adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This apartment had three naves, like a basilica, which were separated by columns of sandalwood, whose capitals were of sculptured bonze.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The candelabra burning on the tables, which were spread the whole length of the banqueting-hall, glowed like clusters of flaming flowers among the painted cups, the plates of shining copper, the cubes of snow and heaps of luscious grapes.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On each side of the apartment was a gallery for spectators, and a third, with a facade of gold filigree, was at one end, opposite an immense arch at the other.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On each side of the apartment was a gallery for spectators, and a third, with a facade of gold filigree, was at one end, opposite an immense arch at the other.
Antipas
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From this reading Through the large windows the guests could see lighted torches on the terraces of the neighbouring houses; for this night Antipas was giving a feast to his friends, his own people, and to anyone that presented himself at the castle.
anyonepronounUS /ˈeniwʌn/
any person at all
From this reading Through the large windows the guests could see lighted torches on the terraces of the neighbouring houses; for this night Antipas was giving a feast to his friends, his own people, and to anyone that presented himself at the castle.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading This apartment had three naves, like a basilica, which were separated by columns of sandalwood, whose capitals were of sculptured bonze.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading On each side of the apartment was a gallery for spectators, and a third, with a facade of gold filigree, was at one end, opposite an immense arch at the other.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On each side of the apartment was a gallery for spectators, and a third, with a facade of gold filigree, was at one end, opposite an immense arch at the other.
banqueting-hall
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From this reading The great banqueting-hall was filled with guests.
basilicanounUS /bəˈsɪlɪkə/
an early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica; or a Roman Catholic church or cathedral accorded certain privileges
From this reading This apartment had three naves, like a basilica, which were separated by columns of sandalwood, whose capitals were of sculptured bonze.
bonze
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From this reading This apartment had three naves, like a basilica, which were separated by columns of sandalwood, whose capitals were of sculptured bonze.
burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of burning something
From this reading The candelabra burning on the tables, which were spread the whole length of the banqueting-hall, glowed like clusters of flaming flowers among the painted cups, the plates of shining copper, the cubes of snow and heaps of luscious grapes.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This apartment had three naves, like a basilica, which were separated by columns of sandalwood, whose capitals were of sculptured bonze.
candelabranounUS /ˌkændəˈlɑːbrə/
branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights
From this reading The candelabra burning on the tables, which were spread the whole length of the banqueting-hall, glowed like clusters of flaming flowers among the painted cups, the plates of shining copper, the cubes of snow and heaps of luscious grapes.
capitalsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlz/
plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading This apartment had three naves, like a basilica, which were separated by columns of sandalwood, whose capitals were of sculptured bonze.
castlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Through the large windows the guests could see lighted torches on the terraces of the neighbouring houses; for this night Antipas was giving a feast to his friends, his own people, and to anyone that presented himself at the castle.
clustersnounUS /ˈklʌstərz/
plural of “cluster” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading The candelabra burning on the tables, which were spread the whole length of the banqueting-hall, glowed like clusters of flaming flowers among the painted cups, the plates of shining copper, the cubes of snow and heaps of luscious grapes.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading This apartment had three naves, like a basilica, which were separated by columns of sandalwood, whose capitals were of sculptured bonze.
coppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading The candelabra burning on the tables, which were spread the whole length of the banqueting-hall, glowed like clusters of flaming flowers among the painted cups, the plates of shining copper, the cubes of snow and heaps of luscious grapes.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Through the large windows the guests could see lighted torches on the terraces of the neighbouring houses; for this night Antipas was giving a feast to his friends, his own people, and to anyone that presented himself at the castle.
cubesnounUS /kjuːbz/
plural of “cube” — a hexahedron with six equal squares as faces
From this reading The candelabra burning on the tables, which were spread the whole length of the banqueting-hall, glowed like clusters of flaming flowers among the painted cups, the plates of shining copper, the cubes of snow and heaps of luscious grapes.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading The candelabra burning on the tables, which were spread the whole length of the banqueting-hall, glowed like clusters of flaming flowers among the painted cups, the plates of shining copper, the cubes of snow and heaps of luscious grapes.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading On each side of the apartment was a gallery for spectators, and a third, with a facade of gold filigree, was at one end, opposite an immense arch at the other.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading On each side of the apartment was a gallery for spectators, and a third, with a facade of gold filigree, was at one end, opposite an immense arch at the other.
facadenounUS /fəˈsɑːd/
the face or front of a building
From this reading On each side of the apartment was a gallery for spectators, and a third, with a facade of gold filigree, was at one end, opposite an immense arch at the other.
feastnounUS /fiːst/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Through the large windows the guests could see lighted torches on the terraces of the neighbouring houses; for this night Antipas was giving a feast to his friends, his own people, and to anyone that presented himself at the castle.
filigreenounUS /ˈfɪləɡriː/
delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire)
From this reading On each side of the apartment was a gallery for spectators, and a third, with a facade of gold filigree, was at one end, opposite an immense arch at the other.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The great banqueting-hall was filled with guests.
flamingadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading The candelabra burning on the tables, which were spread the whole length of the banqueting-hall, glowed like clusters of flaming flowers among the painted cups, the plates of shining copper, the cubes of snow and heaps of luscious grapes.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The candelabra burning on the tables, which were spread the whole length of the banqueting-hall, glowed like clusters of flaming flowers among the painted cups, the plates of shining copper, the cubes of snow and heaps of luscious grapes.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On each side of the apartment was a gallery for spectators, and a third, with a facade of gold filigree, was at one end, opposite an immense arch at the other.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Through the large windows the guests could see lighted torches on the terraces of the neighbouring houses; for this night Antipas was giving a feast to his friends, his own people, and to anyone that presented himself at the castle.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading On each side of the apartment was a gallery for spectators, and a third, with a facade of gold filigree, was at one end, opposite an immense arch at the other.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading Through the large windows the guests could see lighted torches on the terraces of the neighbouring houses; for this night Antipas was giving a feast to his friends, his own people, and to anyone that presented himself at the castle.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading The candelabra burning on the tables, which were spread the whole length of the banqueting-hall, glowed like clusters of flaming flowers among the painted cups, the plates of shining copper, the cubes of snow and heaps of luscious grapes.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading On each side of the apartment was a gallery for spectators, and a third, with a facade of gold filigree, was at one end, opposite an immense arch at the other.
grapesnounUS /ɡreɪps/
plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters
From this reading The candelabra burning on the tables, which were spread the whole length of the banqueting-hall, glowed like clusters of flaming flowers among the painted cups, the plates of shining copper, the cubes of snow and heaps of luscious grapes.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great banqueting-hall was filled with guests.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The great banqueting-hall was filled with guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This apartment had three naves, like a basilica, which were separated by columns of sandalwood, whose capitals were of sculptured bonze.
heapsnounUS /hiːps/
a large number or amount
From this reading The candelabra burning on the tables, which were spread the whole length of the banqueting-hall, glowed like clusters of flaming flowers among the painted cups, the plates of shining copper, the cubes of snow and heaps of luscious grapes.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Through the large windows the guests could see lighted torches on the terraces of the neighbouring houses; for this night Antipas was giving a feast to his friends, his own people, and to anyone that presented himself at the castle.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Through the large windows the guests could see lighted torches on the terraces of the neighbouring houses; for this night Antipas was giving a feast to his friends, his own people, and to anyone that presented himself at the castle.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Through the large windows the guests could see lighted torches on the terraces of the neighbouring houses; for this night Antipas was giving a feast to his friends, his own people, and to anyone that presented himself at the castle.
immenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmens/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading On each side of the apartment was a gallery for spectators, and a third, with a facade of gold filigree, was at one end, opposite an immense arch at the other.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Through the large windows the guests could see lighted torches on the terraces of the neighbouring houses; for this night Antipas was giving a feast to his friends, his own people, and to anyone that presented himself at the castle.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The candelabra burning on the tables, which were spread the whole length of the banqueting-hall, glowed like clusters of flaming flowers among the painted cups, the plates of shining copper, the cubes of snow and heaps of luscious grapes.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading Through the large windows the guests could see lighted torches on the terraces of the neighbouring houses; for this night Antipas was giving a feast to his friends, his own people, and to anyone that presented himself at the castle.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading This apartment had three naves, like a basilica, which were separated by columns of sandalwood, whose capitals were of sculptured bonze.
lusciousadjectiveUS /ˈlʌʃɪs/
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading The candelabra burning on the tables, which were spread the whole length of the banqueting-hall, glowed like clusters of flaming flowers among the painted cups, the plates of shining copper, the cubes of snow and heaps of luscious grapes.
naves
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From this reading This apartment had three naves, like a basilica, which were separated by columns of sandalwood, whose capitals were of sculptured bonze.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading Through the large windows the guests could see lighted torches on the terraces of the neighbouring houses; for this night Antipas was giving a feast to his friends, his own people, and to anyone that presented himself at the castle.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Through the large windows the guests could see lighted torches on the terraces of the neighbouring houses; for this night Antipas was giving a feast to his friends, his own people, and to anyone that presented himself at the castle.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This apartment had three naves, like a basilica, which were separated by columns of sandalwood, whose capitals were of sculptured bonze.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On each side of the apartment was a gallery for spectators, and a third, with a facade of gold filigree, was at one end, opposite an immense arch at the other.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On each side of the apartment was a gallery for spectators, and a third, with a facade of gold filigree, was at one end, opposite an immense arch at the other.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading On each side of the apartment was a gallery for spectators, and a third, with a facade of gold filigree, was at one end, opposite an immense arch at the other.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On each side of the apartment was a gallery for spectators, and a third, with a facade of gold filigree, was at one end, opposite an immense arch at the other.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Through the large windows the guests could see lighted torches on the terraces of the neighbouring houses; for this night Antipas was giving a feast to his friends, his own people, and to anyone that presented himself at the castle.
paintedadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪntɪd/
coated with paint
From this reading The candelabra burning on the tables, which were spread the whole length of the banqueting-hall, glowed like clusters of flaming flowers among the painted cups, the plates of shining copper, the cubes of snow and heaps of luscious grapes.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Through the large windows the guests could see lighted torches on the terraces of the neighbouring houses; for this night Antipas was giving a feast to his friends, his own people, and to anyone that presented himself at the castle.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading The candelabra burning on the tables, which were spread the whole length of the banqueting-hall, glowed like clusters of flaming flowers among the painted cups, the plates of shining copper, the cubes of snow and heaps of luscious grapes.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Through the large windows the guests could see lighted torches on the terraces of the neighbouring houses; for this night Antipas was giving a feast to his friends, his own people, and to anyone that presented himself at the castle.
sandalwoodnoun
close-grained fragrant yellowish heartwood of the true sandalwood; has insect repelling properties and is used for carving and cabinetwork
From this reading This apartment had three naves, like a basilica, which were separated by columns of sandalwood, whose capitals were of sculptured bonze.
sculpturedadjectiveUS /ˈskʌlptʃərd/
cut into a desired shape
From this reading This apartment had three naves, like a basilica, which were separated by columns of sandalwood, whose capitals were of sculptured bonze.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Through the large windows the guests could see lighted torches on the terraces of the neighbouring houses; for this night Antipas was giving a feast to his friends, his own people, and to anyone that presented himself at the castle.
separatedadjectiveUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading This apartment had three naves, like a basilica, which were separated by columns of sandalwood, whose capitals were of sculptured bonze.
shiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The candelabra burning on the tables, which were spread the whole length of the banqueting-hall, glowed like clusters of flaming flowers among the painted cups, the plates of shining copper, the cubes of snow and heaps of luscious grapes.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On each side of the apartment was a gallery for spectators, and a third, with a facade of gold filigree, was at one end, opposite an immense arch at the other.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The candelabra burning on the tables, which were spread the whole length of the banqueting-hall, glowed like clusters of flaming flowers among the painted cups, the plates of shining copper, the cubes of snow and heaps of luscious grapes.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading On each side of the apartment was a gallery for spectators, and a third, with a facade of gold filigree, was at one end, opposite an immense arch at the other.
spreadverbUS /spred/
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The candelabra burning on the tables, which were spread the whole length of the banqueting-hall, glowed like clusters of flaming flowers among the painted cups, the plates of shining copper, the cubes of snow and heaps of luscious grapes.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The candelabra burning on the tables, which were spread the whole length of the banqueting-hall, glowed like clusters of flaming flowers among the painted cups, the plates of shining copper, the cubes of snow and heaps of luscious grapes.
terracesnounUS /ˈterəsəz/
plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Through the large windows the guests could see lighted torches on the terraces of the neighbouring houses; for this night Antipas was giving a feast to his friends, his own people, and to anyone that presented himself at the castle.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Through the large windows the guests could see lighted torches on the terraces of the neighbouring houses; for this night Antipas was giving a feast to his friends, his own people, and to anyone that presented himself at the castle.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The great banqueting-hall was filled with guests.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading On each side of the apartment was a gallery for spectators, and a third, with a facade of gold filigree, was at one end, opposite an immense arch at the other.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This apartment had three naves, like a basilica, which were separated by columns of sandalwood, whose capitals were of sculptured bonze.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This apartment had three naves, like a basilica, which were separated by columns of sandalwood, whose capitals were of sculptured bonze.
ThroughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the large windows the guests could see lighted torches on the terraces of the neighbouring houses; for this night Antipas was giving a feast to his friends, his own people, and to anyone that presented himself at the castle.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Through the large windows the guests could see lighted torches on the terraces of the neighbouring houses; for this night Antipas was giving a feast to his friends, his own people, and to anyone that presented himself at the castle.
torchesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃɪz/
plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading Through the large windows the guests could see lighted torches on the terraces of the neighbouring houses; for this night Antipas was giving a feast to his friends, his own people, and to anyone that presented himself at the castle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The great banqueting-hall was filled with guests.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This apartment had three naves, like a basilica, which were separated by columns of sandalwood, whose capitals were of sculptured bonze.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This apartment had three naves, like a basilica, which were separated by columns of sandalwood, whose capitals were of sculptured bonze.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The candelabra burning on the tables, which were spread the whole length of the banqueting-hall, glowed like clusters of flaming flowers among the painted cups, the plates of shining copper, the cubes of snow and heaps of luscious grapes.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading This apartment had three naves, like a basilica, which were separated by columns of sandalwood, whose capitals were of sculptured bonze.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Through the large windows the guests could see lighted torches on the terraces of the neighbouring houses; for this night Antipas was giving a feast to his friends, his own people, and to anyone that presented himself at the castle.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The great banqueting-hall was filled with guests.
