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helping hand |
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helping hand n
assistance many people lent a helping hand in making arrangements for the party ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations helping hand n → aiuto to give sb a helping hand → dare una mano a qn helping hand n → aiuto to give sb a helping hand → dare una mano a qn How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He called out to a passing traveler for help, but instead of holding out a helping hand, the man stood by unconcernedly, and scolded the boy for his imprudence. To show how unripe I was for John Barleycorn, when, at this time, I descended into my slough of despond, I never dreamed of turning to John Barleycorn for a helping hand. I went to my room and reread Joseph Alexeevich's letters and recalled my conversations with him, and deduced from it all that I ought not to refuse a suppliant, and ought to reach a helping hand to everyone- especially to one so closely bound to me- and that I must bear my cross. |
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