| The helpless ship accelerated for a few moments and then began to slow down, eventually coming to a standstill. |
| Avis reported seeing a local resident standing in waist-deep water, helpless as her furniture floated down the road. |
| When they were within range he leapt up, levelled a pistol at the helpless group and demanded cash. |
| They were so helpless and vulnerable, yet didn't seem to care a jot, wanting only to play and charge around. |
| A long ball in from Ball was killed by the Dutchman, who turned and hit it beyond the helpless Arthur. |
| We're like a big burlap sack full of kittens, all wriggly and cuddly and helpless. |
