FOIL in a Sentence
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19 example sentences for FOIL, such as:
1. Cover the chicken loosely with foil.
2. I feel a foil as quick and supple as my own.
3. Cover the chicken with silver foil and bake.
4. Pour cider around the meat and cover with foil.
5. The pretty girl likes plain boy friend as foil.
2. I feel a foil as quick and supple as my own.
3. Cover the chicken with silver foil and bake.
4. Pour cider around the meat and cover with foil.
5. The pretty girl likes plain boy friend as foil.
Search Quotes from Classic Book Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen |
Meanings and Examples of FOIL
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foil
n. thin, flexible leaf or sheet of metal; prevent from being successful; set off by contrast
Classic Sentence:
1 These boots, an old foil, and a slashed doublet once used by an artist for some picture, were Jo's chief treasures and appeared on all occasions.
2 However, it must be acknowledged, she had faults to foil her gifts.
3 Nay, he made this foil of his so very widely known, that third parties took it up, and handled it on some occasions with considerable briskness.
4 I feel a foil as quick and supple as my own.
The Hound of the Baskervilles By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In Chapter 5. Three Broken Threads
Context Highlight In Chapter 5. Three Broken Threads
5 "The button from your foil," he answered.
6 Again the avenger had been foiled, and again his concentrated hatred urged him to continue the pursuit.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER V. THE AVENGING ANGELS
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER V. THE AVENGING ANGELS
7 Have patience, sir," replied his counsellor; "I might retort your accusation, and blame the inconsiderate levity which foiled my design, and misled your own better judgment.
8 Cranly's heavy boots were heard loudly charging across the quadrangle and then returning heavily, foiled and spurning the gravel at each step.
9 He came and listened at the mysterious lodger's door, hoping to catch the sound of his voice, but Jean Valjean saw his candle through the key-hole, and foiled the spy by keeping silent.
Les Misérables 2 By Victor Hugo
Context Highlight In BOOK 5: CHAPTER X—WHICH EXPLAINS HOW JAVERT GOT ON THE SCENT
Context Highlight In BOOK 5: CHAPTER X—WHICH EXPLAINS HOW JAVERT GOT ON THE SCENT
10 There there was a trophy of arms formed of wooden broadswords, canes, clubs, and foils.
Les Misérables 4 By Victor Hugo
Context Highlight In BOOK 1: CHAPTER V—FACTS WHENCE HISTORY SPRINGS AND WHICH HISTORY ...
Context Highlight In BOOK 1: CHAPTER V—FACTS WHENCE HISTORY SPRINGS AND WHICH HISTORY ...
11 One day, the buttons were removed from the foils.
Example Sentence:
1 Cover the chicken with silver foil and bake.
2 Pour cider around the meat and cover with foil.
3 Cover the chicken loosely with foil.
4 Her sparkling jewellery served as the perfect foil for her fine complexion.
5 The pale walls provide a perfect foil for the brightly coloured furniture.
6 In the end, Skywalker is able to foil Vader's diabolical schemes.
7 The pretty girl likes plain boy friend as foil.
8 The prisoners' attempt to escape was foiled at the last minute when police received a tip-off.