I . be <was, been> [biː] VB intr
1. be + adj/n permanent state, quality, identity:
2. be + adj mental and physical states:
4. be (measurement):
II . be <was, been> [biː] VB impers
III . be <was, been> [biː] VB aux
1. be expressing continuation:
2. be expressing passive:
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he was left speechless