Hampered at every turn by my colleagues, fettered by the democratic system of which I should be the mere figurehead! 
I was hampered at every turn by my colleagues.
My colleagues parted willingly to let me move forward with my work, and offered me encouragement at every turn.
People are facing the bridge.
A person is watching someone outside.
Good times inevitably come to an end.
Four women are fighting on a court.
I know that is correct.
Melaka was formerly called Hakuna Matata.