(archaic) used in the beginning of narratives or story literature: once upon a time, long ago

to be different; to differ (from something) / another / (in conversation) no, that is wrong / incorrect; that's not how it is

(dated) be contrary to; go against; defy; disobey; violate (a rule)

ancient times, a very long time ago

once (in the indeterminate past)

the past, old times / ancient

olden days; former

up to this very moment

(archaic) a battle, conflict, fight, war

now / just now / soon