fountaining

UK
/ˈfaʊn.tɪn.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈfaʊn.tən.ɪŋ/

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the defence of the fountain +1
literature
фонтан
источник
В сочетании magic fountain слово обозначает легендарный источник воды, а не просто декоративный фонтан.
Four Arthurian Romances
"Four Arthurian Romances" by Chrétien de Troyes is a collection of medieval narratives written in the latter part of the 12th century. This work encompasses the stories of four heroes: Erec, Cligés, Yvain, and Lancelot, each exploring the themes of chivalry, romance, and adventure intertwined with the sophisticated ideals of courtly love. The romances reflect the rich tapestry of Arthurian legend, showcasing knights undertaking noble quests and engaging in battles for honor and love. The opening of "Four Arthurian Romances" introduces the tale of Erec and Enide, beginning with King Arthur's court and the announcement of a hunt for the elusive White Stag, which involves a significant and potentially troublesome tradition. Erec, a prominent knight, is drawn into conflict after a dwarf and a knight insult and strike a damsel at the court. Following this assault, Erec seeks to avenge the honor of the lady, embarking on a quest that leads him through various perils and encounters. His journey sets the stage for themes of valor and love as Erec strives to prove himself worthy, ultimately leading to his romantic involvement with Enide and the promise of her marriage. The romance illustrates not just action and adventure, but also explores the emotional and social dynamics of courtly life in a quintessential chivalric manner.
Four Arthurian Romances
Here by this fountain thou shalt find me. +1
general
источник
родник
Здесь fountain, скорее всего, означает лесной родник, а не декоративный искусственный фонтан.
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
"King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table" by Sir Thomas Malory is a prose compilation written around 1470. This Middle English work weaves together legendary tales of King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot, Merlin, and the Knights of the Round Table. Malory assembled and reworked material from various French and English sources to create a complete narrative spanning Arthur's conception to his death. The compilation includes the quest for the Holy Grail and the legend of Tristan and Iseult, creating one of the most influential works of Arthurian literature.
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
Midday — street and fountain
history
фонтан
Фонтан — один из элементов общего городского пространства.
Three stops in an imagined working day
Bounded source dossier: facts, provenance and limits. Any fictional data are labelled. The HTML alternative of a generated sheet is the same material.
A public fountain suggests a place where some residents could obtain water.
architecture
фонтан
Общественный фонтан приводится как свидетельство, указывающее, где жители могли получать воду.
The Baker Whose Name We Do Not Know
Create a first-person daily schedule for an unnamed bakery worker, with a separate evidence note.
A public fountain suggests a place where some residents could obtain water.
history
общественный фонтан
Фонтан, доступный для общего пользования и, возможно, служивший источником воды.
The Baker Whose Name We Do Not Know
Create a first-person daily schedule for an unnamed bakery worker, with a separate evidence note.
15:32 beside the fountain on the ground floor, near the west entrance.
location
фонтан
Фонтан служит ориентиром для последнего подтверждённого местонахождения.
Incident card: Meadow Centre
Accessible HTML alternative of the independent PDF case file; same document, not an additional reading.
For the description of the magic fountain, cf. W.A. Nitze, "The Fountain Defended" in "Modern Philology", vii.
literature
волшебный фонтан
Вымышленный фонтан, обладающий магическими или сверхъестественными свойствами.
Four Arthurian Romances
"Four Arthurian Romances" by Chrétien de Troyes is a collection of medieval narratives written in the latter part of the 12th century. This work encompasses the stories of four heroes: Erec, Cligés, Yvain, and Lancelot, each exploring the themes of chivalry, romance, and adventure intertwined with the sophisticated ideals of courtly love. The romances reflect the rich tapestry of Arthurian legend, showcasing knights undertaking noble quests and engaging in battles for honor and love. The opening of "Four Arthurian Romances" introduces the tale of Erec and Enide, beginning with King Arthur's court and the announcement of a hunt for the elusive White Stag, which involves a significant and potentially troublesome tradition. Erec, a prominent knight, is drawn into conflict after a dwarf and a knight insult and strike a damsel at the court. Following this assault, Erec seeks to avenge the honor of the lady, embarking on a quest that leads him through various perils and encounters. His journey sets the stage for themes of valor and love as Erec strives to prove himself worthy, ultimately leading to his romantic involvement with Enide and the promise of her marriage. The romance illustrates not just action and adventure, but also explores the emotional and social dynamics of courtly life in a quintessential chivalric manner.
Four Arthurian Romances
Thus Albany is a real capital, — a typical Southern county town, the centre of the life of ten thousand souls; their point of contact with the outer world, their centre of news and gossip, their market for buying and selling, borrowing and lending, their fountain of justice and law.
law
источник правосудия и закона
Метафорический источник или центр правовой власти и правосудия.
The Souls of Black Folk
"The Souls of Black Folk" by W. E. B. Du Bois is a collection of essays published in 1903. This groundbreaking work explores the African-American experience through personal observations and social analysis. Du Bois introduces influential concepts like "double consciousness"—the experience of viewing oneself through both one's own eyes and those of a prejudiced society—and "the veil" that separates black and white Americans. Through essays on education, freedom, and justice, he examines the color line dividing races and argues for voting rights, quality education, and equal treatment.
The Souls of Black Folk
Those who talk about anarchism and its dangers go everywhere and anywhere to get their information, except to us, except to the fountain head.
general
первоисточник
Изначальный или главный источник информации либо идей.
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