( BrE ) ( AmE defenseless ) adj.
VERBS
▪ be , feel , lie ( esp. BrE )
▪
He was kicked as he lay ~ on the ground.
▪ leave sb
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They were left virtually ~ against enemy attack.
ADVERB
▪ completely , totally , utterly
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She felt utterly ~.
▪ almost , practically , virtually
PREPOSITION
▪ against
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They were completely ~ against enemy attack.
PHRASES
▪ poor ~
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How could anyone steal from a poor ~ old lady?