One's wife, as a symbol of restraint.
A heavy iron ball attached to a prisoner's leg by a chain as a means of restraint.
Anything that restricts one's freedom or opportunities.
Wife. Clipping of trouble and strife.
A difficulty, problem, condition, or action contributing to such a situation.
A fault or interruption in a stratum.
A malfunction.
A violent occurrence or event.
Efforts taken or expended, typically beyond the normal required.
Liability to punishment; conflict with authority.
A distressing or dangerous situation.
In weaker sense: to bother or inconvenience.
To mentally distress; to cause (someone) to be anxious or perplexed.
To worry; to be anxious.
To take pains to do something.