p. pr. & vb. n. - of Be
p. pr. - Existing.
n. - Existence, as opposed to nonexistence; state or sphere of existence.
n. - That which exists in any form, whether it be material or spiritual, actual or ideal; living existence, as distinguished from a thing without life; as, a human being; spiritual beings.
n. - Lifetime; mortal existence.
n. - An abode; a cottage.
adv. - Since; inasmuch as.