a headache Could anyone help me: if the noun "headache" is uncountable, why do we use the indefinite article with it (like "to have A headache")? as far as i know a/an is not normally used with uncountable nouns. thanx in advance!

island race or island breed? Could anyone tell me which is approriate in the following sentence: The British are an island (breed/race)

What does "a pancake overlooking" stand for? Reading about Haarlem came across the following phrase: After a pancake overlooking the bustling and achingly pretty Grote Markt, you’ll be glad you made the trip. Does anybody know what "a pancake overlooking" means? If so, could you, please, tell me. Thanks!