--- title: B — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 28 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/28/) [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 28 [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/) … [27](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/27/) **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/) **bitterly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In an angry, hurt and unhappy way.[↗](../../bitterly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: In an angry, hurt and unhappy way.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Very, extremely, when talking about cold weather: bitterly cold.[↗](../../bitterly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Very, extremely, when talking about cold weather: bitterly…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Very strongly, in phrases like bitterly disappointed or bitterly opposed.[↗](../../bitterly/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Very strongly, in phrases like bitterly disappointed or…") *Example:* It was bitterly cold, so we wore two jumpers.[↗](../../bitterly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: It was bitterly cold, so we wore two…") · He cried bitterly when his dog ran away.[↗](../../bitterly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He cried bitterly when his dog ran away.") · We were bitterly disappointed when the trip was cancelled.[↗](../../bitterly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We were bitterly disappointed when the trip was…") · The two teams fought bitterly for the cup.[↗](../../bitterly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The two teams fought bitterly for the cup.") · "That's not fair," she said bitterly.[↗](../../bitterly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: 'That's not fair,' she said bitterly.") · The wind blew bitterly across the field.[↗](../../bitterly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The wind blew bitterly across the field.") · And so saying he wept bitterly.[↗](../../bitterly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: And so saying he wept bitterly.") · The archers have dealt bitterly with him, and shot at him, and hated him; (Torah GEN.49.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bitterly/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The archers have dealt bitterly with him, and…") · Behold, their valiant ones cry without; the ambassadors of peace weep bitterly.[↗](../../bitterly/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Behold, their valiant ones cry without; the ambassadors…") (Prophets ISA.33.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bitterly/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.33.7, JPS 1917") · As God liveth, who hath taken away my right; and the Almighty, who hath dealt bitterly with me; (Writings JOB.27.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bitterly/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: As God liveth, who hath taken away my…") · And she said unto them: 'Call me not Naomi, call me Marah; for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me.[↗](../../bitterly/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And she said unto them: 'Call me not…") (Writings RUT.1.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bitterly/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings RUT.1.20, JPS 1917") **bittern** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* A bird that lives in marshes and makes a booming call.[↗](../../bittern/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bird that lives in marshes and makes…") *Example:* I will also make it a possession for the bittern, and pools of water; and I will sweep it with the besom of destruction, saith the LORD of hosts.[↗](../../bittern/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I will also make it a possession for…") (Prophets ISA.14.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bittern/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.14.23, JPS 1917") · But the pelican and the bittern shall possess it, and the owl and the raven shall dwell therein; and He shall stretch over it the line of confusion, and the plummet of emptiness.[↗](../../bittern/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: But the pelican and the bittern shall possess…") (Prophets ISA.34.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bittern/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.34.11, JPS 1917") **bitterness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A sharp, unpleasant taste, like strong coffee or dark chocolate.[↗](../../bitterness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A sharp, unpleasant taste, like strong coffee or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Angry, hurt feelings because you think you were treated unfairly.[↗](../../bitterness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Angry, hurt feelings because you think you were…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (of weather) Very sharp coldness.[↗](../../bitterness/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Very sharp coldness.") *Example:* The bitterness of the medicine made him pull a face.[↗](../../bitterness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bitterness of the medicine made him pull…") · Dark chocolate has a little bitterness.[↗](../../bitterness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Dark chocolate has a little bitterness.") · She spoke about the lost match without bitterness.[↗](../../bitterness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She spoke about the lost match without bitterness.") · There was bitterness between the two brothers.[↗](../../bitterness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: There was bitterness between the two brothers.") · The bitterness of the winter wind stung our faces.[↗](../../bitterness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The bitterness of the winter wind stung our…") · Lemons are sour; coffee has bitterness.[↗](../../bitterness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Lemons are sour; coffee has bitterness.") · Inge heard all this, and her heart became hardened and full of bitterness.[↗](../../bitterness/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Inge heard all this, and her heart became…") · And they were a bitterness of spirit unto Isaac and to Rebekah.[↗](../../bitterness/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: And they were a bitterness of spirit unto…") (Torah GEN.26.35, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bitterness/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.26.35, JPS 1917") · And the priest shall write these curses in a scroll, and he shall blot them out into the water of bitterness.[↗](../../bitterness/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And the priest shall write these curses in…") (Torah NUM.5.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bitterness/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.5.23, JPS 1917") · And he shall make the woman drink the water of bitterness that causeth the curse; and the water that causeth the curse shall enter into her and become bitter.[↗](../../bitterness/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And he shall make the woman drink the…") (Torah NUM.5.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bitterness/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.5.24, JPS 1917") · And Agag said: 'Surely the bitterness of death is at hand.'[↗](../../bitterness/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And Agag said: 'Surely the bitterness of death…") (Prophets 1SA.15.32, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bitterness/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1SA.15.32, JPS 1917") · He hath filled me with bitterness, He hath sated me with wormwood.[↗](../../bitterness/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: He hath filled me with bitterness, He hath…") (Writings LAM.3.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bitterness/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings LAM.3.15, JPS 1917") · And another dieth in bitterness of soul, and hath never tasted of good.[↗](../../bitterness/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: And another dieth in bitterness of soul, and…") (Writings JOB.21.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bitterness/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.21.25, JPS 1917") **bitumen** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A black, sticky, tar-like substance made from oil, used to make road surfaces and waterproof roofs.[↗](../../bitumen/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A black, sticky, tar-like substance made from oil,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (Australia, New Zealand) The tarred surface of a road; also called "the bitumen".[↗](../../bitumen/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The tarred surface of a road; also called…") *Example:* The workers spread hot bitumen on the road.[↗](../../bitumen/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The workers spread hot bitumen on the road.") · Bitumen keeps the roof dry.[↗](../../bitumen/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Bitumen keeps the roof dry.") · In Australia we drove off the bitumen onto a dusty track.[↗](../../bitumen/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: In Australia we drove off the bitumen onto…") · Bitumen gets soft and sticky on very hot days.[↗](../../bitumen/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Bitumen gets soft and sticky on very hot…") · Ancient people used bitumen to seal their boats.[↗](../../bitumen/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Ancient people used bitumen to seal their boats.") · Do not touch hot bitumen; it can burn your skin.[↗](../../bitumen/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Do not touch hot bitumen; it can burn…") **bivouac** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A simple, temporary camp, often without a tent, made by soldiers or mountain climbers.[↗](../../bivouac/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A simple, temporary camp, often without a tent,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb) To camp outside for the night in such a camp.[↗](../../bivouac/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To camp outside for the night in such…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A bivvy (bivvy bag), a small waterproof shelter for one person.[↗](../../bivouac/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A bivvy bivvy bag, a small waterproof shelter…") *Example:* We built a bivouac out of sticks and leaves in the woods.[↗](../../bivouac/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We built a bivouac out of sticks and…") · The climbers bivouacked on a ledge halfway up the mountain.[↗](../../bivouac/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The climbers bivouacked on a ledge halfway up…") · The soldiers set up a bivouac by the river.[↗](../../bivouac/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The soldiers set up a bivouac by the…") · Our scout group slept in bivouacs for one night.[↗](../../bivouac/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Our scout group slept in bivouacs for one…") · He carries a bivvy bag in case he gets stuck on the hills.[↗](../../bivouac/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: He carries a bivvy bag in case he…") · The bivouac kept out most of the rain.[↗](../../bivouac/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The bivouac kept out most of the rain.") **biz** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (informal) Short for «business», especially a trade or industry, as in «show biz».[↗](../../biz/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Short for «business», especially a trade or industry,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (slang) «The biz» means the entertainment or music industry.[↗](../../biz/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: «The biz» means the entertainment or music industry.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (slang, UK) «The biz» can also mean the very best, as in «that's the biz».[↗](../../biz/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: «The biz» can also mean the very best,…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Biz is a buzzing sound, like the noise a bee or wasp makes.[↗](../../biz/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Biz is a buzzing sound, like the noise…") *Example:* She wants to be a star in show biz.[↗](../../biz/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She wants to be a star in show…") · He has been in the music biz for years.[↗](../../biz/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He has been in the music biz for…") · My uncle runs a small cake biz from home.[↗](../../biz/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: My uncle runs a small cake biz from…") (informal)[↗](../../biz/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: informal") · That new trainer is the biz\![↗](../../biz/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: That new trainer is the biz!") (UK slang)[↗](../../biz/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: UK slang") · Showbiz news is all about celebrities.[↗](../../biz/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Showbiz news is all about celebrities.") · «How's the biz going?»[↗](../../biz/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: «How's the biz going?»") Dad asked his friend.[↗](../../biz/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad asked his friend.") · 'Biz-z-z,' said the wasp, 'would you not like to be as great a chief as Insato?'[↗](../../biz/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Biz-z-z,' said the wasp, 'would you not like…") **blab** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (informal) To tell a secret, often by talking carelessly.[↗](../../blab/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To tell a secret, often by talking carelessly.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) To talk too much about silly things.[↗](../../blab/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To talk too much about silly things.") *Example:* Don't blab about the surprise party\![↗](../../blab/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't blab about the surprise party!") · Who blabbed to the teacher?[↗](../../blab/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Who blabbed to the teacher?") · My brother blabbed my secret to the whole class.[↗](../../blab/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: My brother blabbed my secret to the whole…") · He blabbed on about football for an hour.[↗](../../blab/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: He blabbed on about football for an hour.") · She promised not to blab, and she didn't.[↗](../../blab/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: She promised not to blab, and she didn't.") · You can't tell him anything, he's such a blabbermouth.[↗](../../blab/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: You can't tell him anything, he's such a…") **blabbermouth** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (informal) A person who talks too much, especially someone who tells secrets.[↗](../../blabbermouth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A person who talks too much, especially someone…") *Example:* Don't tell Sam the surprise; he's a blabbermouth.[↗](../../blabbermouth/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't tell Sam the surprise; he's a blabbermouth.") · My little sister is a real blabbermouth.[↗](../../blabbermouth/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: My little sister is a real blabbermouth.") · Some blabbermouth told everyone about the party.[↗](../../blabbermouth/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Some blabbermouth told everyone about the party.") · "You blabbermouth!" she shouted.[↗](../../blabbermouth/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: 'You blabbermouth!' she shouted.") · I'm not a blabbermouth — I can keep a secret.[↗](../../blabbermouth/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: I'm not a blabbermouth — I can keep…") · The blabbermouth spoiled the ending of the film.[↗](../../blabbermouth/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The blabbermouth spoiled the ending of the film.") **black** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Black is the darkest color, the color of the night sky or of coal.[↗](../../black/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Black is the darkest color, the color of…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Black means with no light: «It was black outside».[↗](../../black/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Black means with no light: «It was black…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Black can describe people whose families came from Africa.[↗](../../black/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Black can describe people whose families came from…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Black coffee has no milk.[↗](../../black/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Black coffee has no milk.") *Example:* There are 12 black cats and 8 white cats.[↗](../../black/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: There are 12 black cats and 8 white…") · She has 5 black pens.[↗](../../black/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She has 5 black pens.") · How many socks are not black?[↗](../../black/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: How many socks are not black?") · The black car costs more.[↗](../../black/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The black car costs more.") · Write your name in black ink.[↗](../../black/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Write your name in black ink.") · The old film is in black and white.[↗](../../black/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The old film is in black and white.") · The sky turned black before the storm.[↗](../../black/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The sky turned black before the storm.") · A zebra has black and white stripes.[↗](../../black/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: A zebra has black and white stripes.") · He got a black eye playing football.[↗](../../black/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: He got a black eye playing football.") · Black clothes get hot in the sun.[↗](../../black/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Black clothes get hot in the sun.") · But if the scall stay in its appearance, and black hair be grown up therein; the scall is healed, he is clean; and the priest shall pronounce him clean.[↗](../../black/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: But if the scall stay in its appearance,…") (Torah LEV.13.37, JPS 1917)[↗](../../black/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.13.37, JPS 1917") · Which are black by reason of the ice, and wherein the snow hideth itself; (Writings JOB.6.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../black/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Which are black by reason of the ice,…") · The sun and the moon are become black, and the stars withdraw their shining.[↗](../../black/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: The sun and the moon are become black,…") (Prophets JOL.4.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../black/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JOL.4.15, JPS 1917") · In the first chariot were red horses; and in the second chariot black horses; (Prophets ZEC.6.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../black/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: In the first chariot were red horses; and…") **blackberry** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A blackberry is a small soft dark purple-black fruit made of many tiny round parts, which grows on a thorny bush called a bramble.[↗](../../blackberry/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A blackberry is a small soft dark purple-black…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The blackberry bush itself.[↗](../../blackberry/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The blackberry bush itself.") *Example:* We picked blackberries along the lane.[↗](../../blackberry/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We picked blackberries along the lane.") · Blackberries stain your fingers purple.[↗](../../blackberry/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Blackberries stain your fingers purple.") · Mum made blackberry and apple crumble.[↗](../../blackberry/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum made blackberry and apple crumble.") · Watch out for thorns on the blackberry bush.[↗](../../blackberry/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Watch out for thorns on the blackberry bush.") · A blackberry is made of lots of tiny bubbles called drupelets.[↗](../../blackberry/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: A blackberry is made of lots of tiny…") · Birds love eating ripe blackberries.[↗](../../blackberry/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Birds love eating ripe blackberries.") · Only eat berries if an adult says they are safe.[↗](../../blackberry/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Only eat berries if an adult says they…") · Green blackberries are not ripe yet.[↗](../../blackberry/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Green blackberries are not ripe yet.") · But Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-tail had bread and milk and blackberries for supper.[↗](../../blackberry/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: But Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-tail had bread and…") **blackbird** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, the blackbird is a common garden bird: the male is black with an orange-yellow beak, and the female is brown.[↗](../../blackbird/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: In the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand,…") It sings beautifully.[↗](../../blackbird/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: It sings beautifully.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In North America, «blackbird» means several different birds with black feathers, like the red-winged blackbird.[↗](../../blackbird/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: In North America, «blackbird» means several different birds…") *Example:* A blackbird pulled a worm out of the lawn.[↗](../../blackbird/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A blackbird pulled a worm out of the…") · The male blackbird has a bright orange beak.[↗](../../blackbird/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The male blackbird has a bright orange beak.") · The female blackbird is brown, not black.[↗](../../blackbird/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The female blackbird is brown, not black.") · We heard a blackbird singing early in the morning.[↗](../../blackbird/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We heard a blackbird singing early in the…") · Four and twenty blackbirds were baked in a pie.[↗](../../blackbird/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Four and twenty blackbirds were baked in a…") · A blackbird built a nest in our hedge.[↗](../../blackbird/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: A blackbird built a nest in our hedge.") · Red-winged blackbirds live in marshes in Canada.[↗](../../blackbird/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Red-winged blackbirds live in marshes in Canada.") · Blackbirds eat worms, insects and berries.[↗](../../blackbird/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Blackbirds eat worms, insects and berries.") · This great master painter could whistle like a blackbird.[↗](../../blackbird/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: This great master painter could whistle like a…") **blacken** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To make something black or very dark, such as with soot, smoke or charcoal.[↗](../../blacken/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To make something black or very dark, such…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To blacken someone's name is to say bad things about them so others think less of them.[↗](../../blacken/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To blacken someone's name is to say bad…") *Example:* The smoke blackened the kitchen ceiling.[↗](../../blacken/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The smoke blackened the kitchen ceiling.") · He blackened his moustache with burnt cork.[↗](../../blacken/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He blackened his moustache with burnt cork.") · Spilled ink blackened the tablecloth.[↗](../../blacken/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Spilled ink blackened the tablecloth.") · Lies can blacken a person's good name.[↗](../../blacken/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Lies can blacken a person's good name.") **blackened** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Blackened means made black or dark, for example by fire, smoke or dirt.[↗](../../blackened/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Blackened means made black or dark, for example…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (cooking) Blackened food has been cooked in a very hot pan with spices so the outside turns dark.[↗](../../blackened/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Blackened food has been cooked in a very…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To blacken someone's name is to damage their reputation by saying bad things about them; blackened is its past form.[↗](../../blackened/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To blacken someone's name is to damage their…") *Example:* The fire left the walls blackened and burnt.[↗](../../blackened/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The fire left the walls blackened and burnt.") · Blackened trees stood on the hillside after the bushfire.[↗](../../blackened/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Blackened trees stood on the hillside after the…") · The chimney sweep's face was blackened with soot.[↗](../../blackened/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The chimney sweep's face was blackened with soot.") · Dad cooked blackened chicken with spicy seasoning.[↗](../../blackened/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad cooked blackened chicken with spicy seasoning.") · Rotten bananas have blackened skins.[↗](../../blackened/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Rotten bananas have blackened skins.") · Lies blackened the poor man's good name.[↗](../../blackened/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Lies blackened the poor man's good name.") · The old church walls were blackened by years of coal smoke.[↗](../../blackened/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The old church walls were blackened by years…") · Slowly, very slowly, they blackened and turned to ashes.[↗](../../blackened/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Slowly, very slowly, they blackened and turned to…") **blackening** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Becoming black or darker, or making something black or dark.[↗](../../blackening/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Becoming black or darker, or making something black…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Damaging someone's good name by saying bad things about them (blackening their name).[↗](../../blackening/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Damaging someone's good name by saying bad things…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (noun) The process or result of something going black, like burnt toast or rotting fruit.[↗](../../blackening/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: The process or result of something going black,…") *Example:* The sky was blackening before the storm.[↗](../../blackening/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The sky was blackening before the storm.") · The smoke is blackening the walls.[↗](../../blackening/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The smoke is blackening the walls.") · Bananas start blackening in the fridge.[↗](../../blackening/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Bananas start blackening in the fridge.") · He was accused of blackening his rival's name.[↗](../../blackening/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: He was accused of blackening his rival's name.") · The chef was blackening the fish with spices.[↗](../../blackening/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The chef was blackening the fish with spices.") · Frost caused blackening of the plant's leaves.[↗](../../blackening/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Frost caused blackening of the plant's leaves.") **blackguard** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (old use) a rude, dishonest, rascally person who behaves badly.[↗](../../blackguard/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: a rude, dishonest, rascally person who behaves badly.") *Example:* "You rude little blackguard!" shouted the farmer.[↗](../../blackguard/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: 'You rude little blackguard!' shouted the farmer.") · The blackguard stole the old woman's purse.[↗](../../blackguard/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The blackguard stole the old woman's purse.") · Old stories call a sly, mean man a blackguard.[↗](../../blackguard/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Old stories call a sly, mean man a…") **blackish** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Nearly black, or black with a little of another colour in it.[↗](../../blackish/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Nearly black, or black with a little of…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Rather dark and dirty-looking.[↗](../../blackish/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Rather dark and dirty-looking.") *Example:* The beetle had a blackish shell with a green shine.[↗](../../blackish/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The beetle had a blackish shell with a…") · The pond water looked blackish under the trees.[↗](../../blackish/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The pond water looked blackish under the trees.") · Blackish clouds rolled in before the storm.[↗](../../blackish/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Blackish clouds rolled in before the storm.") · The burnt toast was blackish at the edges.[↗](../../blackish/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The burnt toast was blackish at the edges.") · Some crows look blackish blue in the sun.[↗](../../blackish/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Some crows look blackish blue in the sun.") · We tested the blackish mud and found it full of rotting leaves.[↗](../../blackish/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: We tested the blackish mud and found it…") · The Mole peered into the blackish depths of the Wild Wood.[↗](../../blackish/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The Mole peered into the blackish depths of…") **blackness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The state of being very dark or black, with little or no light.[↗](../../blackness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The state of being very dark or black,…") *Example:* We could see nothing in the blackness of the cave.[↗](../../blackness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We could see nothing in the blackness of…") · The owl flew out of the blackness.[↗](../../blackness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The owl flew out of the blackness.") · Stars shone far above in the blackness of the sky.[↗](../../blackness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Stars shone far above in the blackness of…") · I clothe the heavens with blackness, and I make sackcloth their covering.[↗](../../blackness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: I clothe the heavens with blackness, and I…") (Prophets ISA.50.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blackness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.50.3, JPS 1917") · At their presence the peoples are in anguish; all faces have gathered blackness.[↗](../../blackness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: At their presence the peoples are in anguish;…") (Prophets JOL.2.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blackness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JOL.2.6, JPS 1917") · In the twilight, in the evening of the day, in the blackness of night and the darkness.[↗](../../blackness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: In the twilight, in the evening of the…") (Writings PRO.7.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blackness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.7.9, JPS 1917") **blacksmith** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A person whose job is to make and repair things made of iron, such as horseshoes, gates and tools, by heating the metal and hammering it into shape.[↗](../../blacksmith/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A person whose job is to make and…") *Example:* The blacksmith hammered the red-hot iron.[↗](../../blacksmith/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The blacksmith hammered the red-hot iron.") · The blacksmith put new shoes on the horse.[↗](../../blacksmith/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The blacksmith put new shoes on the horse.") · Every village used to have a blacksmith.[↗](../../blacksmith/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Every village used to have a blacksmith.") · The blacksmith works at a forge with a big fire.[↗](../../blacksmith/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The blacksmith works at a forge with a…") · We watched a blacksmith make a hook at the museum.[↗](../../blacksmith/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We watched a blacksmith make a hook at…") · The knight took his sword to the blacksmith.[↗](../../blacksmith/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The knight took his sword to the blacksmith.") **blackthorn** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A wild bush with black, sharp thorns and small sour dark berries called sloes.[↗](../../blackthorn/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A wild bush with black, sharp thorns and…") *Example:* The sheep were hiding behind the blackthorn hedge.[↗](../../blackthorn/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The sheep were hiding behind the blackthorn hedge.") · Sloes grow on the blackthorn in autumn.[↗](../../blackthorn/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Sloes grow on the blackthorn in autumn.") · He cut a strong stick from the blackthorn.[↗](../../blackthorn/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He cut a strong stick from the blackthorn.") **bladder** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The bladder is a stretchy bag inside the body that stores urine (wee) until you go to the toilet.[↗](../../bladder/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bladder is a stretchy bag inside the…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A bladder is any bag inside something that holds air or liquid, like the rubber bag inside a football.[↗](../../bladder/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A bladder is any bag inside something that…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A gall bladder is a small organ that stores bile, which helps break down fat.[↗](../../bladder/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A gall bladder is a small organ that…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A bladder can also be a loose bag made of skin or rubber, filled with air or water.[↗](../../bladder/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A bladder can also be a loose bag…") *Example:* The bladder stores urine until you go to the toilet.[↗](../../bladder/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bladder stores urine until you go to…") · I drank so much juice that my bladder was full.[↗](../../bladder/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: I drank so much juice that my bladder…") · A fish's swim bladder helps it float.[↗](../../bladder/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A fish's swim bladder helps it float.") · The old football had a leather case and a rubber bladder.[↗](../../bladder/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The old football had a leather case and…") · The doctor showed us a picture of the kidneys and bladder.[↗](../../bladder/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The doctor showed us a picture of the…") · Grandma has a weak bladder, so we stop often on long trips.[↗](../../bladder/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandma has a weak bladder, so we stop…") · The only of the latter four terms found in humans is מָרָה marah ‘gall(bladder), bile’.[↗](../../bladder/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The only of the latter four terms found…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../bladder/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation") · Postellus then gives, " intestina, vesica, arterise ", the intestines, bladder and arteries; Rittangelius gives the same.[↗](../../bladder/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Postellus then gives, ' intestina, vesica, arterise ',…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../bladder/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893") **bladderwort** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A bladderwort is a meat-eating water plant with tiny bladders (bags) on its underwater stems that suck in and trap very small animals.[↗](../../bladderwort/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bladderwort is a meat-eating water plant with…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* It grows in ponds, bogs and wet places all over the world and has little yellow or purple flowers above the water.[↗](../../bladderwort/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: It grows in ponds, bogs and wet places…") *Example:* The bladderwort has no roots and floats in the pond.[↗](../../bladderwort/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bladderwort has no roots and floats in…") · Tiny bladders on the bladderwort suck in water fleas.[↗](../../bladderwort/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tiny bladders on the bladderwort suck in water…") · A bladderwort's trap snaps shut in a split second.[↗](../../bladderwort/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A bladderwort's trap snaps shut in a split…") · Bladderworts have pretty yellow flowers.[↗](../../bladderwort/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Bladderworts have pretty yellow flowers.") · Like the Venus flytrap, the bladderwort eats tiny animals.[↗](../../bladderwort/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Like the Venus flytrap, the bladderwort eats tiny…") · We looked at a bladderwort under a magnifying glass.[↗](../../bladderwort/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: We looked at a bladderwort under a magnifying…") · Bladderworts grow in bogs where there are few nutrients.[↗](../../bladderwort/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Bladderworts grow in bogs where there are few…") [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/) … [27](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/27/) **28** 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