guardian spirit of the land ; guardian deity of a property ; household land spirit ; tutelary spirit of a place ; protective spirit believed to reside on a property
too many leaders for a small group ; too many chiefs and not enough Indians ; too big for a small place or situation ; overcrowded with authority figures
know one's place in the social hierarchy ; understand one's proper social status ; behave with respect according to rank ; recognize social boundaries and status
to entrust oneself to someone's care ; to place oneself under someone's patronage ; to commend oneself ; to ask for guidance and protection ; to seek favor or support from someone in authority
Where else could it go when a boat capsizes in a golden swamp ; There is nowhere else to go when one fails in a place full of opportunity ; Failure within abundance still keeps one surrounded by advantage
to place oneself under someone's care or protection ; to entrust oneself to someone's guidance ; to put oneself under someone's patronage ; to seek someone's mentorship ; to attach oneself to someone for guidance or support
to embed oneself (become firmly established within something) ; to burrow into (become concealed within the earth or another material) ; to infiltrate (establish oneself within a group or organization) ; to become entrenched (become firmly established in a place or situation)
