Example sentences of "[conj] help [pron] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Another one of his tricks was to lurk behind the counter at the Turk 's Head so customers would think there was no one there , and then , when they were thinking of leaving or helping themselves to the jam doughnuts , he 'd leap on to a wooden box to bring his large dome head just above the level of the counter and say , ‘ Can I help you ? ’ in a very loud voice . |
| 2 | I sometimes did little unexpected kid things out of my tenderness for her , and was always glad to be the one to take up tea for her if she was unwell , and so on , or to help her with the housework when she was servantless . |
| 3 | A volunteer normally offers to spend two or three hours per week as a companion to a former patient and may go out with the person or help him with specific tasks . |
| 4 | If you can summon Victor , as Prospero summoned his unhappy servants , or help me in any other way , then I 'll be grateful . |
| 5 | If Gilbert thought it was part of her duty to track down Amy or help her in any way , then she would do so . |
| 6 | The children can also watch television on their own set or help themselves to soft drinks from their own bar , which gives Mum and Dad a chance to enjoy a leisurely drink on the verandah . |
| 7 | Help her , or help himself by warning his friend how much she knew ? |
| 8 | It was the memory of the sparkling waters of Tenerife that helped her with her imaging , and her joy in at last succeeding in that therapy was immense and infectious . |
| 9 | Sister moved quickly , but it was other hands that helped her to her feet , strong male hands . |
| 10 | One of the things that helped us over this difficult period was the fact that earlier that year the cutter crews had decided to form their very own association . |
| 11 | This is a 24-hour telephone service that helps anyone in despair . |
| 12 | However , if he suspects that the adventurers are here to cause harm to his Master , he 'll die rather than help them at all . |
| 13 | He would neither plead with him to stay nor help him with his leaving . |
| 14 | Years of listening to students and helping them through their undergraduate years have taught us how varied those needs can be . |
| 15 | And helping them with advice as well . |
| 16 | Margaret Flynn has enjoyed meeting electors , learning their views , and helping them with their problems . |
| 17 | Order Code : 9350 Total Disks : 1 This program is ideal for introducing children to computers and helping them with their spelling . |
| 18 | She mentions that Southmead Hospital is considering changing to a one year block contract as a means of empowering house officers and helping them to be recognised as an important part of the service provided . |
| 19 | Personal computers for management use is a major area of Apple usage , where planning , analysing , managing and assistance with decision evaluation have made the micro a versatile and powerful tool for managers of all descriptions , saving time and money and helping them to be far more effective in their jobs . |
| 20 | Children 's co-operation can be secured by guiding and helping them towards some desirable action or way of thought . |
| 21 | It was Louise who usually attended to Miriam , bringing her a ration of water and helping her nearer the fire at night . |
| 22 | It might be very unwise to accost him , to ask him just what he thought he was doing — trespassing and helping himself to food . |
| 23 | ‘ How did you get on today — have you found a nanny to help you with the children ? ’ he added , throwing her into confusion by casually giving her a peck on the cheek before leaning across the table and helping himself to a slice of chocolate cake . |
| 24 | Then we took turns at the dressing table , plastering our faces with lotions , creams , lipstick and eye shadow , and helping ourselves to my mother 's " Arpège " . |
| 25 | She went into the empty staff-room and helping herself to a cup of coffee , she sank wearily into a chair . |
| 26 | Otley made me some hot milk and honey and helped himself to a cheese and pickle sandwich and a mug of strong coffee . |
| 27 | He strolled towards the table and helped himself to a biscuit off Ari 's plate . |
| 28 | In a sullen silence he lit a cigar and helped himself to a stiff measure of brandy . |
| 29 | ‘ It 's not enjoyment , it 's ecstasy , ’ he replied , and helped himself to a glass of champagne from the tray of a passing waiter . |
| 30 | He opened the freezer and helped himself to a cold beer and the last of the chicken drumsticks from the packet he had bought earlier in the week . |