Living in the past

Question 1

the organization that provides services in a city or county

Answer 1

council

Question 2

a place that is safe and peaceful where people or animals are protected

Answer 2

haven

Question 3

telovnik

Answer 3

waistcoat

Question 4

a soft cap, normally made of wool, traditionally a symbol of working men

Answer 4

flat cap

Question 5

koča, bajtica

Answer 5

cottage

Question 6

known to be real and what somebody claims it is and not a copy

Answer 6

authentic

Question 7

industrijsko proizvedeno pohištvo

Answer 7

factory-produced furniture

Question 8

konzerva

Answer 8

tin

Question 9

shramba

Answer 9

pantry

Question 10

carefully chosen for a special purpose

Answer 10

hand-picked

Question 11

an outdoor sale where people sell things that they no longer want, using tables or the backs of their cars to put the goods on

Answer 11

car boot sale

Question 12

an event at which people, businesses, etc. show and sell their goods

Answer 12

a fair

Question 13

old and often valuable

Answer 13

antique

Question 14

a public sale in which things are sold to the person who offers the most money for them

Answer 14

an auction

Question 15

a room in a house where people sit together, watch television, etc.

Answer 15

a sitting room

Question 16

imel sem veliko težav

Answer 16

I’ve gone to a lot of trouble

Question 17

an informal occasion at which people sing songs together

Answer 17

a sing-song

Question 18

to come to a place, especially somebody’s house, to visit for a short time

Answer 18

to come round

Question 19

pribor

Answer 19

cutlery

Question 20

something important, interesting or typical of a place or thing, characteristic

Answer 20

feature

Question 21

any of the things in a house or flat that make living there easier and more comfortable

Answer 21

mod con

Question 22

wc

Answer 22

loo

Question 23

to repair a building, work of art, piece of furniture, etc. so that it looks as good as it did originally

Answer 23

to restore

Question 24

a small part on a piece of equipment or furniture

Answer 24

fitting

Question 25

the quality of being useful, easy or suitable for somebody

Answer 25

convenience

Question 26

attractive in an unusual or old-fashioned way

Answer 26

quaint

Question 27

a particular length of time

Answer 27

period

Question 28

warm, comfortable and safe, especially in a small space

Answer 28

cosy

Question 29

to show or be a sign of the nature of something or of somebody’s attitude or feeling

Answer 29

to reflect

Question 30

very pretty, in a way that you find unpleasant and silly; appearing sentimental, kičasto

Answer 30

twee

Question 31

to close or join together the two parts of something; to become closed or joined together

Answer 31

to fasten

Question 32

a pinafore (= a long loose piece of clothing without arms, worn over the front of clothes to keep them clean, for example when cooking)

Answer 32

pinny

Question 33

a person who supports their family with the money they earn

Answer 33

breadwinner

Question 34

perfectly clean and tidy, with no marks or flaws

Answer 34

immaculate

Question 35

nedamski

Answer 35

unladylike

Question 36

you advertise ____ it

Answer 36

for

Question 37

very busy; full of activity

Answer 37

hectic

Question 38

a difficult or unpleasant experience

Answer 38

an ordeal

Question 39

making you feel extremely upset, especially because somebody is suffering

Answer 39

distressing

Question 40

a piece of furniture with doors, drawers and/or shelves, that is used for storing or showing things

Answer 40

cabinet

Question 41

to have somebody/something as the main interest or subject

Answer 41

to revolve around

Question 42

having similar ideas and interests

Answer 42

like-minded

Question 43

peaceful and happy time

Answer 43

halcyon time

Question 44

to pass the time while you wait for something more interesting

Answer 44

to mark time

Question 45

(old-fashioned) the time when two people have a romantic relationship before they get married; the process of developing this relationship, DVORJENJE

Answer 45

courtship

Question 46

very happy, excited and enthusiastic; feeling or showing great enthusiasm

Answer 46

ecstatic

Question 47

to treat somebody in a way that seems friendly, but which shows that you think that they are not very intelligent, experienced, etc.

Answer 47

to patronize

Question 48

to give most of your time, energy, attention, etc. to somebody/something

Answer 48

to devote

Question 49

only; not involving somebody/something else, edino, izključno

Answer 49

solely