in one's power
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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
They are really a loss of confidence in one's power to do things and a passing astasia-abasia.
From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
But, to be insulted and defied by a rebel in one's power, what prince can bear that?
From Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 5 by Richardson, Samuel
To what a gigantic growth the temptation must rush up each time that one thinks she is utterly in one's power!
From The Devil's Garden by Maxwell, W. B.
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
