grass snake
grass snake - užovka, užovka obojková
BrE
/'grɑ:sˌsneɪk/
AmE
/'græsˌsneɪk/

noun - a type of non-venomous snake (Natrix natrix) that lives in Europe and Asia

genie
genie - džin (duch z pohádek)
BrE
/'dʒi:ni/
AmE
/'dʒi:ni/

noun - a magical creature that lives in a bottle or lamp and grants you wishes

livery
livery - barevné provedení, firemní zbarvení, typické barvy (pro něco)
BrE
/'lɪvəri/
AmE
/'lɪvəri/

noun, British English - the distinctive colours and design used on vehicles, especially aircraft, trains, or company cars

flathead screwdriver
flathead screwdriver - plochý šroubovák
BrE
/ˌflæthed'skru:draɪvə/
AmE
/ˌflæthed'skru:draɪvər/

noun - a tool with a single, flat blade designed to fit and turn flathead screws

mumbling
mumbling - mumlání
BrE
/'mʌmblɪŋ/
AmE
/'mʌmblɪŋ/

noun - words that are spoken in a way that is hard to hear and understand

linen closet
linen closet - prádelník, skříň na prádlo
BrE
/'lɪnɪnˌklɒzət/
AmE
/'lɪnɪnˌkʌklɑ:zət/

noun, American English - a storage cabinet used for keeping household linens such as sheets, towels, and tablecloths

linen cupboard
linen cupboard - prádelník, skříň na prádlo
BrE
/'lɪnɪnˌkʌbəd/
AmE
/'lɪnɪnˌkʌbərd/

noun, British English - a storage cabinet used for keeping household linens such as sheets, towels, and tablecloths

tin whistle
tin whistle - irská flétna
BrE
/'tɪnˌwɪsl/
AmE
/'tɪnˌwɪsl/

noun - a simple wind instrument made of metal, with six finger holes and a mouthpiece

viola
viola - viola
BrE
/vi'əʊlə/
AmE
/vi'oʊlə/

noun - a string instrument slightly larger than a violin with a deeper and richer sound

rheumatism
rheumatism - revmatismus, revma
BrE
/'ru:mætɪzm/
AmE
/'ru:mætɪzm/

noun, technical - a condition marked by inflammation and pain in the joints, muscles, or fibrous tissue

 
authoritarian - autoritářský
BrE
/ɔ:ˌθɒrɪ'teəriən/
AmE
/əˌθɑ:rɪ'teriən/

adjective - demanding strict obedience and limits personal freedoms, not allowing people to disagree or oppose

bran
bran - otruby (slupky obilí)
BrE
/'bræn/
AmE
/'bræn/

noun - the outer coating of cereal grains, separated during milling, rich in fibre and nutrients

 
slope off - zmizet, vypařit se, vytratit se, zdejchnout se, nenápadně odejít
BrE
/sləʊp'ɒf/
AmE
/sloʊp'ɑ:f/

verb, British English, informal - to leave a place quietly and often without anyone noticing, usually to avoid something

demure
demure - ostýchavý, plachý, stydlivý, tichý
BrE
/dɪ'mjʊə/
AmE
/dɪ'mjʊər/

adjective - (usually of a woman or a girl) modest and reserved in manner or behaviour

shatterproof
shatterproof - netříštivý, odolný proti rozbití
BrE
/'ʃætəpru:f/
AmE
/'ʃætərpru:f/

adjective - designed to resist breaking or shattering, ensuring durability and safety when subjected to impact