--- title: B — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 31 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/31/) [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 31 [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/) · 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[59](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/59/) **blindfold** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A blindfold is a cloth tied over someone's eyes so they cannot see.[↗](../../blindfold/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A blindfold is a cloth tied over someone's…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To blindfold someone is to put such a cloth over their eyes.[↗](../../blindfold/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To blindfold someone is to put such a…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Doing something blindfold means doing it without seeing.[↗](../../blindfold/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Doing something blindfold means doing it without seeing.") *Example:* Put on the blindfold and guess the fruit.[↗](../../blindfold/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Put on the blindfold and guess the fruit.") · We blindfolded Jack for pin the tail on the donkey.[↗](../../blindfold/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We blindfolded Jack for pin the tail on…") · She can solve the puzzle blindfold.[↗](../../blindfold/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She can solve the puzzle blindfold.") · The blindfolded player tried to catch us.[↗](../../blindfold/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The blindfolded player tried to catch us.") · In the taste test, each child wore a blindfold.[↗](../../blindfold/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: In the taste test, each child wore a…") · The kidnappers blindfolded the hero.[↗](../../blindfold/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The kidnappers blindfolded the hero.") **blindfolded** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Blindfolded means with a cloth or band over your eyes so you cannot see.[↗](../../blindfolded/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Blindfolded means with a cloth or band over…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Blindfolded is the past form of «blindfold»: to cover someone's eyes like this.[↗](../../blindfolded/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Blindfolded is the past form of «blindfold»: to…") *Example:* Blindfolded, she tried to pin the tail on the donkey.[↗](../../blindfolded/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Blindfolded, she tried to pin the tail on…") · We tasted the crisps blindfolded to guess the flavour.[↗](../../blindfolded/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We tasted the crisps blindfolded to guess the…") · He guided his blindfolded friend through the obstacles.[↗](../../blindfolded/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He guided his blindfolded friend through the obstacles.") · I know this path so well I could walk it blindfolded.[↗](../../blindfolded/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: I know this path so well I could…") · The players were blindfolded and spun around.[↗](../../blindfolded/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The players were blindfolded and spun around.") · Only play blindfolded games where it is safe and someone is watching.[↗](../../blindfolded/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Only play blindfolded games where it is safe…") · On the Piazza dell Trinita stands a slender pillar, and upon it is the goddess of Justice, blindfolded, with her scales in her hand.[↗](../../blindfolded/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: On the Piazza dell Trinita stands a slender…") **blindly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Blindly means without looking, or without being able to see.[↗](../../blindly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Blindly means without looking, or without being able…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Blindly means without thinking first, or without asking questions, like blindly following someone.[↗](../../blindly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Blindly means without thinking first, or without asking…") *Example:* She takes a ball blindly from the bag.[↗](../../blindly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She takes a ball blindly from the bag.") · He picks a sock blindly.[↗](../../blindly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He picks a sock blindly.") · How many must he take blindly to be sure of a pair?[↗](../../blindly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: How many must he take blindly to be…") · Do not answer blindly.[↗](../../blindly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Do not answer blindly.") · In the dark cave, Tom felt blindly for the wall.[↗](../../blindly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: In the dark cave, Tom felt blindly for…") · Don't blindly believe everything you read online.[↗](../../blindly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't blindly believe everything you read online.") · The puppy followed its mother blindly.[↗](../../blindly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The puppy followed its mother blindly.") · He ran blindly into the fog.[↗](../../blindly/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: He ran blindly into the fog.") · He picked himself up and ran, and was knocked down, and ran again blindly, butting into trees and stones.[↗](../../blindly/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: He picked himself up and ran, and was…") **blindness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Blindness is being unable to see, either completely or almost completely.[↗](../../blindness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Blindness is being unable to see, either completely…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Blindness to something means not noticing or not understanding it: «his blindness to his own mistakes».[↗](../../blindness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Blindness to something means not noticing or not…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Colour blindness is when someone cannot tell some colours apart, often red and green.[↗](../../blindness/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Colour blindness is when someone cannot tell some…") *Example:* Blindness can be caused by illness or injury.[↗](../../blindness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Blindness can be caused by illness or injury.") · Helen Keller lived with blindness and deafness.[↗](../../blindness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Helen Keller lived with blindness and deafness.") · Braille helps people with blindness to read.[↗](../../blindness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Braille helps people with blindness to read.") · Colour blindness is more common in boys.[↗](../../blindness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Colour blindness is more common in boys.") · Snow blindness happens when bright sun reflects off snow.[↗](../../blindness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Snow blindness happens when bright sun reflects off…") · Guide dogs help people with blindness to move safely.[↗](../../blindness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Guide dogs help people with blindness to move…") · Sunglasses protect your eyes from damage that can lead to blindness.[↗](../../blindness/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Sunglasses protect your eyes from damage that can…") · His blindness to danger worried his mum.[↗](../../blindness/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: His blindness to danger worried his mum.") · “‘What is the cure for your blindness?’[↗](../../blindness/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: “‘What is the cure for your blindness?’") · The LORD will smite thee with madness, and with blindness, and with astonishment of heart.[↗](../../blindness/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: The LORD will smite thee with madness, and…") (Torah DEU.28.28, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blindness/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.28.28, JPS 1917") · And if there be any blemish therein, lameness, or blindness, any ill blemish whatsoever, thou shalt not sacrifice it unto the LORD thy God.[↗](../../blindness/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And if there be any blemish therein, lameness,…") (Torah DEU.15.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blindness/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.15.21, JPS 1917") · And they smote the men that were at the door of the house with blindness, both small and great; so that they wearied themselves to find the door.[↗](../../blindness/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: And they smote the men that were at…") (Torah GEN.19.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blindness/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.19.11, JPS 1917") · And when they came down to him, Elisha prayed unto the LORD, and said: 'Smite this people, I pray Thee, with blindness.'[↗](../../blindness/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: And when they came down to him, Elisha…") And He smote them with blindness according to the word of Elisha.[↗](../../blindness/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: And He smote them with blindness according to…") (Prophets 2KI.6.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blindness/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2KI.6.18, JPS 1917") · In that day, saith the LORD, I will smite every horse with bewilderment, and his rider with madness; and I will open Mine eyes upon the house of Judah, and will smite every horse of the peoples with blindness.[↗](../../blindness/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: In that day, saith the LORD, I will…") (Prophets ZEC.12.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blindness/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ZEC.12.4, JPS 1917") **bling** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (slang) Shiny, expensive-looking jewellery such as big gold chains and sparkly rings.[↗](../../bling/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Shiny, expensive-looking jewellery such as big gold chains…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (slang) A flashy show of wealth, or something covered in glitter or sparkles.[↗](../../bling/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A flashy show of wealth, or something covered…") *Example:* The rapper wore loads of bling.[↗](../../bling/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The rapper wore loads of bling.") · My little sister covered her pencil case in bling.[↗](../../bling/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: My little sister covered her pencil case in…") · Her party dress had lots of bling on it.[↗](../../bling/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Her party dress had lots of bling on…") · That watch is so bling\![↗](../../bling/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: That watch is so bling!") (slang)[↗](../../bling/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: slang") · The dance costumes were full of sparkly bling.[↗](../../bling/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The dance costumes were full of sparkly bling.") · He likes clothes with no bling at all.[↗](../../bling/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: He likes clothes with no bling at all.") · The car had gold bling on the wheels.[↗](../../bling/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The car had gold bling on the wheels.") **blink** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To blink is to shut and open your eyes very quickly.[↗](../../blink/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To blink is to shut and open your…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A light can blink, which means go on and off quickly.[↗](../../blink/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A light can blink, which means go on…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In the blink of an eye means very, very quickly.[↗](../../blink/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: In the blink of an eye means very,…") *Example:* People blink about 15 times a minute.[↗](../../blink/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: People blink about 15 times a minute.") · The light blinks every 4 seconds.[↗](../../blink/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The light blinks every 4 seconds.") · How many times does it blink in 1 minute?[↗](../../blink/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: How many times does it blink in 1…") · Two lights blink at once.[↗](../../blink/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Two lights blink at once.") · She blinked in the bright sunlight.[↗](../../blink/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: She blinked in the bright sunlight.") · Blinking keeps your eyes wet and clean.[↗](../../blink/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Blinking keeps your eyes wet and clean.") · The cursor blinks on the screen.[↗](../../blink/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The cursor blinks on the screen.") · The magic trick was over in the blink of an eye.[↗](../../blink/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The magic trick was over in the blink…") · He answered without blinking.[↗](../../blink/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: He answered without blinking.") · The stars saw her, and blinked at her.[↗](../../blink/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: The stars saw her, and blinked at her.") **bliss** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Perfect happiness and calm joy.[↗](../../bliss/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Perfect happiness and calm joy.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Something that gives you great pleasure («This bath is bliss!»).[↗](../../bliss/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Something that gives you great pleasure «This bath…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (church) In Christian writing, the perfect happiness of heaven that Christians believe God gives.[↗](../../bliss/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: In Christian writing, the perfect happiness of heaven…") *Example:* Lying on the warm sand was pure bliss.[↗](../../bliss/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Lying on the warm sand was pure bliss.") · After the long walk, a cup of hot chocolate was bliss.[↗](../../bliss/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: After the long walk, a cup of hot…") · The Mole sat in the boat in a state of bliss.[↗](../../bliss/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The Mole sat in the boat in a…") · A day with no homework is bliss\![↗](../../bliss/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A day with no homework is bliss!") · The baby slept in bliss after her feed.[↗](../../bliss/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The baby slept in bliss after her feed.") · «Ignorance is bliss,» said Dad when I asked about the bill.[↗](../../bliss/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: «Ignorance is bliss,» said Dad when I asked…") · The hymn spoke of the bliss of heaven.[↗](../../bliss/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The hymn spoke of the bliss of heaven.") · “George, George!” she cried when she could speak; and Mr. Darling woke to share her bliss, and Nana came rushing in.[↗](../../bliss/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: “George, George!” she cried when she could speak;…") · Thou makest me to know the path of life; in Thy presence is fulness of joy, in Thy right hand bliss for evermore.[↗](../../bliss/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou makest me to know the path of…") (Writings PSA.16.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bliss/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.16.11, JPS 1917") **blissful** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Very happy, full of joy and peace.[↗](../../blissful/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Very happy, full of joy and peace.") *Example:* The baby slept in a blissful sleep.[↗](../../blissful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The baby slept in a blissful sleep.") · We had a blissful day at the beach.[↗](../../blissful/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We had a blissful day at the beach.") · He felt blissful after the good news.[↗](../../blissful/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He felt blissful after the good news.") **blister** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A small bubble under the skin, filled with clear liquid, caused by rubbing or burning.[↗](../../blister/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A small bubble under the skin, filled with…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A bubble that forms on a surface such as paint or a pie crust.[↗](../../blister/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A bubble that forms on a surface such…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb) To get blisters, or to cause them.[↗](../../blister/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To get blisters, or to cause them.") *Example:* My new shoes gave me a blister on my heel.[↗](../../blister/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My new shoes gave me a blister on…") · Don't pop a blister; cover it with a plaster.[↗](../../blister/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't pop a blister; cover it with a…") · After rowing all day, his hands were covered in blisters.[↗](../../blister/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: After rowing all day, his hands were covered…") · The sunburn made her shoulders blister.[↗](../../blister/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The sunburn made her shoulders blister.") · The old paint had blistered in the sun.[↗](../../blister/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The old paint had blistered in the sun.") · Wear thick socks on a long hike to stop blisters.[↗](../../blister/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Wear thick socks on a long hike to…") · It was a blistering hot day at the beach.[↗](../../blister/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: It was a blistering hot day at the…") · A burn from the oven left a small blister on my finger.[↗](../../blister/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: A burn from the oven left a small…") · These you must gather even while they burn blisters on your hands.[↗](../../blister/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: These you must gather even while they burn…") **blithe** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (old use) Cheerful, happy and carefree.[↗](../../blithe/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Cheerful, happy and carefree.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Careless, showing little worry, sometimes too much so.[↗](../../blithe/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Careless, showing little worry, sometimes too much so.") *Example:* The blithe bird sang all day.[↗](../../blithe/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The blithe bird sang all day.") · She was blithe about the storm.[↗](../../blithe/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She was blithe about the storm.") · A blithe boy whistled down the lane.[↗](../../blithe/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A blithe boy whistled down the lane.") **blithesome** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (old-fashioned, literary) Cheerful, merry and light-hearted.[↗](../../blithesome/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Cheerful, merry and light-hearted.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (literary) Carefree, not worried about anything.[↗](../../blithesome/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Carefree, not worried about anything.") *Example:* The blithesome lark sang over the fields.[↗](../../blithesome/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The blithesome lark sang over the fields.") · Toad set off in a blithesome mood, sure everything would go well.[↗](../../blithesome/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Toad set off in a blithesome mood, sure…") · The poem tells of a blithesome girl dancing on the green.[↗](../../blithesome/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The poem tells of a blithesome girl dancing…") · It was a blithesome spring morning.[↗](../../blithesome/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: It was a blithesome spring morning.") · In old books a blithesome heart means a happy one.[↗](../../blithesome/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: In old books a blithesome heart means a…") · Grandma laughed at the old word and said, «Just say cheerful!»[↗](../../blithesome/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandma laughed at the old word and said,…") **blitz** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The Blitz: the heavy German bombing of British cities, especially London, in 1940–1941 during the Second World War.[↗](../../blitz/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The Blitz: the heavy German bombing of British…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A sudden, strong attack.[↗](../../blitz/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A sudden, strong attack.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal) A big, fast effort to get something done, as in «a cleaning blitz».[↗](../../blitz/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A big, fast effort to get something done,…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (informal) To do something very quickly or to blend food fast.[↗](../../blitz/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To do something very quickly or to blend…") *Example:* Many children were evacuated during the Blitz.[↗](../../blitz/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Many children were evacuated during the Blitz.") · People slept in Underground stations during the Blitz.[↗](../../blitz/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: People slept in Underground stations during the Blitz.") · We had a quick blitz on our bedroom before Grandma came.[↗](../../blitz/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We had a quick blitz on our bedroom…") · Blitz the strawberries in the blender.[↗](../../blitz/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Blitz the strawberries in the blender.") · The team made a blitz on goal in the last minute.[↗](../../blitz/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The team made a blitz on goal in…") · The shop ran an advertising blitz before Christmas.[↗](../../blitz/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The shop ran an advertising blitz before Christmas.") · I blitzed my spelling homework in ten minutes.[↗](../../blitz/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: I blitzed my spelling homework in ten minutes.") (informal)[↗](../../blitz/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: informal") **blizzard** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A blizzard is a very bad snowstorm with strong wind, lots of blowing snow and very poor visibility.[↗](../../blizzard/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A blizzard is a very bad snowstorm with…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A blizzard of something is a huge amount of it all at once, like a blizzard of emails.[↗](../../blizzard/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A blizzard of something is a huge amount…") *Example:* The blizzard closed all the schools.[↗](../../blizzard/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The blizzard closed all the schools.") · We stayed indoors during the blizzard.[↗](../../blizzard/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We stayed indoors during the blizzard.") · In a blizzard you can hardly see your own hand.[↗](../../blizzard/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: In a blizzard you can hardly see your…") · The climbers were caught in a blizzard on the mountain.[↗](../../blizzard/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The climbers were caught in a blizzard on…") · The wind howled all night in the blizzard.[↗](../../blizzard/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The wind howled all night in the blizzard.") · Snowploughs cleared the roads after the blizzard.[↗](../../blizzard/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Snowploughs cleared the roads after the blizzard.") · There was a blizzard of paper when the box fell over.[↗](../../blizzard/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: There was a blizzard of paper when the…") **bloat** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To swell up and become bigger than normal, usually with air, gas or liquid.[↗](../../bloat/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To swell up and become bigger than normal,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (noun) A swollen feeling in the stomach, or a disease of cows and sheep when their stomachs fill with gas.[↗](../../bloat/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A swollen feeling in the stomach, or a…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (computing, informal) Too much extra stuff making something big and slow, as in software bloat.[↗](../../bloat/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Too much extra stuff making something big and…") *Example:* Fizzy drinks make my tummy bloat.[↗](../../bloat/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Fizzy drinks make my tummy bloat.") · Cows can get bloat if they eat too much wet clover.[↗](../../bloat/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Cows can get bloat if they eat too…") · The dead fish had bloated in the water.[↗](../../bloat/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The dead fish had bloated in the water.") · Too many apps cause bloat on your phone.[↗](../../bloat/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Too many apps cause bloat on your phone.") · Beans sometimes make people feel bloated.[↗](../../bloat/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Beans sometimes make people feel bloated.") **bloated** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Swollen and bigger than normal because of air, gas or liquid.[↗](../../bloated/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Swollen and bigger than normal because of air,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Feeling uncomfortably full after eating or drinking.[↗](../../bloated/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Feeling uncomfortably full after eating or drinking.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Too big, with too much in it (a bloated budget, bloated software).[↗](../../bloated/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Too big, with too much in it a…") *Example:* I feel so bloated after that pizza.[↗](../../bloated/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I feel so bloated after that pizza.") · A bloated frog sat on the lily pad.[↗](../../bloated/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: A bloated frog sat on the lily pad.") · The dog looked bloated, so we took it to the vet.[↗](../../bloated/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The dog looked bloated, so we took it…") · The game is bloated with adverts.[↗](../../bloated/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The game is bloated with adverts.") · My stomach felt bloated after the fizzy drink.[↗](../../bloated/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: My stomach felt bloated after the fizzy drink.") · He was like a tub that could never get full; he snored like a whole sty of pigs, and he looked red and bloated.[↗](../../bloated/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: He was like a tub that could never…") **blob** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A small round lump of a thick liquid, like paint, glue or jam.[↗](../../blob/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A small round lump of a thick liquid,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A shape or thing that is hard to see clearly, without a clear outline.[↗](../../blob/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A shape or thing that is hard to…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb, informal) To put small lumps of something somewhere.[↗](../../blob/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To put small lumps of something somewhere.") *Example:* Put a blob of glue on each corner.[↗](../../blob/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Put a blob of glue on each corner.") · I dropped a blob of jam on my shirt.[↗](../../blob/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: I dropped a blob of jam on my…") · The jellyfish looked like a clear blob in the water.[↗](../../blob/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The jellyfish looked like a clear blob in…") · Through the fog the house was just a grey blob.[↗](../../blob/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Through the fog the house was just a…") · Add a blob of cream to the top of the pudding.[↗](../../blob/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Add a blob of cream to the top…") · The slimy blob monster crept across the floor.[↗](../../blob/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The slimy blob monster crept across the floor.") · She blobbed paint onto the paper to make flowers.[↗](../../blob/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: She blobbed paint onto the paper to make…") **block** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A block is a solid piece of wood, plastic or stone, often a cube, that children build with.[↗](../../block/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A block is a solid piece of wood,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A block is a group of buildings between streets, or a big building: «a block of flats».[↗](../../block/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A block is a group of buildings between…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To block is to stop something from passing: «A tree blocked the road».[↗](../../block/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To block is to stop something from passing:…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* In sport, a block stops the ball or a player.[↗](../../block/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: In sport, a block stops the ball or…") *Example:* Randy has 78 blocks.[↗](../../block/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Randy has 78 blocks.") · He used 19 blocks to build a tower.[↗](../../block/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He used 19 blocks to build a tower.") · Each tower has 6 blocks.[↗](../../block/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Each tower has 6 blocks.") · How many more blocks did he use for the house than for the tower?[↗](../../block/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: How many more blocks did he use for…") · We use blocks to show tens and ones.[↗](../../block/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We use blocks to show tens and ones.") · Our school is two blocks from my house.[↗](../../block/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Our school is two blocks from my house.") · A fallen tree blocked the path.[↗](../../block/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: A fallen tree blocked the path.") · Don't block the fire door.[↗](../../block/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't block the fire door.") · Oh, you in front, what is blocking the way?”[↗](../../block/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Oh, you in front, what is blocking the…") · Thou shalt not curse the deaf, nor put a stumbling-block before the blind, but thou shalt fear thy God: I am the LORD.[↗](../../block/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou shalt not curse the deaf, nor put…") (Torah LEV.19.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../block/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.19.14, JPS 1917") · that this shall be no stumbling-block unto thee, nor offence of heart unto my lord, either that thou hast shed blood without cause, or that my lord hath found redress for himself.[↗](../../block/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: that this shall be no stumbling-block unto thee,…") (Prophets 1SA.25.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../block/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1SA.25.31, JPS 1917") **blockage** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A blockage is something that blocks a pipe, tube, road or passage so things cannot get through.[↗](../../blockage/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A blockage is something that blocks a pipe,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (medicine) A blockage is something stopping blood, air or food from moving inside the body, such as in a blood vessel or the gut.[↗](../../blockage/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A blockage is something stopping blood, air or…") *Example:* A blockage in the sink stopped the water draining away.[↗](../../blockage/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A blockage in the sink stopped the water…") · The plumber cleared the blockage with a long rod.[↗](../../blockage/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The plumber cleared the blockage with a long…") · Wet wipes cause blockages in drains, so don't flush them.[↗](../../blockage/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Wet wipes cause blockages in drains, so don't…") · Fallen trees made a blockage on the road.[↗](../../blockage/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Fallen trees made a blockage on the road.") · A blockage in an artery can cause a heart attack.[↗](../../blockage/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: A blockage in an artery can cause a…") · Choking happens when food makes a blockage in the airway.[↗](../../blockage/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Choking happens when food makes a blockage in…") · The doctor found a blockage in the patient's gut.[↗](../../blockage/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The doctor found a blockage in the patient's…") **blockhead** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A rude word for a stupid person.[↗](../../blockhead/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A rude word for a stupid person.") *Example:* "Don't be such a blockhead," said his sister.[↗](../../blockhead/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Don't be such a blockhead,' said his sister.") · The silly blockhead forgot his sum again.[↗](../../blockhead/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The silly blockhead forgot his sum again.") · Hans was called a blockhead, but he was kind.[↗](../../blockhead/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Hans was called a blockhead, but he was…") **blocky** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Made of block shapes, with square edges and corners.[↗](../../blocky/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Made of block shapes, with square edges and…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Looking chunky and not smooth or detailed, like the pictures in some video games.[↗](../../blocky/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Looking chunky and not smooth or detailed, like…") *Example:* The game has blocky trees and square clouds.[↗](../../blocky/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The game has blocky trees and square clouds.") · My drawing looked blocky because I used a ruler.[↗](../../blocky/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: My drawing looked blocky because I used a…") · The old computer made blocky pictures.[↗](../../blocky/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The old computer made blocky pictures.") · We built a blocky castle out of building bricks.[↗](../../blocky/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We built a blocky castle out of building…") · The robot had a blocky head and arms.[↗](../../blocky/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The robot had a blocky head and arms.") · When you zoom in too far, the photo gets blocky.[↗](../../blocky/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: When you zoom in too far, the photo…") · Her handwriting is blocky and upright.[↗](../../blocky/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Her handwriting is blocky and upright.") **bloke** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (informal, UK/Australia) A man.[↗](../../bloke/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A man.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) An ordinary, regular man (just a normal bloke).[↗](../../bloke/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: An ordinary, regular man just a normal bloke.") *Example:* He's a really nice bloke.[↗](../../bloke/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He's a really nice bloke.") · Some bloke knocked on the door asking for Dad.[↗](../../bloke/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Some bloke knocked on the door asking for…") · Who's that bloke in the red hat?[↗](../../bloke/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Who's that bloke in the red hat?") · My uncle is a good bloke who helps everyone.[↗](../../bloke/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: My uncle is a good bloke who helps…") · Two blokes were fixing the road.[↗](../../bloke/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Two blokes were fixing the road.") · He's just an ordinary bloke from Sydney.[↗](../../bloke/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: He's just an ordinary bloke from Sydney.") **blond** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Having pale yellow or golden hair.[↗](../../blond/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Having pale yellow or golden hair.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Pale yellow or golden in colour, like blond hair or blond wood.[↗](../../blond/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Pale yellow or golden in colour, like blond…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A person with blond hair.[↗](../../blond/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A person with blond hair.") *Example:* My cousin has curly blond hair.[↗](../../blond/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My cousin has curly blond hair.") · Her hair goes blonder in the summer sun.[↗](../../blond/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Her hair goes blonder in the summer sun.") · The baby was born with fluffy blond hair.[↗](../../blond/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The baby was born with fluffy blond hair.") · The table is made of light blond wood.[↗](../../blond/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The table is made of light blond wood.") · He dyed his hair blond for the concert.[↗](../../blond/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: He dyed his hair blond for the concert.") · The girl with the blonde plait is my sister.[↗](../../blond/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The girl with the blonde plait is my…") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) … [30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/30/) 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