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Mr. Tom Posted 13 years ago
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I know him from a distant past.

Hi

Is this sentence natural? If not, could you please correct it?

I know him from a distant past.

Thanks,

Tom
  

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I prefer the definite article. Most people have only one past, unless you believe in reincarnation.

I know him from the distant past.
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I supposed it meant something like, "I knew him from a former life, my years with the CIA." It is up to the OP to ask whether the sense is the one he's looking for. A sentence can often be interpreted in many ways.
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