| 单词 | whip hand |
| 例句 | With seventy yards to go, Richardson abruptly released the saddlecloth and grabbed Woolf’s whip hand. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The need for nets, in Haas’s view, gave the inland cities the whip hand—Norte Chico was based on farming, like all other complex societies, although not on farming for food. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z His world is divided into those with the "whip hand" and those without, and sports for him is just another way of drawing the line. Literary giants at play 2010-06-05T23:05:00Z The power to leave is one of the few rights remaining to audiences, who once held the whip hand. Spectators Walk Out of a Show for Many Reasons 2014-08-28T04:00:00Z "The CCI has the whip hand and has, on occasions, adopted a 'take it or leave it' approach," he added. EXCLUSIVE Sony, Zee offer concessions to ease India watchdog worry over merger-sources 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z Typically they are a ragtag bunch posturing to one another under the whip hand of a charismatic leader, like Stewart Rhodes — as Tuesday’s hearing revealed. Column: The Jan. 6 hearings identify the bad guy in the drama of democracy's narrow escape — Trump 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z Nearby, the two military leaders of the militia turned political bloc, which now holds a whip hand in Lebanese affairs, were buried under cutouts of their likenesses. 'I can see the despair on their faces': Lebanon's economy unravels 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z By earlier this year, Iran held a whip hand in four capitals outside Tehran, and was building even further momentum. How street protests across Middle East threaten Iran’s power 2019-11-24T05:00:00Z Powell quoted a constituent who wanted to send his children abroad for their safety, convinced that, “in fifteen or twenty years’ time, the black man will have the whip hand over the white man.” From Little Englanders to Brexiteers 2019-11-11T05:00:00Z Marketing a movie as a “love letter to the fans” gives the whip hand to the audience. Avengers: Endgame may well be brilliant – but the pressure to say so isn’t | Catherine Shoard 2019-04-26T04:00:00Z In fact, from the start the EU saw itself as holding whip hand in the talks, convinced that a failure, while bad for both sides, would be worse for the Brits. Behind the Brexit Chaos, a Faulty U.K. Negotiating Strategy 2018-12-14T05:00:00Z Clearly, Trump believes that he holds the whip hand, and in arithmetical terms he is right. Don’t Underestimate the Danger of Trump’s Trade War with China 2018-09-19T04:00:00Z That leaves China with the whip hand, patronizing Trump with largely symbolic “deals” and paying less attention to his successors. China’s tech grab: Where Trump has a point on trade 2018-03-30T04:00:00Z Putin holds the whip hand only against Trump. As Russia hijacks our democracy, where are our heroes? 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z We still have the whip hand, since we can make companies like the French energy giant Total or the German engineering firm Siemens choose between doing business in the United States or in Iran. Opinion | Our Stupid Gun Debate 2017-10-10T04:00:00Z Trump is pivoting to cooperation with Democrats at precisely the right time, and doing so will give him the whip hand in Washington, and allow him to see out a successful term. If Trump upsets the white nationalists, who will he have left? 2017-09-15T04:00:00Z But despite the tone of Trump’s insurgent campaign, the more centrist-minded figures currently seem to hold the whip hand in the administration, apparently thanks to a combination of family ties and tactical errors. Bannon and Kushner locked in White House 'power struggle' 2017-04-08T04:00:00Z “The president is the only person who can sign a bill into law, so he’s the guy that ultimately holds the whip hand when it comes to this getting done.” Desperate for Presidential Leadership, Republicans Find Little 2017-02-28T05:00:00Z Vladimir Putin does not hold the whip hand against the United States. As Russia hijacks our democracy, where are our heroes? 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z The Administration has mostly outsourced its Ukraine policy to Germany, and Moscow has reason to believe that its whip hand in Syria will eventually sway Berlin toward a more accommodating line. Kerry’s Syria Offer 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z It may be better simply to accept that modern football is like this, a hugely competitive, cash-stratified business of teams who hold the whip hand, who tend quite often to hoover up the trophies. Jürgen Klopp – serial loser? No, he can do a Dortmund at Liverpool 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z These two have faced each other 20 times, and Federer has the whip hand, to say the least, winning 17 of them. Roger Federer v Stanislas Wawrinka: ATP World Tour Finals – as it happened 2015-11-21T05:00:00Z Newcastle, who would surely be on the way down if the season was a couple of weeks longer, hold the whip hand. Premier League clockwatch – live! | Nick Ames 2015-05-24T04:00:00Z Initially, Mr Smith had the whip hand, but his lead lasted a matter of seconds. Seven singular sports from the Victorian era 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z Advocates for ever-harsher sentences appear to be losing the whip hand. Sentencing reform: Kinder, gentler 2014-02-20T15:58:34Z You should now have a reasonable grasp of what has happened since the Lehman disaster to protect us the next time greed in finance gets the whip hand over judgement, prudence and probity. Five years after Lehman, all tickety-boo? 2013-09-09T09:24:48Z These two have faced each other 20 times, and Federer has the whip hand, to say the least, winning 17 of them. Roger Federer v Stanislas Wawrinka: ATP World Tour Finals – as it happened 2015-11-21T05:00:00Z BMI said it disagreed with many of the findings of the investigation, and said it did not "hold the whip hand" in its relationship with insurers. UK competition watchdog says private patients pay too much 2013-08-28T15:32:35Z He writes "it is as though Britain has returned to an age where the employer had the whip hand". Papers explore childcare proposals 2013-08-05T05:05:45Z Parliament therefore held the whip hand over them, and the powers of the monarchy declined. Was George III a manic depressive? 2013-04-15T08:22:00Z The big difference this year is that the Irish provinces, for a change, do not hold the whip hand. Uphill battle likely for the visitors in rugby's best weekend of the year 2013-04-02T11:08:49Z He had held the whip hand throughout the first set, setting up five break points to his opponent's none only to see the tie-break slip away to Murray's most inspired spell in the match. Murray v Djokovic: the tightest of finals 2013-01-27T16:59:29Z The hosts will resume on 42 for two in reply to 317 and it is their opponents who hold the whip hand. County cricket – live! 2012-08-30T10:23:00Z In a searing contest, Meares came hurtling around the final turn as if she was about to smash earlier predictions that Pendleton again held the whip hand over her. London 2012: Victoria Pendleton bows out after final Olympic showdown 2012-08-07T20:15:04Z Certain qualities of sharpness and cuteness warned him that if he controlled his temper, and did not bluster, he held the whip hand in a situation of which the true inwardness was still hidden. The House 'Round the Corner 2012-04-14T02:00:22.063Z The more I thought of it the more certain I became that they were the object aimed at by whatever deviltry was on foot, and that possession of them gave me the whip hand. The King's Stratagem and Other Stories 2012-03-22T02:00:40.343Z Small wonder, when preparations had been so complete, that Germany had the whip hand at the start, that Belgium, Poland, and Serbia were overrun, and Paris herself saved only at the eleventh hour. Across the Cameroons A Story of War and Adventure 2012-03-19T02:00:28.667Z I recognize that you hold the whip hand. The Million Dollar Mystery Novelized from the Scenario of F. Lonergan 2012-03-15T02:00:21.153Z These humble words from Margaret, who till that day had held the whip hand rather surprised Martin for the moment. The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z “When there are competing buyers, auctions maximize the market value of a property, but when there’s not a lot of competition, it’s the buyers who hold the whip hand.” Hammer Falls on Housing Auctions in Australia as Market Falters 2012-01-19T13:22:02Z France financially has, in a very real sense, the whip hand. The Great Illusion A Study of the Relation of Military Power to National Advantage 2012-01-11T03:00:19.077Z So long as we knew where the Black Dog was, we had the whip hand of him. Across the Cameroons A Story of War and Adventure 2012-03-19T02:00:28.667Z That gives us the whip hand, right away. The Money Gods 2012-01-04T03:00:39.617Z Now he knew where Johnny was, and now he had the whip hand without touching his guns; while the youngster was not in sight he was all the more dangerous, since he presented no target. Hopalong Cassidy 2011-12-08T03:00:21.663Z "Well, Colonel," he said, in the half insolent manner that in men like Swayne implies a knowledge that they have got the whip hand. Diana Tempest, Volume I (of 3) 2011-11-12T03:00:36.223Z The two aunts looked aghast at Annette, and she saw, almost with shame, how entirely she had the whip hand. Notwithstanding 2011-10-19T02:00:22.340Z And, moreover, in a few days Klein had gained the whip hand by enlisting in his services an Arab whom he found starving in the vicinity of the docks. Across the Cameroons A Story of War and Adventure 2012-03-19T02:00:28.667Z He'll buy us off instead, once we make it plain that we have got the whip hand of him. A Damaged Reputation 2011-10-17T02:00:16.117Z We naturally remember this little incident, and as the law has had the whip hand of us upon so many occasions, chuckle over it. The Confessions of a Poacher 2011-08-05T02:00:44.470Z Rideau's very leer, which grew more pronounced, conveyed a hint that he knew he held the whip hand, and meant to use it; with any one of Miss Castro's disposition, that was very bad policy. The League of the Leopard 2011-07-23T02:00:12.490Z By controlling the budgets and the salaries of the governors, the assemblies held the whip hand over the executives. The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 2011-07-06T02:00:47.077Z His anger was melting, but he knew that, for the moment, he had the whip hand. The Trail of the Axe A Story of Red Sand Valley 2011-06-27T02:00:56.823Z I know who’ll carry the whip hand, anyhow; but in the manetime let us ax Harry within what ails the sun?’ Humours of Irish Life 2011-04-19T02:00:16.057Z Because Pomuchelskopp held his bills and had therefore the whip hand of him. An Old Story of My Farming Days Vol. II (of III). (Ut Mine Stromtid) 2011-04-14T02:00:41.313Z They held the whip hand and spared not the lash, and it shall be visited unto them. The Westerners 2011-02-14T03:00:39.347Z And then we will have the whip hand of this dirty fellow. Studies in the Poetry of Italy, I. Roman 2011-02-06T03:00:58.870Z Now that you think you have the whip hand of me, you vent your spite on one whom you think cannot retaliate. The Solitary Farm 2011-02-04T03:00:21.943Z With Hands running out of cash to pump into the business to the terms of the £3bn loan, Citi always held the whip hand. Citigroup wrests control of EMI from Guy Hands 2011-02-01T21:28:50Z She must be careful to keep the whip hand. Vision House 2011-01-13T03:01:00.407Z He reached under the seat for his Winchester, the new 40-82 model of his prosperous days, and laid it softly across his lap, and caught the end of the long lash in his whip hand. The Westerners 2011-02-14T03:00:39.347Z Having the whip hand we were by no means modest in our demands. The Boss of Wind River 2010-12-30T03:00:28.770Z The persistence of Wall Street as the whip hand in the global economy has begun to generate doubts about capitalism itself. 2010-01-14T05:00:00Z “You hold the whip hand, sir,” he announced curtly when a secretary had put Harrison on the wire. The Law of Hemlock Mountain And to think that I have made it possible for such a brute to have the whip hand over me! Capricious Caroline He wants to get the whip hand o’ thee.” The Parson O' Dumford He had given the opponents of his party the whip hand, and he had in all probability lost his party the election. The Man Who Rose Again But the period of the first payment coinciding with the tumult against Nicholas Smiterlow, Bruser, one of the ringleaders, thought he could have the whip hand of my father as well as of the burgomaster. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster Distinctly he had the whip hand over them; but the prefects were harder to control and demanded more respect. Years of Plenty As head girl, Lorraine had, of course, the whip hand at The Gables, but in every fresh scheme she found her cousin a dead weight and an impediment. The Head Girl at the Gables Why, what was the world coming to, when mere boys began to hold the whip hand, and shape things as they pleased? The Boy Scouts in the Rockies or the Secret of the Hidden Silver Mine He knew that the rifle gave him the whip hand. The Boy Scouts in A Trapper's Camp Under Jenkins' whip hand, and with Green Doctor Stone's assistance, the Survey Crew snapped into action. Contamination Crew I own I think the �cole b�te, of which I am the champion, has the whip hand of the argument; but as James is to make a rejoinder, I must not boast. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 24 (of 25) "No, he's hers," Johnny's father said, sadly; "she has the whip hand, Mary—unless we tell the truth." An Old Chester Secret He approached Mrs. Headley, who, comprehending his object, shifted her rein to the whip hand, and calmly extended her left arm. Wau-nan-gee or the Massacre at Chicago A Romance of the American Revolution No matter what turn events took now, she hoped to hold the whip hand over Bower. The Silent Barrier "An' if you don't, he may be so flabbergasted that before he cooks up anything new we'll have the whip hand of him." Doubloons—and the Girl I don't like to boast, but I've got the whip hand right now. The Price of the Prairie A Story of Kansas Now she had the whip hand, for he was not merely angry: he was plainly suffering. Old Crow Next the pendulum swung towards the British, who kept the whip hand during the summer and autumn of last year. Cavalry of the Clouds An arrow was fastened to the base of the thumb of his whip hand. Boys' Book of Frontier Fighters He had the whip hand, and he fairly reveled in his opportunity. The Rushton Boys at Rally Hall Or, Great Days in School and Out The ruling classes decided that if they could control the supply of this vapor, they would have the whip hand, and they set about realizing this condition. t was quickly done. Astounding Stories, April, 1931 He was angry that she had the whip hand and that she was driving him. Mlle. Fouchette A Novel of French Life The papers have the whip hand if they will only combine, but they are all so jealous of one another that probably any real combination is a long way off. Commercialism and Journalism But Bell and Paula and Jamison went slowly and cautiously—though they held the whip hand—to the entrance door of the house, and out to the entrance gate. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, August 1930 You have the whip hand, you can make your price.” The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine Tom and I had to sing small and put in a holiday neither of us wanted, for the Kanakas had the whip hand of us, and I never saw them so roused. Wild Justice: Stories of the South Seas That Japan, then, holds the whip hand in Manchuria, and expects to continue to hold it, is very clear. Where Half The World Is Waking Up The Old and the New in Japan, China, the Philippines, and India, Reported With Especial Reference to American Conditions He urged peace, then and there, with the Prince Imperial on the throne, and “under German influence,” which would thus give to Prussia the whip hand. Blood and Iron Origin of German Empire As Revealed by Character of Its Founder, Bismarck Once more I hold the whip hand, but what good will it do me since I am condemned to lose the man I love? Secret Memoirs: The Story of Louise, Crown Princess But I knew I had the whip hand, and I was enjoying myself. The Lightning Conductor Discovers America I do believe he can get the whip hand of most things. Say and Seal, Volume I Molly now held the whip hand over her husband; she could force him to divorce her quietly. Rose O'Paradise The men of the race, in spite of Herr Riehl's prognostications, still have the whip hand, as much as is good for them in England, a little more than is good for them in Germany. Home Life in Germany That gave him the whip hand over the teacher. Secret Memoirs: The Story of Louise, Crown Princess The speaker is too dumbfounded, so far, to be able to get the whip hand of the circumstances. Somehow Good We have the whip hand of him all said and done, for don't you see, that if you don't tell your people, I shall, and that will be the end of it. Aladdin of London or, Lodestar I realise you've got the whip hand, so to speak, and can dictate your own terms. Bandit Love After all, what you think does not affect the question; a contract’s a contract, and we hold the whip hand over you, but I’m glad to see you take it that way.” Lorimer of the Northwest And now, sir, as fate has given me the whip hand of you, have you any reason to urge why I should stay in this house any longer? The Slave of Silence Why should it matter to him whether they believed in the honour of his word or not, when he held the whip hand and could act as he pleased? The Pagan Madonna I found I had gotten the whip hand o' them most completely. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 17 You see, he's got the whip hand over the cook an' the sto'eroom, an' that key don't go out o' his belt unless he knows who's gettin' what—an' he's firm. Humorous Ghost Stories The whip hand has nothing to do with it. Lorimer of the Northwest If I had been in your place I should have said nothing till I wanted to get the whip hand of my husband. The Slave of Silence If he hadn't, he'd have had the whip hand over her. The Trembling of a Leaf Little Stories of the South Sea Islands “But you have the whip hand,” Dud Stone told the girl from Sunset Ranch again. The Girl from Sunset Ranch Or, Alone in a Great City When I have got the whip hand of you, too? Her Mother's Secret He has gotten the whip hand o' him. The Proverbs of Scotland Drive with one hand and keep the whip hand free, except for its legitimate use in touching your horses now and then, and in saluting. The Complete Bachelor Manners for Men Then after a pause—“We’ve got the whip hand of them with our rifles.” The Peril Finders You’ve got the whip hand, Helen——” “But I do not propose to crack the whip, Dud,” declared the Western girl, quickly. The Girl from Sunset Ranch Or, Alone in a Great City "You've got the whip hand, as usual," said he, with a tinge of bitterness. Owen Clancy's Happy Trail or, The Motor Wizard in California She knew she had the whip hand for the moment and meant to use it. The Root of Evil The rider's face was hidden under his wide hat, but as he raised his whip hand there was the gleam of a yellow and black striped vest. Kiddie the Scout You seem to forget, my friend, that I hold the whip hand.… The Fifth Ace “You see, my dear girl, you now have the whip hand,” said Dud. The Girl from Sunset Ranch Or, Alone in a Great City Kathleen has money, and that gives a wife a whip hand. The Lady of the Basement Flat It's aggravating, too, because they have the whip hand of us. At the Point of the Sword He believed he held the whip hand—that he had much to gain and nothing to lose by holding out for better terms. The Grell Mystery They are sure they will have the whip hand of the Narrows by to-morrow. Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 They knew they had the whip hand of massa, and they were not slow to profit by the knowledge. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 1, July, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy Only just at present we have the whip hand of them. Patsy And I could not deny that McComas had the whip hand. On the Stairs "I hold the whip hand—and I shall continue to hold it." Randy of the River The Adventures of a Young Deckhand If by dawn, I said, even one Company of ours was well entrenched on the Tekke Tepe height we should have the whip hand of the enemy in the opening moves next morning. Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 Now, of course, if you hold most of the available stock you have the whip hand of us. The Gold Trail They can’t put the thing up without us, so they’re bound to come round in the end, and if we’ve got the telegraph station, it will give us the whip hand over them for ever. A College Girl “Don’t you know?” replied Wally, glad to have recovered the whip hand. The Cock-House at Fellsgarth If the husband scored one on her to-day she might never catch even, and he might hold the whip hand over her for the rest of their married life. Molly Brown's Orchard Home If it's going to be man to man, Sand," he muttered, "I reckon I've got the whip hand. A Son of the Hills But you get no return in an argument with seniors—they have the whip hand of you every time; so here, ole man Baker, bring out your stilus and tablets and write out brigade orders. On the Heels of De Wet "Now, what's the game?" demanded Snake, holding the whip hand as it were. The Boy Ranchers Among the Indians or, Trailing the Yaquis Ready and strong was his whip hand, and he knew how to make the blood follow the lash. Horses Nine Stories of Harness and Saddle And while he had gone his stupid way, thinking he held the whip hand over Joyce, the two had had their laugh at him. Joyce of the North Woods There's lots of us, and we've got the whip hand of you because, you see, you don't know who we are. The Lost Valley Pasquale had the whip hand and meant to carry things his own way. Steve Yeager She has the whip hand and she knows it. Jane Allen: Right Guard He, Rip, held the whip hand, because the lives of the Connie prisoners were in his hands. Rip Foster in Ride the Gray Planet I made her a low bow, thoroughly confident I held the whip hand, provided only I did not overplay my part. Prisoners of Chance The Story of What Befell Geoffrey Benteen, Borderman, through His Love for a Lady of France It was delightful to get the whip hand for once! Wych Hazel They held the whip hand, he and Marge. The Courage of Marge O'Doone It gave him the whip hand over the doddering council. The Adventures of Kathlyn Plainly she would have liked to rebuff him, but just now he had the whip hand. The Sheriff's Son It was O-liver's lightness which gave him the whip hand in an argument. The Gay Cockade As the originator of an idea that was going to save them all, he held the whip hand. Bought and Paid For From the Play of George Broadhurst But the man with money is always the man with the whip hand. Slippy McGee, Sometimes Known as the Butterfly Man His nervous face twitched and his instant passion ran into his whip hand. The Spinners We're alone in the forest and I hold the whip hand. The Hosts of the Air He made a fine show, whip hand on his hip and back erect as a pine tree. Lazarre She must hold herself down, keep control of her own mind, and keep the whip hand of this girl before her. Sheila of Big Wreck Cove A Story of Cape Cod He had the whip hand of Val through the past, and perhaps the present also. Nightfall But I kept myself under whip hand still. The Way of a Man But war favors his beliefs, and now he holds the whip hand. The Hosts of the Air Uncle Pascal, who seemed almost distracted, made an angry gesture with his whip hand. Abbe Mouret's Transgression I dont deny that he has the whip hand of us to some extent, because if it came to a war none of our generals could stand up against him. Back to Methuselah The comparison stood all tests applied, and in my secret heart I knew who held the whip hand over the passions within me. A Texas Matchmaker Cowmen reported en route with ten thousand beeves came in with one fifth the number, and sellers held the whip hand, the market actually opening at better figures than the summer before. Reed Anthony, Cowman The Austrians, brought to bay at last, fought desperately, but the Montenegrins, once having gained the whip hand, were not to be denied. The Boy Allies in the Balkan Campaign Or, the Struggle to Save a Nation He was unnoticed, and he knew that he held the whip hand. The Boy Allies in Great Peril Or, With the Italian Army in the Alps I know that you'll get the whip hand of me if you can, and you'll clap blinkers on me and drive me according to your own judgment. The Knave of Diamonds "Please pull up," said Mrs. Easton; then turning to Walter, who was riding ridiculously close to Mary's whip hand, "Isn't that the way to Clifford Hall?" A Perilous Secret Both kinds may make good bosses, but I've usually found that when you hold the whip hand it's a great thing not to use the whip. Old Gorgon Graham More Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son Ah! that's the worst of it, she has the whip hand of me there; if I could ruin her she could ruin me, and it's no use cutting off one's nose to spite your face. Colonel Quaritch, V.C. A Tale of Country Life At the end of that period, both the industrial corporations and the railways were on the defensive, and the public had secured the whip hand. The United States Since the Civil War He spoke as a man speaks who has got the whip hand. The Talleyrand Maxim But—for the moment— "I have the whip hand—and it amuses me to keep it,—Now then for Blaydes!" Delia Blanchflower For God's sake, Mr. Crane"—she took the reins in her whip hand, and put her left on his arm, pleadingly—"for God's sake, for his mother's sake, save him. Thoroughbreds Yet my arm pained me sharply, and I was forced to carry the reins in the whip hand. Blindfolded Elder Brown did not turn his head, but merely let the whip hand, which had been checked in its backward motion, fall as he answered mechanically. The Best American Humorous Short Stories He had been secretly delighted to acquaint Nesta Mallathorpe with his power, to drive it into her that he had the whip hand of her mother, and through her mother, of Nesta herself. The Talleyrand Maxim I should know that he did not allow it to get the whip hand of him, that he kept sane and healthy by running out to play, as it were, occasionally. Pebbles on the shore [by] Alpha of the plough Every decent word he gave them came grudgingly, and he still snarled and complained and occasionally bullied as though he had the whip hand. Man Size I've the whip hand of you, my sons, in all ways. The Middle Temple Murder Master Rababull froze, and lowered his whip hand, laughing with wicked indulgence. Si'Wren of the Patriarchs For the first time in many years Henry Decherd recognized the whip hand. The Law of the Land He holds the whip hand and—" "But, my dear Count," interrupted the Prince, "what if he does hold it? The Prince of Graustark The more he thought of it, the more insistent became the conviction that Jenison held the whip hand over him. The Rose in the Ring "I have the whip hand of them all," he murmured. The Midnight Passenger : a novel He was now determined to take the whip hand, and to keep it. A Fascinating Traitor An Anglo-Indian Story And it was Bryce who first spoke with a ring of confidence in his tone which showed that he knew he had the whip hand. The Paradise Mystery You hold the whip hand through your ignorance. The Blind Spot Thus, too, he had let himself be lured into this storeroom, still smugly confident that he held the whip hand of the situation. Black Caesar's Clan : a Florida Mystery Story In that respect it was Blake who held the whip hand. The Golden Snare He abandoned the idea of trying the "whip hand," remembering how suddenly he had descended from the "high horse." A Fascinating Traitor An Anglo-Indian Story She had the whip hand over him now. Women in Love She had been under the whip hand all her life. A Daughter of the Land The cattle associations, thrifty and shifty, sending their brand inspectors as far east as the stockyards of Kansas City and Chicago, naturally had the whip hand of the smaller men. The Passing of the Frontier; a chronicle of the old West Well, she has got the whip hand of me, and I can't face an investigation in Chancery, especially as the only thing against Vernon is that the value of his land has fallen. A Yellow God: an Idol of Africa He knew as well as they did that possession of the bill gave him the whip hand. Theodore Roosevelt and His Times All Europe is against us, and this time she has got the whip hand. The Chouans But if you think all of a sudden that manners are so essential, why didn't you hammer some into me when you had the whip hand and could do what you pleased? A Daughter of the Land If Jane Tillman became Mrs. Baxter, she intended to get the whip hand and keep it; but nothing was further from her intention than to make the Deacon miserable if she could help it. Story of Waitstill Baxter In the early stages Little Bill had a slight edge, but after one set the balance shifted and I held the whip hand to the end. The Art of Lawn Tennis Sheldon still held the whip hand, and he intended to keep it. Adventure This virile young American, with the significant drawling voice, had the whip hand of him. Secret Adversary |
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