had been, occurred, existed, endured, subsisted, prevailed, continued, lasted, abided, lived.

You know what I was going to say. - "The Obstacle Race", Ethel M. Dell.

Was it then true? - "Donal Grant", George MacDonald.

It was Mr. Clutterbuck. - "The Blue Germ", Martin Swayne.

naked as the day one was born, Sphecoid Wasp, common wasp, Cynipid Wasp, Chalcid Wasp, pressure-wash, dry wash, color wash, Colour Wash, Cynipid Gall Wasp.