Matching Pairs Past Events VocabularyOnline version Match the concept with its short description in this game about basic vocabulary related to past events. by Dario Gonzalez 1 Previously 2 Yesterday 3 Once upon a time 4 Two days ago 5 In the past 6 Last week 7 Earlier 8 In the old days At an earlier time Referring to a time in the past, often implying a simpler or different way of life. The day before today Two days before today Before the present time A phrase often used to begin fairy tales, indicating a time in the distant past. Referring to any time before the present. The week before this week.