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be
Verb
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This verb tells us that a thing is present, or in a place.
The book is on the table.
There was someone in the room.
Were you at the party?
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Happen
The party was on Saturday.
The next meeting will be here.
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Go somewhere; visit someone (only in the present perfect tense)
I've never been to Disneyland.
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A verb we use when describing.
The book is blue.
They were sad about losing the match.
John is 35 years old this year.
Im fine.
He'd like to be a doctor.
The film was terrible!
The book is 5 euro.
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Act like someone or something
Look, Mummy! I'm being a dog! Woof, woof!
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We use a form of be and a gerund-participle to make progressive verb forms.
He is sitting on the chair.
I've been waiting for half an hour.
They will be leaving on Tuesday.
in
Preposition
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Used to show that something is inside something else.
The cat is in the box.
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Used to show that someone is at home, or is available.
Is John in?
The Doctor is now in.
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Used to show movement towards the inside.
The rain came in through the window.
last
Adjective
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Something is last in a row or in time if there are other things before it but no more things after it.
I was the last person to go there: when I went, the others were all already there.
My house is the last house at the end of the street.
last
Determiner
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Last week, month, year, etc. is the one that comes before this one.
I didn't see you last week.
last
Verb
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To endure, continue over time.
Summer seems to last longer each year.
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To hold out, continue undefeated or entire.
I don't know how much longer we can last without reinforcements.
gasp
Verb
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To gasp is the act of drawing in the breath suddenly, as if surprised.
The audience gasped as the rabbit came out of the magician's hat.