I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
bad influence; negative influence
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
salt; common salt; hardship; toil; saltiness; cold
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
war; fighting; fierce competition
pillage; plunder; looting; robbery
capsicum (Capsicum annuum, esp. the cultivated chili peppers); chili pepper (chile, chilli); cayenne; shichimi pepper
smoke screen; dazzler; camouflage; deceptive means; magic; witchcraft
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
to weep the night out; to weep all night
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
to grow restive; to begin to act violently
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
curtain raising; starting (e.g. play, concert)
scene; sight; scenario; setting
story; tale; legend; plot; storyline
arrangement (music, objects, etc.); organization; adaptation
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
right in the middle (of); midst; height
world; society; people; the public
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
stale; hackneyed; cliched
show; exhibition; spectacle
supporting, but indispensable role; major supporting role