--- title: B — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 32 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/32/) [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 32 [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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[40](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/40/) … [59](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/59/) **blonde** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Having pale yellow or golden hair.[↗](../../blonde/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Having pale yellow or golden hair.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Pale yellow or golden in colour, like light hair, wood or beer.[↗](../../blonde/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Pale yellow or golden in colour, like light…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A person with blonde hair (said mostly of women; it can sound rude).[↗](../../blonde/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A person with blonde hair said mostly of…") *Example:* She has long blonde hair.[↗](../../blonde/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She has long blonde hair.") · His hair is blond and curly.[↗](../../blonde/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: His hair is blond and curly.") · The baby's hair turned blonder in the summer sun.[↗](../../blonde/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The baby's hair turned blonder in the summer…") · Mum dyed her hair blonde.[↗](../../blonde/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum dyed her hair blonde.") · The table is made of pale blonde wood.[↗](../../blonde/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The table is made of pale blonde wood.") · Hair colour does not show how clever someone is.[↗](../../blonde/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Hair colour does not show how clever someone…") · My cousin has blond eyebrows.[↗](../../blonde/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: My cousin has blond eyebrows.") **blood** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The red liquid that the heart pumps around your body through tubes called blood vessels.[↗](../../blood/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The red liquid that the heart pumps around…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Family or ancestors: «They are related by blood».[↗](../../blood/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Family or ancestors: «They are related by blood».") *Example:* Your heart pumps blood all around your body.[↗](../../blood/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Your heart pumps blood all around your body.") · Blood carries oxygen from the lungs.[↗](../../blood/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Blood carries oxygen from the lungs.") · There was a little blood on my knee after I fell.[↗](../../blood/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: There was a little blood on my knee…") · Press a clean cloth on the cut to stop the blood.[↗](../../blood/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Press a clean cloth on the cut to…") · Grown-ups can give blood to help people in hospital.[↗](../../blood/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Grown-ups can give blood to help people in…") · Reptiles are cold-blooded animals.[↗](../../blood/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Reptiles are cold-blooded animals.") · The nurse took a small blood test.[↗](../../blood/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The nurse took a small blood test.") · Blood looks blue in veins through the skin, but it is always red.[↗](../../blood/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Blood looks blue in veins through the skin,…") · And out of the tree streamed blood.[↗](../../blood/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And out of the tree streamed blood.") · Then she said: 'A bridegroom of blood in regard of the circumcision.'[↗](../../blood/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Then she said: 'A bridegroom of blood in…") (Torah EXO.4.26, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blood/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.4.26, JPS 1917") · And when it was killed, Moses dashed the blood against the altar round about.[↗](../../blood/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And when it was killed, Moses dashed the…") (Torah LEV.8.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blood/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.8.19, JPS 1917") · Ye shall not eat with the blood; neither shall ye practise divination nor soothsaying.[↗](../../blood/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Ye shall not eat with the blood; neither…") (Torah LEV.19.26, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blood/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.19.26, JPS 1917") · He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish.[↗](../../blood/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: He turned their waters into blood, and slew…") (Writings PSA.105.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blood/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.105.29, JPS 1917") · That build up Zion with blood, and Jerusalem with iniquity.[↗](../../blood/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: That build up Zion with blood, and Jerusalem…") (Prophets MIC.3.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blood/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets MIC.3.10, JPS 1917") · Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood; (Writings PRO.6.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blood/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that…") **bloodhound** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A large dog with a very good sense of smell, long droopy ears and loose wrinkled skin, used to follow the trail of people or animals.[↗](../../bloodhound/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A large dog with a very good sense…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) A person, like a detective, who is very good at finding things out.[↗](../../bloodhound/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A person, like a detective, who is very…") *Example:* The bloodhound followed the scent through the woods.[↗](../../bloodhound/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bloodhound followed the scent through the woods.") · Police used bloodhounds to find the lost hiker.[↗](../../bloodhound/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Police used bloodhounds to find the lost hiker.") · Bloodhounds have long, floppy ears.[↗](../../bloodhound/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Bloodhounds have long, floppy ears.") · Our detective sniffed out clues like a bloodhound.[↗](../../bloodhound/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Our detective sniffed out clues like a bloodhound.") · A bloodhound's nose can follow a trail days old.[↗](../../bloodhound/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: A bloodhound's nose can follow a trail days…") **bloodless** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Bloodless means without blood, or so pale it looks as if the blood has drained away.[↗](../../bloodless/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Bloodless means without blood, or so pale it…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Bloodless can mean with no fighting or killing: a bloodless change of rule.[↗](../../bloodless/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Bloodless can mean with no fighting or killing:…") *Example:* The old man looked bloodless after his fall.[↗](../../bloodless/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The old man looked bloodless after his fall.") · The king gave up his crown in a bloodless deal.[↗](../../bloodless/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The king gave up his crown in a…") · Master Bloodless in the tale moves like a machine, cold and stiff.[↗](../../bloodless/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Master Bloodless in the tale moves like a…") **bloodstream** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The blood that flows round and round the body through the blood vessels (arteries, veins and capillaries).[↗](../../bloodstream/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The blood that flows round and round the…") *Example:* Oxygen travels around the body in the bloodstream.[↗](../../bloodstream/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Oxygen travels around the body in the bloodstream.") · The heart pumps blood into the bloodstream.[↗](../../bloodstream/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The heart pumps blood into the bloodstream.") · Medicine from a drip goes straight into the bloodstream.[↗](../../bloodstream/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Medicine from a drip goes straight into the…") · Food is broken down and carried by the bloodstream.[↗](../../bloodstream/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Food is broken down and carried by the…") · Germs can get into the bloodstream through a cut.[↗](../../bloodstream/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Germs can get into the bloodstream through a…") · Doctors take a little blood to test what is in the bloodstream.[↗](../../bloodstream/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Doctors take a little blood to test what…") · Your bloodstream carries water to your muscles.[↗](../../bloodstream/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Your bloodstream carries water to your muscles.") **bloodsucker** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An animal that sucks blood, such as a leech, a mosquito, a tick or a vampire bat.[↗](../../bloodsucker/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: An animal that sucks blood, such as a…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal, rude) A person who takes money from others or uses them unfairly.[↗](../../bloodsucker/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A person who takes money from others or…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (stories) A vampire.[↗](../../bloodsucker/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A vampire.") *Example:* Mosquitoes are tiny bloodsuckers.[↗](../../bloodsucker/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Mosquitoes are tiny bloodsuckers.") · A leech is a bloodsucker that lives in ponds.[↗](../../bloodsucker/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: A leech is a bloodsucker that lives in…") · Vampire bats are bloodsuckers.[↗](../../bloodsucker/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Vampire bats are bloodsuckers.") · He called the greedy landlord a bloodsucker.[↗](../../bloodsucker/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: He called the greedy landlord a bloodsucker.") · In the story, the bloodsucker came out only at night.[↗](../../bloodsucker/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: In the story, the bloodsucker came out only…") · Ticks are bloodsuckers, so check your legs after hiking.[↗](../../bloodsucker/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Ticks are bloodsuckers, so check your legs after…") **bloodthirsty** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Bloodthirsty means eager to kill or hurt people, or enjoying violence.[↗](../../bloodthirsty/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Bloodthirsty means eager to kill or hurt people,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A bloodthirsty story or film has a lot of killing and violence in it.[↗](../../bloodthirsty/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A bloodthirsty story or film has a lot…") *Example:* The pirates were a bloodthirsty crew.[↗](../../bloodthirsty/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The pirates were a bloodthirsty crew.") · The bloodthirsty Queen kept shouting «Off with their heads!»[↗](../../bloodthirsty/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The bloodthirsty Queen kept shouting «Off with their…") · Sharks are not as bloodthirsty as films show.[↗](../../bloodthirsty/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Sharks are not as bloodthirsty as films show.") · Grandad told us a bloodthirsty tale of battles.[↗](../../bloodthirsty/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandad told us a bloodthirsty tale of battles.") · The tyrant was bloodthirsty and cruel.[↗](../../bloodthirsty/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The tyrant was bloodthirsty and cruel.") · Some old fairy tales are rather bloodthirsty.[↗](../../bloodthirsty/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Some old fairy tales are rather bloodthirsty.") · \[48\] Echidna was a bloodthirsty monster, half maiden, half serpent.[↗](../../bloodthirsty/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: 48 Echidna was a bloodthirsty monster, half maiden,…") **bloody** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Covered in blood or bleeding.[↗](../../bloody/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Covered in blood or bleeding.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* With a lot of killing and injury, such as a battle.[↗](../../bloody/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: With a lot of killing and injury, such…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (rude, mild swearing, UK, Australia, NZ, Ireland) Used to add strong feeling or anger.[↗](../../bloody/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Used to add strong feeling or anger.") *e.g.* "bloody hell", "it's bloody cold".[↗](../../bloody/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: 'bloody hell', 'it's bloody cold'.") *Example:* He fell off his bike and got a bloody knee.[↗](../../bloody/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He fell off his bike and got a…") · It was a long and bloody war.[↗](../../bloody/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: It was a long and bloody war.") · (rude) Oh, bloody hell, I've missed the bus\![↗](../../bloody/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: rude Oh, bloody hell, I've missed the bus!") · (rude) It's bloody freezing out here.[↗](../../bloody/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: rude It's bloody freezing out here.") · (rude) That was a bloody good goal\![↗](../../bloody/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: rude That was a bloody good goal!") · The nurse cleaned the bloody cut.[↗](../../bloody/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The nurse cleaned the bloody cut.") · (rude) Where's my bloody pencil gone?[↗](../../bloody/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: rude Where's my bloody pencil gone?") · The sheep was as yet all raw and bloody; but he liked it the better for that.[↗](../../bloody/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The sheep was as yet all raw and…") · Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD: Woe to the bloody city\![↗](../../bloody/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD: Woe to…") (Prophets EZK.24.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bloody/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.24.9, JPS 1917") · Make the chain; for the land is full of bloody crimes, and the city is full of violence.[↗](../../bloody/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Make the chain; for the land is full…") (Prophets EZK.7.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bloody/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.7.23, JPS 1917") · And the LORD said: 'It is for Saul, and for his bloody house, because he put to death the Gibeonites.'[↗](../../bloody/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And the LORD said: 'It is for Saul,…") (Prophets 2SA.21.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bloody/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2SA.21.1, JPS 1917") **bloom** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A flower, especially on a plant grown for its flowers.[↗](../../bloom/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A flower, especially on a plant grown for…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb) To produce flowers; to open into flowers.[↗](../../bloom/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To produce flowers; to open into flowers.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb) To grow healthy, happy or confident.[↗](../../bloom/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To grow healthy, happy or confident.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (in science) An algal bloom: a sudden big growth of algae in water, sometimes harmful.[↗](../../bloom/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: An algal bloom: a sudden big growth of…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (UK, informal, old-fashioned) Blooming is a mild swear word meaning very or annoying: blooming cheek\![↗](../../bloom/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: Blooming is a mild swear word meaning very…") *Example:* The cherry trees are in full bloom.[↗](../../bloom/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The cherry trees are in full bloom.") · Roses bloom in summer.[↗](../../bloom/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Roses bloom in summer.") · The cactus bloomed after the rain.[↗](../../bloom/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The cactus bloomed after the rain.") · Our new classmate bloomed once she made friends.[↗](../../bloom/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Our new classmate bloomed once she made friends.") · Don't swim in the lake: there's a green algal bloom.[↗](../../bloom/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't swim in the lake: there's a green…") · My brother is a late bloomer, but now he's great at football.[↗](../../bloom/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: My brother is a late bloomer, but now…") · It's blooming freezing out here\![↗](../../bloom/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: It's blooming freezing out here!") · The withered tree at once burst into full bloom\![↗](../../bloom/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The withered tree at once burst into full…") · And the flax and the barley were smitten; for the barley was in the ear, and the flax was in bloom.[↗](../../bloom/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And the flax and the barley were smitten;…") (Torah EXO.9.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bloom/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.9.31, JPS 1917") **bloomer** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (UK, informal) A silly mistake.[↗](../../bloomer/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A silly mistake.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (UK) A large loaf of white bread with diagonal cuts on top.[↗](../../bloomer/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A large loaf of white bread with diagonal…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Bloomers (plural): long, loose knickers or trousers once worn by women and girls, now old-fashioned or joking.[↗](../../bloomer/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Bloomers plural: long, loose knickers or trousers once…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A plant that flowers: a late bloomer; also a person who develops later than others.[↗](../../bloomer/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A plant that flowers: a late bloomer; also…") *Example:* (UK) I made a real bloomer and called my teacher Mum.[↗](../../bloomer/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: UK I made a real bloomer and called…") · Could I have a bloomer loaf, please?[↗](../../bloomer/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Could I have a bloomer loaf, please?") · My grandma's old photo shows girls in bloomers.[↗](../../bloomer/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: My grandma's old photo shows girls in bloomers.") · He was a late bloomer but became a great runner.[↗](../../bloomer/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: He was a late bloomer but became a…") · These roses are early bloomers.[↗](../../bloomer/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: These roses are early bloomers.") · The newsreader's bloomer made everyone laugh.[↗](../../bloomer/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The newsreader's bloomer made everyone laugh.") **blooming** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Having flowers that are open; flowering.[↗](../../blooming/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Having flowers that are open; flowering.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Healthy, happy and full of life: looking blooming.[↗](../../blooming/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Healthy, happy and full of life: looking blooming.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (UK, informal, mild) A mild word used to show annoyance or for emphasis, like a gentle swear word: «that blooming dog!».[↗](../../blooming/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A mild word used to show annoyance or…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Growing and doing well (a blooming business, a blooming friendship).[↗](../../blooming/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Growing and doing well a blooming business, a…") *Example:* The roses are blooming in the garden.[↗](../../blooming/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The roses are blooming in the garden.") · The cherry trees are blooming early this year.[↗](../../blooming/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The cherry trees are blooming early this year.") · That blooming cat has knocked over the plant again\![↗](../../blooming/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: That blooming cat has knocked over the plant…") · It's blooming freezing out here\![↗](../../blooming/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: It's blooming freezing out here!") · You look blooming after your holiday.[↗](../../blooming/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: You look blooming after your holiday.") · Their friendship was blooming.[↗](../../blooming/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Their friendship was blooming.") · Blooming flowers ornament the staircases, and soft carpets the floors.[↗](../../blooming/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Blooming flowers ornament the staircases, and soft carpets…") **blossom** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Blossom is the flowers on a fruit tree or bush, such as apple, cherry or plum, in spring.[↗](../../blossom/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Blossom is the flowers on a fruit tree…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A blossom is one of those flowers.[↗](../../blossom/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A blossom is one of those flowers.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To blossom is to produce flowers.[↗](../../blossom/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To blossom is to produce flowers.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (figurative) To blossom is to grow and develop well, becoming happier, more confident or more successful.[↗](../../blossom/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To blossom is to grow and develop well,…") *Example:* The cherry tree is covered in pink blossom.[↗](../../blossom/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The cherry tree is covered in pink blossom.") · Bees buzzed among the apple blossoms.[↗](../../blossom/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Bees buzzed among the apple blossoms.") · The orange trees blossom in spring.[↗](../../blossom/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The orange trees blossom in spring.") · Without blossom, there would be no fruit.[↗](../../blossom/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Without blossom, there would be no fruit.") · The new girl was shy at first but blossomed in Year 5.[↗](../../blossom/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The new girl was shy at first but…") · Their friendship blossomed during the school trip.[↗](../../blossom/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Their friendship blossomed during the school trip.") · In Japan, families picnic under the cherry blossom.[↗](../../blossom/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: In Japan, families picnic under the cherry blossom.") · "Here is a nice clover blossom."[↗](../../blossom/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Here is a nice clover blossom.'") · And in the candlestick four cups made like almond-blossoms, the knops thereof, and the flowers thereof.[↗](../../blossom/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And in the candlestick four cups made like…") (Torah EXO.25.34, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blossom/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.25.34, JPS 1917") · And in the candlestick were four cups made like almond-blossoms, the knops thereof, and the flowers thereof; (Torah EXO.37.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blossom/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And in the candlestick were four cups made…") · and in the vine were three branches; and as it was budding, its blossoms shot forth, and the clusters thereof brought forth ripe grapes, (Torah GEN.40.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blossom/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: and in the vine were three branches; and…") · The fig-tree putteth forth her green figs, and the vines in blossom give forth their fragrance.[↗](../../blossom/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: The fig-tree putteth forth her green figs, and…") (Writings SNG.2.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blossom/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings SNG.2.13, JPS 1917") · 'Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vineyards; for our vineyards are in blossom.'[↗](../../blossom/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that…") (Writings SNG.2.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blossom/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings SNG.2.15, JPS 1917") · Behold the day; behold, it cometh; the turn is come forth; the rod hath blossomed, arrogancy hath budded.[↗](../../blossom/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Behold the day; behold, it cometh; the turn…") (Prophets EZK.7.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blossom/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.7.10, JPS 1917") **blot** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A blot is a spot or stain, especially of ink.[↗](../../blot/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A blot is a spot or stain, especially…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To blot is to dry or soak up wet ink with paper.[↗](../../blot/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To blot is to dry or soak up…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To blot out is to hide something completely, so that you cannot see it: the fog blotted out the sun.[↗](../../blot/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To blot out is to hide something completely,…") *Example:* He dropped a blot of ink on his page.[↗](../../blot/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He dropped a blot of ink on his…") · Blot the page with a tissue.[↗](../../blot/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Blot the page with a tissue.") · A cloud blotted out the sun.[↗](../../blot/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A cloud blotted out the sun.") · The huge bird blotted out the light.[↗](../../blot/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The huge bird blotted out the light.") · And the LORD said unto Moses: 'Whosoever hath sinned against Me, him will I blot out of My book.[↗](../../blot/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: And the LORD said unto Moses: 'Whosoever hath…") (Torah EXO.32.33, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blot/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.32.33, JPS 1917") · And the priest shall write these curses in a scroll, and he shall blot them out into the water of bitterness.[↗](../../blot/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: And the priest shall write these curses in…") (Torah NUM.5.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blot/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.5.23, JPS 1917") · Yet now, if Thou wilt forgive their sin — ; and if not, blot me, I pray Thee, out of Thy book which Thou hast written.'[↗](../../blot/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Yet now, if Thou wilt forgive their sin…") (Torah EXO.32.32, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blot/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.32.32, JPS 1917") · Hide Thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.[↗](../../blot/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Hide Thy face from my sins, and blot…") (Writings PSA.51.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blot/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.51.11, JPS 1917") · Let his posterity be cut off; in the generation following let their name be blotted out.[↗](../../blot/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Let his posterity be cut off; in the…") (Writings PSA.109.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blot/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.109.13, JPS 1917") · Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous.[↗](../../blot/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Let them be blotted out of the book…") (Writings PSA.69.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blot/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.69.29, JPS 1917") **blotch** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A large, uneven mark or patch of colour, such as an ink stain or a red patch on the skin.[↗](../../blotch/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A large, uneven mark or patch of colour,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb) To mark with blotches.[↗](../../blotch/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To mark with blotches.") *Example:* There was a big ink blotch on my page.[↗](../../blotch/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: There was a big ink blotch on my…") · Her face came out in red blotches after the long run.[↗](../../blotch/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Her face came out in red blotches after…") · The leaf had brown blotches on it.[↗](../../blotch/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The leaf had brown blotches on it.") · The giraffe's skin is covered in blotches.[↗](../../blotch/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The giraffe's skin is covered in blotches.") · Use blotting paper to stop the ink blotching.[↗](../../blotch/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Use blotting paper to stop the ink blotching.") · The rash made blotches on his arms.[↗](../../blotch/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The rash made blotches on his arms.") · Why, how can you set up to heal others when you cannot even cure your own lame legs and blotched and wrinkled skin?"[↗](../../blotch/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Why, how can you set up to heal…") **blotchy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Covered in blotches; marked with uneven patches of colour.[↗](../../blotchy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Covered in blotches; marked with uneven patches of…") *Example:* Her face was blotchy from crying.[↗](../../blotchy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Her face was blotchy from crying.") · The paint dried blotchy because it was too thin.[↗](../../blotchy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The paint dried blotchy because it was too…") · His skin went red and blotchy in the cold wind.[↗](../../blotchy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: His skin went red and blotchy in the…") · The forest shade was stripy and blotchy.[↗](../../blotchy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The forest shade was stripy and blotchy.") · The old map was blotchy with water stains.[↗](../../blotchy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The old map was blotchy with water stains.") · A blotchy rash can be a sign of illness — tell an adult.[↗](../../blotchy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: A blotchy rash can be a sign of…") · If you can cure yourself of that blotchy skin and that rheumatic gait, someone might believe you.[↗](../../blotchy/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: If you can cure yourself of that blotchy…") **blotto** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (slang, UK) Very drunk.[↗](../../blotto/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Very drunk.") *Example:* (slang) Uncle Fred was completely blotto at the wedding.[↗](../../blotto/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: slang Uncle Fred was completely blotto at the…") · (slang) They got blotto and had to be taken home in a taxi.[↗](../../blotto/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: slang They got blotto and had to be…") · In the old comedy, the butler found his master blotto in the garden.[↗](../../blotto/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: In the old comedy, the butler found his…") · (slang) He was so blotto he could not stand up.[↗](../../blotto/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: slang He was so blotto he could not…") · Getting blotto is dangerous for anyone.[↗](../../blotto/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Getting blotto is dangerous for anyone.") · The story's silly lord was always blotto by dinner.[↗](../../blotto/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The story's silly lord was always blotto by…") **blouse** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A blouse is a loose top worn by a woman or girl, or in old tales a loose shirt worn by a boy or man.[↗](../../blouse/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A blouse is a loose top worn by…") *Example:* She wore a white blouse to school.[↗](../../blouse/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She wore a white blouse to school.") · The boy wore a ragged blouse.[↗](../../blouse/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The boy wore a ragged blouse.") · Mum ironed my blue blouse for the party.[↗](../../blouse/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum ironed my blue blouse for the party.") **blow** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Of wind: to move: «The wind is blowing».[↗](../../blow/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Of wind: to move: «The wind is blowing».") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To push air out of your mouth: blow out candles, blow your nose, blow bubbles.[↗](../../blow/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To push air out of your mouth: blow…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Of something: to be moved by wind: «The leaves blew away».[↗](../../blow/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Of something: to be moved by wind: «The…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Blow up: to fill with air (a balloon) or to explode.[↗](../../blow/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Blow up: to fill with air a balloon…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* A noun: a hard hit with a hand or a weapon.[↗](../../blow/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: A noun: a hard hit with a hand…") *Everyday, meaning 6:* A noun: a sudden shock or disappointment: «Losing was a blow».[↗](../../blow/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: A noun: a sudden shock or disappointment: «Losing…") *Example:* The wind is blowing hard today.[↗](../../blow/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The wind is blowing hard today.") · Blow out the candles and make a wish\![↗](../../blow/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Blow out the candles and make a wish!") · Blow your nose into a tissue.[↗](../../blow/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Blow your nose into a tissue.") · My hat blew away.[↗](../../blow/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: My hat blew away.") · Can you blow up the balloons?[↗](../../blow/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Can you blow up the balloons?") · The referee blew the whistle.[↗](../../blow/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The referee blew the whistle.") · The boxer took a blow to the head.[↗](../../blow/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The boxer took a blow to the head.") · Losing the final was a big blow.[↗](../../blow/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Losing the final was a big blow.") · The argument soon blew over.[↗](../../blow/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: The argument soon blew over.") · Straws show how the wind blows.[↗](../../blow/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Straws show how the wind blows.") · Thou didst blow with Thy wind, the sea covered them; they sank as lead in the mighty waters.[↗](../../blow/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou didst blow with Thy wind, the sea…") (Torah EXO.15.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blow/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.15.10, JPS 1917") · And when ye blow an alarm, the camps that lie on the east side shall take their journey.[↗](../../blow/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: And when ye blow an alarm, the camps…") (Torah NUM.10.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blow/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.10.5, JPS 1917") · But when the assembly is to be gathered together, ye shall blow, but ye shall not sound an alarm.[↗](../../blow/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: But when the assembly is to be gathered…") (Torah NUM.10.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blow/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.10.7, JPS 1917") · Blow the horn in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly; (Prophets JOL.2.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blow/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Blow the horn in Zion, sanctify a fast,…") · Blow the horn at the new moon, at the full moon for our feast-day.[↗](../../blow/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Blow the horn at the new moon, at…") (Writings PSA.81.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blow/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.81.4, JPS 1917") · Remove Thy stroke from off me; I am consumed by the blow of Thy hand.[↗](../../blow/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: Remove Thy stroke from off me; I am…") (Writings PSA.39.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blow/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.39.11, JPS 1917") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) … 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