Plur. We are or be, ye are or be, they are or be.
The plural be is now little in use.
Preterit.
Sing. I was, thou wast or wert, he was;
Plur. We were, ye were, they were.
Wert is properly of the conjunctive mood, and ought not to be used in the indicative.
Preterit compound. I have been, &c.
Preterpluperfect. I had been, &c.
Future. I shall or will be, &c.
Imperative.