used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TACTICS OF A CHIEF There is another quarter in Bardur besides the English one.
(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 And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading Marker speedily left the broader streets of the European quarter, and plunged down a steep alley which led to the stream.
a quantity of money
From this reading Down by the stream side there are narrow streets built on the scarp of the rock, hovels with deep rock cellars, and a wonderful amount of cubic space beneath the brushwood thatch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Down by the stream side there are narrow streets built on the scarp of the rock, hovels with deep rock cellars, and a wonderful amount of cubic space beneath the brushwood thatch.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE TACTICS OF A CHIEF There is another quarter in Bardur besides the English one.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Down by the stream side there are narrow streets built on the scarp of the rock, hovels with deep rock cellars, and a wonderful amount of cubic space beneath the brushwood thatch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
Bardur
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From this reading THE TACTICS OF A CHIEF There is another quarter in Bardur besides the English one.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Down by the stream side there are narrow streets built on the scarp of the rock, hovels with deep rock cellars, and a wonderful amount of cubic space beneath the brushwood thatch.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading THE TACTICS OF A CHIEF There is another quarter in Bardur besides the English one.
broaderadjectiveUS /ˈbrɔːdər/
comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Marker speedily left the broader streets of the European quarter, and plunged down a steep alley which led to the stream.
brushwoodnoun
the wood from bushes or small branches
From this reading Down by the stream side there are narrow streets built on the scarp of the rock, hovels with deep rock cellars, and a wonderful amount of cubic space beneath the brushwood thatch.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Down by the stream side there are narrow streets built on the scarp of the rock, hovels with deep rock cellars, and a wonderful amount of cubic space beneath the brushwood thatch.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Down by the stream side there are narrow streets built on the scarp of the rock, hovels with deep rock cellars, and a wonderful amount of cubic space beneath the brushwood thatch.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
cellarsnounUS /ˈselərz/
plural of “cellar” — the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading Down by the stream side there are narrow streets built on the scarp of the rock, hovels with deep rock cellars, and a wonderful amount of cubic space beneath the brushwood thatch.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
a person who is in charge
From this reading THE TACTICS OF A CHIEF There is another quarter in Bardur besides the English one.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
contrabandadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntrəbænd/
distributed or sold illicitly
From this reading There the trader from Yarkand who has contraband wares to dispose of may hold a safe market.
cubicadjectiveUS /ˈkjuːbɪk/
involving the cube and no higher power of a quantity or variable
From this reading Down by the stream side there are narrow streets built on the scarp of the rock, hovels with deep rock cellars, and a wonderful amount of cubic space beneath the brushwood thatch.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Down by the stream side there are narrow streets built on the scarp of the rock, hovels with deep rock cellars, and a wonderful amount of cubic space beneath the brushwood thatch.
disposeverbUS /dɪˈspoʊz/
give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading There the trader from Yarkand who has contraband wares to dispose of may hold a safe market.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Down by the stream side there are narrow streets built on the scarp of the rock, hovels with deep rock cellars, and a wonderful amount of cubic space beneath the brushwood thatch.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading THE TACTICS OF A CHIEF There is another quarter in Bardur besides the English one.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading Marker speedily left the broader streets of the European quarter, and plunged down a steep alley which led to the stream.
a social unit living together
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There the trader from Yarkand who has contraband wares to dispose of may hold a safe market.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There the trader from Yarkand who has contraband wares to dispose of may hold a safe market.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading There the trader from Yarkand who has contraband wares to dispose of may hold a safe market.
hovelsnounUS /ˈhʌvəlz/
plural of “hovel” — small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading Down by the stream side there are narrow streets built on the scarp of the rock, hovels with deep rock cellars, and a wonderful amount of cubic space beneath the brushwood thatch.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TACTICS OF A CHIEF There is another quarter in Bardur besides the English one.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TACTICS OF A CHIEF There is another quarter in Bardur besides the English one.
JewishadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
KashmirnounUS /ˈkæʃmɪr/
an area in southwestern Asia whose sovereignty is disputed between Pakistan and India
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Marker speedily left the broader streets of the European quarter, and plunged down a steep alley which led to the stream.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Marker speedily left the broader streets of the European quarter, and plunged down a steep alley which led to the stream.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
MarkernounUS /ˈmɑːrkər/
some conspicuous object used to distinguish or mark something
From this reading Marker speedily left the broader streets of the European quarter, and plunged down a steep alley which led to the stream.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading There the trader from Yarkand who has contraband wares to dispose of may hold a safe market.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There the trader from Yarkand who has contraband wares to dispose of may hold a safe market.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Down by the stream side there are narrow streets built on the scarp of the rock, hovels with deep rock cellars, and a wonderful amount of cubic space beneath the brushwood thatch.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TACTICS OF A CHIEF There is another quarter in Bardur besides the English one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Down by the stream side there are narrow streets built on the scarp of the rock, hovels with deep rock cellars, and a wonderful amount of cubic space beneath the brushwood thatch.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE TACTICS OF A CHIEF There is another quarter in Bardur besides the English one.
outlawsnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
penetratesverbUS /ˈpenətreɪts/
third-person singular of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Marker speedily left the broader streets of the European quarter, and plunged down a steep alley which led to the stream.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
one of four equal parts
From this reading THE TACTICS OF A CHIEF There is another quarter in Bardur besides the English one.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Down by the stream side there are narrow streets built on the scarp of the rock, hovels with deep rock cellars, and a wonderful amount of cubic space beneath the brushwood thatch.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading There the trader from Yarkand who has contraband wares to dispose of may hold a safe market.
scarpnounUS /skɑːrp/
a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion
From this reading Down by the stream side there are narrow streets built on the scarp of the rock, hovels with deep rock cellars, and a wonderful amount of cubic space beneath the brushwood thatch.
shaggyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæɡi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Down by the stream side there are narrow streets built on the scarp of the rock, hovels with deep rock cellars, and a wonderful amount of cubic space beneath the brushwood thatch.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Down by the stream side there are narrow streets built on the scarp of the rock, hovels with deep rock cellars, and a wonderful amount of cubic space beneath the brushwood thatch.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Marker speedily left the broader streets of the European quarter, and plunged down a steep alley which led to the stream.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Marker speedily left the broader streets of the European quarter, and plunged down a steep alley which led to the stream.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Down by the stream side there are narrow streets built on the scarp of the rock, hovels with deep rock cellars, and a wonderful amount of cubic space beneath the brushwood thatch.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Down by the stream side there are narrow streets built on the scarp of the rock, hovels with deep rock cellars, and a wonderful amount of cubic space beneath the brushwood thatch.
TACTICSnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading THE TACTICS OF A CHIEF There is another quarter in Bardur besides the English one.
thatchnounUS /θætʃ/
hair resembling thatched roofing material
From this reading Down by the stream side there are narrow streets built on the scarp of the rock, hovels with deep rock cellars, and a wonderful amount of cubic space beneath the brushwood thatch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TACTICS OF A CHIEF There is another quarter in Bardur besides the English one.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE TACTICS OF A CHIEF There is another quarter in Bardur besides the English one.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There the trader from Yarkand who has contraband wares to dispose of may hold a safe market.
tradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading There the trader from Yarkand who has contraband wares to dispose of may hold a safe market.
tribesmennounUS /ˈtraɪbzmɪn/
plural of “tribesman” — someone who lives in a tribe
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
unlawfuladjectiveUS /ənˈlɔːfəl/
not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
unmolestedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnməˈlestɪd/
not interfered with, disturbed, or harmed
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
waresnounUS /werz/
plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading There the trader from Yarkand who has contraband wares to dispose of may hold a safe market.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
in or at the place that
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Marker speedily left the broader streets of the European quarter, and plunged down a steep alley which led to the stream.
which person or people
From this reading There the trader from Yarkand who has contraband wares to dispose of may hold a safe market.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Down by the stream side there are narrow streets built on the scarp of the rock, hovels with deep rock cellars, and a wonderful amount of cubic space beneath the brushwood thatch.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Down by the stream side there are narrow streets built on the scarp of the rock, hovels with deep rock cellars, and a wonderful amount of cubic space beneath the brushwood thatch.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
Yarkand
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From this reading There the trader from Yarkand who has contraband wares to dispose of may hold a safe market.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And if you were to go at nightfall into this quarter, where the foot of the Kashmir policeman rarely penetrates, you might find shaggy tribesmen who have been all their lives outlaws, walking unmolested to visit their friends, and certain Jewish gentlemen, members of the great family who have conquered the world, engaged in the pursuit of their unlawful calling.
