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 Earlier 2 Once upon a time 3 In the old days 4 Last week 5 Two days ago 6 Previously 7 Yesterday 8 In the past At an earlier time Referring to any time before the present. A phrase often used to begin fairy tales, indicating a time in the distant past. Referring to a time in the past, often implying a simpler or different way of life. The day before today Two days before today The week before this week. Before the present time