delve - hlouběji se zabývat, zabývat se, ponořit se

verb - to investigate or research deeply and thoroughly.

 

nest egg - finanční rezerva, peníze na horší časy

noun, informal - an amount of money that you have saved to use in the future

gauntlet - rytířská rukavice

noun - a metal glove worn by soldiers in the past

gauntlet - ochranná rukavice

noun - a long sturdy glove protecting the hand used for example in a factory or while driving

flogging - bičování, mrskání, výprask

noun - a punishment in which somebody is hit with a whip or stick many times

flog - mrskat, zmrskat, bičovat, zbičovat

verb - to punish a person or animal by hitting them with a whip or stick many times

 

enticing - lákavý, vábivý

adjective - attractive or tempting; appealing in a way that makes you want something.

 

entice - lákat, nalákat, přilákat, vábit, přivábit

verb - to attract or tempt someone or to persuade someone to do something by offering them something appealing or desirable

putty - tmel, kyt

noun, technical - a soft, flexible substance used for sealing glass panes in window frames and filling small gaps or cracks in woodwork

 

trim - zdobit, ozdobit, lemovat

verb - to add decorative details or finishing touches to enhance the appearance of an object or space

pale - zblednout, vyblednout, blednout

verb, literary - to become lighter in colour or rather white

 

dimwit - trouba, idiot, blbeček, hlupák

noun, informal - a person who is not very intelligent or is slow to understand things

 

dim-witted - zabedněný, vypatlaný, blbý, hloupý

adjective, informal - not intelligent or quick-thinking; somewhat stupid or slow to understand

 

draper - obchodník s látkami

noun, British English, dated - a person who runs a shop selling fabrics

 

renaissance - obroda, obnova, renesance

noun - a renewal of life, interest, or activity; a rebirth or revival