adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The servants let him sleep on, and bustled about without noticing him; only an overseer pointed to him, and said laughing:
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Chariot after chariot hurried out of the great gate of the king's palace and into the city, now sunk in slumber.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The servants let him sleep on, and bustled about without noticing him; only an overseer pointed to him, and said laughing:
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chariot after chariot hurried out of the great gate of the king's palace and into the city, now sunk in slumber.
banqueting-hall
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From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
broomsnounUS /bruːmz/
plural of “broom” — a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
bustled
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From this reading The servants let him sleep on, and bustled about without noticing him; only an overseer pointed to him, and said laughing:
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The poplar wreath that had crowned his curls had slipped over his pretty face, but even in sleep he still held his flute clasped fast in his fingers.
ChariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading Chariot after chariot hurried out of the great gate of the king's palace and into the city, now sunk in slumber.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Chariot after chariot hurried out of the great gate of the king's palace and into the city, now sunk in slumber.
claspedverbUS /klæspt/
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading The poplar wreath that had crowned his curls had slipped over his pretty face, but even in sleep he still held his flute clasped fast in his fingers.
cleanadjectiveUS /kliːn/
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A young flute-player, overcome with sleep and wine, still sat in one corner.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading The poplar wreath that had crowned his curls had slipped over his pretty face, but even in sleep he still held his flute clasped fast in his fingers.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading The poplar wreath that had crowned his curls had slipped over his pretty face, but even in sleep he still held his flute clasped fast in his fingers.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
dark-hued
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
dimadjectiveUS /dɪm/
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading The poplar wreath that had crowned his curls had slipped over his pretty face, but even in sleep he still held his flute clasped fast in his fingers.
extinguishedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The poplar wreath that had crowned his curls had slipped over his pretty face, but even in sleep he still held his flute clasped fast in his fingers.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The poplar wreath that had crowned his curls had slipped over his pretty face, but even in sleep he still held his flute clasped fast in his fingers.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
fingersnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərz/
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading The poplar wreath that had crowned his curls had slipped over his pretty face, but even in sleep he still held his flute clasped fast in his fingers.
flutenounUS /fluːt/
a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown
From this reading The poplar wreath that had crowned his curls had slipped over his pretty face, but even in sleep he still held his flute clasped fast in his fingers.
flute-player
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A young flute-player, overcome with sleep and wine, still sat in one corner.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
garlands
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Chariot after chariot hurried out of the great gate of the king's palace and into the city, now sunk in slumber.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Chariot after chariot hurried out of the great gate of the king's palace and into the city, now sunk in slumber.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The poplar wreath that had crowned his curls had slipped over his pretty face, but even in sleep he still held his flute clasped fast in his fingers.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The poplar wreath that had crowned his curls had slipped over his pretty face, but even in sleep he still held his flute clasped fast in his fingers.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The servants let him sleep on, and bustled about without noticing him; only an overseer pointed to him, and said laughing:
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The poplar wreath that had crowned his curls had slipped over his pretty face, but even in sleep he still held his flute clasped fast in his fingers.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Chariot after chariot hurried out of the great gate of the king's palace and into the city, now sunk in slumber.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Chariot after chariot hurried out of the great gate of the king's palace and into the city, now sunk in slumber.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Chariot after chariot hurried out of the great gate of the king's palace and into the city, now sunk in slumber.
ivynounUS /ˈaɪvi/
Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Chariot after chariot hurried out of the great gate of the king's palace and into the city, now sunk in slumber.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
laughingadjectiveUS /ˈlæfɪŋ/
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading The servants let him sleep on, and bustled about without noticing him; only an overseer pointed to him, and said laughing:
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The servants let him sleep on, and bustled about without noticing him; only an overseer pointed to him, and said laughing:
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
mosaicnounUS /moʊˈzeɪɪk/
art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The servants let him sleep on, and bustled about without noticing him; only an overseer pointed to him, and said laughing:
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Chariot after chariot hurried out of the great gate of the king's palace and into the city, now sunk in slumber.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chariot after chariot hurried out of the great gate of the king's palace and into the city, now sunk in slumber.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The servants let him sleep on, and bustled about without noticing him; only an overseer pointed to him, and said laughing:
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A young flute-player, overcome with sleep and wine, still sat in one corner.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The servants let him sleep on, and bustled about without noticing him; only an overseer pointed to him, and said laughing:
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Chariot after chariot hurried out of the great gate of the king's palace and into the city, now sunk in slumber.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The poplar wreath that had crowned his curls had slipped over his pretty face, but even in sleep he still held his flute clasped fast in his fingers.
overcomeverbUS /ˈoʊvərkʌm/
win a victory over
From this reading A young flute-player, overcome with sleep and wine, still sat in one corner.
overseernounUS /ˈoʊvərˈsiːər/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading The servants let him sleep on, and bustled about without noticing him; only an overseer pointed to him, and said laughing:
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Chariot after chariot hurried out of the great gate of the king's palace and into the city, now sunk in slumber.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
having a point
From this reading The servants let him sleep on, and bustled about without noticing him; only an overseer pointed to him, and said laughing:
poplarnounUS /ˈpɑːplər/
soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The poplar wreath that had crowned his curls had slipped over his pretty face, but even in sleep he still held his flute clasped fast in his fingers.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The servants let him sleep on, and bustled about without noticing him; only an overseer pointed to him, and said laughing:
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A young flute-player, overcome with sleep and wine, still sat in one corner.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The servants let him sleep on, and bustled about without noticing him; only an overseer pointed to him, and said laughing:
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
slavesnounUS /sleɪvz/
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading A young flute-player, overcome with sleep and wine, still sat in one corner.
slippedverbUS /slɪpt/
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading The poplar wreath that had crowned his curls had slipped over his pretty face, but even in sleep he still held his flute clasped fast in his fingers.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Chariot after chariot hurried out of the great gate of the king's palace and into the city, now sunk in slumber.
spiltverbUS /spɪlt/
inflected form of “spill” — cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
spongesnounUS /ˈspʌndʒəz/
plural of “sponge” — a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
strewed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading Chariot after chariot hurried out of the great gate of the king's palace and into the city, now sunk in slumber.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chariot after chariot hurried out of the great gate of the king's palace and into the city, now sunk in slumber.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading All was still in the great banqueting-hall, and dark-hued slaves began with brooms and sponges to clean the mosaic pavement, which was strewed with rose leaves and with those that had fallen from the faded garlands of ivy and poplar; while here and there the spilt wine shone with a dark gleam in the dim light of the few lamps that had not been extinguished.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The servants let him sleep on, and bustled about without noticing him; only an overseer pointed to him, and said laughing:
wreathnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading The poplar wreath that had crowned his curls had slipped over his pretty face, but even in sleep he still held his flute clasped fast in his fingers.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A young flute-player, overcome with sleep and wine, still sat in one corner.
