Hi alexander -- on Jun 18 2016 at 18:47, you wrote:

ak> all clear without "the" - there is no false interpretation. The
ak> articles are supposed to add clearness to the meaning. But if an
ak> article doesn't add any clearness.... ;)

In a logical language, adding clarity would be good design.
Unfortunately, English is not logical! This lack is exemplified in our
inability to write a rule that doesn't have a ton of exceptions! :-)

I'm afraid you'll just have to accept that there are circumstances where an
article is required, logical or not!

Cheers... Dallas

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