power

(eg. house, solace, rose )

power /ˈpaʊ ər/ ?

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(n) possession of controlling influence
(n) (physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second)
(n) possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
(n) (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power
(n) one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority
(n) a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
(n) physical strength
(n) a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world
(n) a very wealthy or powerful businessman
(v) supply the force or power for the functioning of

Until recently, the power of the social networking sites was hugely underestimated.
In some countries the power of the mafia exceeds that of the government and the former's writ prevails.
Russia is stubbornly increasing its dependency on the nuclear power plants even as the rest of the world is slowly phasing them out.

Power to start Kentucky 300 from second
Will Power will begin Saturday's (Sunday AM AEST) Kentucky 300 IndyCar race from second position on the grid.
on 2010/09/03 Source: Brisbane Times
Power restored to Mary Esther Cut-off
Power restored to Mary Esther Cut-off - A power outage along Mary Esther Cut-Off left 1,50
on 2010/09/03 Source: Northwest Florida Daily News
Power back on for disabled man
Power has been reconnected for a local man who needs machines to breathe. Hydro One cut power to Jim Peterson's Chatsworth house last Friday over a huge unpaid bill, even though the 49-year-old needs electricity to power an oxygen machine and another machine to keep him breathing while he sleeps.[...]
on 2010/09/03 Source: Owen Sound Sun Times