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