cornering

UK
/ˈkɔː.nər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɔr.nɚ.ɪŋ/

Library

Professor de Worms came slowly round the corner of the irregular alley behind him, his unnatural form outlined against a lonely gas-lamp, irresistibly recalling that very imaginative figure in the nursery rhymes, “the crooked man who went a crooked mile.” +3
general
обогнув угол
за углом
из-за угла
Вокруг угла или из-за угла.
The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare
"The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare" by G. K. Chesterton is a philosophical novel with elements of adventure and satire, written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the enigmatic character Gabriel Syme, a police detective who infiltrates a group of anarchists in London to uncover their plans and identities. As the narrative unfolds, it explores complex themes of order, chaos, and the nature of evil, often through witty dialogue and absurd situations that challenge conventional thinking. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the suburb of Saffron Park, with its colorful and eccentric inhabitants, primarily poets and artists. One evening, during a striking sunset, the anarchistic poet Lucian Gregory meets Gabriel Syme, who surprises him with bold arguments in favor of law and order, challenging Gregory's views. Their conversation escalates into a duel of ideologies when Gregory reveals his deep commitment to anarchism, which leads to a confrontation between the two. In a twist of fate, Syme's true identity as a detective is disclosed, and as he joins the anarchists disguised as one of them, the stage is set for a profound exploration of the philosophical conflict between chaos and structure in society.
The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare
Corner or Centre: rules and worked rounds +1
games
угол
угловые клетки
Каждая угловая клетка имеет ценность в одно очко.
Corner or Centre: rules and worked rounds
Accessible representation of the independent PDF and its original visual. Same document, not a third independent material.
Each corner was worth one, and the other edge squares were worth zero. +1
game
угол
Corner — одна из четырёх крайних клеток игрового поля; каждая стоит одно очко.
The round that explained the rules
A complete original case with embedded dialogue and evidence limits.
Turning the corner as he spoke, and facing the dim river, flecked with flame, he pointed with his stick to the other bank. +1
general
поворачивать за угол
заворачивать за угол
Заворачивать за угол улицы.
The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare
"The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare" by G. K. Chesterton is a philosophical novel with elements of adventure and satire, written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the enigmatic character Gabriel Syme, a police detective who infiltrates a group of anarchists in London to uncover their plans and identities. As the narrative unfolds, it explores complex themes of order, chaos, and the nature of evil, often through witty dialogue and absurd situations that challenge conventional thinking. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the suburb of Saffron Park, with its colorful and eccentric inhabitants, primarily poets and artists. One evening, during a striking sunset, the anarchistic poet Lucian Gregory meets Gabriel Syme, who surprises him with bold arguments in favor of law and order, challenging Gregory's views. Their conversation escalates into a duel of ideologies when Gregory reveals his deep commitment to anarchism, which leads to a confrontation between the two. In a twist of fate, Syme's true identity as a detective is disclosed, and as he joins the anarchists disguised as one of them, the stage is set for a profound exploration of the philosophical conflict between chaos and structure in society.
The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare
I cannot imagine myself in a tighter corner than at the bridge, and your device had the effective simplicity of genius. +1
general
в затруднительном положении
В трудной или опасной ситуации, когда остаётся мало хороших вариантов.
The Yeoman Adventurer
"The Yeoman Adventurer" by George W. Gough is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds through the experiences of Oliver Wheatman, a yeoman, as he navigates life in a tumultuous period marked by the Jacobite uprisings, personal ambition, and romantic entanglements. The novel delves into themes of bravery, identity, and the quest for adventure against a backdrop of deep social and political upheaval. The opening of the book introduces Oliver Wheatman as he reflects on his life in a rural setting, immediately exposing his longing for adventure and the complexities of his relationships, especially with a character named Kate and her brother Jack Dobson, a soldier. As he witnesses soldiers marching and grapples with feelings of inadequacy, his fate intertwines with that of a captivating woman, Mistress Margaret Waynflete, who is entangled in the Jacobite cause. The chapter sets up a series of events where violence and danger emerge, ultimately leading Oliver to rescue Mistress Waynflete, and shapes the thrilling and romantic quest that defines the narrative.
The Yeoman Adventurer
The new star, henceforth to be known in the annals of astronomy as Lilla-Zaidie, had already set for them to the right of the Astronef and risen on the left, and, at a distance of more than nine hundred million miles from the Earth, the corner was turned, and the homeward voyage began. +1
general
поворот был пройден
повернуть за угол
Повернуть за угол; здесь выражение употреблено в буквальном смысле.
A Honeymoon in Space
A Honeymoon in Space is a 1901 novel by George Griffith. It was originally serialized in abridged form in Pearson's Magazine in 1900 under the title Stories of Other Worlds. The scientific romance story depicts a tour of the Solar System, a type of story that was in vogue at the time.
A Honeymoon in Space
From the corner of my eye I could see him getting purple about the face — but he kept quiet. +1
general
угол
В сочетании corner of my eye это означает край видимого поля зрения.
The Misplaced Battleship
"The Misplaced Battleship" by Harry Harrison is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story revolves around interstellar intrigue and crime, specifically the implications of a powerful battleship being secretly built in a peaceful sector of the galaxy. It addresses themes of deception, adventure, and the moral complexities faced by characters navigating both lawful and unlawful pursuits in a futuristic setting.
The Misplaced Battleship
For Sofia, the most useful sentence was the one that preserved her intention: ‘This crop makes the reader clearer, but keeping part of the path helps the picture remain a quiet corner of a town.’
photography
тихий уголок города
Спокойное, уединённое место в городе; здесь так описывается настроение фотографии.
A useful comment begins inside the frame
A complete original case with embedded dialogue and evidence limits.
The proposed repair is to rotate the table and open both bodies towards that corner briefly during the offer.
theatre
развернуть обоих исполнителей корпусом к тому углу
В сценической мизансцене развернуть исполнителей так, чтобы они были обращены к указанной части сцены.
The Key on the Table — Rehearsal Dossier — accessible HTML
The Key on the Table — Rehearsal Dossier — accessible HTML — complete contextual material in English.
A spectator at the front-left corner sees Jo’s shoulder in front of Sam’s hand.
theater
передний левый угол
Угол, расположенный спереди и слева; здесь так описывается место зрителя.
The Key on the Table — Rehearsal Dossier — accessible HTML
The Key on the Table — Rehearsal Dossier — accessible HTML — complete contextual material in English.
A second chair is much closer to the viewer, towards the lower-left corner.
art
в сторону левого нижнего угла
Указывает направление или положение чего-либо в левой нижней части изображения.
The Bedroom — Object and Visual Route Card — accessible HTML
The Bedroom — Object and Visual Route Card — accessible HTML — complete contextual material in English.
Navy blue fabric camera case, approximately 22 cm wide, grey shoulder strap, yellow zip pull, small repaired tear on the lower right corner.
police
нижний правый угол
Нижний угол с правой стороны предмета.
Missing camera case: timeline and draft station record
Accessible HTML representation of the independent evidence PDF; this is the same material, not a third independent reading.