overture - nabídka (obchodní), výzva, návrh (obchodní)

noun - an offer or a suggestion made in order to open a new relationship etc.

 

go AWOL - zdejchnout se, být v trapu

verb, informal - to disappear without telling people where you're going, how long you'll be gone etc.

 

tendril - úponek

noun - a thin curling stem by which some plants attach themselves to something for support

 

maroon - zanechat (někoho např. na pustém ostrově), vysadit (někoho např. na pustém ostrově)

verb - to leave someone alone and without help (especially on an island with no people)

 

supervise - dohlížet (na něco či někoho)

verb - to make sure that work is done correctly, especially if you are in charge

 

nutrient - živina

noun - a chemical present in food etc. that organisms need to stay alive and grow

 

rumble - hřmět, burácet

verb - to make a loud noise like that of a thunder or a loud engine

 

hysterical - hysterický, nepříčetný

adjective - being in a state in which you are unable to control your strong emotions

 

major - specializovat se (na univerzitě), mít jako hlavní předmět (na univerzitě), mít jako studijní obor (na univerzitě)

verb - to have something as the main subject or field you study at a university

spyglass - dalekohled

noun - an instrument that enables you to see very distant objects, or see them better

stockade - palisáda, ohrada (kůlová), kůlová ohrada

noun - a kind of defensive wall made by putting logs one next to the other

binoculars - dalekohled

noun - a thing that enables you to see clearly things that are in the distance

fly swatter - plácačka na mouchy

noun - a plastic tool with a long thin handle that is used to kill flies

skewer - jehla (na špíz), jehlice (na špíz), špejle (kuchařská)

noun - a long metal or wooden pin used to hold meat etc. together while cooking

 

discourage - odradit (někoho od něčeho)

verb - to take someone's hope, strength etc. away in order that they won't do something