He could not find a hint; He could not find a sign; He could not find a trail; He could not find a clue.
a suffix can change the meaning of the root word
Next September, it will be eight years since we got married.
By next September, we will be married for eight years.
I will finish my coffee first and then I will have a shower.
I will have a shower as soon as I finish my coffee.
Yesterday, I ate sushi for the very first time.
I had never eaten sushi until yesterday
hope that helps :)
The definition of Independence