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OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)
"The" Definition
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
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.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Beyond any other: enjoyed reading the most.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To that extent; by that much: the sooner the better.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Than before than otherwise.
Source: Merriam-Webster
To what extent.
Source: Merriam-Webster
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.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Used before a noun specifying a field of endeavor: the law; the film industry; the stage.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Used before a noun with the force of per: cherries at $1.50 the box.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
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.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Used before a present participle, signifying the action in the abstract: the weaving of rugs.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
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