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the
Determiner
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Used, instead of a, to reference something specific, already known to exist.
Compare "I read a book." and "I read the book."
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Used with a stress, to show that the word following is special.
Are you the John Smith that I went to school with?
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Used with an adjective that acts like a noun to mean all of the people concerned
The poor are always with us.
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Used with superlatives forms of adjectives and adverbs.
You are the best.
legend
Noun
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A legend is a story that has been passed down through the years, with no certain starting point, that is part of the history of a place.
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A legend is a small bit of truth that has been made to look better than it actually is.
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A legend is a person who has done an amazing accomplishment.
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A legend is a key to the symbols drawn on a map.