Question

i shouldnt have accepted her help, but tis a tricky job, and when she came along i was greatly obliged to her. source: the witch of blackbird pond. in this sentence, obliged means: caused to be indebted turned away from detained in conversation harassed constantly

Explanation:

The speaker initially regrets accepting help but was in a difficult situation when the other - person offered. "Obliged" here implies a sense of being in debt or having a sense of gratitude due to the help received.

Answer:

caused to be indebted