Before Helen Keller was two years old, she lost her sight and her hearing. she lived in a world of confusion until the arrival of Anne Mansfield Sullivan, the woman who was to change Hele's life. On March 3, 1887. Miss Sullivan arrived at the Keller home. It was three months before Helen's seventh birthday. Miss Sullivan worked closely with her new student. At times the teacher becae frustrated. Eventually, Miss Sullivan's efforts were rewarded. The deaf and blind Helen Keller learned to communicate verbally.
What does the word 'confusion' mean here?
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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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