• 1. used preceding a noun that has been previously specified - Compare a
• 2. used with a qualifying word or phrase to indicate a particular person, object, etc, as distinct from others - Compare a
• 3. used preceding certain nouns associated with one's culture, society, or community
• 4. used preceding present participles and adjectives when they function as nouns
• 5. used preceding titles and certain uniquely specific or proper nouns, such as place names
• 6. used preceding a qualifying adjective or nou...

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• 1. used before comparative adjectives or adverbs for emphasis
• 2. used correlatively before each of two comparative adjectives or adverbs to indicate equality
• 3. Old English th i , th y , instrumental case of the 1 and that ; related to Old Norse th i , Gothic thei

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• 1. a vertical construction made of stone, brick, wood, etc, with a length and height much greater than its thickness, used to enclose, divide, or support
• 2. ( as modifier )
• 3. a structure or rampart built to protect and surround a position or place for defensive purposes
• 4. a vertical or almost vertical smooth rock face
• 5. anything that suggests a wall in function or effect
• 6. See off-the-wall
• 7. See wall-to-wall
• 8. to protect, provide, or confine with or as if with a wall
• 9. to block (an...

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