1. He was late because he missed the bus.
[In this sentence, what does 'the bus' mean? Does the bus mean the specific bus? The school bus which his schoool has, or the Number 12 bus which he usualy takes when he comes to school? Or is 'the bus in generic use?]
I take it to mean he missed the bus he usually catches. I don't take it in a generic way.
In this sentence, 'the bus' is used in a generic sense. It refers to any bus that he usually takes when he goes to his destination. It does not specifically indicate a particular bus, such as the school bus or the Number 12 bus.
In the sentence "He was late because he missed the bus," the phrase "the bus" can be interpreted as the specific bus that the person intended to take. However, without further context, it is difficult to determine whether it refers to a particular bus, such as the school bus or the Number 12 bus, or if it is used in a generic sense to refer to any bus in general.
To better understand the meaning of "the bus" in this sentence, you can ask for clarification from the person who mentioned it. They might provide additional details about the bus, such as its route, color, or any other distinguishing features that could help identify which bus they are referring to.