Resolve issues with incorrect usage of a/an (tgstation#51095)

Co-authored-by: NewSta <[email protected]>

.github/CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -270,7 +270,7 @@ This is good:
 
 * Variable Editing (Var-edits)
 	* While var-editing an item within the editor is perfectly fine, it is preferred that when you are changing the base behavior of an item (how it functions) that you make a new subtype of that item within the code, especially if you plan to use the item in multiple locations on the same map, or across multiple maps. This makes it easier to make corrections as needed to all instances of the item at one time as opposed to having to find each instance of it and change them all individually.
-		* Subtypes only intended to be used on away mission or ruin maps should be contained within an .dm file with a name corresponding to that map within `code\modules\awaymissions` or `code\modules\ruins` respectively. This is so in the event that the map is removed, that subtype will be removed at the same time as well to minimize leftover/unused data within the repo.
+		* Subtypes only intended to be used on away mission or ruin maps should be contained within a .dm file with a name corresponding to that map within `code\modules\awaymissions` or `code\modules\ruins` respectively. This is so in the event that the map is removed, that subtype will be removed at the same time as well to minimize leftover/unused data within the repo.
 	* Please attempt to clean out any dirty variables that may be contained within items you alter through var-editing. For example, due to how DM functions, changing the `pixel_x` variable from 23 to 0 will leave a dirty record in the map's code of `pixel_x = 0`. Likewise this can happen when changing an item's icon to something else and then back. This can lead to some issues where an item's icon has changed within the code, but becomes broken on the map due to it still attempting to use the old entry.
 	* Areas should not be var-edited on a map to change it's name or attributes. All areas of a single type and it's altered instances are considered the same area within the code, and editing their variables on a map can lead to issues with powernets and event subsystems which are difficult to debug.
 

_maps/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/kinggoatarena.dmm

@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/retaliate/goose{
 	atmos_requirements = list("min_oxy" = 0, "max_oxy" = 0, "min_tox" = 0, "max_tox" = 1, "min_co2" = 0, "max_co2" = 5, "min_n2" = 0, "max_n2" = 0);
 	damage_coeff = list("brute" = 0, "fire" = 0, "toxin" = 0, "clone" = 0, "stamina" = 0, "oxygen" = 0);
-	desc = "If you are alive and reading this you should not be in this room and should prob tell a admin how you got here.";
+	desc = "If you are alive and reading this you should not be in this room and should prob tell an admin how you got here.";
 	name = "The Paradox Goose"
 	},
 /turf/open/indestructible/hoteltile,

code/__DEFINES/_globals.dm

@@ -56,5 +56,5 @@
 /// Create a null global list
 #define GLOBAL_LIST(X) GLOBAL_RAW(/list/##X); GLOBAL_UNMANAGED(X)
 
-/// Create an typed null global
+/// Create a typed null global
 #define GLOBAL_DATUM(X, Typepath) GLOBAL_RAW(Typepath/##X); GLOBAL_UNMANAGED(X)

code/__DEFINES/tgs.dm

@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@
 //Write an info `message` to a server log
 #define TGS_INFO_LOG(message)
 
-//Write an warning `message` to a server log
+//Write a warning `message` to a server log
 #define TGS_WARNING_LOG(message)
 
 //Write an error `message` to a server log

code/__HELPERS/game.dm

@@ -546,7 +546,7 @@
 	)
 	return (is_type_in_list(item, pire_wire))
 
-// Find a obstruction free turf that's within the range of the center. Can also condition on if it is of a certain area type.
+// Find an obstruction free turf that's within the range of the center. Can also condition on if it is of a certain area type.
 /proc/find_obstruction_free_location(range, atom/center, area/specific_area)
 	var/list/turfs = RANGE_TURFS(range, center)
 	var/list/possible_loc = list()

code/__HELPERS/type2type.dm

@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@
 		else
 	return
 
-//Converts an angle (degrees) into an ss13 direction
+//Converts an angle (degrees) into a ss13 direction
 GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(modulo_angle_to_dir, list(NORTH,NORTHEAST,EAST,SOUTHEAST,SOUTH,SOUTHWEST,WEST,NORTHWEST))
 #define angle2dir(X) (GLOB.modulo_angle_to_dir[round((((X%360)+382.5)%360)/45)+1])
 

code/controllers/subsystem/mapping.dm

@@ -541,7 +541,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(the_station_areas)
 			qdel(TR, TRUE)
 	UNSETEMPTY(turf_reservations)
 	var/list/clearing = list()
-	for(var/l in unused_turfs)			//unused_turfs is a assoc list by z = list(turfs)
+	for(var/l in unused_turfs)			//unused_turfs is an assoc list by z = list(turfs)
 		if(islist(unused_turfs[l]))
 			clearing |= unused_turfs[l]
 	clearing |= used_turfs		//used turfs is an associative list, BUT, reserve_turfs() can still handle it. If the code above works properly, this won't even be needed as the turfs would be freed already.

code/datums/components/_component.dm

@@ -388,7 +388,7 @@
   *
   * Returns the component that was created. Or the old component in a dupe situation where [COMPONENT_DUPE_UNIQUE] was set
   *
-  * If this tries to add an component to an incompatible type, the component will be deleted and the result will be `null`. This is very unperformant, try not to do it
+  * If this tries to add a component to an incompatible type, the component will be deleted and the result will be `null`. This is very unperformant, try not to do it
   *
   * Properly handles duplicate situations based on the `dupe_mode` var
   */

code/datums/components/ntnet_interface.dm

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-//Thing meant for allowing datums and objects to access a NTnet network datum.
+//Thing meant for allowing datums and objects to access an NTnet network datum.
 /datum/proc/ntnet_receive(datum/netdata/data)
 	return
 

code/game/area/areas.dm

@@ -312,7 +312,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(teleportlocs)
 					INVOKE_ASYNC(D, (opening ? /obj/machinery/door/firedoor.proc/open : /obj/machinery/door/firedoor.proc/close))
 
 /**
-  * Generate an firealarm alert for this area
+  * Generate a firealarm alert for this area
   *
   * Sends to all ai players, alert consoles, drones and alarm monitor programs in the world
   *

code/game/atoms.dm

@@ -751,7 +751,7 @@
 	return FALSE
 
 /**
-  * Respond to a electric bolt action on our item
+  * Respond to an electric bolt action on our item
   *
   * Default behaviour is to return, we define here to allow for cleaner code later on
   */

code/game/machinery/doors/airlock.dm

@@ -1137,7 +1137,7 @@
 		return
 
 	var/airlock_type = painter.available_paint_jobs["[current_paintjob]"] // get the airlock type path associated with the airlock name the user just chose
-	var/obj/machinery/door/airlock/airlock = new airlock_type // we need to create an new instance of the airlock and assembly to read vars from them
+	var/obj/machinery/door/airlock/airlock = new airlock_type // we need to create a new instance of the airlock and assembly to read vars from them
 	var/obj/structure/door_assembly/assembly = new airlock.assemblytype
 
 	if(airlock_material == "glass" && assembly.noglass) // prevents painting glass airlocks with a paint job that doesn't have a glass version, such as the freezer

code/game/objects/items/RSF.dm

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ CONTAINS:
 RSF
 
 */
-///Extracts the related object from a associated list of objects and values, or lists and objects.
+///Extracts the related object from an associated list of objects and values, or lists and objects.
 #define OBJECT_OR_LIST_ELEMENT(from, input) (islist(input) ? from[input] : input)
 /obj/item/rsf
 	name = "\improper Rapid-Service-Fabricator"

code/game/objects/items/devices/scanners.dm

@@ -765,7 +765,7 @@ GENE SCANNER
 	item_state = "healthanalyzer"
 	lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/medical_lefthand.dmi'
 	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/medical_righthand.dmi'
-	desc = "An wand for scanning someone else for a medical analysis. Insert into a kiosk is make the scanned patient the target of a health scan."
+	desc = "A wand for scanning someone else for a medical analysis. Insert into a kiosk is make the scanned patient the target of a health scan."
 	force = 0
 	throwforce = 0
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_TINY

code/game/objects/items/storage/toolbox.dm

@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/storage/toolbox/mechanical/old/clean
 	name = "toolbox"
-	desc = "A old, blue toolbox, it looks robust."
+	desc = "An old, blue toolbox, it looks robust."
 	icon_state = "oldtoolboxclean"
 	item_state = "toolbox_blue"
 	has_latches = FALSE

code/game/objects/structures/tables_racks.dm

@@ -245,7 +245,7 @@
 ///Table on wheels
 /obj/structure/table/rolling
 	name = "Rolling table"
-	desc = "A NT brand \"Rolly poly\" rolling table. It can and will move."
+	desc = "An NT brand \"Rolly poly\" rolling table. It can and will move."
 	anchored = FALSE
 	smooth = SMOOTH_FALSE
 	canSmoothWith = list()

code/game/objects/structures/votingbox.dm

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 
 /obj/structure/votebox
 	name = "voting box"
-	desc = "A automatic voting box."
+	desc = "An automatic voting box."
 
 	icon = 'icons/obj/votebox.dmi'
 	icon_state = "votebox_maint"

code/modules/admin/admin_verbs.dm

@@ -40,8 +40,8 @@ GLOBAL_PROTECT(admin_verbs_admin)
 	/client/proc/toggle_view_range,		/*changes how far we can see*/
 	/client/proc/getserverlogs,		/*for accessing server logs*/
 	/client/proc/getcurrentlogs,		/*for accessing server logs for the current round*/
-	/client/proc/cmd_admin_subtle_message,	/*send an message to somebody as a 'voice in their head'*/
-	/client/proc/cmd_admin_headset_message,	/*send an message to somebody through their headset as CentCom*/
+	/client/proc/cmd_admin_subtle_message,	/*send a message to somebody as a 'voice in their head'*/
+	/client/proc/cmd_admin_headset_message,	/*send a message to somebody through their headset as CentCom*/
 	/client/proc/cmd_admin_delete,		/*delete an instance/object/mob/etc*/
 	/client/proc/cmd_admin_check_contents,	/*displays the contents of an instance*/
 	/client/proc/centcom_podlauncher,/*Open a window to launch a Supplypod and configure it or it's contents*/

code/modules/atmospherics/gasmixtures/gas_mixture.dm

@@ -198,7 +198,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(gaslist_cache, init_gaslist_cache())
 
 	return removed
 
-	///Removes a amount of a specific gas from the gas_mixture.
+	///Removes an amount of a specific gas from the gas_mixture.
 	///Returns: gas_mixture with the gas removed
 /datum/gas_mixture/proc/remove_specific(gas_id, amount)
 	var/list/cached_gases = gases

code/modules/awaymissions/mission_code/moonoutpost19.dm

@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/paper/fluff/awaymissions/moonoutpost19/log/gerald
 	name = "Personal Log - Gerald Rosswell"
-	info = "Personal Log for Research Director Gerald Rosswell<br><br>Entry One - 17/05/2554:<br>You know, I can't believe I took this position so suddenly. I saw that corporate needed a research director for one of it's outposts and thought it would be a cakewalk, there isn't going to be a lot of research to be done on a tiny outpost. Mainly just running scans on the gas giant we are orbiting or some basic RnD. However, they conveniently forgot to tell me that me and my science staff would have to pull double duty as medical staff and that there is no one higher up on the chain of command here, so I get to pull triple duty as acting captain as well! This shit is probably allowed in some 3 point fine print buried underneath the literally thousands of pages of contracts. Well, at least the research will be easy work.<br><br>Entry Two - 25/05/2554:<br>Well, we all expected it at the outpost, CentCom has decided to completely change what research we are doing. They've decided that we should be research the species known as 'xenomporphs'. They announced this change 4 days ago and along with it, sadly, the termination of our current science staff barring me. Not to mention the constant noise made by the construction detail they sent to staple on an xenobiology lab ensuring no one has been able to sleep decently ever since they announced the shift. To make matters worse our current security guard actually died of a heart attack today. Just goes to show that 75 year old men shouldn't be security guards. Still can't believe that they decided to do this major change less than a month after the outpost was established.<br><br>Entry Three - 27/05/2554:<br>The new security guard arrived today. Apparently transferred here from the research station that also is orbiting the gas giant. He seems to be rather angry about his transfer. Considering the rumors I've heard about the research station he's probably caught off guard by the fact that Steve hasn't tried to force an IED down his throat.<br><br>Entry Four - 06/06/2554:<br>My requests for additional security and containment measures for the 'xenomorph' has been denied. Does Central Command not notice how dangerous these creatures are? The only thing keeping them in is a force field, a minor problem with the power grid and the entire hive is loose. What would stop them then, the lone security guard with a dinky little taser? Kenneth can barely handle a short-tempered engineer. We are under equipped and under staffed, we are inevitably going to be destroyed unless we get the equipment and staff we need.<br><br>Entry Five - 10/06/2554:<br>Cunningham got a good look at the xenomorph in containment. He was frightened for the rest of the day, rather amusing if it wasn't for the fact that we are all trapped on this scrap heap with naught but a force field keeping those xenomorphs in.<br><br>Entry Six - 17/06/2554:<br>The reactions from the specimens today has shown that they possess strange mental properties. Mark hypothesizes that they possibly have a sort of hive mind, while nothing is certain this would explain how xenomorphs seem to have vastly increased intellect when a 'queen' is present. Of course, to test this hypothesis would require many complicated procedures which we will not be able to undertake. But we do not know the full extend of the xenomorph mind, it may or may not be able to find a way to circumvent our containment system. I will resend my request for additional security measures along with this new found information."
+	info = "Personal Log for Research Director Gerald Rosswell<br><br>Entry One - 17/05/2554:<br>You know, I can't believe I took this position so suddenly. I saw that corporate needed a research director for one of it's outposts and thought it would be a cakewalk, there isn't going to be a lot of research to be done on a tiny outpost. Mainly just running scans on the gas giant we are orbiting or some basic RnD. However, they conveniently forgot to tell me that me and my science staff would have to pull double duty as medical staff and that there is no one higher up on the chain of command here, so I get to pull triple duty as acting captain as well! This shit is probably allowed in some 3 point fine print buried underneath the literally thousands of pages of contracts. Well, at least the research will be easy work.<br><br>Entry Two - 25/05/2554:<br>Well, we all expected it at the outpost, CentCom has decided to completely change what research we are doing. They've decided that we should be research the species known as 'xenomporphs'. They announced this change 4 days ago and along with it, sadly, the termination of our current science staff barring me. Not to mention the constant noise made by the construction detail they sent to staple on a xenobiology lab ensuring no one has been able to sleep decently ever since they announced the shift. To make matters worse our current security guard actually died of a heart attack today. Just goes to show that 75 year old men shouldn't be security guards. Still can't believe that they decided to do this major change less than a month after the outpost was established.<br><br>Entry Three - 27/05/2554:<br>The new security guard arrived today. Apparently transferred here from the research station that also is orbiting the gas giant. He seems to be rather angry about his transfer. Considering the rumors I've heard about the research station he's probably caught off guard by the fact that Steve hasn't tried to force an IED down his throat.<br><br>Entry Four - 06/06/2554:<br>My requests for additional security and containment measures for the 'xenomorph' has been denied. Does Central Command not notice how dangerous these creatures are? The only thing keeping them in is a force field, a minor problem with the power grid and the entire hive is loose. What would stop them then, the lone security guard with a dinky little taser? Kenneth can barely handle a short-tempered engineer. We are under equipped and under staffed, we are inevitably going to be destroyed unless we get the equipment and staff we need.<br><br>Entry Five - 10/06/2554:<br>Cunningham got a good look at the xenomorph in containment. He was frightened for the rest of the day, rather amusing if it wasn't for the fact that we are all trapped on this scrap heap with naught but a force field keeping those xenomorphs in.<br><br>Entry Six - 17/06/2554:<br>The reactions from the specimens today has shown that they possess strange mental properties. Mark hypothesizes that they possibly have a sort of hive mind, while nothing is certain this would explain how xenomorphs seem to have vastly increased intellect when a 'queen' is present. Of course, to test this hypothesis would require many complicated procedures which we will not be able to undertake. But we do not know the full extend of the xenomorph mind, it may or may not be able to find a way to circumvent our containment system. I will resend my request for additional security measures along with this new found information."
 
 /obj/item/paper/fluff/awaymissions/moonoutpost19/food_specials
 	name = "Specials This Week"

code/modules/cargo/blackmarket/blackmarket_items/clothing.dm

@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
 /datum/blackmarket_item/clothing/full_spacesuit_set/spawn_item(loc)
 	var/obj/item/storage/box/B = ..()
 	B.name = "Spacesuit Box"
-	B.desc = "It has a NT logo on it."
+	B.desc = "It has an NT logo on it."
 	new /obj/item/clothing/suit/space(B)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space(B)
 	return B

code/modules/cargo/packs.dm

@@ -1925,7 +1925,7 @@
 
 /datum/supply_pack/organic/vending/hydro_refills
 	name = "Hydroponics Vending Machines Refills"
-	desc = "When the clown takes all the banana seeds. Contains a NutriMax refill and an MegaSeed Servitor refill."
+	desc = "When the clown takes all the banana seeds. Contains a NutriMax refill and a MegaSeed Servitor refill."
 	cost = 2000
 	crate_type = /obj/structure/closet/crate
 	contains = list(/obj/item/vending_refill/hydroseeds,

code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/plasmamen.dm

@@ -219,7 +219,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/plasmaman/cargo
 	name = "cargo plasma envirosuit helmet"
-	desc = "An plasmaman envirohelmet designed for cargo techs and quartermasters."
+	desc = "A plasmaman envirohelmet designed for cargo techs and quartermasters."
 	icon_state = "cargo_envirohelm"
 	item_state = "cargo_envirohelm"
 

code/modules/clothing/suits/jobs.dm

@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@
 //Detective
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/det_suit
 	name = "trenchcoat"
-	desc = "An 18th-century multi-purpose trenchcoat. Someone who wears this means serious business."
+	desc = "A 18th-century multi-purpose trenchcoat. Someone who wears this means serious business."
 	icon_state = "detective"
 	item_state = "det_suit"
 	blood_overlay_type = "coat"

code/modules/clothing/under/accessories.dm

@@ -232,7 +232,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/armband
 	name = "red armband"
-	desc = "An fancy red armband!"
+	desc = "A fancy red armband!"
 	icon_state = "redband"
 	attachment_slot = null
 

code/modules/food_and_drinks/drinks/drinks/bottle.dm

@@ -257,7 +257,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/drinks/bottle/absinthe
 	name = "extra-strong absinthe"
-	desc = "An strong alcoholic drink brewed and distributed by"
+	desc = "A strong alcoholic drink brewed and distributed by"
 	icon_state = "absinthebottle"
 	list_reagents = list(/datum/reagent/consumable/ethanol/absinthe = 100)
 

code/modules/food_and_drinks/food/snacks_burgers.dm

@@ -364,7 +364,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/burger/soylent
 	name = "soylent burger"
-	desc = "A eco-friendly burger made using upcycled low value biomass."
+	desc = "An eco-friendly burger made using upcycled low value biomass."
 	icon_state = "soylentburger"
 	bonus_reagents = list(/datum/reagent/consumable/nutriment = 5, /datum/reagent/consumable/nutriment/vitamin = 3)
 	tastes = list("bun" = 2, "assistant" = 4)

code/modules/mob/dead/new_player/poll.dm

@@ -355,7 +355,7 @@
 		to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>Vote successful.</span>")
 
 /**
-  * Processes vote form data and saves results to the database for a option type poll.
+  * Processes vote form data and saves results to the database for an option type poll.
   *
   */
 /mob/dead/new_player/proc/vote_on_poll_option(datum/poll_question/poll, href_list, admin_rank, sql_poll_id, vote_id)