Pronunciation: [ðat tˈa͡ɪmz] (IPA) 
The spelling of the phrase "that times" is straightforward. The letter "t" at the beginning of the phrase is pronounced with aspiration, represented by the IPA symbol /θ/. The vowel sound in the word "that" is represented as /æ/. The word "times" has a long "i" sound represented by the IPA symbol /aɪ/ and an unvoiced "s" sound at the end represented by /s/. Therefore, the IPA transcription for "that times" is /ðæt taɪmz/.
"That times" is a phrase that is primarily used as an adverbial expression to refer to a specific period in the past. It indicates a time or era in the past that is being discussed or referenced. The term "that times" implies the idea of a particular historical or contextual setting, with the word "that" emphasizing the specificity of the time being mentioned.
The phrase can be used interchangeably with terms such as "in those days" or "at that time." It usually denotes a period that is no longer present or has passed. "That times" can be employed to illustrate social, cultural, or historical aspects of a specific epoch, often for comparative or nostalgic purposes.
For instance, one might say, "In that times, technology had not yet advanced, and people relied on landline telephones." Here, "that times" refers to a past era when advanced technology was not available, emphasizing the contrast with the present.
Overall, "that times" functions as a temporal reference point, capturing a set period in history. Its usage adds a sense of historical perspective, highlighting the differences between the past and present contexts being discussed.
The word "times" is derived from the Old English word "tīma", meaning "period", "season", or "division of time". It originated from the Proto-Germanic word "*tīmô", which shares its roots with the Old Norse word "tími". Over time, "tīma" evolved into "times" in Middle English and has remained relatively unchanged since then. "That" is a demonstrative pronoun that refers to a specific thing or person. The phrase "that times" is not a common phrase, so it does not have a specific etymology. However, if you are referring to the phrase "at that time", it simply means "in that particular period" or "during that specific point in time".
