There were(Indicates existence or presence in the past [ðɛr wər]) many more(A greater number of [ˈmɛni mɔr]) creatures(Living beings; animals [ˈkriʧərz]) on the farm(Located at the farm [ɔn ðə fɑrm]) now(At the present time [naʊ]), though(Despite the fact that [ðoʊ]) the increase(The growth or addition in number [ðə ˌɪnˈkris]) was not so great(Wasn't as large or significant [wɑz nɑt soʊ greɪt]) as had been expected(Compared to what was anticipated [ɛz hæd bɪn ɪkˈspɛktɪd]) in earlier years(In previous years [ɪn ˈərliər jɪrz]). Many animals(A large number of animals [ˈmɛni ˈænəməlz]) had been born(Were brought into existence through birth [hæd bɪn bɔrn]) to whom(Referring to the animals [tɪ hum]) the Rebellion(A revolt or uprising against authority [ðə rɪˈbɛljən]) was only(Was merely or simply [wɑz ˈoʊnli]) a dim tradition(A faint or unclear custom or belief passed down through generations [ə dɪm trəˈdɪʃən]), passed on(Transmitted or conveyed [pæst ɔn]) by word of mouth(Orally; through spoken communication [baɪ wərd əv maʊθ]), and(Connecting two related ideas [ənd]) others(Additional animals [ˈəðərz]) had been bought(Were purchased [hæd bɪn bɔt]) who had never heard(That had no prior knowledge [hu hæd ˈnɛvər hərd]) mention of(Reference to [ˈmɛnʃən əv]) such a thing(The Rebellion [səʧ ə θɪŋ]) before their arrival(Prior to coming to the farm [ˌbiˈfɔr ðɛr ərˈaɪvəl]). The farm(The agricultural land and its associated buildings [ðə fɑrm]) possessed(Owned or had [pəˈzɛst]) three horses(A number of horses, specifically three [θri ˈhɔrsɪz]) now(At the present time [naʊ]) besides(In addition to [ˌbiˈsaɪdz]) Clover(Name of a specific horse [ˈkloʊvər]). They were(Referring to the three horses [ðeɪ wər]) fine upstanding beasts(Magnificent, well-built animals [faɪn ˈəpˌstændɪŋ bists]), willing workers(Animals that were eager to work [ˈwɪlɪŋ ˈwərkərz]) and(Connecting two positive attributes [ənd]) good comrades(Reliable and friendly companions [gʊd ˈkɑmˌrædz]), but(Introducing a contrasting idea [bət]) very stupid(Lacking intelligence [ˈvɛri ˈstupɪd]). None of them(Not one of the horses [nən əv ðɛm]) proved able(Showed the ability [pruvd ˈeɪbəl]) to learn(To acquire knowledge of [tɪ lərn]) the alphabet(The set of letters used in writing [ðə ˈælfəˌbɛt]) beyond the letter B(Past the second letter of the alphabet [bɪɔnd ðə ˈlɛtər bi]). They accepted(They believed or agreed with [ðeɪ ækˈsɛptɪd]) everything(All the information [ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ]) that they were told(That was communicated to them [ðət ðeɪ wər toʊld]) about the Rebellion(Concerning the revolt [əˈbaʊt ðə rɪˈbɛljən]) and(Connecting two related topics [ənd]) the principles of Animalism(The core beliefs of the animal-led system [ðə ˈprɪnsəpəlz əv animalism]), especially(Particularly [əˈspɛʃəli]) from Clover(From the horse named Clover [frəm ˈkloʊvər]), for whom(In relation to Clover [fər hum]) they had(The other horses possessed [ðeɪ hæd]) an almost filial respect(A level of respect close to that of a child for a parent [ən ˈɔlˌmoʊst ˈfɪliəl rɪˈspɛkt]); but(Introducing a contrasting idea [bət]) it was doubtful(It was uncertain [ɪt wɑz ˈdaʊtfəl]) whether(If [ˈwɛðər]) they understood(The horses comprehended [ðeɪ ˌəndərˈstʊd]) very much of it(A significant portion of the information [ˈvɛri məʧ əv ɪt]).
The farm(Refers to the specific farm being discussed in the narrative. [ðə fɑrm]) was(Past tense of the verb 'to be', indicating a state of being in the past. [wɑz]) more prosperous(Indicates an increase in wealth, success, or good fortune. [mɔr ˈprɑspərəs]) now(Indicates the present time or a time relatively close to the present. [naʊ]), and(A conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses. [ənd]) better organised(Indicates an improved state of arrangement, efficiency, and structure. [ˈbɛtər organised]); it(Refers back to 'the farm'. [ɪt]) had(Auxiliary verb used to form the past perfect tense. [hæd]) even(Used to emphasize something surprising or unexpected. [ˈivɪn]) been(Past participle of the verb 'to be', used in perfect tenses. [bɪn]) enlarged(Made larger in size or extent. [ˌɛnˈlɑrʤd]) by(Indicates the means or agent by which something is done. [baɪ]) two fields(Specific areas of land used for agriculture. [tu fildz]) which(A relative pronoun referring back to 'two fields'. [wɪʧ]) had been bought(Past perfect passive voice, indicating that the fields were purchased at some point before the current time. [hæd bɪn bɔt]) from(Indicates the source or origin of something. [frəm]) Mr Pilkington(A proper noun, likely a character's name. [ˈmɪstər ˈpɪlkɪŋtən]). The windmill(A structure with vanes or sails that are turned by the wind to generate power or grind grain. [ðə ˈwɪndˌmɪl]) had been(Past perfect tense of 'to be'. [hæd bɪn]) successfully completed(Finished or accomplished with a positive outcome. [səkˈsɛsfəli kəmˈplitɪd]) at last(Finally, after a long delay or difficulty. [æt læst]), and(A conjunction. [ənd]) the farm(Referring to the specific farm. [ðə fɑrm]) possessed(Owned or had as a possession. [pəˈzɛst]) a threshing machine(A machine for separating grain from straw. [ə threshing məˈʃin]) and(A conjunction. [ənd]) a hay elevator(A machine for lifting hay to a higher level. [ə heɪ ˈɛləˌveɪtər]) of its own(Belonging to the farm itself. [əv ɪts oʊn]), and(A conjunction. [ənd]) various new buildings(Several newly constructed structures. [ˈvɛriəs nu ˈbɪldɪŋz]) had been added(Past perfect passive voice, indicating that the buildings were added at some point before the current time. [hæd bɪn ˈædɪd]) to it(Added to the farm. [tɪ ɪt]). Whymper(A proper noun, likely a character's name. [whymper]) had bought(Past perfect tense of 'to buy'. [hæd bɔt]) himself(Reflexive pronoun, indicating that Whymper bought something for himself. [hɪmˈsɛlf]) a dogcart(A light, two-wheeled vehicle drawn by a dog or dogs. [ə dogcart]). The windmill(Referring to the specific windmill. [ðə ˈwɪndˌmɪl]), however(A transitional word indicating a contrast or change in direction. [ˌhaʊˈɛvər]), had not(Contraction of 'had not', used to form the negative past perfect tense. [hæd nɑt]) after all(Despite what was previously expected or planned. [ˈæftər ɔl]) been used(Past perfect passive voice, indicating that the windmill was not used for a specific purpose. [bɪn juzd]) for generating electrical power(To produce electricity. [fər ˈʤɛnərˌeɪtɪŋ ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl paʊər]). It(Refers to the windmill. [ɪt]) was used(Past tense passive voice, indicating the purpose for which the windmill was used. [wɑz juzd]) for milling corn(To grind corn into flour or meal. [fər ˈmɪlɪŋ kɔrn]), and(A conjunction. [ənd]) brought in(Generated or earned. [brɔt ɪn]) a handsome money profit(A significant financial gain. [ə ˈhænsəm ˈməni ˈprɑfɪt]). The animals(Referring to the animals on the farm. [ðə ˈænəməlz]) were(Past tense of the verb 'to be', plural form. [wər]) hard at work(Working diligently and with great effort. [hɑrd æt wərk]) building(Constructing. [ˈbɪldɪŋ]) yet another windmill(One more windmill in addition to the existing one. [jɛt əˈnəðər ˈwɪndˌmɪl]): when(A conjunction indicating a time or condition. [wɪn]) that one(Referring to the windmill being built. [ðət wən]) was finished(Completed. [wɑz ˈfɪnɪʃt]), so(In the manner described. [soʊ]) it was said(According to what people were saying. [ɪt wɑz sɛd]), the dynamos(Electrical generators. [ðə dynamos]) would be installed(Future passive voice, indicating that the dynamos would be put in place. [wʊd bi ˌɪnˈstɔld]). But(A conjunction indicating a contrast. [bət]) the luxuries(Things that are pleasant or desirable but not essential. [ðə ˈləgʒəriz]) of which(Referring back to 'the luxuries'. [əv wɪʧ]) Snowball(A proper noun, likely a character's name. [sˈnoʊˌbɔl]) had once(At some time in the past. [hæd wəns]) taught(Past tense of 'to teach'. [tɔt]) the animals(Referring to the animals on the farm. [ðə ˈænəməlz]) to dream(To imagine or envision something desirable. [tɪ drim]), the stalls(Individual compartments for animals. [ðə stɔlz]) with electric light(Equipped with electric lighting. [wɪθ ɪˈlɛktrɪk laɪt]) and(A conjunction. [ənd]) hot and cold water(Running water at different temperatures. [hɑt ənd koʊld ˈwɔtər]), and(A conjunction. [ənd]) the three-day week(A work week consisting of only three days. [ðə three-day wik]), were no longer(Not anymore. [wər noʊ ˈlɔŋgər]) talked about(Discussed or mentioned. [tɔkt əˈbaʊt]). Napoleon(A proper noun, likely a character's name. [nəˈpoʊljən]) had denounced(Publicly declared to be wrong or evil. [hæd dɪˈnaʊnst]) such ideas(Referring to the ideas of luxuries and a three-day week. [səʧ aɪˈdiəz]) as(Used to introduce a description or classification. [ɛz]) contrary to(Opposite to or in conflict with. [ˈkɑntrɛri tɪ]) the spirit of Animalism(The fundamental principles or beliefs of Animalism. [ðə ˈspɪrɪt əv animalism]). The truest happiness(The most genuine or authentic form of happiness. [ðə truɪst ˈhæpinəs]), he said(Attribution to Napoleon. [hi sɛd]), lay in(Consisted of or was found in. [leɪ ɪn]) working hard(Putting in a lot of effort in one's work. [ˈwərkɪŋ hɑrd]) and(A conjunction. [ənd]) living frugally(Living in a thrifty or economical manner. [ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈfrugəli]).
Somehow(in some way; by some means, but the way is not known or specified [ˈsəmˌhaʊ]) it(refers to the situation or the general state of affairs [ɪt]) seemed(gave the impression of being or appearing to be [simd]) as though(as if; in a way that suggests [ɛz ðoʊ]) the farm(an area of land and its buildings used for growing crops and rearing animals [ðə fɑrm]) had grown(past perfect tense of 'grow', indicating an increase in size, number, or degree over a period of time [hæd groʊn]) richer(having more money or valuable possessions [ˈrɪʧər]) without(not having or doing something [wɪˈθaʊt]) making(causing to become [ˈmeɪkɪŋ]) the animals(living creatures that are not human, especially those kept on a farm [ðə ˈænəməlz]) themselves(used to emphasize who is performing an action [ðɛmˈsɛlvz]) any richer(to any degree more wealthy [ˈɛni ˈrɪʧər]) -except(not including; but excluding [-ɪkˈsɛpt]), of course(as might be expected; naturally [əv kɔrs]), for the pigs(referring to the group of animals known as pigs [fər ðə pɪgz]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) the dogs(referring to the group of animals known as dogs [ðə dɔgz]). Perhaps(possibly; maybe [pərˈhæps]) this(referring to the situation described previously [ðɪs]) was(past tense of 'be' [wɑz]) partly(to some extent; in some part [ˈpɑrtli]) because(for the reason that [bɪˈkəz]) there were(there existed [ðɛr wər]) so many(a large number of [soʊ ˈmɛni]) pigs(farm animals with snouts and thick bodies [pɪgz]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) so many(a large number of [soʊ ˈmɛni]) dogs(domesticated carnivorous mammals [dɔgz]). It(refers to the situation [ɪt]) was not(was not the case [wɑz nɑt]) that(used to introduce a clause [ðət]) these creatures(referring to the pigs and dogs [ðiz ˈkriʧərz]) did not work(past tense negative form of 'work', meaning they performed tasks [dɪd nɑt wərk]), after their fashion(in their own way; according to their own style or method [ˈæftər ðɛr ˈfæʃən]). There was(there existed [ðɛr wɑz]), as(in the way that [ɛz]) Squealer(name of a character [squealer]) was never tired of(always willing to; never bored of [wɑz ˈnɛvər taɪərd əv]) explaining(making something clear by describing it in more detail [ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ]), endless work(work that never finishes [ˈɛndləs wərk]) in(indicating inclusion or position within limits [ɪn]) the supervision(the act of overseeing or directing [ðə ˌsupərˈvɪʒən]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) organisation(the arrangement of elements [ˌɔrgənɪˈzeɪʃən]) of the farm(belonging to the farm [əv ðə fɑrm]). Much(a large amount of [məʧ]) of this work(referring to the work of supervision and organisation [əv ðɪs wərk]) was(past tense of 'be' [wɑz]) of a kind(of a particular type [əv ə kaɪnd]) that(used to introduce a clause [ðət]) the other animals(animals other than the pigs and dogs [ðə ˈəðər ˈænəməlz]) were(past tense plural of 'be' [wər]) too ignorant(lacking knowledge or awareness to an excessive degree [tu ˈɪgnərənt]) to understand(to grasp the meaning of something [tɪ ˌəndərˈstænd]). For example(used to introduce an illustration or specific instance [fər ɪgˈzæmpəl]). Squealer(name of a character [squealer]) told(past tense of 'tell', meaning to communicate information [toʊld]) them(referring to the other animals [ðɛm]) that(used to introduce a clause [ðət]) the pigs(referring to the group of animals known as pigs [ðə pɪgz]) had to expend(were required to use up [hæd tɪ ɪkˈspɛnd]) enormous labours(a great amount of effort [ɪˈnɔrmɪs labours]) every day(each day [ˈɛvəri deɪ]) upon(on [əˈpɑn]) mysterious things(things that are difficult or impossible to understand [mɪˈstɪriəs θɪŋz]) called(named [kɔld]) ‘files(documents or records [‘‘files])’, (used to separate items in a list)‘reports(detailed accounts of something [‘‘reports])’, (used to separate items in a list)‘minutes(official records of meetings [‘‘minutes])’ and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) ‘memoranda(written records or communications [‘‘memoranda])’. These(referring to the files, reports, minutes, and memoranda [ðiz]) were(past tense plural of 'be' [wər]) large sheets of paper(big pieces of paper [lɑrʤ ʃits əv ˈpeɪpər]) which(used to introduce a relative clause [wɪʧ]) had to be(were required to be [hæd tɪ bi]) closely covered(completely filled [ˈkloʊsli ˈkəvərd]) with writing(written text [wɪθ ˈraɪtɪŋ]), and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) as soon as(immediately after [ɛz sun ɛz]) they(referring to the large sheets of paper [ðeɪ]) were so covered(were completely filled with writing [wər soʊ ˈkəvərd]) they were burnt(they were destroyed by fire [ðeɪ wər bərnt]) in the furnace(in a container for burning fuel [ɪn ðə ˈfərnəs]). This(referring to the burning of the documents [ðɪs]) was(past tense of 'be' [wɑz]) of the highest importance(extremely important [əv ðə haɪəst ˌɪmˈpɔrtəns]) for the welfare(for the well-being or good health [fər ðə ˈwɛlˌfɛr]) of the farm(belonging to the farm [əv ðə fɑrm]), Squealer(name of a character [squealer]) said(past tense of 'say', meaning to utter words [sɛd]). But(used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said previously [bət]) still(nevertheless; despite that [stɪl]), neither pigs nor dogs(not the pigs and not the dogs [ˈniðər pɪgz nɔr dɔgz]) produced(created or made [prəˈdust]) any food(any amount of food [ˈɛni fud]) by their own labour(through their own work [baɪ ðɛr oʊn ˈleɪbər]); and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) there were(there existed [ðɛr wər]) very many(a large number [ˈvɛri ˈmɛni]) of them(referring to the pigs and dogs [əv ðɛm]), and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) their appetites(their desires for food [ðɛr ˈæpəˌtaɪts]) were(past tense plural of 'be' [wər]) always good(consistently large [ˈɔlˌweɪz gʊd]).