--- title: B — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 25 description: The 1119 words of the English dictionary under B, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/25/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / B # B — The English dictionary · page 25 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · [E](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/) · [F](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/) · [G](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/) · [H](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/) · [I](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/) · [J](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/J/) · [K](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/K/) · [L](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/) · [M](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/M/) · [N](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/N/) · [O](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/) · [P](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/) · [Q](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Q/) · [R](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/) · [S](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/) · [T](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/) · [U](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/) · [V](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/V/) · [W](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/) · [X](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/X/) · [Y](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Y/) · [Z](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Z/) [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) … [20](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/20/) … [24](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/24/) **25** [26](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/26/) … [30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/30/) … [59](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/59/) **bide** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (old use) To bide is to stay or live in a place; to bide your time is to wait patiently until the right moment.[↗](../../bide/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To bide is to stay or live in…") *Example:* Why didn't you bide at home?[↗](../../bide/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Why didn't you bide at home?") · The cat bides in the barn all winter.[↗](../../bide/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The cat bides in the barn all winter.") · Bide your time and the chance will come.[↗](../../bide/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Bide your time and the chance will come.") **big** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Big means large in size or amount: a big dog.[↗](../../big/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Big means large in size or amount: a…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Big means important or serious: a big day, a big mistake.[↗](../../big/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Big means important or serious: a big day,…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Big means older: my big sister.[↗](../../big/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Big means older: my big sister.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Bigger means larger than another; biggest means larger than all the others.[↗](../../big/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Bigger means larger than another; biggest means larger…") *Example:* Here the word «more» does not mean adding: it asks how big the difference is.[↗](../../big/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Here the word «more» does not mean adding:…") · We always subtract the smaller number from the bigger one.[↗](../../big/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We always subtract the smaller number from the…") · A big box holds 24 crayons and a small box holds 8.[↗](../../big/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A big box holds 24 crayons and a…") · An elephant is bigger than a horse.[↗](../../big/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: An elephant is bigger than a horse.") · Jupiter is the biggest planet.[↗](../../big/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Jupiter is the biggest planet.") · Tomorrow is a big day: the school play\![↗](../../big/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Tomorrow is a big day: the school play!") · My big brother helps me with homework.[↗](../../big/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: My big brother helps me with homework.") · Which number is bigger, 45 or 54?[↗](../../big/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Which number is bigger, 45 or 54?") · "Was he as big as this?"[↗](../../big/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Was he as big as this?'") **bigger** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Bigger means larger in size or amount than another.[↗](../../bigger/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Bigger means larger in size or amount than…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Bigger means older: «my bigger brother» (informal).[↗](../../bigger/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Bigger means older: «my bigger brother» informal.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Bigger means more important or more serious: «a bigger problem».[↗](../../bigger/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Bigger means more important or more serious: «a…") *Example:* Which number is bigger, 45 or 54?[↗](../../bigger/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Which number is bigger, 45 or 54?") · The bigger box holds 12 more toys.[↗](../../bigger/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The bigger box holds 12 more toys.") · Her garden is 3 times bigger than his.[↗](../../bigger/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Her garden is 3 times bigger than his.") · The bigger piece weighs 2 kg.[↗](../../bigger/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The bigger piece weighs 2 kg.") · An elephant is bigger than a horse.[↗](../../bigger/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: An elephant is bigger than a horse.") · The balloon got bigger and bigger.[↗](../../bigger/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The balloon got bigger and bigger.") · 7 \> 5 means 7 is bigger than 5.[↗](../../bigger/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: 7 > 5 means 7 is bigger than…") · We need a bigger table for the party.[↗](../../bigger/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: We need a bigger table for the party.") · Missing the bus is a bigger problem than being a bit late.[↗](../../bigger/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Missing the bus is a bigger problem than…") · My feet are bigger than last year.[↗](../../bigger/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: My feet are bigger than last year.") · There was a bigger one near by.[↗](../../bigger/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: There was a bigger one near by.") **bijou** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (UK, mostly estate agents' language) Bijou means small and elegant, used about a house or flat; it is often a euphemism for "very small".[↗](../../bijou/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Bijou means small and elegant, used about a…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (rare noun) A bijou is a small jewel or a pretty trinket; it is the French word for jewel.[↗](../../bijou/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A bijou is a small jewel or a…") *Example:* The advert said "bijou flat", which meant it was tiny.[↗](../../bijou/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The advert said 'bijou flat', which meant it…") · They live in a bijou cottage by the sea.[↗](../../bijou/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: They live in a bijou cottage by the…") · "Bijou" is a nice way of saying the house is small.[↗](../../bijou/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Bijou' is a nice way of saying the…") · The café is bijou but very cosy.[↗](../../bijou/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The café is bijou but very cosy.") · Grandma keeps a little bijou on a chain.[↗](../../bijou/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandma keeps a little bijou on a chain.") · The "bijou residence" turned out to be one room.[↗](../../bijou/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The 'bijou residence' turned out to be one…") **bike** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A bike is a bicycle, a thing with two wheels that you ride by pushing pedals.[↗](../../bike/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bike is a bicycle, a thing with…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A bike can also mean a motorbike.[↗](../../bike/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A bike can also mean a motorbike.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To bike is to ride a bicycle.[↗](../../bike/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To bike is to ride a bicycle.") *Example:* There are 7 bikes.[↗](../../bike/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: There are 7 bikes.") How many wheels?[↗](../../bike/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: How many wheels?") · She rides her bike 3 miles to school.[↗](../../bike/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She rides her bike 3 miles to school.") · He bikes at 10 miles an hour.[↗](../../bike/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He bikes at 10 miles an hour.") · A bike costs 150 dollars.[↗](../../bike/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A bike costs 150 dollars.") · Always wear a helmet when you ride a bike.[↗](../../bike/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Always wear a helmet when you ride a…") · I learned to ride a bike without training wheels.[↗](../../bike/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: I learned to ride a bike without training…") · We biked along the bike path.[↗](../../bike/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: We biked along the bike path.") · Lock your bike at the bike rack.[↗](../../bike/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Lock your bike at the bike rack.") · His bike has a flat tire.[↗](../../bike/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: His bike has a flat tire.") · Use hand signals before you turn on your bike.[↗](../../bike/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Use hand signals before you turn on your…") **bikini** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A two-piece swimsuit for women and girls, with a top and bottoms.[↗](../../bikini/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A two-piece swimsuit for women and girls, with…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Bikini Atoll, a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean where the USA tested nuclear bombs; the swimsuit was named after it.[↗](../../bikini/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Bikini Atoll, a group of islands in the…") *Example:* She wore a stripy bikini at the beach.[↗](../../bikini/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She wore a stripy bikini at the beach.") · My sister packed two bikinis for the holiday.[↗](../../bikini/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: My sister packed two bikinis for the holiday.") · I lost my bikini bottoms in the waves\![↗](../../bikini/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: I lost my bikini bottoms in the waves!") · Some people prefer a one-piece swimsuit to a bikini.[↗](../../bikini/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Some people prefer a one-piece swimsuit to a…") · Bikini Atoll is in the Marshall Islands.[↗](../../bikini/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Bikini Atoll is in the Marshall Islands.") · Don't forget sun cream if you wear a bikini.[↗](../../bikini/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't forget sun cream if you wear a…") **bilateral** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (politics, formal) Involving two sides, groups or countries, as in a bilateral agreement.[↗](../../bilateral/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Involving two sides, groups or countries, as in…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (science, medicine) Having to do with both sides of the body, as in bilateral symmetry.[↗](../../bilateral/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Having to do with both sides of the…") *Example:* The two countries signed a bilateral trade deal.[↗](../../bilateral/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The two countries signed a bilateral trade deal.") · Humans have bilateral symmetry.[↗](../../bilateral/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Humans have bilateral symmetry.") · A butterfly's wings show bilateral symmetry.[↗](../../bilateral/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A butterfly's wings show bilateral symmetry.") · The prime ministers held bilateral talks.[↗](../../bilateral/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The prime ministers held bilateral talks.") · The doctor said the infection was bilateral, in both ears.[↗](../../bilateral/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The doctor said the infection was bilateral, in…") · A starfish does not have bilateral symmetry; it has five-way symmetry.[↗](../../bilateral/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: A starfish does not have bilateral symmetry; it…") **bilberry** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A small wild berry, dark blue and juicy, growing on a low shrub on hills and moors.[↗](../../bilberry/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A small wild berry, dark blue and juicy,…") *Example:* We picked bilberries on the moor.[↗](../../bilberry/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We picked bilberries on the moor.") · Her fingers were stained blue with bilberry juice.[↗](../../bilberry/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Her fingers were stained blue with bilberry juice.") · Bilberries grow wild among the heather.[↗](../../bilberry/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Bilberries grow wild among the heather.") **bilby** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A bilby is a small Australian marsupial with long rabbit-like ears, a long pointed nose and silky blue-grey fur.[↗](../../bilby/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bilby is a small Australian marsupial with…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* It lives in desert areas, digs burrows and comes out at night.[↗](../../bilby/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: It lives in desert areas, digs burrows and…") *Example:* The bilby has big ears like a rabbit.[↗](../../bilby/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bilby has big ears like a rabbit.") · Bilbies dig burrows in the desert.[↗](../../bilby/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Bilbies dig burrows in the desert.") · A mother bilby carries her baby in a pouch.[↗](../../bilby/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A mother bilby carries her baby in a…") · We got a chocolate Easter bilby.[↗](../../bilby/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We got a chocolate Easter bilby.") · Foxes and cats are a danger to bilbies.[↗](../../bilby/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Foxes and cats are a danger to bilbies.") · The bilby comes out at night to look for food.[↗](../../bilby/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The bilby comes out at night to look…") **bile** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Bile is a bitter yellow-green liquid made by the liver that helps the body digest fat.[↗](../../bile/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Bile is a bitter yellow-green liquid made by…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In old or story language, bile means anger and bitterness.[↗](../../bile/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: In old or story language, bile means anger…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In old or dialect speech, bile can mean a boil, a painful swollen lump under the skin.[↗](../../bile/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: In old or dialect speech, bile can mean…") *Example:* The liver makes bile.[↗](../../bile/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The liver makes bile.") · Bile helps your body digest fat.[↗](../../bile/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Bile helps your body digest fat.") · Bile is stored in a small sac called the gall bladder.[↗](../../bile/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Bile is stored in a small sac called…") · When she was sick, she brought up yellow bile.[↗](../../bile/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: When she was sick, she brought up yellow…") · Bile tastes very bitter.[↗](../../bile/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Bile tastes very bitter.") · The villain's words were full of bile.[↗](../../bile/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The villain's words were full of bile.") · The only of the latter four terms found in humans is מָרָה marah ‘gall(bladder), bile’.[↗](../../bile/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The only of the latter four terms found…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../bile/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation") **bilingual** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Able to speak two languages well: «a bilingual child».[↗](../../bilingual/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Able to speak two languages well: «a bilingual…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Written or spoken in two languages: «a bilingual dictionary», «bilingual signs».[↗](../../bilingual/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Written or spoken in two languages: «a bilingual…") *Example:* My friend is bilingual in English and Polish.[↗](../../bilingual/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My friend is bilingual in English and Polish.") · Road signs in Wales are bilingual.[↗](../../bilingual/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Road signs in Wales are bilingual.") · Canada has a bilingual government.[↗](../../bilingual/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Canada has a bilingual government.") · I used a bilingual dictionary in French class.[↗](../../bilingual/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: I used a bilingual dictionary in French class.") · Bilingual children often switch languages in one sentence.[↗](../../bilingual/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Bilingual children often switch languages in one sentence.") · Our school newsletter is bilingual.[↗](../../bilingual/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Our school newsletter is bilingual.") **bill** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A bill is a piece of paper money; in the UK it is called a note.[↗](../../bill/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bill is a piece of paper money;…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A bill is a paper that shows how much you must pay, for example in a restaurant or for electricity.[↗](../../bill/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A bill is a paper that shows how…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A bird's beak is called a bill.[↗](../../bill/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A bird's beak is called a bill.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A bill is a plan for a new law.[↗](../../bill/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A bill is a plan for a new…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Bill is a boy's name.[↗](../../bill/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: Bill is a boy's name.") *Example:* He paid with a 20-dollar bill.[↗](../../bill/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He paid with a 20-dollar bill.") · She has 3 five-dollar bills.[↗](../../bill/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She has 3 five-dollar bills.") · The bill for lunch was 18 dollars.[↗](../../bill/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The bill for lunch was 18 dollars.") · How much change from a 10-dollar bill?[↗](../../bill/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: How much change from a 10-dollar bill?") · Can we have the bill, please?[↗](../../bill/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Can we have the bill, please?") · Mom paid the water bill.[↗](../../bill/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Mom paid the water bill.") · A duck has a flat bill.[↗](../../bill/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: A duck has a flat bill.") · We split the bill four ways.[↗](../../bill/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: We split the bill four ways.") · The bill became a law.[↗](../../bill/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: The bill became a law.") · The pelican scooped fish with its bill.[↗](../../bill/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: The pelican scooped fish with its bill.") · Then he paid the bill and joined his brothers.[↗](../../bill/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Then he paid the bill and joined his…") · and the latter husband hateth her, and writeth her a bill of divorcement, and giveth it in her hand, and sendeth her out of his house; or if the latter husband die, who took her to be his wife; (Torah DEU.24.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bill/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: and the latter husband hateth her, and writeth…") · Thus saith the LORD: Where is the bill of your mother's divorcement, wherewith I have put her away?[↗](../../bill/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Thus saith the LORD: Where is the bill…") (Prophets ISA.50.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bill/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.50.1, JPS 1917") · And I saw, when, forasmuch as backsliding Israel had committed adultery, I had put her away and given her a bill of divorcement, that yet treacherous Judah her sister feared not; but she also went and played the harlot; (Prophets JER.3.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bill/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: And I saw, when, forasmuch as backsliding Israel…") **billboard** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A billboard is a very large board beside a road or on a building for showing advertisements.[↗](../../billboard/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A billboard is a very large board beside…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (US) Billboard is also the name of a magazine that publishes music charts, as in «the Billboard Hot 100».[↗](../../billboard/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Billboard is also the name of a magazine…") *Example:* A huge billboard by the motorway showed a new phone.[↗](../../billboard/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A huge billboard by the motorway showed a…") · The billboard said «Drink milk!» in giant letters.[↗](../../billboard/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The billboard said «Drink milk!» in giant letters.") · Advertisers put billboards where many drivers will see them.[↗](../../billboard/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Advertisers put billboards where many drivers will see…") · The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.[↗](../../billboard/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The song reached number one on the Billboard…") · In our media lesson we designed a billboard for a healthy snack.[↗](../../billboard/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: In our media lesson we designed a billboard…") · The billboard lit up at night.[↗](../../billboard/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The billboard lit up at night.") · Some cities have banned billboards to make streets look nicer.[↗](../../billboard/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Some cities have banned billboards to make streets…") **billet** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A short thick piece of wood, cut ready for chopping or burning.[↗](../../billet/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A short thick piece of wood, cut ready…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (old use) A short note or letter.[↗](../../billet/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A short note or letter.") *Example:* The woodcutter stacked the billets by the door.[↗](../../billet/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The woodcutter stacked the billets by the door.") · She gave him a billet of wood to chop.[↗](../../billet/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She gave him a billet of wood to…") · Split the logs into billets for the fire.[↗](../../billet/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Split the logs into billets for the fire.") **billiard** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Belonging to the game of billiards: a game played on a large table covered in green cloth, where players hit balls with a long stick called a cue.[↗](../../billiard/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Belonging to the game of billiards: a game…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (billiards) The game itself; snooker and pool are related games.[↗](../../billiard/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The game itself; snooker and pool are related…") *Example:* The old house had a billiard room with a huge green table.[↗](../../billiard/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The old house had a billiard room with…") · The billiard balls clicked together.[↗](../../billiard/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The billiard balls clicked together.") · Grandad taught me to play billiards.[↗](../../billiard/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandad taught me to play billiards.") · A billiard ball bounces off the cushion at the same angle it hits it.[↗](../../billiard/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A billiard ball bounces off the cushion at…") · The billiard cue was taller than me.[↗](../../billiard/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The billiard cue was taller than me.") · «He's as bald as a billiard ball!» laughed Dad.[↗](../../billiard/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: «He's as bald as a billiard ball!» laughed…") **billion** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A billion is one thousand million: 1,000,000,000.[↗](../../billion/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A billion is one thousand million: 1,000,000,000.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Billions means a huge, uncountable-feeling number of things.[↗](../../billion/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Billions means a huge, uncountable-feeling number of things.") *Example:* A billion is a thousand million.[↗](../../billion/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A billion is a thousand million.") · There are about eight billion people in the world.[↗](../../billion/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: There are about eight billion people in the…") · The Earth is about four and a half billion years old.[↗](../../billion/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The Earth is about four and a half…") · Write one billion with nine zeros.[↗](../../billion/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Write one billion with nine zeros.") · There are billions of stars in our galaxy.[↗](../../billion/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: There are billions of stars in our galaxy.") · The bridge cost two billion dollars.[↗](../../billion/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The bridge cost two billion dollars.") · I've told you a billion times\![↗](../../billion/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: I've told you a billion times!") · Michael was ready: he wanted to see how long it took him to do a billion miles.[↗](../../billion/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Michael was ready: he wanted to see how…") **billionaire** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A very rich person who owns money and things worth at least one billion dollars, pounds or euros.[↗](../../billionaire/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A very rich person who owns money and…") *Example:* A billionaire owns at least a thousand million pounds.[↗](../../billionaire/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A billionaire owns at least a thousand million…") · The billionaire paid for a new hospital.[↗](../../billionaire/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The billionaire paid for a new hospital.") · He went from selling lemonade to being a billionaire.[↗](../../billionaire/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He went from selling lemonade to being a…") · Some billionaires build rockets to go to space.[↗](../../billionaire/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Some billionaires build rockets to go to space.") · Being a billionaire does not always make you happy.[↗](../../billionaire/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Being a billionaire does not always make you…") · The story was about a billionaire who lost everything.[↗](../../billionaire/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The story was about a billionaire who lost…") · There are more millionaires than billionaires in the world.[↗](../../billionaire/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: There are more millionaires than billionaires in the…") **billionth** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Coming as number one billion in order (1,000,000,000th).[↗](../../billionth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Coming as number one billion in order 1,000,000,000th.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* One of a billion equal parts of something: 1/1,000,000,000.[↗](../../billionth/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: One of a billion equal parts of something:…") *Example:* A nanosecond is a billionth of a second.[↗](../../billionth/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A nanosecond is a billionth of a second.") · The company celebrated its billionth customer.[↗](../../billionth/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The company celebrated its billionth customer.") · The world's billionth person was born in the 1800s.[↗](../../billionth/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The world's billionth person was born in the…") · Write one billionth as a fraction: 1/1,000,000,000.[↗](../../billionth/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Write one billionth as a fraction: 1/1,000,000,000.") · Atoms are smaller than a billionth of a metre across.[↗](../../billionth/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Atoms are smaller than a billionth of a…") **billow** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A billow is a big rolling wave of the sea.[↗](../../billow/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A billow is a big rolling wave of…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To billow is to swell out and rise like a wave, as cloth does in the wind.[↗](../../billow/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To billow is to swell out and rise…") *Example:* The sea rolled in great billows.[↗](../../billow/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The sea rolled in great billows.") · Her cloak billowed behind her.[↗](../../billow/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Her cloak billowed behind her.") · Pray for those lost beyond the foaming billows.[↗](../../billow/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Pray for those lost beyond the foaming billows.") · Deep calleth unto deep at the voice of Thy cataracts; all Thy waves and Thy billows are gone over me.[↗](../../billow/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Deep calleth unto deep at the voice of…") (Writings PSA.42.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../billow/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.42.8, JPS 1917") · For Thou didst cast me into the depth, in the heart of the seas, and the flood was round about me; all Thy waves and Thy billows passed over me.[↗](../../billow/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: For Thou didst cast me into the depth,…") (Prophets JON.2.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../billow/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JON.2.4, JPS 1917") **billy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (Australia, New Zealand) A metal can with a lid and handle, used to boil water or make tea over a campfire; also a billycan.[↗](../../billy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A metal can with a lid and handle,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A billy goat: a male goat.[↗](../../billy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A billy goat: a male goat.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (US) A billy club: a short wooden stick carried by police.[↗](../../billy/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A billy club: a short wooden stick carried…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Short for the name William (Billy).[↗](../../billy/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Short for the name William Billy.") *Example:* We boiled the billy and made tea at the camp.[↗](../../billy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We boiled the billy and made tea at…") · The billy goat butted the fence.[↗](../../billy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The billy goat butted the fence.") · The Three Billy Goats Gruff crossed the bridge.[↗](../../billy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The Three Billy Goats Gruff crossed the bridge.") · The swagman waited till his billy boiled.[↗](../../billy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The swagman waited till his billy boiled.") · Billy is my best friend's name.[↗](../../billy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Billy is my best friend's name.") · A female goat is a nanny goat; a male is a billy goat.[↗](../../billy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: A female goat is a nanny goat; a…") **bimetallic** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Made of two different metals joined together.[↗](../../bimetallic/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Made of two different metals joined together.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (money, history) Using both gold and silver as the basis of money.[↗](../../bimetallic/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Using both gold and silver as the basis…") *Example:* A bimetallic strip bends when it gets hot.[↗](../../bimetallic/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bimetallic strip bends when it gets hot.") · The kettle switches off because of a bimetallic strip inside.[↗](../../bimetallic/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The kettle switches off because of a bimetallic…") · The £2 coin is bimetallic, silver in the middle and gold on the edge.[↗](../../bimetallic/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The £2 coin is bimetallic, silver in the…") · Brass expands more than iron, so the bimetallic strip curves.[↗](../../bimetallic/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Brass expands more than iron, so the bimetallic…") · Thermostats often use bimetallic strips.[↗](../../bimetallic/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Thermostats often use bimetallic strips.") **bin** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A container for rubbish (UK, Australia, NZ: bin, rubbish bin, wheelie bin; US: trash can, garbage can).[↗](../../bin/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A container for rubbish UK, Australia, NZ: bin,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A container for storing things: a bread bin, a storage bin.[↗](../../bin/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A container for storing things: a bread bin,…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Verb (informal UK): to throw something away.[↗](../../bin/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Verb informal UK: to throw something away.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* In some storybook speech, bin is written for been, as in "I bin doin' it.".[↗](../../bin/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: In some storybook speech, bin is written for…") *Example:* Put your wrapper in the bin.[↗](../../bin/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Put your wrapper in the bin.") · Plastic bottles go in the recycling bin.[↗](../../bin/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Plastic bottles go in the recycling bin.") · It's bin day, so put the wheelie bin out.[↗](../../bin/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: It's bin day, so put the wheelie bin…") · The bin is full — can you empty it?[↗](../../bin/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The bin is full — can you empty…") · We keep the bread in a bread bin.[↗](../../bin/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We keep the bread in a bread bin.") · In America a bin is often called a trash can.[↗](../../bin/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: In America a bin is often called a…") · Wash your hands after taking out the bin.[↗](../../bin/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Wash your hands after taking out the bin.") · I binned my old drawings.[↗](../../bin/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: I binned my old drawings.") **binary** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A way of writing numbers using only the digits 0 and 1, which computers use.[↗](../../binary/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A way of writing numbers using only the…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Made of two parts, or having only two choices, like yes or no, on or off.[↗](../../binary/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Made of two parts, or having only two…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A binary star is a pair of stars that go round each other.[↗](../../binary/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A binary star is a pair of stars…") *Example:* Computers store pictures and songs in binary.[↗](../../binary/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Computers store pictures and songs in binary.") · In binary, the number 5 is written 101.[↗](../../binary/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: In binary, the number 5 is written 101.") · We made bracelets with beads in binary code.[↗](../../binary/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We made bracelets with beads in binary code.") · A light switch is binary: it is on or off.[↗](../../binary/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A light switch is binary: it is on…") · Each 0 or 1 in binary is called a bit.[↗](../../binary/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Each 0 or 1 in binary is called…") · Sirius is a binary star.[↗](../../binary/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Sirius is a binary star.") · The question was binary: you could only answer yes or no.[↗](../../binary/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The question was binary: you could only answer…") · SY 2:1, 3:1, so it is interesting that in this verse the tongue is rather portrayed as one of two binary poles.[↗](../../binary/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: SY 2:1, 3:1, so it is interesting that…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../binary/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation") · In a binary system of notation the Zero is the second Symbol.[↗](../../binary/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: In a binary system of notation the Zero…") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../binary/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according…") · Contrary to the prevailing opinion, I believe that the Pythag- oreans regarded the Zero, 0, as the second element which was called the infinite, indeterminate duality, infinite binary, etc. (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../binary/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Contrary to the prevailing opinion, I believe that…") 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