Example sentences of "[noun sg] to help him " in BNC.
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| 1 | He had of course his grasp of military and diplomatic practice to help him ; and he was firmly convinced that the Roman constitution was open to analysis in Greek terms . |
| 2 | Unfortunately though , he became too domesticated and did n't have a fear of humans so he was put on a programme to help him adjust to the wild . |
| 3 | Yeremi found himself thinking passionately of that anonymous slave abandoned in the pitch-dark tube , with none of the superhuman muscle power of a Scout to help him , and fetters to mock his efforts . |
| 4 | Failure to bring about the defection would mean certain imprisonment , possibly death , for if he did not bring matters to a successful conclusion , Manville and his colleagues would not make the slightest attempt to help him . |
| 5 | He seemed at a loss for words , and Ward made no attempt to help him . |
| 6 | The woman sitting at the table made no attempt to help him . |
| 7 | They had to walk right past the tramp to enter the church and they made absolutely no attempt to help him in any way . |
| 8 | I got home to find Kenneth hunched over his desk engrossed in a pile of newly purchased books on the subject of lymphoma and a medical dictionary to help him understand the terminology . |
| 9 | It called for the appointment of a science adviser at cabinet level and early enough in the new president 's term to help him fill other scientific posts , an expanded Office of Science and Technology Policy ( OSTP ) and access to expert outside advice . |
| 10 | Now he is appealing for sponsorship to help him meet his expenses . |
| 11 | Mr O'Donnell said he had agreed to go with McPherson on the night of his ordeal to help him steal a van from Tarbert . |
| 12 | Another added a series of syllables which sounded like yumyumyum to help him over the blocks . |
| 13 | The boy who brought him food in the morning was a young fellow he had never seen before , and not one of the men-at-arms , but by the look of him one who belonged behind Isambard 's chair in his great hall , or about his wardrobe to help him to dress . |
| 14 | Friends raise funds for Mark THE family and friends of autistic five-year-old Mark Mason have raised £1,400 to buy special computer equipment to help him communicate and make better progress at the special school he attends in York . |
| 15 | He accepted the direction of a United States public-relations expert to help him present a favourable impression of the revolution , and was described by a Department of State official as ‘ a man on his best behaviour ’ throughout the visit ( Memo for the president from Christian A. Herter , 23 April 1959 , US Declassified , 1976 , 58F ) . |
| 16 | She had heard from Mrs Crick that Mr Clare had spoken of marrying a country girl to help him farm , milk cows and reap corn . |
| 17 | He was a rich farmer now , while Doyle was still dirt poor and broke his back in the Arbuthnots ' garden with only a lazy boy to help him . |
| 18 | However , if the patient has learned to make steps safely , but still tends to overuse his normal side , the physiotherapist may supply him with a high stick to help him to balance better . |
| 19 | A MOTORIST , who needed a stick to help him walk , left his car parked in a dangerous position at Alton High Street . |
| 20 | Even though some expert clauses do not specifically reserve the right for the parties to make submissions or representations to the expert ( see 8.15 ) , it is unlikely that this right will be lost through its omission , because the expert will usually want to receive submissions or representations of some kind to help him understand the issue he has to determine . |
| 21 | Now he needed more details of the case to help him . |
| 22 | When Major Burrows was stationed at a camp in a nearby suburb Mrs Burrows , Eva and Margaret would take a train each Sunday afternoon to help him with the evening service he conducted for the soldiers . |
| 23 | The Profitboss trusts the experts to lend their expertise to help him reach his profit-making goals . |
| 24 | She 'd been surprised and off-balance on hearing his voice , but her subsequent enthusiasm and willingness to help him out had been well-feigned . |
| 25 | Would he also look to a change of driver to help him with the draw he will want at Augusta ? |
| 26 | ‘ All I did was try to help him ! ’ |
| 27 | He had laid by his sword , but he had a dagger still upon him , and managed to draw it and slash through the folds that smothered him ; and Norbury and Erpyngham and half a dozen others of his own people came plunging and splashing through the storm to help him out of these ominous grave-clothes . |
| 28 | The court heard how he intended to use the drug to help him relax while filming for HTV in South Wales . |
| 29 | The high travel costs added onto everyday expenses were causing John distress and so LAB were pleased to award John an annual grant to help him keep in touch with his brother and retain his independence . |
| 30 | And certain things are going to happen in his body to help him to cope with that situation . |