used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
aikum
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From this reading My servant, for I kept one, quickly opened it, and I soon was greeted by the _selam al aikum_ of one of the royal ferashes, who exclaimed "The Shah wants you."
alnounUS /æl/
a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
From this reading My servant, for I kept one, quickly opened it, and I soon was greeted by the _selam al aikum_ of one of the royal ferashes, who exclaimed "The Shah wants you."
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading So unusual a summons first startled, then alarmed me.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
AllahnounUS /ˈɑːlə/
Muslim name for the one and only God
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A thousand apprehensions rushed through my mind as quick as lightning, for on such occasions in Persia one always apprehends--one never hopes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
apprehends
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From this reading A thousand apprehensions rushed through my mind as quick as lightning, for on such occasions in Persia one always apprehends--one never hopes.
apprehensionsnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃənz/
plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading A thousand apprehensions rushed through my mind as quick as lightning, for on such occasions in Persia one always apprehends--one never hopes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A thousand apprehensions rushed through my mind as quick as lightning, for on such occasions in Persia one always apprehends--one never hopes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However, I immediately gave the usual "_Becheshm!_--Upon my eyes be it!" and prepared to obey his command.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
Becheshm
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From this reading However, I immediately gave the usual "_Becheshm!_--Upon my eyes be it!" and prepared to obey his command.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My servant, for I kept one, quickly opened it, and I soon was greeted by the _selam al aikum_ of one of the royal ferashes, who exclaimed "The Shah wants you."
combingnounUS /ˈkoʊmɪŋ/
the act of drawing a comb through hair
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading However, I immediately gave the usual "_Becheshm!_--Upon my eyes be it!" and prepared to obey his command.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading My servant, for I kept one, quickly opened it, and I soon was greeted by the _selam al aikum_ of one of the royal ferashes, who exclaimed "The Shah wants you."
opinion or judgment
From this reading However, I immediately gave the usual "_Becheshm!_--Upon my eyes be it!" and prepared to obey his command.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
ferashes
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From this reading My servant, for I kept one, quickly opened it, and I soon was greeted by the _selam al aikum_ of one of the royal ferashes, who exclaimed "The Shah wants you."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading So unusual a summons first startled, then alarmed me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading However, I immediately gave the usual "_Becheshm!_--Upon my eyes be it!" and prepared to obey his command.
the act of departing
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading My servant, for I kept one, quickly opened it, and I soon was greeted by the _selam al aikum_ of one of the royal ferashes, who exclaimed "The Shah wants you."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading However, I immediately gave the usual "_Becheshm!_--Upon my eyes be it!" and prepared to obey his command.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading A thousand apprehensions rushed through my mind as quick as lightning, for on such occasions in Persia one always apprehends--one never hopes.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, I immediately gave the usual "_Becheshm!_--Upon my eyes be it!" and prepared to obey his command.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My servant, for I kept one, quickly opened it, and I soon was greeted by the _selam al aikum_ of one of the royal ferashes, who exclaimed "The Shah wants you."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading However, I immediately gave the usual "_Becheshm!_--Upon my eyes be it!" and prepared to obey his command.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
inspectingverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My servant, for I kept one, quickly opened it, and I soon was greeted by the _selam al aikum_ of one of the royal ferashes, who exclaimed "The Shah wants you."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading My servant, for I kept one, quickly opened it, and I soon was greeted by the _selam al aikum_ of one of the royal ferashes, who exclaimed "The Shah wants you."
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading A thousand apprehensions rushed through my mind as quick as lightning, for on such occasions in Persia one always apprehends--one never hopes.
looking-glass
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From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So unusual a summons first startled, then alarmed me.
mediocritynounUS /ˌmiːdiˈɑːkrəti/
ordinariness as a consequence of being average and not outstanding
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A thousand apprehensions rushed through my mind as quick as lightning, for on such occasions in Persia one always apprehends--one never hopes.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A thousand apprehensions rushed through my mind as quick as lightning, for on such occasions in Persia one always apprehends--one never hopes.
not any; not one
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
be obedient to
From this reading However, I immediately gave the usual "_Becheshm!_--Upon my eyes be it!" and prepared to obey his command.
something you have to do
From this reading A thousand apprehensions rushed through my mind as quick as lightning, for on such occasions in Persia one always apprehends--one never hopes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A thousand apprehensions rushed through my mind as quick as lightning, for on such occasions in Persia one always apprehends--one never hopes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading My servant, for I kept one, quickly opened it, and I soon was greeted by the _selam al aikum_ of one of the royal ferashes, who exclaimed "The Shah wants you."
PersianounUS /ˈpɜːrʒə/
an empire in southern Asia created by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BC and destroyed by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC
From this reading A thousand apprehensions rushed through my mind as quick as lightning, for on such occasions in Persia one always apprehends--one never hopes.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading However, I immediately gave the usual "_Becheshm!_--Upon my eyes be it!" and prepared to obey his command.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading A thousand apprehensions rushed through my mind as quick as lightning, for on such occasions in Persia one always apprehends--one never hopes.
with speed
From this reading My servant, for I kept one, quickly opened it, and I soon was greeted by the _selam al aikum_ of one of the royal ferashes, who exclaimed "The Shah wants you."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading My servant, for I kept one, quickly opened it, and I soon was greeted by the _selam al aikum_ of one of the royal ferashes, who exclaimed "The Shah wants you."
done under pressure
From this reading A thousand apprehensions rushed through my mind as quick as lightning, for on such occasions in Persia one always apprehends--one never hopes.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
get by special effort
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
selam
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From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading My servant, for I kept one, quickly opened it, and I soon was greeted by the _selam al aikum_ of one of the royal ferashes, who exclaimed "The Shah wants you."
ShahnounUS /ʃɑː/
title for the former hereditary monarch of Iran
From this reading My servant, for I kept one, quickly opened it, and I soon was greeted by the _selam al aikum_ of one of the royal ferashes, who exclaimed "The Shah wants you."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So unusual a summons first startled, then alarmed me.
in the near future
From this reading My servant, for I kept one, quickly opened it, and I soon was greeted by the _selam al aikum_ of one of the royal ferashes, who exclaimed "The Shah wants you."
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading So unusual a summons first startled, then alarmed me.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A thousand apprehensions rushed through my mind as quick as lightning, for on such occasions in Persia one always apprehends--one never hopes.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading So unusual a summons first startled, then alarmed me.
thankingverbUS /ˈθæŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading So unusual a summons first startled, then alarmed me.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading A thousand apprehensions rushed through my mind as quick as lightning, for on such occasions in Persia one always apprehends--one never hopes.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A thousand apprehensions rushed through my mind as quick as lightning, for on such occasions in Persia one always apprehends--one never hopes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading So unusual a summons first startled, then alarmed me.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading However, I immediately gave the usual "_Becheshm!_--Upon my eyes be it!" and prepared to obey his command.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading However, I immediately gave the usual "_Becheshm!_--Upon my eyes be it!" and prepared to obey his command.
visiter
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From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading My servant, for I kept one, quickly opened it, and I soon was greeted by the _selam al aikum_ of one of the royal ferashes, who exclaimed "The Shah wants you."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My servant, for I kept one, quickly opened it, and I soon was greeted by the _selam al aikum_ of one of the royal ferashes, who exclaimed "The Shah wants you."
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Whilst seated one morning in my room, inspecting my face in my looking-glass and combing my beard, preparatory to going to the daily selam before the king, and thanking Allah from the bottom of my heart for being secure in my mediocrity from all the storms and dangers of public life, a loud knocking at my gate announced a visiter of no small importance.
which person or people
From this reading My servant, for I kept one, quickly opened it, and I soon was greeted by the _selam al aikum_ of one of the royal ferashes, who exclaimed "The Shah wants you."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My servant, for I kept one, quickly opened it, and I soon was greeted by the _selam al aikum_ of one of the royal ferashes, who exclaimed "The Shah wants you."
