be in the power of
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They looked eagerly out, but could scarcely believe that it would be in the power of those two occupants to rescue them.
From Grace Darling Heroine of the Farne Islands by Hope, Eva
Believe me, Olivia, I am most anxious to secure your happiness: allow me to believe that this will be in the power of Yours sincerely, F. L——.
From Leonora by Edgeworth, Maria
Vivien tells him of her delightful adventure, but Merlin, frightened, informs her that who ever is touched by the veil, will be in the power of demons, chained to a rock for ever.
From The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas by Annesley, Charles, pseud.
Bloody Jim little thought when he made his boast that he would be in the power of the constable before night, but so it was.
From Little Wolf A Tale of the Western Frontier by Cornelius, M. A.
Elegance of language may not be in the power of all of us; but simplicity and straightforwardness are.
From The Verbalist A Manual Devoted to Brief Discussions of the Right and the Wrong Use of Words and to Some Other Matters of Interest to Those Who Would Speak and Write with Propriety. by Osmun, Thomas Embly
