twinkle - blýskat se, třpytit se

verb - to shine unsteadily (such as a star in the sky)

 

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

carol - koledovat, zpívat koledy

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

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

 

laurel - vavřín

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

cone off - uzavřít část silnice pomocí kuželů

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

 

fake - zfalšovat, napodobit

verb - to make something look real, especially in a dishonest way

 

squeaky - pisklavý, vrzavý, skřípavý

adjective - making very high noises, similar to the ones mice make

macho - chlapácký, drsňácký

adjective, informal - with behaviour typical for men, usually used to show disapproval

 

enigma - záhada, tajemství (věc, člověk)

noun - something or something that is mysterious and difficult to understand

 

wager - vsadit se (že něco)

verb, formal - used to say when you are confident something is true

 

red flag - výstražný praporek

noun - a flag that is used to warn people of danger

 

look somebody in the eye - podívat se někomu do očí

verb - to look directly at somebody without feeling afraid or ashamed