chain store - řetězový obchod, filiálka

noun - a shop that is one of a series of shops that belong to a single company, these shops usually sell the same products

 

pledge - slib, přísaha (oficiální)

noun - a serious promise that you will do something

 

dream about - snít o něčem, moc si něco přát

verb - to think about something that you desire

 

set fire to - zapálit něco

verb - to cause something to start burning

 

regards - pozdravy

noun - greetings and good wishes

 

burn out - vyčerpat se, vyhořet

verb - to make yourself exhausted or unable to work by working too hard

 

rely on - věřit, spoléhat se

verb - to trust someone or something or to expect someone to behave in a particular way

wield - ohánět se (zbraní ap.)

verb - to carry a weapon, tool, or piece of equipment and look as if you are going to use it

 

stern - přísný, tvrdý

adjective - very strict and serious

 

heavy-duty - náročný, tvrdý, silný

adjective, American English, informal - complicated, serious or extreme

heavy-duty - odolný, pevný, silný, bytelný, zátěžový

adjective - not easily damaged, strong and thick

 

thoughtlessly - bezohledně

adverb - in a way that shows that you do not care what your actions will cause

 

thoughtfully - zamyšleně, zahloubaně

adverb - in a quiet way, because you are thinking about something

 

thoughtfully - ohleduplně, pozorně

adverb - in a way that shows that you think about other people and their needs

 

indifferent - podprůměrný, tuctový, nevalný

adjective - mediocre, not very good