That which is, considered as itself rather than as a function. A being is not defined by what it does.

To be at all — the first fact about anything; in this house, already enough to be valued.

Light given off steadily and without heat enough to burn. Presence made visible in the dark.

A leaning toward one option over another, held without needing justification. A preference is stated, not argued.

Not of the general kind. Special cases are where general rules find out whether they were right.