Gave a leg up

Usage examples of helped.

If he can get to this wizard before he turns the Sisters down for the third time, he can learn whether he can be helped without them .

For a long time its practical effect was small, but ultimately, whenever circumstances were favorable, it helped in bringing about the diminution of the inequalities in the social system.

As the soldiers helped her away, the wizard turned his attention to Trimack.

Sometimes the events themselves helped them to decipher where it was to be placed chronologically, but only sometimes.

He held Siddin in one arm as he reached up with the other and helped Kahlan down.

Grass tied in bands at their upper arms and around their heads helped make them invisible in the surrounding grassland when they chose to be.

Picking up both their packs, she put a hand under Richard's arm and helped him to his feet.

It sat by itself, moonlight reflecting off the tile roof Richard had helped the Mud People build.

She has already helped me, and I am confident she will soon cure me of them.

Weber helped his friend sit up and, with a handful of straw, wiped the blood from the healed wound.

It was a morning glory, meant to represent his awakening awareness of the gift, an awareness she had helped to blossom.

The ground was uneven, tangled with roots and brush, but the glowing footprints helped her to see the way.

The lamp lit itself, adding a soft glow to that of the fire in the large hearth made of smooth river stones, and helped illuminate the dark walls of the room.

He wondered if maybe he didn't need the collar, if Zedd could have helped him without it.

They bring me none, save perhaps that they have helped me preserve your life this night.