fictionalize - zbeletrizovat

verb - to base a book on true events, but change or add some details

 

stub out - típnout, uhasit (cigaretu)

verb - to stop a cigarette from burning by pressing the end against something hard

 

sickness - nevolnost

noun - a bad feeling in your stomach that makes you want to throw up

 

prune back - zredukovat, snížit, omezit

verb - to make something smaller by removing parts that are not necessary or needed

 

prune - zredukovat, snížit, omezit

verb - to make something smaller by removing parts that are not necessary or needed

pull over - zastavit někoho (policií), dát pokyn k zastavení vozidla

verb - to make a driver stop their car at the side of the road

 

cover - krýt (někoho), krýt záda

verb - to protect or support another person, especially in a dangerous or difficult situation

 

pretext - záminka, výmluva

noun - a reason that someone gives to hide their real reason for doing something

 

houseboat - hausbót, obytná loď

noun - a boat that is designed or modified to be used as a home

 

sentient - vnímavý, mající vědomí, schopný vnímat, cítící

adjective, formal - able to perceive or feel things; having the capacity for sensation or consciousness

rescind - zrušit, odvolat, anulovat, vypovědět

verb, formal - to officially cancel or withdraw something, such as a law, order, or agreement

 

depredate - plenit, vyplenit, drancovat, vydrancovat, loupit, rabovat, ničit

verb, formal - to steal from or destroy something, especially in a violent or aggressive way

 

lodge - vznést, podat, oficiálně předložit (stížnost apod.)

verb, British English - to formally present or submit something, such as a complaint or an application

 

ear for music - hudební sluch

noun - the ability to recognize, appreciate, and reproduce musical tones, rhythms, and nuances accurately

music video - hudební videoklip

noun - a short film made for a song to be played on music television