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