serai

Example Sentences

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In a small lean-to off the stable of the serai, Ahmed fastened the hook he had bought to a short length of rope, and wound this about his body beneath his outer garment.

From Barclay of the Guides by Strang, Herbert

And next day, in the serai where he had put up in Peshawar, Ahmed learnt from Sherdil that his name stood thirty-second on the list of candidates for the Guides.

From Barclay of the Guides by Strang, Herbert

Leaving the serai again the following morning, we did a short march of some six or seven miles only, down to the river.

From A Kut Prisoner by Bishop, H. C. W.

The serai cleared, the cheering infantry formed up on the left, and with irresistible dash fell on the rebels as they fled toward the canal bridge in mad haste to save their guns.

From Barclay of the Guides by Strang, Herbert

He bethought himself of his goods in the serai.

From Barclay of the Guides by Strang, Herbert