Date:         Fri, 7 May 2004 16:51:28 -0400
Reply-To:     John Runberg <jrunberg@MAC.COM>
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From:         John Runberg <jrunberg@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Defination of HELP (was a thread about a Vanagon. Once)
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Gotta love the internet. 

THIS is the definition of HELP - taken from dictionary.com. Please note the lines marked in brackets (<< >>)

Help     P   Pronunciation Key  (hlp)
v. helped, help·ing, helps 
v. tr.
- To give assistance to; aid: I helped her find the book. He helped me into my coat.
- To contribute to the furtherance of; promote.
- To give relief to: help the needy.
- To ease; relieve: medication to help your cold.
- To change for the better; improve: A fresh coat of paint will help a scarred old table.
- To refrain from; avoid or resist. Used with can or cannot: couldn't help laughing.

v. intr.
<< To be of service; give assistance. >>

n.
<< The act or an instance of helping. >>

<< Aid or assistance. >>


Relief; remedy.

One that helps: You've been a great help. A food processor is a help to the serious cook.

A person employed to help, especially a farm worker or domestic servant.
Such employees considered as a group. Often used with the.