parchment paper - pečicí papír

noun - non-stick paper used for baking and cooking

white-collar worker - úředník

noun - a person who has a job in an office or a bank, rather than in a factory

 

black-eyed - černooký

adjective - having black eyes

 

black-eyed pea - vigna čínská, špagetová fazol

noun - a type of legume (Vigna unguiculata) with small, kidney-shaped beans having a black spot resembling an eye, commonly used as food in various cuisines, especially in the southern United States

 

sweet pea - hrachor vonný

noun - a climbing plant (Lathyrus odoratus) with fragrant, colorful flowers, often grown for ornamental purposes

rainproof - nepromokavý, dešti odolný

adjective - able to keep rain out

waterproof - učinit vodotěsným, učinit nepromokavým

verb - to make something resistant to water

 

throw a wobbly - začít vyvádět, začít jančit, rozzuřit se, vytočit se, vypěnit

verb, British English, informal - to suddenly become very angry or upset

 

shaky - nestabilní, nejistý, vratký, chatrný, roztřesený

adjective - unsteady or unstable, prone to trembling or wobbling; lacking firmness or stability.

twig - pochopit, docvaknout, dojít

verb, British English, informal - to finally understand or suddenly realize something

 

tastefully - vkusně, s vkusem, decentně

adverb - done with subtle elegance or refinement

 

off by heart - zpaměti, nazpaměť

adverb, British English - from memory, using only your memory

 

icon - ikona, idol

noun - someone famous who is admired by many people and is seen as a symbol

author - být autorem, stát se autorem, vytvořit (dílo), napsat

verb, formal - to create something (e.g. write a book)

 

sobering - vážný, alarmující, nutící k zamyšlení

adjective - causing serious thought or reflection