But to be in that utter dark, was a thing to break the courage, and to breed belief that we did be utter helpless, and all wrapt in horror and despair.

Don't he know that Jig's plumb helpless on the trail?

Unfortunately for others who might stray across our borders, the smell overpowers them in seconds, rendering any potential invader helpless.

But I was growing older myself and no doubt getting physically a little helpless.

I had a sudden helpless, angry feeling that this man had been covertly watching me.

A moment she stood so, uncertain, helpless; then of a sudden the full horror of the possibility the other had suggested came over her, swept away the last barrier of reserve.

It fortun'd that, from out the thicket wood A ramping lion rushed suddenly, And hunting greedy after savage blood, The royal virgin helpless did espy; At whom, with gaping mouth full greedily To seize and to devour her tender corse, When he did run, he stopp'd ere he drew nigh, And loosing all his rage in quick remorse, As with the sight amazed, forgot his furious force.