## two to three metretes ##

"80 to 120 liters." A "metrete" was a measure of about 40 liters of liquid. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/biblicalvolume]])

## to the brim ##

This means "to the very top" or "completely full."

## the head waiter ##

This refers to the person in charge of the food and drink.