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Example sentences for "help"

Lexicographically close words:
helmets; helminths; helms; helmsman; helmsmen; helpa; helpe; helped; helpen; helper
  1. At mid-day I will go with you and help fill the jars for the altar, and later in the day I can accompany you in the procession which was postponed from yesterday.

  2. Whatever I feel prompted to do I do, I can't help doing it, and it is not till it is done that I begin to know whether it was right or wrong.

  3. This observation is for the benefit of the Greek who is but a heedless fellow; but you, when you know who the girls are, will help me to protect them.

  4. The business of a wise legislator is to help all those convictions to expression in formal enactment.

  5. And all things and all men in it help to decide and develop that capacity.

  6. Nay, all enactments which accord with these deep decisions of the National Conscience, which help them to better expression and clearer acknowledgment, are the real Laws of the Land.

  7. I could not help thinking that few employers would have taken this trouble.

  8. The Saxon Alfred, the Norman William, Scandinavian viking, moss trooper of the border, they have all gone into our circulation, they all help to shape Americans.

  9. But if imbeciles and scoundrels will get in its way, and will mar its pet labors, then, heaven help them!

  10. His business, as a wise man, is to accept it, obey it, help it to amendment where he believes there is error, with all patience and loyalty.

  11. It can give men no help in corresponding to the moral requirement which it expresses.

  12. But there is no similar growth to be expected in the knowledge of what outward gifts will really help or hinder us and others.

  13. Of old the Mosaic law was powerless to help us.

  14. And as a help in living according to reason, the Stoics laid stress upon the conscience in each man, i.

  15. This too he expresses with the help of the figure of death.

  16. It is this sense of sin that St. Paul must help to restore in us.

  17. He could not help feeling himself a sinner in the eye of God; and the sacrificial system plainly gave his conscience no relief at all.

  18. The poet had died in February of that year, and Lord John, with characteristic goodwill, had undertaken to edit his voluminous papers in order to help a widow without wounding her pride.

  19. He went down to Pembroke Lodge to thank Lord John in person for the help which he had given to Italy in the hour of her greatest need.

  20. Then Lord John said that of course he should try to help Lord Aberdeen: but how?

  21. Thus the war which England and France declared at the end of March against Russia was one which they were left to pursue, with the help of Turkey, alone.

  22. Lord John vigorously assailed the view that colonies which had their own parliaments, framed on the British model, were virtually independent, and, therefore, had no right to expect more than moral help from the Mother Country.

  23. Thou shall return as quickly as my help can compass it.

  24. Many more questions Edgar asked, until he had a full grasp of the situation and could help to plan for the great attack.

  25. Well, he desired that thou shouldst make thy way by thine own efforts, without help from me, and so far thou hast done so indeed.

  26. The spare horses were sold later in the day without difficulty, and provided a goodly sum from which they were able to purchase fresh cloaks and weapons, and enough being left to help them on their way.

  27. If he is half as gallant as his father he will need little help from me,' responded Sir John.

  28. Look to thy guard, or I vow thy headpiece will help thee little.

  29. I would fain learn, Sir Priest, any points that would help me in my quest.

  30. In spite of his agitation, Edgar could not help gazing in sheer admiration at his companion.

  31. He had no good news to tell, and the ladies could not help but feel that something serious must be keeping Sir John, or he would certainly have either appeared in person or have sent someone to tell them of his detention elsewhere.

  32. I hope it may only be that he hath been detained--perchance because his horse hath cast a shoe--but I cannot help a feeling of dread lest it be that those men have had something to do with it.

  33. I would send to the earl and implore his aid, did I think it likely that he would help me.

  34. Then come with me and help me to take poor Peter to his bed.

  35. When he had finished, Sir John gave so deep a sigh of relief that Edgar could not help looking at him with some astonishment.

  36. It was only when I was in the company of certain men that I was really alone; and so great was then my feeling of loneliness that I could not help crying like a child that has strayed from home.

  37. After giving them some myrrh and vinegar, they stripped off their ragged clothing, tied ropes round their arms, and by the help of small ladders dragged them up to their places on the cross.

  38. One example will help to explain our meaning.

  39. He causes insurrection among the people; he cures the sick by the help of the devil on the Sabbath-day.

  40. They then passed sponges under this sheet, and washed the lower parts of the body; after which they lifted it up by the help of pieces of linen crossed beneath the loins and knees, and washed the back without turning it over.

  41. A little later Talbot himself, who had marched to help them, was also defeated and taken.

  42. With God's help I accomplished this task to his great satisfaction, and to the surprise of the commissioners, who did not expect to find them so well prepared to justify themselves.

  43. I had by this means sufficient time to reach a secure distance, and was, by the help of God and the assistance of my guide, out of all apprehensions of danger from Barlemont and his troop.

  44. With help of Lecocq, Bishop of Laon, he called the Estates again together, and endeavoured to lay down sound principles of government, which Charles the Dauphin was compelled to accept.

  45. With help of Sully (who had not yet received the title by which he is known in history) Henri recovered Amiens, and checked the Spanish advance.

  46. Successful at first by help of the King of Aragon, he was made Constable of Spain at the coronation of Henry at Burgos.

  47. Philip had proved himself master of the Flemish, and, with help of the King of Scotland, hoped so to embarrass Edward III.

  48. Then searche your breste, and as you have with tonge, With penne procede to do your countrie good: Your zeal is great, your learning is profounde; Then help our wantes with that you do abound.

  49. The typist looked down at them, and she couldn't help laughing.

  50. I found it again the other day, and I couldn't help laughing as I read it.

  51. Bertha couldn't help feeling, even from this distance, that it had not a single bud or a faded petal.

  52. Even Mrs. Samuel Josephs, pouring out the milk and water, could not help smiling.

  53. Bertha couldn't help smiling; she knew how he loved doing things at high pressure.

  54. Tied and bound like this, how could he help the world to escape from life?

  55. Talking things over with Linda was a wonderful help even though they were apt to drift away from the point.

  56. Oughtn't I to help that chap with the boxes?

  57. In fact, he could not help a thrill of satisfaction when he saw himself in the glass, dressed in a morning coat, dark grey trousers, grey socks and a black tie with a silver thread in it.

  58. Beryl smiled, and really her smile was so adorable that she smiled again--but this time because she could not help it.

  59. And he never was allowed to help with the mixing because of the danger.

  60. He was dragging a woman out of the suffocating smoke and dust that shrouded the wreck, and after a moment I went to help him carry her into the fresh air, where George put his coat under her head.

  61. Then you'll get no help from me," she returned slowly, a frown marking her pretty forehead.

  62. You think I lied when I said I couldn't help speaking to her!

  63. I can't help it any more than I can help being alive!

  64. She tried to rise before we could help her, but dropped back with a scream.

  65. I knew I shouldn't-- and I couldn't help it.

  66. This morning we wrote direct to the President, asking for an interview or audience and did not ask our Consul to help us because Jeffs.

  67. For I am tired to death; and Trowbridge did not get on either list, thanks to the damned Journal and to his using all his friends to help me, so that I guess I will get out and go to Buda Pest and meet you in Paris.

  68. Harjes, Morgan's representative in Paris, gave me carte blanche to call on him for money or supplies; but I waited until today to cable, so as to be sure where help was most needed.

  69. I had a wounded man to carry and was in a very bad way because I had sciatica, Two of his men took him off while I stopped to help a worse wounded trooper, but I found he was dead.

  70. It is my idea and I think a good one as there are lots of things one wants to do for people who help you and this will be as good as any.

  71. The Conservative member for the county got in last night and we rejoiced greatly, as the moral effect will help Harry Cust greatly.

  72. We only hope they can help us; and I am telling the General the only man to meet is Daschoff, and when he does I will tell him to tell Daschoff I am the only man to be allowed in the coronation.

  73. I am sending you through Harper's, a book on Hawaii and one of Japan that I have read and like and which I think will help you to keep in touch with the wanderers.

  74. He gave me permission if I saw the need for help was imminent (and it will be) to cable him for whatever I thought the Serbs most needed.

  75. We sleep in hats and we sleep precious little for the dogs and pigs and insects all help to keep us awake and I cannot get used to a hammock.

  76. I do not want to advertise their old game and yet I cannot help doing it, in a way.

  77. They hunt and play cricket and gamble and do nothing to maintain what is best in the place or to help what is worst.

  78. But, if they would help each other, or themselves, I would like them better.

  79. Well, he blew up, but I can't help liking him.

  80. It's glad I was to help you," he assured her.

  81. We'll get justice without the help of the state," remarked Antonelli curtly, while a murmur of approval ran through the back of the hall.

  82. Oh, in a thousand ways--you ought to know, you do a good deal of thinking for me, and you can help me by just being there.

  83. Here is the young lady I told you about, who wishes to help us--Miss Bumpus.

  84. Within limits everybody is more than willing to help the world along, if only they can be convinced that what they are asked to do will help.

  85. But he said he couldn't help it--he loved me.

  86. I guess I'm not like anybody else I'm queer--I can't help it.

  87. If I only could believe that some day I might be able to help you--just a little--I should be happier.

  88. The sound of cheerful voices camp to her from above; she started to climb--even with the help of the rail it seemed as if she would never reach the top of that stairway.

  89. I have a good friend in California who I'm sure will help you.

  90. I couldn't help knowing you wanted me--you've shown it so plainly.

  91. Hippias never allowed any man to help him in any matter wherein he could help himself.

  92. Renaudet did not go quite so far as the Elian; but in case of his patients failing to find help in others, he took the matter into his own hands, and founded the Gazette de France.

  93. The goddess looked compassionately on me, but at the same time disconsolately, as if she would say: Dost thou not see that I have no arms, and thus cannot help thee?

  94. In Misery's darkest caverns known, His useful help was ever nigh; Where hopeless Anguish poured his groan, Or lonely Want retired to die.

  95. The plebeians of Rome are certain never to die of hunger; if they have no bread, they are allowed to help themselves from the baker's basket; the law allows it.

  96. No sooner can he calculate without the help of his fingers, than he'll want to look up the figures of the Budget.

  97. We do not see how any lover of humorous literature can help buying it.

  98. So when I toss off my third glass of old Capri wine at supper, I can't for the life of me help crying, 'Long live the King!

  99. Nan was, as she said, sorry for Rhoda; but she could do nothing openly to help matters.

  100. Even the bunk houses where the help slept were at some distance, and not in this easterly direction.

  101. I do wish we could help her and her mother.

  102. Walter did help me when Madam Graves' horses ran away; but Nan Sherwood had nothing to do with it.

  103. We want a big crowd to help worry that Hammond girl.

  104. I am sure you know very well that Mr. Hammond could not help that bad Mexican bandit's coming up into the vicinity of Rose Ranch and hiding his plunder," said Nan confidently.

  105. It is surmised with plausibility that the second marriage of Mr. Allan, and his expressed intention of withdrawing his help and of not endowing or bequeathing this adopted son any of his property, was the mainspring of Poe's action.

  106. Poe ran well, but his competitor was a long-legged, Indian-looking fellow, who would have outstripped Atalanta without the help of the golden apples.

  107. While help was thus given to the craftsman when in full employ, a still more essential feature of the gilds was their grant of assistance to members who had fallen ill or become impoverished through no fault of their own.

  108. One of the rules of the London leather-dressers was that if a member should have more work than he could complete, and the work was in danger of being lost the other members should help him.

  109. I was something of an experimenter myself, and here was a man who could help me.

  110. I wish to find a certain murderer, and have adopted this method in the hope that it may help me.

  111. He spoke loudly and, I thought, a bit ostentatiously, yet withal in a manner so frank and hearty that I could not help liking the fellow.

  112. Help had come from the city now and he saw a line of stretcher bearers moving away from the wreck.

  113. I'm glad to hear that but I don't see how you can be much help in here.

  114. Help was coming from the city but the rescuers were still quite a distance away.

  115. Tell of the generations of cruelty on this planet and bring help for the oppressed.

  116. Their persistency in following the Lord was evidence of their belief that in some way, though to them unknown and mysterious, He could help them; and they promptly and openly confessed that belief.

  117. These ought to have remembered the specified requirement of the law--that if one saw an ass or an ox fall down by the way, he should not hide himself, but should surely help the owner to lift the creature up again.

  118. In the original the name was well understood as meaning "Help of Jehovah", or "Savior".

  119. With pathetic eagerness he implored, "If thou canst do anything, have compassion on us and help us.

  120. But he was unable to help her in any way during this part of the journey, as it was impossible for him to be with her.

  121. I know it is an hallucination, but cannot help listening.

  122. He could not help giving the money, of which he now had a great deal, having received a large sum for the forest he had sold the year before, and also the hand money for the implements and stock in Kousminski.

  123. Not to teach but simply to help the people.

  124. The president assumed the role of absolute neutrality in the same way as he had done on the previous day, and impressed on the jury facts which they all knew and could not help knowing.

  125. As he was walking home along the Nevski, he could not help noticing a well-shaped and aggressively finely-dressed woman, who was quietly walking in front of him along the broad asphalt pavement.

  126. Prevention is better than cure," and I would rather help people to abstain from killing and wounding each other than devote the money to patch up their wounds after the battle.

  127. The tone of his speech was one of apology to the Senators, who, with their penetration and judicial wisdom, could not help seeing and understanding it all better than he could.

  128. The girl with the prominent eyes--Nekhludoff could not help watching her--was standing opposite the sobbing mother, and was saying something to her in a soothing tone.

  129. If the Fox knows when he is well off, he will get help before he tries to capture him, for Archie is plucky and strong, if he is little.

  130. Perhaps he will not be able to call for help by the time we are done with him.

  131. Remember that I can't help myself, and that I must have some one to defend me if we get into trouble.

  132. Them fellers at the fort are either mighty reckless, or else they've got help from somewhere.

  133. I do get very tired of it," replied Adam, "but I can't help it.

  134. This is a leetle the wust scrape I ever seed you in yet; but as long as me an' old Bob are alive, you won't want fur friends to help you.

  135. I don't reckon you can help yourself, can you?

  136. But I don't propose to pass the night with my hands bound behind me, if I can help it," said Archie.

  137. Well, if we leave him here he will call for help the minute we are out of sight.

  138. Yearning for help, and unable to help themselves, such simple crowds are ready to believe in any voice that promises a coming salvation.

  139. But I say, Bob--you really must help me with the address.

  140. About a thousand of the enemy were opposed to eight hundred and fifty Horraforas, but the latter had the Englishmen to help them, and especially Dr Coulter, who, with his terrible rifle, was a host in himself.

  141. We cannot help reflecting, on reading these notes, upon the great importance of such a work as Mr Eastlake's.

  142. I would help my fellow-men to justice; but must I spend my life, and dry up and impoverish my very soul, in regulating his disputes according to rules that are something very different from justice?

  143. This knowledge remained chiefly in their heads; but when the help of strong arms against unbelievers was needed, the time came in which warriors and people also were partly let into the secret.

  144. At the same time, I cannot help wishing that we had said a word or two about the interests to the north of the Tweed.

  145. However, there was no help for it, so I proceeded down stairs.

  146. And if it is an annuity, it does not help the children.

  147. Have you forgotten that it is not a year ago since I told you--in this very room--and you said you would help me.

  148. He had run the risk which all who would fain help others must be content to run--the risk that their work will be thrown away.

  149. And yet there were her two girls to help her, and mother and I did the work for eight, and took in spinning all the year round.

  150. Mary whispered to me not to mind, and said Prudence had given the peel a sly push with her foot to shape the E; but for all that I could hardly help crying.

  151. He could not help feeling that she must eventually reap some benefit from the good fortune with which his efforts had been attended.

  152. I could not help crying-while I was putting them up, and I took out the letter twice, thinking I might keep that.

  153. Such passages, though they add nothing to the verisimilitude of Kathrina's character, help to make her appear consistent in not laughing at a certain weird poem which her lover reads to her.

  154. The son, who was aware of her suicidal tendency, and had once overheard her combating it in prayer, curses the God who would not listen to her and help her, and rejects Him from his scheme of life.

  155. I could not well help it, indeed, for his was a wall pew, directly opposite ours.

  156. We both knew it, we both knew that no help was to be had, and that she might die for want of it.

  157. Myrtle's only desire seemed to be to labor in some way to help the soldiers and their families.


  158. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "help" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
    Other words:
    abet; acolyte; adjutant; advance; advantage; agent; aid; aide; alimony; allotment; allowance; ameliorate; amenable; annuity; anticipate; appropriateness; assist; assistance; assistant; attend; attendant; authorization; auxiliary; avail; avert; back; backer; backing; balm; balsam; bar; befriend; benefit; better; blessing; bolster; boost; boot; bounty; capitalize; chore; coadjutor; comfort; contribute; cooperate; cooperation; corrective; course; cover; crew; cure; debar; deflect; deputy; dessert; deter; discourage; dish; dishearten; doctor; dole; domestic; donation; drudge; ease; enable; encourage; encouragement; entree; exclude; facilitate; favor; fellowship; fend; finance; forbid; force; foreclose; forestall; forward; fund; further; furtherance; gang; give; grant; hand; help; helper; helping; helpmate; hint; improve; lieutenant; men; menial; militate; minister; ministration; ministry; nourish; oblige; obviate; office; patron; patronage; patronize; pension; personnel; philanthropy; pitch; place; plate; portion; preclude; prescription; prevent; profit; prohibit; promote; prompt; protect; protection; rally; receipt; recipe; reclaim; redeem; relief; relieve; remedy; repel; rescue; restorative; restore; resuscitate; retinue; revive; sanction; save; scholarship; scullion; second; servant; serve; service; serving; slave; solace; specific; speed; staff; start; stipend; subsidize; subsidy; subvention; succor; support; tend; therapy; uphold; usefulness; valet; wait; welfare


    Some related collocations, pairs and triplets of words:
    help being; help feeling; help for; help from; help her; help herself; help him; help himself; help laughing; help myself; help others; help people; help the; help thee; help them; help themselves; help thinking; help you; helped himself; helping hand; helping himself; helping them