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Determiner

Used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard by the speaker, especially one at a distance or previously mentioned.

Do you see that building over there?

Referring to the more distant of two things near to the speaker (the other being 'this').

I like this book, but that book over there is too difficult.

Used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard by the speaker.

What's that noise?

Referring to a specific thing previously mentioned, known, or understood.

I like that.

Used instead of 'which', 'who', 'whom', or 'when' to introduce a defining or restrictive clause.

The book that I bought yesterday is very interesting.

Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a statement, hypothesis, or reason.

I think that he is right.

Expressing a wish or regret.

If only that I could see her again!

To such a degree; so.

I didn't realize it was that difficult.