order people about(call the tune)

caprice(crotchetiness;freak;inconstancy )

play along on rare occasions

have enough to eat and wear

prevent trouble before it happens

dispersed by the wind and scattered like the clouds

men of the day

apprehend danger in every sound

turn back to hit

extremely wealthy; having wealth equivalent to that of an entire nation (idiom)

It is well under way without signs of decline.

smash body into powder and breakthe bones into pieces

seasonable weather with gentle breeze and timely rain

in the same stormtossed boat

let sb.do as he likes

rapid changes in the situation

present a false appearance of peace and prosperity

The breeze is gentle and the sun beautiful.

on the rapid rise

erupt like a storm