sanatorium - sanatorium, léčebna, zotavovna

noun - a medical facility for long-term illness, often for rest and treatment of chronic conditions like tuberculosis

pragmatic - pragmatický, věcný, praktický, realistický

adjective - dealing with problems or situations in a practical and realistic way rather than relying on theories or ideals

pedestal - podstavec, sokl, základna (sochy apod.)

noun - a base or support on which a statue, column, or object stands

 

thrice - třikrát, trojnásobně

adverb, dated - three times

musket - mušketa (zepředu nabíjená palná zbraň)

noun, technical - an old-fashioned long gun used by soldiers before rifles were invented

 

lactose - laktóza, mléčný cukr

noun - a type of sugar found in milk and dairy products

 

lose your temper - ztratit nervy, vybouchnout, neovládnout se

verb, informal - to become upset, to become angry or unable to control one's temper

 

minus - mínus, negativum, záporná stránka, nevýhoda

noun - a negative, a disadvantage

 

baneful - zhoubný, ničivý, záhubný, neblahý

adjective, literary - causing harm, destruction, or serious damage; deadly or ruinous

 

bane - prokletí, zkáza, pohroma, zhouba, zatracení

noun - something that causes great distress, trouble, or annoyance; a source of harm or ruin

scuba - potápění (s dýchacím přístrojem)

noun - the activity of going under water with special equipment including an air bottle

 

shtick - číslo, trik, typický prvek vystoupení

noun - a particular style of performance, joke, or routine that a performer is known for

sprightly - čiperný, čilý, svěží, vitální, veselý (o starších lidech)

adjective - full of energy, lively, especially in a way that is surprising for an older person

nurturing - pečující, podporující, vychovávající, láskyplný

adjective - giving care and encouragement to someone or something so that they can grow, develop, or succeed

coerce - donutit, přinutit, vynutit, tlačit k něčemu

verb, formal - to make someone do something by using force, threats, or pressure