Available Definitions:
1) p. pr. - Existing.
2) n. - Existence, as opposed to nonexistence; state or sphere of existence.
3) n. - That which exists in any form, whether it be material or spiritual, actual or ideal; living existence, as distinguished from a thing without life; as, a human being; spiritual beings.
4) n. - Lifetime; mortal existence.
5) n. - An abode; a cottage.
6) adv. - Since; inasmuch as.