Many people think that Big Ben is the huge clock that towers 316 feet above the River Thames at Westminster. But strictly the deep-voiced bell which booms from the belfry at the top of 336 steep stairs. For fifteen years. in the last century, experts wrangled about the plans for parliament's prospective clock. Filially, Frederick Dent was appointed to make his masterpieces. But even then the job was not plain sailing. The original bell was cast in 1856, dragged over Westminster Bridge by sixteen white horses and hung on gallows in New Palace Yard for testing. Sadly, a crack was discovered, and the bell has to be re-cast. But, even today, a crack is still apparent. However, it is good to remember that although Big Ben was born in the controversy he was christened with laughter. During a House of Commons debate on a suitable name for London's new timekeeper, along speech was made by an immense member called out' 'why not call the clock Big Ben? 'So, in a good-humored roar. The thirteen and a-half -ton heavyweight was named for all time, and began public service in May 1859.
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After help, we can use object + infinitive (with or without to).
| Can you help me (to) find my ring? (NOT | |
| Thank you so much for helping us (to) repair the car. | |
| Our main task is to help the company (to) become profitable. |
Help can also be followed directly by an infinitive without an object.
| Would you like to help pack? |
If you say that you cannot/can’t help doing something (especially in British English), you mean that you can’t stop yourself, even if you don’t want to do it.
| She’s a selfish woman, but somehow you can’t help liking her. | |
| Excuse me – I couldn’t help overhearing what you said. | |
| Sorry I broke the cup – I couldn’t help it. |
Can’t help can be followed by but + infinitive (without to), with the same meaning as can’t help verb + ing. This is common in American English.
| I can’t help but wonder what I should do next. |
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