past
pæst, pɑst/ [past, pahst]
1. Gone by or elapsed in time
2. Of, having existed in, or having occurred during a time previous to the present; bygone
3. Gone by just before the present time
4. Ago

remnant
rɛmnənt/ [rem-nuhnt]
1. A remaining, usually small part, quantity, number, or the like.
2. A fragment or scrap
3. A trace; vestige: remnants of former greatness.