← In spite of the shock that Snowball's expulsion had given them, the animals were dismayed by this announcement. 🔊
← The animals were shocked beyond measure to learn that even Snowball could be guilty of such an action. 🔊
← It was as though the world had turned upside−down. Then there came a moment when the first shock had worn off and when, in spite of everything−in spite of their terror of the dogs, and of the habit, developed through long years, of never complaining, never criticising, no matter what happened−they might have uttered some word of protest. 🔊