Panstwo i Polacy

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palenisko
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hearth
the area around a fireplace or the area of the floor in front of it
A bright fire was burning in the hearth.
bunt
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rebellion, riot
An occasion when a large number of people behave in a noisy, violent and uncontrolled way in public, often as a protest
Food protest and riots have erupted in more than 30 countries.
waga ciężka
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Heavyweight
Heaviest weight group, or this division boxing weight.
Mike Tyson was heavywheight champion of the world.
olbrzymi
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enormous, tremendous
Very great in amount or level, or extremely good
They were making a tremendous amount of noise last night.
malowniczy
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picturesque
A place attractive in appearance, especially in an old-fashioned way.
This part of the twon is especially picturesque.
łapiący za serce
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heartwarming adj.
Seeming to be something positive and good and therefore causing feelings of pleasure and happiness.
A heartwarming tale of triumph over adverisity.
skromny
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modest adj.
Not large in size or amount, or not expensive.
They live in a fairly modest house, considering their wealth.
godność
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dignity noun.
calm, serious, and controlled behaviour that makes people respect you
He is a man of dignity and calm determination.
bruk, kostka brukowa
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pavement, paving stones, cobblestone
A rounded stone used on the sufrace of an old-fashioned road.
The cart rumbled over the cobbles.
niepodległość
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independence
Freedom from being governed or ruled by another country.
Mexico gained its independence from Spain in 1821.

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