contend - tvrdit, prohlašovat

verb, formal - to state or argue something strongly, especially in a formal context or in disagreement

 

contend - zápasit, bojovat, potýkat se

verb - to struggle or compete against someone or something difficult, often in order to win or survive

cinder block - tvárnice, škvárobetonová tvárnice

noun, technical - a large, rectangular building block made from a mixture of concrete and industrial cinders, typically hollow and used in construction for walls and foundations

cinder - škvára, struska

noun, technical - the residue left after the combustion of coal, refuse, or metal ore, consisting mostly of ash, mineral fragments, and unburned material

clutch - psaníčko, malá kabelka

noun - a small, flat handbag for women

 

grade - stupeň, kvalita, úroveň

noun - a level or step in a scale, often used to show quality, difficulty, or rank

deferential - uctivý, pokorný, respektující autoritu

adjective, formal - showing respect and politeness to someone, especially someone in a position of authority or higher status

music - noty, notový zápis

noun - a hand-written or printed form of a musical composition, song etc.

 

anchor - opora, jistota, pevný bod

noun - a person or thing that provides stability, confidence, or support in difficult situations

 

mess up - poznamenat (někoho), rozhodit (psychicky), zanechat následky (na někom)

verb, informal - to make someone feel very bad inside for a long time, because something sad or scary happened

 

stay in touch - zůstat ve spojení, zůstat v kontaktu

verb - to talk to someone or write to them regularly, so you don’t lose contact

buns - zadek, zadnice, půlky

noun, American English, informal - the soft parts of the body that you sit on

hot cross bun - velikonoční sladké pečivo (s vyobrazeným křížem)

noun, British English - a small, sweet, spiced bread roll marked with a cross on the top, traditionally eaten at Easter in the UK and other countries

hellebore - čemeřice (rostlina)

noun - a perennial flowering plant that is known for its late winter or early spring blooms and evergreen foliage

gilet - vesta (prošívaná), vestička (prošívaná)

noun - a light jacket without sleeves