--- title: B — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 29 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/29/) [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 29 [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/) … [28](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/28/) **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/) **blade** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A blade is the flat, sharp cutting part of a knife, scissors, a saw or a sword.[↗](../../blade/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A blade is the flat, sharp cutting part…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A blade of grass is one long thin leaf of grass.[↗](../../blade/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A blade of grass is one long thin…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A blade is a flat part that spins or pushes, like on a fan, a propeller or an oar.[↗](../../blade/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A blade is a flat part that spins…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* The blade of an ice skate is the thin metal strip you glide on.[↗](../../blade/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: The blade of an ice skate is the…") *Example:* Always keep your fingers away from the blade.[↗](../../blade/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Always keep your fingers away from the blade.") · The knife has a sharp steel blade.[↗](../../blade/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The knife has a sharp steel blade.") · A single blade of grass was wet with dew.[↗](../../blade/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A single blade of grass was wet with…") · The fan's blades spun faster and faster.[↗](../../blade/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The fan's blades spun faster and faster.") · Her skate blades scraped across the ice.[↗](../../blade/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Her skate blades scraped across the ice.") · The wind turbine has three huge blades.[↗](../../blade/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The wind turbine has three huge blades.") · The knight drew his blade from its sheath.[↗](../../blade/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The knight drew his blade from its sheath.") · Then let my shoulder fall from the shoulder-blade, and mine arm be broken from the bone.[↗](../../blade/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Then let my shoulder fall from the shoulder-blade,…") (Writings JOB.31.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blade/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.31.22, JPS 1917") · And the haft also went in after the blade; and the fat closed upon the blade, for he drew not the sword out of his belly; and it came out behind.[↗](../../blade/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And the haft also went in after the…") (Prophets JDG.3.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blade/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JDG.3.22, JPS 1917") **blah** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (informal) Words used to stand for boring or empty talk, usually «blah blah blah».[↗](../../blah/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Words used to stand for boring or empty…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) Used instead of saying the rest of something that is obvious or boring.[↗](../../blah/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Used instead of saying the rest of something…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal, US) Dull or not interesting; feeling a bit low.[↗](../../blah/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Dull or not interesting; feeling a bit low.") *Example:* He kept going on about football, blah blah blah.[↗](../../blah/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He kept going on about football, blah blah…") · She said sorry, it won't happen again, blah blah.[↗](../../blah/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She said sorry, it won't happen again, blah…") · The film was a bit blah.[↗](../../blah/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The film was a bit blah.") · I've got the blahs today.[↗](../../blah/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: I've got the blahs today.") · Don't just say blah blah, explain properly\![↗](../../blah/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't just say blah blah, explain properly!") · The rules are: be kind, tidy up, blah blah blah.[↗](../../blah/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The rules are: be kind, tidy up, blah…") **blahs** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (US, informal) A feeling of being bored, tired, fed up or slightly sad, without a clear reason.[↗](../../blahs/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A feeling of being bored, tired, fed up…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) The plural of «blah», as in blah blah blah: boring or empty talk.[↗](../../blahs/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The plural of «blah», as in blah blah…") *Example:* I've got the Monday morning blahs.[↗](../../blahs/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I've got the Monday morning blahs.") · The winter blahs make everyone grumpy.[↗](../../blahs/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The winter blahs make everyone grumpy.") · A walk in the sunshine can cure the blahs.[↗](../../blahs/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A walk in the sunshine can cure the…") · All his blahs about football bored me.[↗](../../blahs/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: All his blahs about football bored me.") · She had a case of the blahs after the holidays ended.[↗](../../blahs/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: She had a case of the blahs after…") **blain** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* A sore swelling on the skin, like a boil or blister.[↗](../../blain/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A sore swelling on the skin, like a…") *Example:* And they took soot of the furnace, and stood before Pharaoh; and Moses threw it up heavenward; and it became a boil breaking forth with blains upon man and upon beast.[↗](../../blain/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: And they took soot of the furnace, and…") (Torah EXO.9.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blain/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.9.10, JPS 1917") · And it shall become small dust over all the land of Egypt, and shall be a boil breaking forth with blains upon man and upon beast, throughout all the land of Egypt.'[↗](../../blain/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: And it shall become small dust over all…") (Torah EXO.9.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blain/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.9.9, JPS 1917") **blame** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To blame someone means to say or think that they caused something bad.[↗](../../blame/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To blame someone means to say or think…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The blame is the responsibility for something bad that happened.[↗](../../blame/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The blame is the responsibility for something bad…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «To be to blame» means to be the one who caused it.[↗](../../blame/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: «To be to blame» means to be the…") *Example:* Don't blame your sister; you broke the vase.[↗](../../blame/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't blame your sister; you broke the vase.") · He blamed the dog for eating his homework.[↗](../../blame/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He blamed the dog for eating his homework.") · Who is to blame for this mess?[↗](../../blame/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Who is to blame for this mess?") · She took the blame even though it wasn't her fault.[↗](../../blame/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She took the blame even though it wasn't…") · The storm was to blame for the fallen tree.[↗](../../blame/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The storm was to blame for the fallen…") · I don't blame you for being upset.[↗](../../blame/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: I don't blame you for being upset.") · It's not fair to blame someone without checking first.[↗](../../blame/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: It's not fair to blame someone without checking…") · They put the blame on the new boy.[↗](../../blame/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: They put the blame on the new boy.") · For thy servant became surety for the lad unto my father, saying: If I bring him not unto thee, then shall I bear the blame to my father for ever.[↗](../../blame/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: For thy servant became surety for the lad…") (Torah GEN.44.32, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blame/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.44.32, JPS 1917") · I will be surety for him; of my hand shalt thou require him; if I bring him not unto thee, and set him before thee, then let me bear the blame for ever.[↗](../../blame/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: I will be surety for him; of my…") (Torah GEN.43.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blame/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.43.9, JPS 1917") **blameless** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not responsible for something bad that happened; not guilty.[↗](../../blameless/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Not responsible for something bad that happened; not…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Never doing anything wrong; innocent and good.[↗](../../blameless/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Never doing anything wrong; innocent and good.") *Example:* The driver was blameless; the other car went through the red light.[↗](../../blameless/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The driver was blameless; the other car went…") · The dog was blameless – the cat broke the vase\![↗](../../blameless/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The dog was blameless – the cat broke…") · She led a blameless life.[↗](../../blameless/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She led a blameless life.") · Nobody is entirely blameless in this argument.[↗](../../blameless/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Nobody is entirely blameless in this argument.") · The report said the teacher was blameless.[↗](../../blameless/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The report said the teacher was blameless.") · And he said: 'Now also let it be according unto your words: he with whom it is found shall be my bondman; and ye shall be blameless.'[↗](../../blameless/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: And he said: 'Now also let it be…") (Torah GEN.44.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blameless/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.44.10, JPS 1917") · Or is it gain to Him, that thou makest thy ways blameless?[↗](../../blameless/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Or is it gain to Him, that thou…") (Writings JOB.22.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blameless/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.22.3, JPS 1917") · That they may shoot in secret places at the blameless; suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.[↗](../../blameless/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: That they may shoot in secret places at…") (Writings PSA.64.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blameless/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.64.5, JPS 1917") **blanc** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Blanc is the French word for «white»; on its own it is not an English word.[↗](../../blanc/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Blanc is the French word for «white»; on…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* It appears in English names and phrases.[↗](../../blanc/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: It appears in English names and phrases.") *e.g.* Mont Blanc (the highest mountain in the Alps), «sauvignon blanc» (a white wine), «carte blanche» (full freedom).[↗](../../blanc/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Mont Blanc the highest mountain in the Alps,…") *Example:* Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps.[↗](../../blanc/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the…") · «Blanc» means white in French.[↗](../../blanc/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: «Blanc» means white in French.") · Mont Blanc is covered in snow all year round.[↗](../../blanc/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Mont Blanc is covered in snow all year…") · Climbers set off to reach the top of Mont Blanc.[↗](../../blanc/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Climbers set off to reach the top of…") · From the valley we could see the white top of Mont Blanc.[↗](../../blanc/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: From the valley we could see the white…") · The ski village sits at the foot of Mont Blanc.[↗](../../blanc/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The ski village sits at the foot of…") **blandishment** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* (formal, old use) Flattering words or coaxing charm used to tempt someone to do something.[↗](../../blandishment/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Flattering words or coaxing charm used to tempt…") *Example:* With her much fair speech she causeth him to yield, with the blandishment of her lips she enticeth him away.[↗](../../blandishment/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: With her much fair speech she causeth him…") (Writings PRO.7.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blandishment/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.7.21, JPS 1917") · Now when they shall stumble, they shall be helped with a little help; but many shall join themselves unto them with blandishments.[↗](../../blandishment/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Now when they shall stumble, they shall be…") (Writings DAN.11.34, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blandishment/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings DAN.11.34, JPS 1917") · And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall be corrupt by blandishments; but the people that know their God shall show strength, and prevail.[↗](../../blandishment/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: And such as do wickedly against the covenant…") (Writings DAN.11.32, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blandishment/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings DAN.11.32, JPS 1917") · She ignored all his blandishments.[↗](../../blandishment/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She ignored all his blandishments.") · The fox used sweet blandishments to fool the crow.[↗](../../blandishment/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The fox used sweet blandishments to fool the…") · Do not be tempted by flattery and blandishments.[↗](../../blandishment/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Do not be tempted by flattery and blandishments.") **blank** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Blank means with nothing written, drawn or recorded on it: a blank page, a blank screen.[↗](../../blank/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Blank means with nothing written, drawn or recorded…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A blank is an empty space where you write a missing word or number: «fill in the blanks».[↗](../../blank/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A blank is an empty space where you…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A blank look shows no feeling or understanding.[↗](../../blank/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A blank look shows no feeling or understanding.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* If your mind goes blank, you suddenly cannot remember anything.[↗](../../blank/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: If your mind goes blank, you suddenly cannot…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* A blank is a gun cartridge with no bullet, which only makes a bang.[↗](../../blank/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: A blank is a gun cartridge with no…") *Everyday, meaning 6:* (informal) To blank someone is to ignore them on purpose.[↗](../../blank/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: To blank someone is to ignore them on…") *Example:* Fill in the blanks with the correct word.[↗](../../blank/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Fill in the blanks with the correct word.") · Write your name on the blank line.[↗](../../blank/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Write your name on the blank line.") · The screen went blank during the film.[↗](../../blank/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The screen went blank during the film.") · My mind went blank in the spelling test.[↗](../../blank/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: My mind went blank in the spelling test.") · He gave me a blank look when I asked.[↗](../../blank/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: He gave me a blank look when I…") · Start your drawing on a blank page.[↗](../../blank/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Start your drawing on a blank page.") · We searched for the keys but drew a blank.[↗](../../blank/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: We searched for the keys but drew a…") · Leave no blanks on the form.[↗](../../blank/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Leave no blanks on the form.") · The Book of Truth lay open before him, but, its pages were to him as blank paper.[↗](../../blank/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: The Book of Truth lay open before him,…") **blanket** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A blanket is a large piece of warm cloth used to cover you in bed or keep you warm.[↗](../../blanket/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A blanket is a large piece of warm…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A blanket of something is a thick covering of it, like a blanket of snow or fog.[↗](../../blanket/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A blanket of something is a thick covering…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To blanket means to cover something completely.[↗](../../blanket/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To blanket means to cover something completely.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A blanket rule is one that covers every case.[↗](../../blanket/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A blanket rule is one that covers every…") *Example:* Grab a blanket; it's cold tonight.[↗](../../blanket/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Grab a blanket; it's cold tonight.") · We sat on a picnic blanket in the park.[↗](../../blanket/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We sat on a picnic blanket in the…") · A blanket of snow covered the garden.[↗](../../blanket/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A blanket of snow covered the garden.") · Fog blanketed the town.[↗](../../blanket/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Fog blanketed the town.") · The fire blanket is on the kitchen wall.[↗](../../blanket/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The fire blanket is on the kitchen wall.") · My baby sister carries her blanket everywhere.[↗](../../blanket/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: My baby sister carries her blanket everywhere.") · Blankets keep you warm by trapping heat.[↗](../../blanket/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Blankets keep you warm by trapping heat.") · Don't be a wet blanket; come and join in\![↗](../../blanket/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't be a wet blanket; come and join…") **blankly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In a way that shows no feeling or understanding; with an empty look.[↗](../../blankly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: In a way that shows no feeling or…") *Example:* "What?" she said blankly.[↗](../../blankly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: 'What?' she said blankly.") · The boy stared blankly at the sum.[↗](../../blankly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The boy stared blankly at the sum.") · He looked blankly at the teacher, who had asked a question he could not follow.[↗](../../blankly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He looked blankly at the teacher, who had…") **blaring** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Making a very loud, harsh, unpleasant noise.[↗](../../blaring/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Making a very loud, harsh, unpleasant noise.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (adjective) Very loud: blaring music, blaring horns.[↗](../../blaring/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Very loud: blaring music, blaring horns.") *Example:* Music was blaring from my brother's room.[↗](../../blaring/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Music was blaring from my brother's room.") · The fire alarm was blaring, so we lined up outside.[↗](../../blaring/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The fire alarm was blaring, so we lined…") · Sirens blaring, the ambulance raced past.[↗](../../blaring/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Sirens blaring, the ambulance raced past.") · The TV was blaring all evening.[↗](../../blaring/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The TV was blaring all evening.") · Car horns were blaring in the traffic jam.[↗](../../blaring/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Car horns were blaring in the traffic jam.") · Turn down that blaring radio\![↗](../../blaring/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Turn down that blaring radio!") · On the seventh day they all started, amidst thunderous salutes from the ramparts of the city, and much dust, and cheering, and blaring of trumpets.[↗](../../blaring/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: On the seventh day they all started, amidst…") **blaspheme** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* To speak with disrespect or insult about God.[↗](../../blaspheme/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To speak with disrespect or insult about God.") *Example:* And the son of the Israelitish woman blasphemed the Name, and cursed; and they brought him unto Moses.[↗](../../blaspheme/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: And the son of the Israelitish woman blasphemed…") (Torah LEV.24.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blaspheme/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.24.11, JPS 1917") · Whom hast thou taunted and blasphemed?[↗](../../blaspheme/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Whom hast thou taunted and blasphemed?") (Prophets ISA.37.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blaspheme/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.37.23, JPS 1917") · Shall the enemy blaspheme Thy name for ever?[↗](../../blaspheme/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Shall the enemy blaspheme Thy name for ever?") (Writings PSA.74.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blaspheme/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.74.10, JPS 1917") · Whom hast thou taunted and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice?[↗](../../blaspheme/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Whom hast thou taunted and blasphemed? and against…") (Prophets 2KI.19.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blaspheme/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2KI.19.22, JPS 1917") **blasphemy** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Speaking with disrespect or contempt about God or holy things.[↗](../../blasphemy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Speaking with disrespect or contempt about God or…") *Example:* And thou shalt know that I the LORD have heard all thy blasphemies which thou hast spoken against the mountains of Israel, saying: They are laid desolate, they are given us to devour.[↗](../../blasphemy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: And thou shalt know that I the LORD…") (Prophets EZK.35.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blasphemy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.35.12, JPS 1917") **blast** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A blast is an explosion.[↗](../../blast/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A blast is an explosion.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A blast is a sudden strong rush of wind or air.[↗](../../blast/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A blast is a sudden strong rush of…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A blast is a very loud sound, like from a horn or whistle.[↗](../../blast/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A blast is a very loud sound, like…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To blast means to blow up with explosives, or to play music very loudly.[↗](../../blast/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To blast means to blow up with explosives,…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To blast off means a rocket takes off.[↗](../../blast/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: To blast off means a rocket takes off.") *Everyday, meaning 6:* Informally, a blast is a great, fun time.[↗](../../blast/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: Informally, a blast is a great, fun time.") *Example:* The rocket blasted off into space.[↗](../../blast/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The rocket blasted off into space.") · We had a blast at the party\![↗](../../blast/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We had a blast at the party!") · A blast of cold air came through the door.[↗](../../blast/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A blast of cold air came through the…") · The music was blasting from his room.[↗](../../blast/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The music was blasting from his room.") · Workers blasted the rock to build the tunnel.[↗](../../blast/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Workers blasted the rock to build the tunnel.") · The referee gave a blast on his whistle.[↗](../../blast/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The referee gave a blast on his whistle.") · The heater was on full blast.[↗](../../blast/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The heater was on full blast.") · Suddenly, with a shriek, a blast of wind swept down from the hills and blew the fire out towards them.[↗](../../blast/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Suddenly, with a shriek, a blast of wind…") · And, behold, seven ears, thin and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them.[↗](../../blast/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And, behold, seven ears, thin and blasted with…") (Torah GEN.41.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blast/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.41.6, JPS 1917") · And, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them.[↗](../../blast/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and blasted…") (Torah GEN.41.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blast/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.41.23, JPS 1917") · And with the blast of Thy nostrils the waters were piled up — the floods stood upright as a heap; the deeps were congealed in the heart of the sea.[↗](../../blast/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And with the blast of Thy nostrils the…") (Torah EXO.15.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blast/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.15.8, JPS 1917") · Praise Him with the blast of the horn; praise Him with the psaltery and harp.[↗](../../blast/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Praise Him with the blast of the horn;…") (Writings PSA.150.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blast/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.150.3, JPS 1917") · By the breath of God they perish, and by the blast of His anger are they consumed.[↗](../../blast/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: By the breath of God they perish, and…") (Writings JOB.4.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blast/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.4.9, JPS 1917") · He hath laid my vine waste, and blasted my fig-tree; he hath made it clean bare, and cast it down, the branches thereof are made white.[↗](../../blast/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: He hath laid my vine waste, and blasted…") (Prophets JOL.1.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blast/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JOL.1.7, JPS 1917") **blaze** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A large, strong fire that burns brightly, often one that is dangerous.[↗](../../blaze/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A large, strong fire that burns brightly, often…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A very bright light or colour: a blaze of colour.[↗](../../blaze/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A very bright light or colour: a blaze…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb) To burn brightly and strongly.[↗](../../blaze/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To burn brightly and strongly.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A white stripe down the face of a horse or other animal, or a mark cut on a tree to show a path.[↗](../../blaze/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A white stripe down the face of a…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (verb) In «blaze a trail»: to be the first to do something new.[↗](../../blaze/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: In «blaze a trail»: to be the first…") *Example:* Firefighters fought the blaze for hours.[↗](../../blaze/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Firefighters fought the blaze for hours.") · The fire blazed in the fireplace.[↗](../../blaze/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The fire blazed in the fireplace.") · The garden was a blaze of colour in summer.[↗](../../blaze/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The garden was a blaze of colour in…") · The horse has a white blaze on its nose.[↗](../../blaze/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The horse has a white blaze on its…") · She blazed a trail for women in science.[↗](../../blaze/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: She blazed a trail for women in science.") · The sun blazed down on the beach.[↗](../../blaze/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The sun blazed down on the beach.") · What the blazes is going on here?[↗](../../blaze/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: What the blazes is going on here?") · It was now the beginning of summer, and each day the sun blazed more fiercely.[↗](../../blaze/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: It was now the beginning of summer, and…") · Scornful men set a city in a blaze; but wise men turn away wrath.[↗](../../blaze/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Scornful men set a city in a blaze;…") (Writings PRO.29.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blaze/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.29.8, JPS 1917") **blazing** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Burning brightly and strongly.[↗](../../blazing/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Burning brightly and strongly.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Very hot or bright: blazing sun, blazing heat.[↗](../../blazing/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Very hot or bright: blazing sun, blazing heat.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal) Very angry, or very strong: a blazing row.[↗](../../blazing/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Very angry, or very strong: a blazing row.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Very fast: at blazing speed.[↗](../../blazing/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Very fast: at blazing speed.") *Example:* We toasted marshmallows over the blazing fire.[↗](../../blazing/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We toasted marshmallows over the blazing fire.") · It was a blazing hot day, so we stayed in the shade.[↗](../../blazing/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: It was a blazing hot day, so we…") · The firefighters rescued the cat from the blazing barn.[↗](../../blazing/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The firefighters rescued the cat from the blazing…") · Mum and Dad had a blazing row about money.[↗](../../blazing/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum and Dad had a blazing row about…") · The car drove off at blazing speed.[↗](../../blazing/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The car drove off at blazing speed.") · Her eyes were blazing with anger.[↗](../../blazing/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Her eyes were blazing with anger.") · On one of the graves he saw a great fire blazing.[↗](../../blazing/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: On one of the graves he saw a…") **bleach** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Bleach is a strong chemical liquid used to kill germs and make things clean and white.[↗](../../bleach/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Bleach is a strong chemical liquid used to…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To bleach something is to make it white or paler, with chemicals or with sunlight.[↗](../../bleach/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To bleach something is to make it white…") *Example:* Mum cleans the toilet with bleach.[↗](../../bleach/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum cleans the toilet with bleach.") · Never drink bleach — it is poison.[↗](../../bleach/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Never drink bleach — it is poison.") · Don't mix bleach with other cleaners.[↗](../../bleach/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't mix bleach with other cleaners.") · The sun bleached the curtains pale.[↗](../../bleach/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The sun bleached the curtains pale.") · His hair was bleached blond.[↗](../../bleach/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: His hair was bleached blond.") · Warm seas cause coral bleaching.[↗](../../bleach/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Warm seas cause coral bleaching.") · Wear gloves when using bleach.[↗](../../bleach/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Wear gloves when using bleach.") · It was linen which had been laid to bleach on the grass.[↗](../../bleach/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: It was linen which had been laid to…") **bleak** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Cold, bare and empty of comfort, with no warmth or sun.[↗](../../bleak/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Cold, bare and empty of comfort, with no…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Hopeless, with little to look forward to.[↗](../../bleak/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Hopeless, with little to look forward to.") *Example:* The bleak moor had no trees.[↗](../../bleak/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bleak moor had no trees.") · Clouds hid the sun on a bleak winter day.[↗](../../bleak/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Clouds hid the sun on a bleak winter…") · The little girl felt alone in the bleak streets.[↗](../../bleak/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The little girl felt alone in the bleak…") **bleary** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (of eyes) Tired, watery or unable to see clearly, especially after sleep or crying.[↗](../../bleary/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tired, watery or unable to see clearly, especially…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Not clear, blurry.[↗](../../bleary/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Not clear, blurry.") *Example:* I came down for breakfast bleary-eyed.[↗](../../bleary/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I came down for breakfast bleary-eyed.") · His eyes were bleary after the long night.[↗](../../bleary/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: His eyes were bleary after the long night.") · The baby looked up with bleary eyes.[↗](../../bleary/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The baby looked up with bleary eyes.") · Dad was bleary after the late flight.[↗](../../bleary/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad was bleary after the late flight.") · Through bleary eyes I saw the clock say six.[↗](../../bleary/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Through bleary eyes I saw the clock say…") · The children were bleary after the sleepover.[↗](../../bleary/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The children were bleary after the sleepover.") · Her eyes were bleary from crying.[↗](../../bleary/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Her eyes were bleary from crying.") · Their eyes were bleary and red.[↗](../../bleary/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Their eyes were bleary and red.") 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