assistance
/əˈsɪs.təns/ noun B1- Aid; help; the act or result of assisting. · He asked for technical assistance with the computer.· Financial assistance is available for low-income families.
Plural assistances
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“If ever you need us again,” she said, “come out into the field and call, and we shall hear you and come to your assistance.
Dantès has no longer any occasion for assistance—he is about to become a captain.”
The Shepherd-boy, now really alarmed, shouted in an agony of terror: “Pray, do come and help me; the Wolf is killing the sheep;” but no one paid any heed to his cries, nor rendered any assistance.
THE MEMBERS of the Body rebelled against the Belly, and said, “Why should we be perpetually engaged in administering to your wants, while you do nothing but take your rest, and enjoy yourself in luxury and self-indulgence?” The Members carried out their resolve and refused their assistance to the Belly.
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