evading blame for a transgression by pinning it on a subordinate and abandoning them; (lit.) a skink lizard's shedding of its tail
experienced; veteran; skilled; expert
sour look; surly face; pout
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
violence; oppression; high-handedness; tyranny; despotism
arrest; apprehension; capture
nonprosecution; nonindictment
non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
perverseness; obstinacy; something unreasonable (like pushing a cart from the side (instead of from behind)); side wheel throw (judo)
(someone else's) daughter
cast-off skin (snake, insect, etc.); husk; empty shell; exuvia; exuviae
to break the silence; to break one's silence
vibrator; vibe; feeling; vibes; vibraphone; vibration
all present; all concerned; all of us
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
is something that; is that which
scale; scope; plan; structure
to keep (something) a secret; to keep hidden (for ever); to continue to conceal
general situation; whole aspect
puncture; flat tyre (tire); blowout; bursting; overflowing; being jammed (e.g. phone lines)
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
fungus; germ; bacterium; bacillus
to engage in a heated discussion
poor health; ill health; unhealthy
obese body; corpulent physique
gesture; gesticulation; motion
to extol; to sing the praises of; to celebrate; to declare; to stipulate; to express
unless one ...; if one does not ...
relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting