Were is the second person singular and plural, and first and third person plural, past indicative of the verb 'To Be'. It can also be the past subjunctive form of the same verb. Hope this helps.
Bloody Hell Ernie whats a verb ? I would give up if I was you I never learnt Bugger all at school besides standing in the corridor with my hands on my head and getting the slipper, table tennis bat, cane, and expelled. I had adhd before it was invented