The for Particular Purpose?
My dictionary says in the entry of "the", "enough of sth for a particular purpose."
I wanted it but I didn't have the money. (=money to buy it)
Is my understanding correct?
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Care must be taken to ensure that the surfaces are thoroughly clean first, for dirt will weaken the weld.
What's this "the"? A weld on the surfaces which is involved in the cleaning, or does it simply mean a generic weld?
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Supercat What's this "the"? A weld on the surfaces which is involved in the cleaning, or does it simply mean a generic weld? It refers to any weld used to connect two surfaces.
- Supercat What's this "the"?
- A weld on the surfaces which is involved in the cleaning, or does it simply mean a generic weld?
- It refers to any weld used to connect two surfaces.
- No matter what surfaces you intend to weld together, you have to clean the surfaces first, and then weld the surfaces together.
- Otherwise, the weld may break sooner and the surfaces will come apart.
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SupercatWhat's this "the"? A weld on the surfaces which is involved in the cleaning, or does it simply mean a generic weld?
It refers to any weld used to connect two surfaces.
No matter what surfaces you intend to weld together, you have to clean the surfaces first, and then weld the surfaces together. Otherwise, the weld may break sooner and the sur
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