When
such is followed by a singular countable noun/noun phrase with a singular countable noun, it is followed by "
a/an":
such an idea, such a nice girl. When it is followed by a plural noun or uncountable noun, no article is used: s
uch awful weather, such mistakes.
I though that
rather is used in the same way as
such. But I have come across these examples:
- He was rather a handsome
boy. (a singular countable noun)
- It was rather a good
wine. (uncountable noun)
and I am confused now because in both sentences there are articles
.
So, what is the correct use of
rather?
Thank you.