What's the difference between the and these?

The

Definition:

• (v. i.) See Thee.
• (definite article.) A word placed before nouns to limit or individualize their meaning.
• (adv.) By that; by how much; by so much; on that account; -- used before comparatives; as, the longer we continue in sin, the more difficult it is to reform.

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These

Definition:

• (pron.) The plural of this. See This.
• (pl. ) of This

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