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Rh and  have not quite the same meaning,  means I feel sick; but  means I am in some sickness, such as fever, &c.

I CANNOT HELP.

The English phrase “I cannot help that,” is translated by saying I have no help on that. . The word, “cure,” may be used instead of.

When “cannot help” is followed by a present participle in English, use , with verbal noun: as, I cannot help laughing,.

I AM ALONE.

There are two expressions which translate the English word “alone” in such sentences as I am alone, He is alone, &c, i.e.,, or (I am in my oneship, or I am by (with) myself). He is alone. , or She was alone. , or. We shall be alone. , or.

I ASK.

The English word “ask” has two distinct meanings according as it means “beseech” or “inquire.” In Irish there are two distinct verbs, viz.,