Existing in a certain state. Man, being in honor, abideth not. Psalm 49:12.

Existence; as, God is the author of our being. In God we live, and move, and have our being. Acis 17:28.

A particular state or condition.

A person existing; applied to the human race.

An immaterial, intelligent existence, or spirit. Superior beings, when of late they saw. A mortal man unfold all nature’s law-- .

An animal; any living creature. Animals are such beings, as are endowed with sensation and spontaneous motion.