used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You are a journalist with all your illusions left.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Here we are friends or foes, as it happens; we strike down a friend with the weapon which by rights should only be turned against an enemy.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "You are a journalist with all your illusions left.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here we are friends or foes, as it happens; we strike down a friend with the weapon which by rights should only be turned against an enemy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are just entering the world of letters, I can see," he said.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here we are friends or foes, as it happens; we strike down a friend with the weapon which by rights should only be turned against an enemy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Here we are friends or foes, as it happens; we strike down a friend with the weapon which by rights should only be turned against an enemy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading You will find out, before very long, that fine sentiments will do nothing for you.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading You believe in friendship.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here we are friends or foes, as it happens; we strike down a friend with the weapon which by rights should only be turned against an enemy.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You are just entering the world of letters, I can see," he said.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You will find out, before very long, that fine sentiments will do nothing for you.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Here we are friends or foes, as it happens; we strike down a friend with the weapon which by rights should only be turned against an enemy.
an opposing military force
From this reading Here we are friends or foes, as it happens; we strike down a friend with the weapon which by rights should only be turned against an enemy.
a movement into or inward
From this reading "You are just entering the world of letters, I can see," he said.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading You will find out, before very long, that fine sentiments will do nothing for you.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading You will find out, before very long, that fine sentiments will do nothing for you.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Here we are friends or foes, as it happens; we strike down a friend with the weapon which by rights should only be turned against an enemy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You will find out, before very long, that fine sentiments will do nothing for you.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Here we are friends or foes, as it happens; we strike down a friend with the weapon which by rights should only be turned against an enemy.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Here we are friends or foes, as it happens; we strike down a friend with the weapon which by rights should only be turned against an enemy.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading You believe in friendship.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Here we are friends or foes, as it happens; we strike down a friend with the weapon which by rights should only be turned against an enemy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You are just entering the world of letters, I can see," he said.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here we are friends or foes, as it happens; we strike down a friend with the weapon which by rights should only be turned against an enemy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You are just entering the world of letters, I can see," he said.
illusionsnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒənz/
plural of “illusion” — an erroneous mental representation
From this reading "You are a journalist with all your illusions left.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You believe in friendship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here we are friends or foes, as it happens; we strike down a friend with the weapon which by rights should only be turned against an enemy.
journalistnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələst/
a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading "You are a journalist with all your illusions left.
and nothing more
From this reading "You are just entering the world of letters, I can see," he said.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "You are a journalist with all your illusions left.
the literary culture
From this reading "You are just entering the world of letters, I can see," he said.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading You will find out, before very long, that fine sentiments will do nothing for you.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading You will find out, before very long, that fine sentiments will do nothing for you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You are just entering the world of letters, I can see," he said.
and nothing more
From this reading Here we are friends or foes, as it happens; we strike down a friend with the weapon which by rights should only be turned against an enemy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Here we are friends or foes, as it happens; we strike down a friend with the weapon which by rights should only be turned against an enemy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading You will find out, before very long, that fine sentiments will do nothing for you.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Here we are friends or foes, as it happens; we strike down a friend with the weapon which by rights should only be turned against an enemy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You are just entering the world of letters, I can see," he said.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You are just entering the world of letters, I can see," he said.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading You will find out, before very long, that fine sentiments will do nothing for you.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Here we are friends or foes, as it happens; we strike down a friend with the weapon which by rights should only be turned against an enemy.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Here we are friends or foes, as it happens; we strike down a friend with the weapon which by rights should only be turned against an enemy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You will find out, before very long, that fine sentiments will do nothing for you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You are just entering the world of letters, I can see," he said.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Here we are friends or foes, as it happens; we strike down a friend with the weapon which by rights should only be turned against an enemy.
precisely as stated
From this reading You will find out, before very long, that fine sentiments will do nothing for you.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Here we are friends or foes, as it happens; we strike down a friend with the weapon which by rights should only be turned against an enemy.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Here we are friends or foes, as it happens; we strike down a friend with the weapon which by rights should only be turned against an enemy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here we are friends or foes, as it happens; we strike down a friend with the weapon which by rights should only be turned against an enemy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will find out, before very long, that fine sentiments will do nothing for you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You are a journalist with all your illusions left.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "You are just entering the world of letters, I can see," he said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are just entering the world of letters, I can see," he said.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are a journalist with all your illusions left.
