Yes, it can be. For example, "He was seeking an answer for the riddle" (to the riddle).
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No. It is an adverb, used as an adverb of time. O'clock is actually a prepositional phrase, a contraction of the phrase "of the clock."
To use "around" as an adverb, just make sure that it is not being used in a prepositional phrase. Adverb Example: I have been walking around. In the above example, "around" is not in a prepositional phrase. It is simply a word standing alone. Preposition Example: I have been walking around the house. In this example, "around" is in a prepositional phrase, so it is being used as a preposition.
No. If the proper noun Tuesday is used after a verb, it is a shortened form of the prepositional phrase "on Tuesday."
The phrase "riddle an ant in the carpet" is a play on words, combining the idea of a riddle with the literal image of an ant being hidden or camouflaged in a carpet. It could be interpreted as a clever or tricky situation, where something small and insignificant is difficult to find or solve. This phrase showcases the use of wordplay and metaphor to create a puzzling or amusing expression.