serai
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Why, friend Asadullah," he said; "did I not hear that in that little serai of yours there is much treasure—gotten, moreover, from others besides the Feringhis?
From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang
He bethought himself of his goods in the serai.
From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang
It is simply, excellent one, that while I am absent fighting the English, thou wilt set a guard over the little serai where we dwell.
From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang
When midday came he was tired and hungry, and returned to the serai for a meal.
From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang
Then he returned to his own serai for his midday meal and a sleep; he foresaw that he might have little opportunity for rest during the night.
From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang
The tall, slender lady rode nearer to the gate and looked haughtily in, while the little girl-rider cried out: "Tu y serais!"
From Dr. Dumany's Wife by Mór Jókai
Satisfied that he is well prepared, you start with your best voice: "Je serais...."
From John Bull, Junior or French as She is Traduced by Max O'Rell
Similarly for the repairs of serais a sum of rupees 100 per annum for each serai will be given.
From The Life of Yakoob Beg Athalik Ghazi, and Badaulet; Ameer of Kashgar by Demetrius Charles Boulger
The only works we can find constructed by him, with a view to the advancement of the interests of his subjects, were the merchants' serais, built in each city, and these were self-supporting.
From The Life of Yakoob Beg Athalik Ghazi, and Badaulet; Ameer of Kashgar by Demetrius Charles Boulger
To settle his undecided mind, you repeat: "Je serais," and you may lay great emphasis on ais, bleating for thirty seconds like a sheep in distress.
From John Bull, Junior or French as She is Traduced by Max O'Rell
