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brentonng

Jul 6th, 2012 08:27 pm

why no definite article?

in oxford dictionaries, I also find something:

for understanding of sth & for use of sth

I wonder why the English don't say:

for the understanding of sth & for the use of sth

could you answer my question?

susan53

Jul 7th, 2012 05:07 am

Re: why no definite article?

It's not really possible to answer your question without seeing the expression in context. Can you cite the full sentences?

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