helplessly

1. Without protection or assistance.

   The fish flopped helplessly in the tiny remaining pool.

2. Without the ability to help oneself.

   The boy rolled on the floor laughing helplessly.

3. Without the ability to react actively.

   The spectators gaped helplessly as the balloon approached the power lines.

1. Tom watched helplessly as rioters burned down his store.

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2. Tom watched helplessly as his house was washed away.

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3. Tom watched helplessly as soldiers dragged his father out of their house.

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4. Tom shrugged helplessly.

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5. Tom smiled helplessly.

   ruТом беспомощно улыбнулся.

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