He was a quick-tempered fellow who was generally avoided by his co-workers.

They all looked affronted at being asked to meet each other; and every time the door opened, I saw them looking out anxiously for some lordly or ladyly arrival.

He wore a pagdi embroidered with gold and silver thread on his head, a tight-fitting intricately patterned angarkha, and tight pajamas buttoned at the ankles.

to give something a squeeze ― to squeeze something