10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHOKIDAR»
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chokidar in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
chokidar and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Thin Air: Encounters in the Himalayas
I point them out to the chokidar. 'What we need is a few of these in our room. To
eat the bedbugs,' I say. 'Acha. Small ones,' says the chokidar, who suddenly
throttles one with a fly- swat. I look on horrified, though the chokidar no doubt
thinks ...
Father Francis mentioned a few other chores that he thought might be useful to
have done, but the chokidar was not able to do any of them. “What does he
normally do?” “He stands behind you holding your umbrella over your head.” “I
don't ...
3
Professional Papers on Indian Engineering
The number of outlets and fluctuations of the water level are not so important as
the regulation of time, and this the chokidar can only do when the outlets are
grouped together, and in this way admit of constant supervision. The distributing
...
4
professional papers of indian engineering
The number of outlets and flnctnations of the water lerel are not so important as
the regulation of time, and this the chokidar can only d» when the outlets are
grouped together, and in this war admit of constant aopervision. The distributing ...
Not in front of the chokidar!” Chokidar is the official title of a night watchman. It is
an important job in Indian households but not a popular one: it is unnatural to
stay awake at night and sleep during the day when all one's friends and family
are ...
6
Professional Papers on Indian Engineering ...
The number of outlets and fluctuations of the water level are not so important as
the regulation of time, and this the chokidar can only do when the outlets are
grouped together, and in this way admit of constant supervision. The distributing
...
7
The Holy Land Reborn: Pilgrimage and the Tibetan Reinvention ...
In 1722, in exactly the same area, Ipolito Desideri encountered a bandit attack
and was then pressed by an armed chokidar (“Ciocchi-daˆr”) into parting with his
money and possessions, with continual harrasment by various so-called chokidar
...
8
The Chambers Dictionary
[Ely dubious] choke2 chok, n the inedible central part of a globe artichoke.
chokidar See choky choko cho'ko, n the fruit of a tropical vine (Sechium edule),
similar to cucumber and eaten as a vegetable in the W Indies and Australia: — pi
cho ...
9
Papers Relating to East India Affairs: Resident Europeans : ...
"J'he armed men afterwards proceeded and came near a m.i.ig ic tree, which was
about one pace distant from Mr. Clarke's bungalow, when Ouoop, Mr. Clarke's
chokidar, called for justice: " Dowe, Dowe, in the open face of the day these men.
10
Parliamentary Papers, House of Commons and Command
'J'he armed men afterwards proceeded and came near a mangoe tree, which
was about one pace distant from Mr. Clarke's bungalow, when Onoop, Mr.
Clarke's chokidar, called for justice : " Dowe, Dowe, in the open face of the day
these men ...
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons, 1813
2 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHOKIDAR»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
chokidar is used in the context of the following news items.
The help of Kabul — Douglas
Afghan staff hired by expat aid workers often includes a cook, a cleaner, a gardener, and a chokidar, whom are responsible for manning the ... «Sault Star, Feb 13»
10 relatives I meet every Eid
Your family drops by their house every year and each time the chokidar (guard) tells you they are not home. How can this happen every year? «The Express Tribune, Aug 12»
