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NOTE: that we use 'one' to add emphasis or to contrast with other
                           numbers:
                           I don't know one person who likes eating elephant meat.
                           We've got six computers but only one printer.

                           There is no article:


                                 with names of countries (if singular)
                              Germany is an important economic power.
                              He's just returned from Zimbabwe.
                              (But: I'm visiting the United States next week.)
                                 with the names of languages
                              French is spoken in Tahiti.
                              English uses many words of Latin origin.
                              Indonesian is a relatively new language.
                                 with the names of meals.
                              Lunch is at midday.
                              Dinner is in the evening.
                              Breakfast is the first meal of the day.
                                 with people's names (if singular):
                              John's coming to the party.
                              George King is my uncle.
                              (But: we're having lunch with the Morgans tomorrow.)
                                 with titles and names:
                              Prince Charles is Queen Elizabeth's son.
                              President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas.
                              Dr. Watson was Sherlock Holmes' friend.
                              (But: the Queen of England, the Pope.)























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