We're taught that **と** particle is used as **and** & **with** connecting
nouns.  
**1.** But in this sentence **上司が「一杯、飲もう」と言った** the verb **言った** is followed
by **と**.  
And the sentence means [My boss said: "Let's have a drink."]  
**2.** The same way please explain this too => **彼はまた電話すると言いました。[He said he'd
call again.]**  
  
I'm studying NIHONGO for about 3 months. So as a beginner I don't understand
how the と particle is effective and the sentence.  
Can anybody tell me clearly why this particle is being used here. I've never
seen it before. Thank youu for your time!
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particles verbs particle-と adverbs japanese-to-english
what does the と particle indicate or mean used before a verb?