In Vague Language, Elasticity Theory and the Use of `Some', Nguyet Nhu Le and Grace Qiao Zhang present the first comprehensive study of the word `some', focusing on its elasticity. In particular, they consider how `some' is both a quantifier and a qualifier, has positive or negative meanings, and has local and global interpretations. They show that the word is used across a meaning continuum and can be used to convey a range of states, including approximation, uncertainty, politeness, and evasion. Finally, they demonstrate that the functions of `some' are also multi-directional and...