--- title: B — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 27 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/27/) [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 27 [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/) … [26](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/26/) **27** [28](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/28/) [29](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/29/) [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/) **birth** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Birth is the time when a baby or young animal comes out of its mother's body and starts living in the world.[↗](../../birth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Birth is the time when a baby or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Birth is the beginning of something: the birth of a new nation.[↗](../../birth/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Birth is the beginning of something: the birth…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* By birth means by the family or place you were born into.[↗](../../birth/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: By birth means by the family or place…") *e.g.* Irish by birth.[↗](../../birth/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Irish by birth.") *Example:* The cow gave birth to a calf last night.[↗](../../birth/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The cow gave birth to a calf last…") · Mammals give birth to live babies.[↗](../../birth/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Mammals give birth to live babies.") · Write your date of birth on the form.[↗](../../birth/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Write your date of birth on the form.") · My baby sister weighed 3 kilograms at birth.[↗](../../birth/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: My baby sister weighed 3 kilograms at birth.") · We watched the birth of the lambs on the farm.[↗](../../birth/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We watched the birth of the lambs on…") · The town is his birthplace.[↗](../../birth/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The town is his birthplace.") · The story tells the birth of a new kingdom.[↗](../../birth/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The story tells the birth of a new…") · ‘Of noble birth!’ said the Darning-needle; ‘no indeed, but proud\![↗](../../birth/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: ‘Of noble birth!’ said the Darning-needle; ‘no indeed,…") · six of their names on the one stone, and the names of the six that remain on the other stone, according to their birth.[↗](../../birth/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: six of their names on the one stone,…") (Torah EXO.28.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../birth/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.28.10, JPS 1917") · Four vowels n"2'BX, which are five vowels, that gave birth to twenty-seven consonants.[↗](../../birth/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Four vowels n'2'BX, which are five vowels, that…") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../birth/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according…") · Why did I not perish at birth?[↗](../../birth/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Why did I not perish at birth?") (Writings JOB.3.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../birth/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.3.11, JPS 1917") · Or as a hidden untimely birth I had not been; as infants that never saw light.[↗](../../birth/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Or as a hidden untimely birth I had…") (Writings JOB.3.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../birth/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.3.16, JPS 1917") · Upon Thee I have been cast from my birth; Thou art my God from my mother's womb.[↗](../../birth/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Upon Thee I have been cast from my…") (Writings PSA.22.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../birth/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.22.11, JPS 1917") **birthday** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A birthday is the day each year when a person was born; people often have a party and gifts.[↗](../../birthday/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A birthday is the day each year when…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Birthday as an adjective means for a birthday: birthday cake, birthday card.[↗](../../birthday/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Birthday as an adjective means for a birthday:…") *Example:* For her birthday, Ann got 12 new books.[↗](../../birthday/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: For her birthday, Ann got 12 new books.") · He got 25 dollars for his birthday.[↗](../../birthday/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He got 25 dollars for his birthday.") · There were 18 children at the birthday party.[↗](../../birthday/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: There were 18 children at the birthday party.") · She had 5 candles on her birthday cake.[↗](../../birthday/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She had 5 candles on her birthday cake.") · Happy birthday, Grandpa\![↗](../../birthday/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Happy birthday, Grandpa!") · On my next birthday I will be 10.[↗](../../birthday/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: On my next birthday I will be 10.") · We sang and blew out the candles.[↗](../../birthday/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: We sang and blew out the candles.") · I made a birthday card for Mum.[↗](../../birthday/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: I made a birthday card for Mum.") · But we are forgetting the birthday.[↗](../../birthday/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: But we are forgetting the birthday.") **birthmark** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A birthmark is a coloured mark on the skin that a person is born with or that appears soon after birth.[↗](../../birthmark/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A birthmark is a coloured mark on the…") It can be red, pink, brown or blue and is usually harmless.[↗](../../birthmark/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: It can be red, pink, brown or blue…") *Example:* She has a small birthmark on her arm.[↗](../../birthmark/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She has a small birthmark on her arm.") · My baby brother has a pink birthmark on his neck.[↗](../../birthmark/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: My baby brother has a pink birthmark on…") · Most birthmarks are harmless.[↗](../../birthmark/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Most birthmarks are harmless.") · Some birthmarks fade as you grow.[↗](../../birthmark/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Some birthmarks fade as you grow.") · In the story, the prince was known by his birthmark.[↗](../../birthmark/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: In the story, the prince was known by…") · His birthmark is shaped like a star.[↗](../../birthmark/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: His birthmark is shaped like a star.") · Never tease someone about a birthmark.[↗](../../birthmark/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Never tease someone about a birthmark.") · The doctor checked the birthmark and said it was fine.[↗](../../birthmark/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The doctor checked the birthmark and said it…") **birthplace** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The place, town or house where a person was born.[↗](../../birthplace/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The place, town or house where a person…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The place where something started or was first made or done.[↗](../../birthplace/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The place where something started or was first…") *Example:* Stratford-upon-Avon is Shakespeare's birthplace.[↗](../../birthplace/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Stratford-upon-Avon is Shakespeare's birthplace.") · My dad's birthplace is a small village in Ireland.[↗](../../birthplace/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: My dad's birthplace is a small village in…") · Ancient Greece is called the birthplace of democracy.[↗](../../birthplace/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Ancient Greece is called the birthplace of democracy.") · New Orleans is said to be the birthplace of jazz.[↗](../../birthplace/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: New Orleans is said to be the birthplace…") · We visited the house that was Lincoln's birthplace.[↗](../../birthplace/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We visited the house that was Lincoln's birthplace.") · Write your name and birthplace on the form.[↗](../../birthplace/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Write your name and birthplace on the form.") · This divinity was chiefly worshipped at Lampsacus, his birthplace.[↗](../../birthplace/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: This divinity was chiefly worshipped at Lampsacus, his…") **birthright** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A birthright is something that a person has a right to just because they were born into a certain family, country or position.[↗](../../birthright/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A birthright is something that a person has…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (Bible) In the Old Testament, the birthright was the special share the eldest son got from his father; Esau sold his birthright to his brother Jacob for a bowl of stew.[↗](../../birthright/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: In the Old Testament, the birthright was the…") *Example:* Esau sold his birthright for a bowl of soup.[↗](../../birthright/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Esau sold his birthright for a bowl of…") · Education should be every child's birthright.[↗](../../birthright/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Education should be every child's birthright.") · The prince's birthright was to become king.[↗](../../birthright/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The prince's birthright was to become king.") · Being able to speak your own language is a birthright.[↗](../../birthright/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Being able to speak your own language is…") · Jacob tricked his brother out of his birthright.[↗](../../birthright/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Jacob tricked his brother out of his birthright.") · In some countries citizenship is a birthright if you are born there.[↗](../../birthright/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: In some countries citizenship is a birthright if…") · Don't sell your birthright for a quick treat.[↗](../../birthright/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't sell your birthright for a quick treat.") · And Jacob said: 'Sell me first thy birthright.'[↗](../../birthright/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: And Jacob said: 'Sell me first thy birthright.'") (Torah GEN.25.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../birthright/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.25.31, JPS 1917") · And Jacob said: 'Swear to me first'; and he swore unto him; and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.[↗](../../birthright/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And Jacob said: 'Swear to me first'; and…") (Torah GEN.25.33, JPS 1917)[↗](../../birthright/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.25.33, JPS 1917") · And Esau said: 'Behold, I am at the point to die; and what profit shall the birthright do to me?'[↗](../../birthright/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And Esau said: 'Behold, I am at the…") (Torah GEN.25.32, JPS 1917)[↗](../../birthright/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.25.32, JPS 1917") · For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came he that is the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's — (Writings 1CH.5.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../birthright/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of…") **biscuit** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, a biscuit is a small flat sweet baked treat, called a cookie in the USA.[↗](../../biscuit/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: In the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In the USA and Canada, a biscuit is a small soft bread roll, often eaten with gravy.[↗](../../biscuit/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: In the USA and Canada, a biscuit is…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A dog biscuit is a hard treat for dogs.[↗](../../biscuit/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A dog biscuit is a hard treat for…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A biscuit can also be a hard, plain biscuit carried on long journeys, not only a sweet treat.[↗](../../biscuit/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A biscuit can also be a hard, plain…") *Example:* Would you like a biscuit with your milk?[↗](../../biscuit/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Would you like a biscuit with your milk?") · Grandma keeps biscuits in a tin.[↗](../../biscuit/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandma keeps biscuits in a tin.") · Share the 20 biscuits equally among 5 friends: 4 each.[↗](../../biscuit/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Share the 20 biscuits equally among 5 friends:…") · Chocolate biscuits are my favourite.[↗](../../biscuit/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Chocolate biscuits are my favourite.") · In America, biscuits are eaten with butter and gravy.[↗](../../biscuit/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: In America, biscuits are eaten with butter and…") · Don't feed the dog chocolate biscuits; chocolate is poisonous to dogs.[↗](../../biscuit/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't feed the dog chocolate biscuits; chocolate is…") · Give the dog a dog biscuit as a treat.[↗](../../biscuit/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Give the dog a dog biscuit as a…") · Ask before you take a biscuit.[↗](../../biscuit/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Ask before you take a biscuit.") · Now the Pope had a few biscuits in his cassock, and the companion he had picked up had a couple of small loaves.[↗](../../biscuit/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Now the Pope had a few biscuits in…") \[456\][↗](../../biscuit/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: 456") · And take with thee ten loaves, and biscuits, and a cruse of honey, and go to him; he will tell thee what shall become of the child.'[↗](../../biscuit/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And take with thee ten loaves, and biscuits,…") (Prophets 1KI.14.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../biscuit/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1KI.14.3, JPS 1917") **bise** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A cold, dry wind that blows from the north or north-east over Switzerland and parts of France.[↗](../../bise/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A cold, dry wind that blows from the…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (French) A light kiss on the cheek used as a greeting, as in "faire la bise".[↗](../../bise/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A light kiss on the cheek used as…") It sounds like "beez" and is not an everyday English word.[↗](../../bise/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: It sounds like 'beez' and is not an…") *Example:* The bise blew cold across Lake Geneva.[↗](../../bise/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bise blew cold across Lake Geneva.") · In winter the bise makes Geneva feel freezing.[↗](../../bise/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: In winter the bise makes Geneva feel freezing.") · In France, friends greet each other with la bise.[↗](../../bise/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: In France, friends greet each other with la…") · Grosses bises means "big kisses" at the end of a French note.[↗](../../bise/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Grosses bises means 'big kisses' at the end…") · My French penfriend gave me la bise on both cheeks.[↗](../../bise/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: My French penfriend gave me la bise on…") · How many kisses in la bise depends on the region.[↗](../../bise/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: How many kisses in la bise depends on…") **bisect** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (maths) To cut or divide something into two equal parts.[↗](../../bisect/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To cut or divide something into two equal…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To cut across or through something, dividing it into two parts, not always equal.[↗](../../bisect/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To cut across or through something, dividing it…") *Example:* Use your compass to bisect the angle.[↗](../../bisect/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Use your compass to bisect the angle.") · The line bisects the square into two rectangles.[↗](../../bisect/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The line bisects the square into two rectangles.") · A river bisects the city.[↗](../../bisect/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A river bisects the city.") · If you bisect a 90 degree angle, each part is 45 degrees.[↗](../../bisect/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: If you bisect a 90 degree angle, each…") · The motorway bisects the farm.[↗](../../bisect/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The motorway bisects the farm.") · Bisect the line AB and mark the midpoint.[↗](../../bisect/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Bisect the line AB and mark the midpoint.") **bisection** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (maths) The act of dividing something into two equal parts.[↗](../../bisection/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The act of dividing something into two equal…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (maths, computing) A method of finding an answer by halving a range again and again, as in the bisection method or a binary search.[↗](../../bisection/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A method of finding an answer by halving…") *Example:* The bisection of the angle gave two angles of 35 degrees.[↗](../../bisection/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bisection of the angle gave two angles…") · We learnt the bisection of a line with a compass.[↗](../../bisection/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We learnt the bisection of a line with…") · Bisection finds the number in just a few guesses.[↗](../../bisection/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Bisection finds the number in just a few…") · Guess 50, then 25, then 37: that is bisection.[↗](../../bisection/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Guess 50, then 25, then 37: that is…") · The bisection of the circle makes two semicircles.[↗](../../bisection/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The bisection of the circle makes two semicircles.") **bishop** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (church) A bishop is a senior leader in many Christian churches who looks after the priests and churches of a large area called a diocese.[↗](../../bishop/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bishop is a senior leader in many…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (chess) A bishop is a chess piece that moves any number of squares diagonally.[↗](../../bishop/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A bishop is a chess piece that moves…") *Example:* The bishop came to our church for the confirmation service.[↗](../../bishop/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bishop came to our church for the…") · A bishop wears a tall hat called a mitre.[↗](../../bishop/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: A bishop wears a tall hat called a…") · The Bishop of London spoke on the radio.[↗](../../bishop/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The Bishop of London spoke on the radio.") · I moved my bishop diagonally and took her knight.[↗](../../bishop/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: I moved my bishop diagonally and took her…") · A bishop always stays on the same colour of square.[↗](../../bishop/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: A bishop always stays on the same colour…") · The bishop blessed the new school building.[↗](../../bishop/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The bishop blessed the new school building.") · ‘She is my wife,’ answered the bishop.[↗](../../bishop/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: ‘She is my wife,’ answered the bishop.") **bison** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A bison is a large wild animal of the cattle family with a big shaggy head, curved horns and a hump on its back.[↗](../../bison/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bison is a large wild animal of…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* American bison live in North America and are often called buffalo; European bison (wisent) live in forests in Europe.[↗](../../bison/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: American bison live in North America and are…") *Example:* A herd of bison grazed on the plains.[↗](../../bison/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A herd of bison grazed on the plains.") · The bison has a big hump on its back.[↗](../../bison/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The bison has a big hump on its…") · Millions of bison once lived in North America.[↗](../../bison/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Millions of bison once lived in North America.") · We saw bison at the national park.[↗](../../bison/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We saw bison at the national park.") · Bison are herbivores; they eat grass.[↗](../../bison/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Bison are herbivores; they eat grass.") · A young bison is called a calf.[↗](../../bison/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: A young bison is called a calf.") · If a herd has 40 bison and 9 calves are born, there are 49.[↗](../../bison/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: If a herd has 40 bison and 9…") **bit** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A bit is a small piece or small amount of something: a bit of cake.[↗](../../bit/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bit is a small piece or small…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* «A bit» means a little, slightly.[↗](../../bit/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: «A bit» means a little, slightly.") *e.g.* I'm a bit tired.[↗](../../bit/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: I'm a bit tired.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «A bit» can mean a short time: wait a bit.[↗](../../bit/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: «A bit» can mean a short time: wait…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Bit is the past form of «bite»: the dog bit him.[↗](../../bit/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Bit is the past form of «bite»: the…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* A bit is the metal bar in a horse's mouth, or the drilling end of a drill.[↗](../../bit/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: A bit is the metal bar in a…") *Everyday, meaning 6:* In computers a bit is the smallest unit of information, a 0 or a 1.[↗](../../bit/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: In computers a bit is the smallest unit…") *Example:* Can I have a bit of your apple?[↗](../../bit/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Can I have a bit of your apple?") · I'm a bit hungry.[↗](../../bit/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: I'm a bit hungry.") · Wait a bit; I'm nearly ready.[↗](../../bit/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Wait a bit; I'm nearly ready.") · The dog bit the postman's trousers.[↗](../../bit/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The dog bit the postman's trousers.") · Bit by bit, the snowman got bigger.[↗](../../bit/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Bit by bit, the snowman got bigger.") · The vase broke into bits.[↗](../../bit/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The vase broke into bits.") · Computers store information in bits, ones and zeros.[↗](../../bit/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Computers store information in bits, ones and zeros.") · I'm not a bit scared\![↗](../../bit/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: I'm not a bit scared!") · Harlequin and Pulcinella hesitated a bit.[↗](../../bit/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Harlequin and Pulcinella hesitated a bit.") · And the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died.[↗](../../bit/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And the LORD sent fiery serpents among the…") (Torah NUM.21.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bit/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.21.6, JPS 1917") · Thus, the Sefer Yetzirah may have believed two di- bits, 0 and j , a tilting symbolization of the creation, out of chaos or nothing, of the universe, by the power of the Deity.[↗](../../bit/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Thus, the Sefer Yetzirah may have believed two…") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../bit/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according…") · Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding; whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, that they come not near unto thee.[↗](../../bit/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Be ye not as the horse, or as…") (Writings PSA.32.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bit/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.32.9, JPS 1917") · As if a man did flee from a lion, and a bear met him; and went into the house and leaned his hand on the wall, and a serpent bit him.[↗](../../bit/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: As if a man did flee from a…") (Prophets AMO.5.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bit/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets AMO.5.19, JPS 1917") **bitch** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A female dog, fox or wolf.[↗](../../bitch/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A female dog, fox or wolf.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (rude) A very rude word for a woman; do not use it.[↗](../../bitch/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A very rude word for a woman; do…") *Example:* The bitch had five puppies in the barn.[↗](../../bitch/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bitch had five puppies in the barn.") · The farmer's dog is a bitch with a black coat.[↗](../../bitch/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The farmer's dog is a bitch with a…") · The bitch found a warm corner to litter.[↗](../../bitch/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The bitch found a warm corner to litter.") **bite** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To cut or hold something with your teeth.[↗](../../bite/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To cut or hold something with your teeth.") *e.g.* "Bite the apple."[↗](../../bite/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Bite the apple.'") *Everyday, meaning 2:* For an insect or snake, to hurt with its mouth or sting.[↗](../../bite/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: For an insect or snake, to hurt with…") *e.g.* "A mosquito bit me."[↗](../../bite/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: 'A mosquito bit me.'") *Everyday, meaning 3:* As a noun, an act of biting or the mark left.[↗](../../bite/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: As a noun, an act of biting or…") *e.g.* "a dog bite".[↗](../../bite/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: 'a dog bite'.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A small amount of food.[↗](../../bite/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A small amount of food.") *e.g.* "a bite to eat".[↗](../../bite/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: 'a bite to eat'.") *Example:* Take a big bite of your sandwich.[↗](../../bite/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Take a big bite of your sandwich.") · The dog might bite if you scare it.[↗](../../bite/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The dog might bite if you scare it.") · Mosquito bites itch.[↗](../../bite/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Mosquito bites itch.") · She bites her nails when she is nervous.[↗](../../bite/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She bites her nails when she is nervous.") · Let's grab a bite to eat.[↗](../../bite/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Let's grab a bite to eat.") · Wash an animal bite and tell an adult.[↗](../../bite/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Wash an animal bite and tell an adult.") · Some snakes bite to defend themselves.[↗](../../bite/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Some snakes bite to defend themselves.") · I bit my tongue by accident.[↗](../../bite/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: I bit my tongue by accident.") · If the serpent bite before it is charmed, then the charmer hath no advantage.[↗](../../bite/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: If the serpent bite before it is charmed,…") (Writings ECC.10.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bite/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings ECC.10.11, JPS 1917") · He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh through a fence, a serpent shall bite him.[↗](../../bite/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: He that diggeth a pit shall fall into…") (Writings ECC.10.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bite/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings ECC.10.8, JPS 1917") · For, behold, I will send serpents, basilisks, among you, which will not be charmed; and they shall bite you, saith the LORD.[↗](../../bite/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: For, behold, I will send serpents, basilisks, among…") (Prophets JER.8.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bite/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.8.17, JPS 1917") **biter** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A biter is a person or animal that bites, or tends to bite.[↗](../../biter/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A biter is a person or animal that…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In fishing, a biter is a fish that takes the bait.[↗](../../biter/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: In fishing, a biter is a fish that…") *Example:* Be careful with that hamster, it's a biter.[↗](../../biter/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Be careful with that hamster, it's a biter.") · Our toddler was a biter at nursery but has stopped.[↗](../../biter/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Our toddler was a biter at nursery but…") · The dog wears a muzzle because he's a biter.[↗](../../biter/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The dog wears a muzzle because he's a…") · The cheeky trickster was caught in his own trick: the biter bit.[↗](../../biter/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The cheeky trickster was caught in his own…") · Mosquitoes are annoying biters on summer evenings.[↗](../../biter/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Mosquitoes are annoying biters on summer evenings.") · The pet shop warned us that the parrot was a biter.[↗](../../biter/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The pet shop warned us that the parrot…") **biteth** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* «biteth» means «bites», a form of «bite»: To cut or hold something with your teeth.[↗](../../biteth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: «biteth» means «bites», a form of «bite»: To…") *e.g.* "Bite the apple."[↗](../../biteth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Bite the apple.'") *Example:* Dan shall be a serpent in the way, a horned snake in the path, that biteth the horse's heels, so that his rider falleth backward.[↗](../../biteth/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Dan shall be a serpent in the way,…") (Torah GEN.49.17, JPS 1917) **bitter** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Bitter describes a strong, sharp, unpleasant taste, like black coffee, dark chocolate or the peel of a lemon.[↗](../../bitter/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Bitter describes a strong, sharp, unpleasant taste, like…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Bitter weather or wind is extremely cold.[↗](../../bitter/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Bitter weather or wind is extremely cold.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Bitter feelings are angry, hurt and resentful because something unfair happened.[↗](../../bitter/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Bitter feelings are angry, hurt and resentful because…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A bitter fight or argument is very angry and hard.[↗](../../bitter/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A bitter fight or argument is very angry…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* In the UK, bitter is also a kind of beer.[↗](../../bitter/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: In the UK, bitter is also a kind…") *Example:* This coffee is too bitter for me.[↗](../../bitter/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: This coffee is too bitter for me.") · Dark chocolate tastes a bit bitter.[↗](../../bitter/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Dark chocolate tastes a bit bitter.") · A bitter wind blew across the playground.[↗](../../bitter/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A bitter wind blew across the playground.") · He felt bitter about losing the race unfairly.[↗](../../bitter/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: He felt bitter about losing the race unfairly.") · The two teams were bitter rivals.[↗](../../bitter/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The two teams were bitter rivals.") · Some medicine tastes bitter, so mix it with juice.[↗](../../bitter/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Some medicine tastes bitter, so mix it with…") · Never taste berries you find; some are bitter and poisonous.[↗](../../bitter/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Never taste berries you find; some are bitter…") · They kept fighting to the bitter end.[↗](../../bitter/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: They kept fighting to the bitter end.") · And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they were bitter.[↗](../../bitter/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And when they came to Marah, they could…") (Torah EXO.15.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bitter/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.15.23, JPS 1917") · And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roast with fire, and unleavened bread; with bitter herbs they shall eat it.[↗](../../bitter/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And they shall eat the flesh in that…") (Torah EXO.12.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bitter/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.12.8, JPS 1917") · in the second month on the fourteenth day at dusk they shall keep it; they shall eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs; (Torah NUM.9.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bitter/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: in the second month on the fourteenth day…") · But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.[↗](../../bitter/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp…") (Writings PRO.5.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bitter/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.5.4, JPS 1917") · Even to-day is my complaint bitter; my hand is become heavy because of my groaning.[↗](../../bitter/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Even to-day is my complaint bitter; my hand…") (Writings JOB.23.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bitter/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.23.2, JPS 1917") · The full soul loatheth a honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.[↗](../../bitter/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: The full soul loatheth a honeycomb; but to…") (Writings PRO.27.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bitter/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.27.7, JPS 1917") [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/) … [26](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/26/) **27** [28](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/28/) [29](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/29/) [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/) - ← previous: [page 26](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/26/) - next →: [page 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