in one's power
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And then, Fanny, the glory of fixing one who has been shot at by so many; of having it in one's power to pay off the debts of one's sex!
From Mansfield Park by Austen, Jane
One can only promise what is in one's power," urged Richard; "your daughter's heart is not yours to give.
From Bred in the Bone by Payn, James
Mercy, mėr′si, n. tenderness and forbearance shown in sparing an offender in one's power: a forgiving disposition: clemency: an act of mercy: an undeserved blessing: compassion or benevolence.—adjs.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various
When one falls into distress, one should raise one's self by all means in one's power, mild or stern; and after such rise, when competent, one should practise righteousness.
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
