The Indefinite Article is used--
1. In its original numerical sense of one; as, Twelve inches make a foot. Not a word was said. A word to the wise is sufficient. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
2. In the vague sense of a certain; as, A man is suspected by the police. One evening a beggar came to my door.
3. In the sense of any, to single out an individual as the representative of a class; as,
A pupil should obey his master. A cow is a useful animal.
4. To make a common noun of a proper noun; as, A Daniel come to judgement! ( A very wise man )
1. In its original numerical sense of one; as, Twelve inches make a foot. Not a word was said. A word to the wise is sufficient. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
2. In the vague sense of a certain; as, A man is suspected by the police. One evening a beggar came to my door.
3. In the sense of any, to single out an individual as the representative of a class; as,
A pupil should obey his master. A cow is a useful animal.
4. To make a common noun of a proper noun; as, A Daniel come to judgement! ( A very wise man )
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