II(Roman numeral two [ii])
Three nights later(A period of three nights following a specific event [θri naɪts ˈleɪtər]) old Major(Referring to a character named Major who is old [oʊld ˈmeɪʤər]) died(Past tense of 'die', meaning to stop living [daɪd]) peacefully(In a calm and tranquil manner [ˈpisfəli]) in his sleep(While he was sleeping [ɪn hɪz slip]). His body was buried(Past tense of 'bury', meaning to place a body in the ground [wɑz ˈbɛrid]) at the foot(The base or bottom part [æt ðə fʊt]) of the orchard(A piece of land planted with fruit trees [əv ðə ˈɔrʧərd]).
This(Refers to a specific event or time being discussed [ðɪs]) was(Past tense of the verb 'to be', indicating a state or condition in the past [wɑz]) early(Near the beginning of a period of time [ˈərli]) in(Expressing location or position within a period of time [ɪn]) March(The third month of the year [mɑrʧ]). (End of the sentence)During(Throughout the course of a period of time [ˈdʊrɪŋ]) the next(The following or subsequent [ðə nɛkst]) three months(A period of three months [θri mənθs]) there(Used to indicate the existence or presence of something [ðɛr]) was(Past tense of 'to be', indicating existence in the past [wɑz]) much(A large amount or quantity of something [məʧ]) secret(Kept hidden or concealed from others [ˈsikrɪt]) activity(The state or quality of being active [ækˈtɪvɪti]). (End of the sentence)Major’s(Possessive form of 'Major', indicating something belonging to or associated with Major [ˈmeɪʤərz]) speech(A formal address or discourse delivered to an audience [spiʧ]) had given(Past perfect tense of 'give', indicating that something was given before a specific time in the past [hæd ˈgɪvɪn]) to(Expressing direction or purpose [tɪ]) the more intelligent animals(Animals with a higher level of understanding and reasoning ability [ðə mɔr ˌɪnˈtɛləʤənt ˈænəməlz]) on the farm(Located or living on the farm [ɔn ðə fɑrm]) a completely new outlook(A totally fresh perspective or way of viewing things [ə kəmˈplitli nu ˈaʊˌtlʊk]) on life(Regarding existence and experiences [ɔn laɪf]). (End of the sentence)They(Refers to the animals [ðeɪ]) did not know(Past tense negative form of 'know', indicating a lack of knowledge [dɪd nɑt noʊ]) when(At what time or in what circumstances [wɪn]) the Rebellion(An act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler [ðə rɪˈbɛljən]) predicted(Stated or estimated that a specified thing will happen in the future [prɪˈdɪktɪd]) by Major(Foretold or prophesied by Major [baɪ ˈmeɪʤər]) would take place(Would happen or occur [wʊd teɪk pleɪs]), (End of the sentence)they(Refers to the animals [ðeɪ]) had no reason(Did not have any justification or cause [hæd noʊ ˈrizən]) for thinking(To have the belief or opinion [fər ˈθɪŋkɪŋ]) that(Introducing a subordinate clause [ðət]) it(Refers to the Rebellion [ɪt]) would be(Would exist or occur [wʊd bi]) within(Inside or not beyond the limits of a specific time period [wɪˈθɪn]) their own lifetime(The duration of their own lives [ðɛr oʊn ˈlaɪfˌtaɪm]), (End of the sentence)but(Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously [bət]) they(Refers to the animals [ðeɪ]) saw clearly(Understood or perceived something without any doubt [sɔ ˈklɪrli]) that(Introducing a subordinate clause [ðət]) it(Refers to preparing for the Rebellion [ɪt]) was(Past tense of 'to be', indicating a state or condition [wɑz]) their duty(A moral or legal obligation [ðɛr ˈduti]) to prepare(To make ready for something [tɪ priˈpɛr]) for it(For the Rebellion [fər ɪt]). (End of the sentence)The work(The effort or activity done to achieve a purpose [ðə wərk]) of teaching(The act of imparting knowledge or skills [əv ˈtiʧɪŋ]) and(Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) organising(Arranging or structuring something in a systematic way [organising]) the others(The remaining animals [ðə ˈəðərz]) fell naturally(Happened spontaneously or without effort [fɛl ˈnæʧərəli]) upon(On or onto [əˈpɑn]) the pigs(A domestic animal with a stout body and a flat snout [ðə pɪgz]), (End of the sentence)who(Referring to the pigs [hu]) were generally recognised(Were widely acknowledged or accepted [wər ˈʤɛnərəli ˈrɛkəgˌnaɪzd]) as being(To be in the state or condition of [ɛz biɪŋ]) the cleverest(Having or showing intelligence [ðə cleverest]) of the animals(Among all the animals [əv ðə ˈænəməlz]). (End of the sentence)Pre-eminent(Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way [pre-eminent]) among(Situated more centrally than other things around it [əˈməŋ]) the pigs(A domestic animal with a stout body and a flat snout [ðə pɪgz]) were(Past tense of 'to be', indicating existence in the past [wər]) two young boars(Two male pigs, typically uncastrated [tu jəŋ boars]) named(Having a specified name [neɪmd]) Snowball(Name of one of the boars [sˈnoʊˌbɔl]) and(Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) Napoleon(Name of one of the boars [nəˈpoʊljən]), (End of the sentence)whom(Referring to Snowball and Napoleon [hum]) Mr. Jones(The owner of the farm [ˈmɪstər ʤoʊnz]) was breeding up(Raising or nurturing for a specific purpose [wɑz ˈbridɪŋ əp]) for sale(Intended to be sold [fər seɪl]). (End of the sentence)Napoleon(Name of one of the boars [nəˈpoʊljən]) was(Past tense of 'to be', indicating a state or condition [wɑz]) a large(Of considerable or relatively great size [ə lɑrʤ]), (Pause in the sentence)rather(To a certain extent; somewhat [ˈrəðər]) fierce-looking(Having a savage or aggressive appearance [fierce-looking]) Berkshire boar(A male pig of the Berkshire breed [ˈbərkˌʃaɪr bɔr]), (Pause in the sentence)the only Berkshire(The sole pig of the Berkshire breed [ðə ˈoʊnli ˈbərkˌʃaɪr]) on the farm(Located or living on the farm [ɔn ðə fɑrm]), (Pause in the sentence)not much of a talker(Not very communicative or prone to speaking [nɑt məʧ əv ə ˈtɔkər]), (Pause in the sentence)but(Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously [bət]) with a reputation(Known or believed by many people in a particular way [wɪθ ə ˌrɛpjəˈteɪʃən]) for getting his own way(For achieving what he wants, often by being forceful or stubborn [fər ˈgɪtɪŋ hɪz oʊn weɪ]). (End of the sentence)Snowball(Name of one of the boars [sˈnoʊˌbɔl]) was(Past tense of 'to be', indicating a state or condition [wɑz]) a more vivacious pig(A pig that is lively and animated [ə mɔr vəˈveɪʃəs pɪg]) than(Used to make a comparison [ðən]) Napoleon(Name of one of the boars [nəˈpoʊljən]), (Pause in the sentence)quicker(Moving or able to move at high speed [kˈwɪkər]) in speech(Relating to the ability to speak [ɪn spiʧ]) and(Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) more inventive(Having or showing creativity or original thought [mɔr ˌɪnˈvɛntɪv]), (Pause in the sentence)but(Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously [bət]) was not considered(Was not thought of or regarded [wɑz nɑt kənˈsɪdərd]) to have(To possess or experience [tɪ hæv]) the same depth of character(The same level of moral or intellectual strength [ðə seɪm dɛpθ əv ˈkɛrɪktər]). (End of the sentence)All(Used to refer to the whole quantity or extent of [ɔl]) the other(Remaining or additional [ðə ˈəðər]) male pigs(Pigs that are male [meɪl pɪgz]) on the farm(Located or living on the farm [ɔn ðə fɑrm]) were(Past tense of 'to be', indicating a state or condition [wər]) porkers(Pigs raised for pork [ˈpɔrkərz]). (End of the sentence)The best known(Most widely recognised or famous [ðə bɛst noʊn]) among(Situated more centrally than other things around it [əˈməŋ]) them(Referring to the pigs [ðɛm]) was(Past tense of 'to be', indicating a state or condition [wɑz]) a small fat pig(A pig that is small and overweight [ə smɔl fæt pɪg]) named(Having a specified name [neɪmd]) Squealer(Name of one of the pigs [squealer]), (Pause in the sentence)with(Accompanied by or possessing [wɪθ]) very round cheeks(Cheeks that are circular in shape [ˈvɛri raʊnd ʧiks]), (Pause in the sentence)twinkling eyes(Eyes that sparkle or shine brightly [tˈwɪŋkəlɪŋ aɪz]), (Pause in the sentence)nimble movements(Movements that are quick and light [ˈnɪmbəl ˈmuvmənts]), (Pause in the sentence)and(Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) a shrill voice(A high-pitched and piercing voice [ə ʃrɪl vɔɪs]). (End of the sentence)He(Referring to Squealer [hi]) was(Past tense of 'to be', indicating a state or condition [wɑz]) a brilliant talker(An exceptionally skilled speaker [ə ˈbrɪljənt ˈtɔkər]), (Pause in the sentence)and(Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) when(At or during the time that [wɪn]) he(Referring to Squealer [hi]) was arguing(Present continuous tense of 'argue', indicating the act of presenting reasons for or against something [wɑz ˈɑrgjuɪŋ]) some difficult point(A challenging or complex issue [səm ˈdɪfəkəlt pɔɪnt]) he(Referring to Squealer [hi]) had a way(Possessed a habit or manner [hæd ə weɪ]) of skipping(Moving with light, bounding steps [əv ˈskɪpɪŋ]) from side to side(Moving back and forth [frəm saɪd tɪ saɪd]) and(Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) whisking his tail(Moving his tail rapidly back and forth [whisking hɪz teɪl]) which(Referring to the action of skipping and whisking his tail [wɪʧ]) was(Past tense of 'to be', indicating a state or condition [wɑz]) somehow(In some way; by some means [ˈsəmˌhaʊ]) very persuasive(Good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation [ˈvɛri pərsˈweɪsɪv]). (End of the sentence)The others(The remaining animals [ðə ˈəðərz]) said(Past tense of 'say', expressing something that was spoken [sɛd]) of Squealer(Regarding Squealer [əv squealer]) that(Introducing a subordinate clause [ðət]) he(Referring to Squealer [hi]) could turn black into white(Could make something bad appear good, or vice versa, through clever manipulation of language [kʊd tərn blæk ˈɪntu waɪt]).
These three(Refers to a specific group of three individuals previously mentioned or understood in the context [ðiz θri]) had elaborated(developed or expanded upon something in detail [hæd ɪˈlæbəreɪtəd]) old Major’s teachings(the doctrines or principles taught by a character named Old Major [oʊld ˈmeɪʤərz ˈtiʧɪŋz]) into a complete system of thought(transforming the teachings into a comprehensive and structured ideology [ˈɪntu ə kəmˈplit ˈsɪstəm əv θɔt]), to which they gave the name of Animalism(they named this system of thought Animalism [tɪ wɪʧ ðeɪ geɪv ðə neɪm əv animalism]). Several nights a week(multiple evenings each week [ˈsɛvərəl naɪts ə wik]), after Mr. Jones was asleep(after the farmer, Mr. Jones, had fallen asleep [ˈæftər ˈmɪstər ʤoʊnz wɑz əsˈlip]), they held secret meetings(they conducted clandestine gatherings [ðeɪ hɛld ˈsikrɪt ˈmitɪŋz]) in the barn(the location of the secret meetings was the barn [ɪn ðə bɑrn]) and expounded the principles of Animalism(explained and advocated the core ideas of Animalism [ənd ɪkˈspaʊndəd ðə ˈprɪnsəpəlz əv animalism]) to the others(to the rest of the animals [tɪ ðə ˈəðərz]). At the beginning(initially; in the early stages [æt ðə bɪˈgɪnɪŋ]) they met with much stupidity and apathy(they encountered significant ignorance and lack of interest [ðeɪ mɛt wɪθ məʧ stuˈpɪdɪˌti ənd ˈæpəθi]). Some of the animals talked of the duty of loyalty(certain animals expressed the obligation to remain faithful [səm əv ðə ˈænəməlz tɔkt əv ðə ˈduti əv ˈlɔɪəlti]) to Mr. Jones(towards the farmer, Mr. Jones [tɪ ˈmɪstər ʤoʊnz]), whom they referred to as ‘Master,’ or made elementary remarks(or made simple, basic comments [ər meɪd ˌɛləˈmɛnʧri rɪˈmɑrks]) such as ‘Mr. Jones feeds us. If he were gone, we should starve to death(If he disappeared, we would die of hunger' [ɪf hi wər gɔn wi ʃʊd stɑrv tɪ death’*’]).’ Others asked such questions(other animals posed questions [ˈəðərz æst səʧ kˈwɛsʧənz]) as ‘Why should we care what happens after we are dead?’ or ‘If this Rebellion is to happen anyway, what difference does it make(what impact does it have [wət ˈdɪfərəns dɪz ɪt meɪk]) whether we work for it or not(if we contribute to it or not?' [ˈwɛðər wi wərk fər ɪt ər not’*’])?’, and the pigs had great difficulty(the pigs found it very challenging [ənd ðə pɪgz hæd greɪt ˈdɪfɪˌkəlti]) in making them see(to convince the other animals [ɪn ˈmeɪkɪŋ ðɛm si]) that this was contrary to the spirit of Animalism(that these ideas opposed the principles of Animalism [ðət ðɪs wɑz ˈkɑntrɛri tɪ ðə ˈspɪrɪt əv animalism]). The stupidest questions of all(the most foolish questions [ðə ˈstupɪdəst kˈwɛsʧənz əv ɔl]) were asked by Mollie, the white mare(were posed by Mollie, a white female horse [wər æst baɪ ˈmɑli ðə waɪt mɛr]). The very first question(the initial question [ðə ˈvɛri fərst kˈwɛʃən]) she asked Snowball(she posed to Snowball [ʃi æst sˈnoʊˌbɔl]) was: ‘Will there still be sugar after the Rebellion(following the revolt?' [ˈæftər ðə rebellion’*’])? ’