer!’ they chorused, ‘good-bye!’

• The: definite article, referring to specific animals [ðə]
• animals: living creatures that are not human beings [ˈænəməlz]
• crowded: filled a space almost completely, to be present in large numbers [ˈkraʊdɪd]
• round: around; in a circular direction or position surrounding [raʊnd]
• the van: a closed vehicle used for carrying goods or people [ðə væn]
• Good-bye: an expression of farewell [ˈgʊdˌbaɪ]
• Boxer: name of a character [ˈbɑksər]
• they: referring to the animals [ðeɪ]
• chorused: said together at the same time [chorused]
• good-bye: an expression of farewell [ˈgʊdˌbaɪ]

‘Fools! Fools!’ shouted Benjamin, prancing round them and stamping the earth with his small hoofs. ‘Fools! Do you not see what is written on the side of that van?’

• Fools: people who act unwisely or imprudently [fulz]
• shouted: cried out loudly [ˈʃaʊtɪd]
• Benjamin: name of a character [ˈbɛnʤəmən]
• prancing: moving with high steps and exaggerated movements [ˈprænsɪŋ]
• round: around; in a circular direction or position surrounding [raʊnd]
• them: referring to the animals [ðɛm]
• and: conjunction, connecting two clauses [ənd]
• stamping: striking or treading heavily with the foot [ˈstæmpɪŋ]
• the earth: the ground; the soil [ðə ərθ]
• with: preposition, indicating accompaniment or possession [wɪθ]
• his: belonging to Benjamin [hɪz]
• small hoofs: the hard coverings of the feet of animals like horses [smɔl hʊfs]
• Do: auxiliary verb used to form questions or emphatic statements [du]
• you: referring to the animals [ju]
• not: used to negate a statement [nɑt]
• see: perceive with the eyes; understand [si]
• what: used to ask for information specifying something [wət]
• is: third-person singular present of the verb 'to be' [ɪz]
• written: marked with letters or symbols [ˈrɪtən]
• on: preposition, indicating position on a surface [ɔn]
• the side: an outer surface of an object [ðə saɪd]
• of: preposition, indicating belonging or origin [əv]
• that van: the closed vehicle previously mentioned [ðət væn]

That gave the animals pause, and there was a hush.

• That: referring to Benjamin's statement [ðət]
• gave: past tense of 'give', meaning to cause someone to have [geɪv]
• the animals: referring to the group of animals [ðə ˈænəməlz]
• pause: a temporary stop or rest [pɔz]
• and: conjunction, connecting two clauses [ənd]
• there: used to indicate existence or occurrence [ðɛr]
• was: past tense of 'to be' [wɑz]
• a hush: a sudden silence [ə həʃ]

Muriel began to spell out the words.

• Muriel: name of a character [mˈjʊriəl]
• began: started [bɪˈgæn]
• to spell out: to say the letters of a word in the correct order [tɪ spɛl aʊt]
• the words: the written text [ðə wərdz]