First, then, I think it may very reasonably be required of every writer, that he keeps
within the bounds of possibility; and still remembers that what it is not possible for man to perform, it is scarce possible for man to believe he did perform.
The History of Tom Jones a Foundling
Thus may this puzzling phenomenon be explained, unless there be something over and above all that one has ever conjectured, seen, perceived, or experienced; which is just
within the bounds of possibility."
20000 Leagues Under The Sea
As he went, he reflected that Flora must now be a woman of near his own age, and it was
within the bounds of possibility that she was married; but this dishonourable doubt he dammed down.
Tales and Fantasies
So gradual were the changes, however, that Adrienne did not note them, and accustomed as she had been to the existence, the presence, the love of this one being, and of this being only, to her the final separation scarce seemed
within the bounds of possibility. Surely every thing around the human family inculcates the doctrine of the mysterious future, and the necessity of living principally that they be prepared to die.
Autobiography of a Pocket Handkerchief
At the same time, I find it hard to believe that a successful invasion of this country is
within the bounds of possibility."
The Vanished Messenger
So far we are
within the bounds of possibility, are we not?"
The Valley of Fear
Weller struck his open palm emphatically with his clenched fist, and winked pleasantly on Miss Tomkins, the intensity of whose horror at his supposing it
within the bounds of possibility that there could be any men on the premises of Westgate House Establishment for Young Ladies, it is impossible to describe.
The Posthumous Papers Of The Pickwick Club
It is just
within the bounds of possibility that Robert was picked up by them."
One family's devastating loss highlights the horrors of the Somme; SEVENTEEN MONTHS AGO THE HISTORIAN HUGH SEBAG-MONTEFIORE WROTE IN THE EXAMINER ABOUT HOW A WEALTHY BUSINESSMAN FROM HUDDERSFIELD STRUGGLED TO FIND OUT WHETHER HIS SON HAD SURVIVED THE FIRST DAY OF THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME. NOW ON THE PUBLICATION OF THE PAPERBACK EDITION OF HIS SOMME BOOK HE REVEALS HOW THE SEARCH FOR THE TRUTH WAS RESOLVED BY A MACABRE DISCOVERY
I have tried to engage in my profession in the best way possible and
within the bounds of possibility at all of the media outlets I worked to ensure that people have access to accurate news and information and diverse commentary.
News sacred, commentary free
So although there is no absolute proof that these two groups of men met in no man's land on 25 December 1914, it is certainly well
within the bounds of possibility.
Taking great care over the Great War
It was quite
within the bounds of possibility for him to play 18 holes without hitting a fairway or a green in regulation and still card a bogeyfree round.
The day the great Seve saved me a fortune....
At this point, with the inventory cycle in play (ie with industry re-stocking likely to have some or all of its course), we have to recognise that a quarter of negative growth being shown at some stage during 2010 is well
within the bounds of possibility.
Cautious optimism over chances of 'double dip'
And, after being invited to spend a few days checking out the sights and sounds of Sin City, I can report that much of what happens in the film is well
within the bounds of possibility.
STAGS ON THE RAMPAGE; DVD SPECIAL
It is
within the bounds of possibility that Obama is beginning a new chapter in the long running relationship between Islam and the Christian and Jewish worlds.
Obama is beginning a new chapter
.', rather than picking up and supporting existing proposals which are based on considered research and may lie just
within the bounds of possibility.
Second City's Third World public transport system; Loose talk about underground systems will do nothing to solve Birmingham's transport problems, argues Terry Grimley