"in a month's time" "take a road"

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yuyu0615

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I have two questions.
What does "in a month's time" mean?
What does "take a road" mean?
Please tell me the meanings of those phrases.
 

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I have two questions.
What does "in a month's time" mean?
One month from now (in the future)
What does "take a road" mean?
Choose a road and travel down it.
Please tell me the meanings of those phrases.
Some context would allow for more precise answers.
R.
 

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Thank you very much,Raymott.
"take a road" is used in this sentence.
"I took a road that went along a narrow vally,and then up onto the moor again.
 

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Thank you very much,Raymott.
"take a road" is used in this sentence.
"I took a road that went along a narrow vally,and then up onto the moor again.
Yes, it's just a way of saying, "I drove along a road", "I chose a road".
'Take' has many uses meaning "choose and use":
"Take the first turn on the left", "Take a seat", "Take your partners for a dance", "Take a number, divide it by two ..."
 

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I understand the usage of "take". I appreciate your help.
 
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