persuasively - přesvědčivě

adverb - in a way that can persuade a person to do or want something

 

irresolutely - nerozhodně

adverb, formal - in a way that shows that you are not able to make decisions

 

possess - posednout, uchvátit, zmocnit se

verb - (of a strong power, spirit, demon etc.) to enter someone and control them

spatula - lékařská špachtle (k prohlídce hrdla)

noun, British English - a flat instrument that is used by doctors to examine your throat (br.)

tongue depressor - lékařská špachtle (k prohlídce hrdla)

noun, American English - a flat instrument that is used by doctors to examine your throat (am.)

 

proctor - dozírat (u zkoušky)

verb, American English - to be present at a written exam and check that students aren't cheating

 

thresh - mlátit obilí

verb - to separate grains from their husks using a special tool or a machine

bed and breakfast - nocleh se snídaní (druh ubytování)

noun - the providing of a room to stay in with breakfast in the morning

 

haunting - nezapomenutelný, vrývající se do paměti, děsivě krásný

adjective - very sad or beautiful, especially in a way that is difficult to forget

 

calm down - uklidnit se, utišit, ustat

verb - to stop feeling upset or excited and become calm or make someone calmer

blow your nose - vysmrkat se, smrkat

verb - to clear your nose by blowing strongly into a tissue or something similar

seasickness - nevolnost z lodi, mořská nemoc

noun - the feeling like you're going to vomit because you're traveling on a boat

airsickness - nevolnost z letadla

noun - the feeling like you're going to vomit because you're traveling on a plane

carsickness - nevolnost z jízdy autem

noun - the feeling like you're going to vomit because you're traveling in a car

gratuity - spropitné

noun, formal - a tip, a small amount of money given to someone for their service