slapdash - fušerský, odfláklý, odbytý

adjective - done too quicky and carelessly

diligently - pečlivě, svědomitě, pilně, pracovitě

adverb - in a way that shows careful and persistent effort or work; with attention to detail and a strong commitment to completing tasks well

 

pout - ohrnovat, ohrnout, špulit, našpulit (rty)

verb - to push out your lips because you are unhappy or annoyed

poised - připravený, nachystaný, napřažený

adjective - in a balanced or ready position to act or move

poised - vyrovnaný, klidný, sebevědomý

adjective - having a composed and self-assured manner, especially in a difficult situation

 

poise - elegance, ladnost, elegantní držení těla, ladný postoj

noun - a graceful and controlled way of moving and behaving

 

poise - vyrovnanost, rovnováha, duševní rovnováha, vyváženost, klid, stabilita

noun - a state of balance or being in a stable position; calmness or composure, especially in difficult situations

 

poise - vyvažovat, balancovat, připravit se, být v pohotovosti

verb - to hold or balance something carefully, often in a position ready to move

 

entrust - svěřit, pověřit

verb - to give someone the responsibility for doing something or caring for someone or something

 

meek - pokorný, tichý, svolný, poddajný

adjective - quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive

petite - drobný, útlý, křehký (o ženě)

adjective - (of a woman) short and slim

teakettle - konvice (varná), varná konvice

noun - a pot with a lid and handle, used for heating water for a tea or coffee etc.

 

put the kettle on - postavit na čaj, postavit na kávu, postavit vodu na čaj, postavit vodu na kávu

verb, British English - to start boiling water in a kettle

 

petrifying - děsivý, strašlivý, hrůzu nahánějící

adjective - making you feel terrified

 

petrify - proměnit v kámen, nechat zkamenět

verb - to turn something into stone