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Yuko Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
A knight in shining armor.
No article for "armor" because...?
Also, could you give me other such examples?
Also, could you give me other such examples?
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It is a material. A woman in silk stood in the doorway. He was dressed in tweed and suede.
- It is a material.
- A woman in silk stood in the doorway.
- He was dressed in tweed and suede.
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It is a material. A woman in silk stood in the doorway. He was dressed in tweed and suede.
But, "He wore a suit of armor."
But, "He wore a suit of armor."
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Thank you! Of course, now that you point it out.
I must have come across the expression "a 'suit of' armor", but didn't make the connection.
Thanks again!
I must have come across the expression "a 'suit of' armor", but didn't make the connection.
Thanks again!
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