Emily Dickinson Lexicon

been, v. [see be, v.; past participle form of the “be” verb, used for perfect aspect and passive voice verb phrases.]

1. [Had + past participle of the lexical verb “be” for the past perfect aspect] measured.
2. [Had + past participle of the lexical verb “be” for the past perfect aspect] appeared as; acted as.
3. [Modal + have + past participle of the auxiliary verb “be” for the present perfect passive aspect.]
4. [Has/have + past participle of the lexical verb “be” for the present perfect aspect] happened; occurred; come to pass.