The inclusion or omission of definite articles follows idiomatic norms in each language and depends on context and intent.

areal interstices — the areas or spaces inclosed by the reticulate vessels of leaves

The endless ballad had come to an end at last, and the whole diminished company about the camp fire had broken into the chorus I had heard so often:— / Fifteen men on the dead man's chest— / Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum! / Drink and the devil had done for the rest— / Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!

Thanne symonye and cyuile · stonden forth bothe / And vnfoldeth þe feffement · þat fals hath ymaked.