dicey - ošemetný, riskantní, nebezpečný

adjective, informal - risky or dangerous, often implying that the situation is uncertain or unpredictable

purse - špulit, našpulit (rty)

verb - (of lips) to press together tightly, often because you are thinking or to show disapproval

 

theatrical - teatrální, afektovaný, strojený

adjective - characterized by exaggerated or dramatic behaviour or style

 

theatrical - divadelní, dramatický

adjective - relating to the theatre or dramatic performances

 

sill - parapet, pražec, práh

noun - a horizontal piece at the bottom of a window or door frame, typically designed to support the frame and prevent water from entering

parapet - nízká zídka (ochranná), ochranná zídka (na střeše, na mostě), ohrazení

noun, technical - a low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, bridge, or similar structure to prevent people from falling over the edge

stomp - dupnout, dupat, zadupat

verb - to hit the ground with the bottom of your foot or feet

 

stamp - rozčileně kráčet, dupat

verb - to walk angrily and noisily

 

perky - energický, čilý, veselý, živý

adjective, informal - cheerful, lively, and full of energy

dishy - sexy, hezký, pohledný, fešácký (hlavně muž)

adjective, British English, informal - (usually of a man) very attractive or sexually appealing

clear - rozplynout se (o mlze), vyjasnit se (oblačnost), pročistit se

verb - to disappear, to become unblocked, to disperse

 

discourse - debata, diskuze, rozmluva, rozprava, promluva

noun, formal - a formal discussion of a topic in speech or writing; written or spoken communication or debate

 

scramble - míchat a smažit (vejce), dělat míchaná vejce

verb - to cook (eggs) by beating and stirring them in a pan while heating, resulting in a soft, curd-like texture

scrambled eggs - míchaná vejce, míchaná vajíčka

noun - eggs that are beaten together and then cooked in a pan while being stirred or folded until they form soft, curd-like pieces

 

vignette - viněta, kresba, ornament (např. na začátku kapitoly)

noun, formal - a decorative element or design, often without a clearly defined border, used to enhance the aesthetic of a page, especially in books