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On Wed, 27 Jun 2018 02:08:32 -0500, Sqwertz >
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>On Tue, 26 Jun 2018 15:09:48 -0500, ciavelillse wrote:
>
>> Hi there!
>>
>> I've seen both forms but I cannot distinguish when do we use the
>> article before the object.
>>
>> My parents weren't cooking dinner.
>> My parents weren't cooking the dinner.

>
>Ahem. From Giganews.
>
>> Thank you in advanced,

>
>Ohhh, nice touch!
>
>**** off unless you have a question about cooking or eating
>something.


Uh-oh, I think somebody needs another Reuben!