paw - hrabat, škrábat

verb - to scratch or hit something lightly by using a paw

baste - podlévat, podlít (výpekem apod.)

verb - to pour liquid or melted fat over meat when cooking

 

pop - praskat, pukat, prasknout, bouchnout (co)

verb - to make something burst with a short little explosive sound

 

laurel - vavřín

noun - a shrub with flat long leaves similar to bay leaves

carol - koledovat, zpívat koledy

verb - to sing Christmas songs, especially in front o people's doors

 

meet somebody halfway - vyjít někomu vstříc, najít kompromis

verb - to find a compromise, especially in an agrument with someone

compass - kružítko

noun - a small instrument that is used to draw perfect circles

cone off - uzavřít část silnice pomocí kuželů

verb, British English - to close a part of the road using traffic cones

commute - dojíždění, cesta do práce

noun - the journey to work every day (esp. a longer distance)

swear word - sprosté slovo, nadávka

noun - a word that is considered to be rude or offensive

jeweller - klenotnice, klenotník

noun - a person whose job is to sell and repair jewellery

conduct - dirigovat

verb - to lead and control the musical act of an orchestra

postage and packing - poštovné a balné

noun, British English - the cost of having something packed and posted to you

crayon - pastelka

noun - a pencil used to write or draw in different colours

 

overbook - mít příliš mnoho rezervací

verb - to have/make more reservations than rooms or seats available