down in the hip/hips(dispirited)

gust of evil wind

immediately to respond to a call

have no place to turn to

strange things of every description

run wild

unreasonable quarreling

never heard of such a thing

not to be surpassed

stoop to conquer

lose no chance

have nothing to fear

go ahead steadily and strike sure blows(go about things steadily)

extremely conceited(assume airs of self importance; stand upon one's pantofles)

a riot of colour

Danger may come any time.

worship sb.

with a clear conscience

crooked(curved; meandering zigzag)

feel happy when told of one's errors