Word Fact: Why do we say "America" but "the United States"? The rule is: Use the if the country's name includes a common noun.
This rule works for almost every country (one important exception is "the Philippines"). Common nouns are nouns that can mean ordinary things beyond the name. In our examples, the common nouns are state and kingdom. We can say "California is a big state" or "The princess lived in a beautiful kingdom." source
adverb
Because of that. Used before a comparative: thinks the worse of you after this mistake.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Beyond any other: enjoyed reading the most.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To that extent; by that much: the sooner the better.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Than before than otherwise.
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To what extent.
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definite-article
Used as the equivalent of a possessive adjective before names of some parts of the body: grab him by the neck; an infection of the hand.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Used before a noun specifying a field of endeavor: the law; the film industry; the stage.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Used before a noun with the force of per: cherries at $1.50 the box.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Used before a noun, and generally stressed, to emphasize one of a group or type as the most outstanding or prominent: considered Lake Shore Drive to be the neighborhood to live in these days.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Used before a present participle, signifying the action in the abstract: the weaving of rugs.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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