The word 'helping' <u>is a verb</u> since it's a doing word. A verb must be a doing word e.g. running, jogging, walking and cycling.
Answer: England felt vulnerable to attack because other countries were improving their militaries and growing stronger.
Explanation:
Since Napoleon's defeat in 1815, England remained the state with the greatest navy throughout the 19th century. However, the end of the century was marked by Germany rising to power, which certainly aimed at taking Britain's place. As military technology developed fast, Britain was afraid of the new advances such as aerial bombs and powerful artillery. The situation was getting more severe and eventually led to World War I.
Can you please elaborate more?
A semicolon can be added between "hours" and "the", making the "T" on "the" lowercase and removing the period after "hours".
Answer:
I didn't read the book or know the story but I can imagine that if it is meant to be literal, he/she said it because having the disease made him/her more careful and weary.
Explanation:
It is kind of like what happened with this Corona. We heard about the "disease" and became more weary and careful. Also: sharpened our senses.
