serai

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

Or je dois avoir de la certitude sur ce point.—Je serai bien charm� de vous voir, et de connoitre la noble nation Anglaise.

From Life of Beethoven by Schindler, Anton

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

I'll take a room at a native serai in Bombay—for atmosphere—and meet you at the station.

From Caravans By Night A Romance of India by Hervey, Harry

The next air, "Reine! je serai reine!" gives a fine impression of a woman's intoxicated pride.

From Autobiographical Reminiscences with Family Letters and Notes on Music by Gounod, Charles