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pavement
UK
/ˈpeɪvmənt/
US
/ˈpeɪvmənt/
Library
When Mara returned from her evening shift, the pavement beside the eastbound bus stop was difficult to see. +1
urban
тротуар
В британском английском pavement означает тротуар вдоль дороги.
Closed on the Screen, Dark on the Street
A complete original case with dialogue, evidence and a bounded outcome.
Before getting into the car she had placed the bag on the pavement while putting on her coat.
travel
тротуар
Это британское и ирландское слово для обозначения пешеходной дорожки вдоль дороги.
The Bag Was Missing, but the Time Was Not Certain
A complete original case with dialogue, evidence and a bounded outcome.
The dark section makes the pavement edge difficult to see.
infrastructure
край тротуара
Граница тротуара, особенно там, где он соприкасается с другой поверхностью.
Closed on the Screen, Dark on the Street
A complete original case with dialogue, evidence and a bounded outcome.
They greeted him and helped him from his horse, and laid down upon the pavement his shield with the lion on it.
medieval
мостовая
Здесь pavement означает мощёную поверхность земли, а не обязательно современный тротуар.
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.
His feet and legs were covered with stockings of the same material and colour, and his feet, which were small for his stature and exquisitely shaped, were shod with thin sandals of a material which looked like soft felt, and which made no noise as he walked over the delicately coloured mosaic pavement of the street — for such it actually was — which ran past the gate.
architecture
мозаичная мостовая
Мощёная улица или дорожка, украшенная мозаикой.
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.
