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...and is worth 5 points by itself.
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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
1. Because of that. Used before a comparative: thinks the worse of you after this mistake.
2. Beyond any other: enjoyed reading the most.
3. To that extent; by that much: the sooner the better.
4. Than before than otherwise.
5. To what extent.
definite-article
1. 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.
2. Used before a noun specifying a field of endeavor: the law; the film industry; the stage.
3. Used before a noun with the force of per: cherries at $1.50 the box.
4. 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.
5. Used before a present participle, signifying the action in the abstract: the weaving of rugs.
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Top Words by points |
Points |
Word Game |
|---|---|---|
| eth | 6 |
Scrabble |
2 Letters | Scrabble® Points |
|---|---|
| eh | 5 |
| et | 2 |
| he | 5 |
| te | 2 |
3 Letters | Scrabble® Points |
|---|---|
| eth | 6 |
| het | 6 |
| the | 6 |