1) the verb 'be' when used to join a subject to its compliment, as in 'The baby is a boy', 'It is Thursday today' (copula)
2) (of a way of speaking or writing) wandering from one point or subject to another (discursive)
depending (on certain things)
dependent
dependent on something that may or may not happen
conditional; possible
to suffer a long period of (pain, hardship etc)
bear hardship
to put (a person, chance etc) in a dangerous position
endanger
probable
probable, apt, hopeful
provided (which is more usual)
as long as; with the understanding
having, showing, trust or dependence
dependent
