The indefinite article is used----
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.
In the vague sense of a certain; as,
A kishore
(= a certain person named kishore kumar) is suspected by the police. One
evening a beggar came to my door.
In the sense of any, to single out an individual as the
representative of a class; as,
A pupil
should obey his teacher.
A cow is a
useful animal.
To make a common noun of a proper noun; as
A Daniel
come to judgment ! ( a Daniel= a very wise man)
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