--- title: B — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 34 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/34/) [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 34 [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/) **blurriness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The state of being blurry: not sharp or clear, so you cannot see the edges or details well.[↗](../../blurriness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The state of being blurry: not sharp or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unclear vision, when things look fuzzy to your eyes.[↗](../../blurriness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Unclear vision, when things look fuzzy to your…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A lack of clearness in ideas or memories.[↗](../../blurriness/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A lack of clearness in ideas or memories.") *Example:* The blurriness in the photo was because I moved.[↗](../../blurriness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The blurriness in the photo was because I…") · Glasses fixed the blurriness of his eyesight.[↗](../../blurriness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Glasses fixed the blurriness of his eyesight.") · Tell an adult if you notice blurriness when reading.[↗](../../blurriness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Tell an adult if you notice blurriness when…") · The blurriness of the picture made it hard to see the bird.[↗](../../blurriness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The blurriness of the picture made it hard…") · After swimming, I had some blurriness in my eyes.[↗](../../blurriness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: After swimming, I had some blurriness in my…") **blurry** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Blurry means not clear or sharp, with fuzzy edges, so it is hard to see the details: a blurry photo.[↗](../../blurry/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Blurry means not clear or sharp, with fuzzy…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Blurry memory means you cannot remember clearly.[↗](../../blurry/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Blurry memory means you cannot remember clearly.") *Example:* The photo is blurry because I moved the camera.[↗](../../blurry/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The photo is blurry because I moved the…") · Without my glasses, the board looks blurry.[↗](../../blurry/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Without my glasses, the board looks blurry.") · My eyes were blurry after swimming.[↗](../../blurry/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: My eyes were blurry after swimming.") · If your vision goes blurry after a bump on the head, tell a teacher.[↗](../../blurry/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: If your vision goes blurry after a bump…") · Turn the knob on the microscope until the cells stop being blurry.[↗](../../blurry/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Turn the knob on the microscope until the…") · My memory of being a baby is very blurry.[↗](../../blurry/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: My memory of being a baby is very…") **blurt** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To say something suddenly, without thinking first, often something you should have kept secret.[↗](../../blurt/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To say something suddenly, without thinking first, often…") *Example:* Tom blurted out the answer before the teacher finished.[↗](../../blurt/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tom blurted out the answer before the teacher…") · She blurted out the secret about the surprise party.[↗](../../blurt/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She blurted out the secret about the surprise…") · "I broke it!" he blurted.[↗](../../blurt/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: 'I broke it!' he blurted.") · Try not to blurt out; put your hand up.[↗](../../blurt/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Try not to blurt out; put your hand…") · I blurted out the first thing that came into my head.[↗](../../blurt/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: I blurted out the first thing that came…") · He blurted out that he was scared.[↗](../../blurt/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: He blurted out that he was scared.") · Oops, I blurted out the ending of the film.[↗](../../blurt/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Oops, I blurted out the ending of the…") **blush** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To go red in the face because you are shy, embarrassed or ashamed.[↗](../../blush/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To go red in the face because you…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A red or pink colour in the face.[↗](../../blush/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A red or pink colour in the face.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Pink makeup put on the cheeks.[↗](../../blush/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Pink makeup put on the cheeks.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A soft pink colour.[↗](../../blush/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A soft pink colour.") *Example:* He blushed when the teacher praised him.[↗](../../blush/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He blushed when the teacher praised him.") · Her cheeks went pink with a blush.[↗](../../blush/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Her cheeks went pink with a blush.") · Don't blush, it was a great answer\![↗](../../blush/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't blush, it was a great answer!") · She put on some blush before the party.[↗](../../blush/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She put on some blush before the party.") · The sky was a soft blush pink at sunset.[↗](../../blush/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The sky was a soft blush pink at…") · I always blush when I speak in front of the class.[↗](../../blush/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: I always blush when I speak in front…") · "I choose Allin-a-Dale," she said, blushing.[↗](../../blush/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: 'I choose Allin-a-Dale,' she said, blushing.") · and I said: 'O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to Thee, my God; for our iniquities are increased over our head, and our guiltiness is grown up unto the heavens.[↗](../../blush/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: and I said: 'O my God, I am…") (Writings EZR.9.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../blush/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings EZR.9.6, JPS 1917") **bluster** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Bluster is loud, angry talk or threats with little real force behind it.[↗](../../bluster/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Bluster is loud, angry talk or threats with…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To bluster is to talk loudly and boldly without much meaning.[↗](../../bluster/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To bluster is to talk loudly and boldly…") *Example:* He tried bluster, but nobody was afraid.[↗](../../bluster/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He tried bluster, but nobody was afraid.") · The bully blustered at the referee.[↗](../../bluster/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The bully blustered at the referee.") · Gentle words win where bluster fails.[↗](../../bluster/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Gentle words win where bluster fails.") **blustering** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Blustering means talking in a loud, boastful or angry way, often to hide that you are wrong or scared.[↗](../../blustering/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Blustering means talking in a loud, boastful or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Blustering wind is strong and gusty.[↗](../../blustering/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Blustering wind is strong and gusty.") *Example:* Toad was blustering about his driving skill.[↗](../../blustering/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Toad was blustering about his driving skill.") · The blustering wind banged the gate.[↗](../../blustering/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The blustering wind banged the gate.") · The blustering man shouted but did nothing.[↗](../../blustering/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The blustering man shouted but did nothing.") · Under his blustering, he was afraid.[↗](../../blustering/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Under his blustering, he was afraid.") · A blustering March day.[↗](../../blustering/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: A blustering March day.") · «Nonsense!» said the Duke, blustering.[↗](../../blustering/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: «Nonsense!» said the Duke, blustering.") · To make matters worse, he seemed to be in a very bad temper, and came blustering and raging at the poor Princess.[↗](../../blustering/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: To make matters worse, he seemed to be…") **boa** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A large snake that kills its prey by wrapping round it and squeezing, as the boa constrictor of Central and South America does.[↗](../../boa/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A large snake that kills its prey by…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A long, fluffy scarf made of feathers or fur, worn round the neck for dressing up: a feather boa.[↗](../../boa/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A long, fluffy scarf made of feathers or…") *Example:* A boa constrictor squeezes its prey.[↗](../../boa/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A boa constrictor squeezes its prey.") · Boas are not venomous.[↗](../../boa/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Boas are not venomous.") · The zoo keeper let us touch a boa.[↗](../../boa/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The zoo keeper let us touch a boa.") · She wore a pink feather boa to the party.[↗](../../boa/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She wore a pink feather boa to the…") · Boas give birth to live baby snakes.[↗](../../boa/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Boas give birth to live baby snakes.") · The boa wrapped itself around a branch.[↗](../../boa/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The boa wrapped itself around a branch.") **boar** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A boar, or wild boar, is a wild pig with thick, bristly hair and sharp tusks, living in forests in Europe, Asia and North Africa.[↗](../../boar/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A boar, or wild boar, is a wild…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A boar is also an adult male pig on a farm; the female is a sow.[↗](../../boar/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A boar is also an adult male pig…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* The male of some other animals, like the guinea pig and badger, is also called a boar.[↗](../../boar/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: The male of some other animals, like the…") *Example:* The wild boar dug in the forest floor with its snout.[↗](../../boar/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The wild boar dug in the forest floor…") · A boar has sharp tusks.[↗](../../boar/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: A boar has sharp tusks.") · The farmer has one boar and ten sows.[↗](../../boar/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The farmer has one boar and ten sows.") · Wild boar piglets have stripes on their fur.[↗](../../boar/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Wild boar piglets have stripes on their fur.") · Keep away from wild boars; they can be dangerous.[↗](../../boar/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Keep away from wild boars; they can be…") · In the old story, the hero hunted a giant boar.[↗](../../boar/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: In the old story, the hero hunted a…") · Wild boars live in forests across Europe.[↗](../../boar/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Wild boars live in forests across Europe.") · The boar out of the wood doth ravage it, that which moveth in the field feedeth on it.[↗](../../boar/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The boar out of the wood doth ravage…") (Writings PSA.80.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../boar/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.80.14, JPS 1917") **board** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A board is a flat surface in class where the teacher writes: a whiteboard or blackboard.[↗](../../board/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A board is a flat surface in class…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A board is a long flat piece of wood.[↗](../../board/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A board is a long flat piece of…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A board is a flat piece for a game: a chess board.[↗](../../board/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A board is a flat piece for a…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To board is to get on a bus, train, plane or ship.[↗](../../board/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To board is to get on a bus,…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To take something on board means to accept it or understand it.[↗](../../board/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: To take something on board means to accept…") *Example:* On the board: apples = 2, pencils = 3, spoons = 3.[↗](../../board/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: On the board: apples = 2, pencils =…") · The teacher writes 7 + 5 on the board.[↗](../../board/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The teacher writes 7 + 5 on the…") · There are 4 pictures on the board.[↗](../../board/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: There are 4 pictures on the board.") · Let's play a board game after dinner.[↗](../../board/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Let's play a board game after dinner.") · Dad nailed two boards together.[↗](../../board/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad nailed two boards together.") · Please board the bus quietly.[↗](../../board/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Please board the bus quietly.") · All the passengers are on board.[↗](../../board/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: All the passengers are on board.") · Pin your drawing on the notice board.[↗](../../board/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Pin your drawing on the notice board.") · Each board had two tenons, joined one to another.[↗](../../board/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Each board had two tenons, joined one to…") (Torah EXO.36.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../board/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.36.22, JPS 1917") · Thus did he make for all the boards of the tabernacle.[↗](../../board/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Thus did he make for all the boards…") (Torah EXO.36.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../board/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.36.22, JPS 1917") · And he made the boards for the tabernacle of acacia-wood, standing up.[↗](../../board/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And he made the boards for the tabernacle…") (Torah EXO.36.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../board/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.36.20, JPS 1917") · If she be a wall, we will build upon her a turret of silver; and if she be a door, we will enclose her with boards of cedar.[↗](../../board/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: If she be a wall, we will build…") (Writings SNG.8.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../board/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings SNG.8.9, JPS 1917") · And he built twenty cubits on the hinder part of the house with boards of cedar from the floor unto the joists; he even built them for himself within, for a Sanctuary, even for the most holy place.[↗](../../board/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: And he built twenty cubits on the hinder…") (Prophets 1KI.6.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../board/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1KI.6.16, JPS 1917") **boarder** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A pupil who lives at a boarding school during term instead of going home each day.[↗](../../boarder/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A pupil who lives at a boarding school…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A person who pays to live and eat meals in someone else's house.[↗](../../boarder/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A person who pays to live and eat…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A person who rides a skateboard, snowboard or surfboard (informal).[↗](../../boarder/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A person who rides a skateboard, snowboard or…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A person who climbs onto a ship to attack or take it over (old use, pirates).[↗](../../boarder/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A person who climbs onto a ship to…") *Example:* My cousin is a boarder at a school in Scotland.[↗](../../boarder/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My cousin is a boarder at a school…") · The boarders sleep in a big dormitory.[↗](../../boarder/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The boarders sleep in a big dormitory.") · Mrs Hughes took in a boarder to help pay the rent.[↗](../../boarder/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Mrs Hughes took in a boarder to help…") · The boarder paid for his room and his meals every week.[↗](../../boarder/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The boarder paid for his room and his…") · The skate park was full of young boarders.[↗](../../boarder/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The skate park was full of young boarders.") · «Repel boarders!» shouted the captain as the pirates climbed up.[↗](../../boarder/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: «Repel boarders!» shouted the captain as the pirates…") · Day pupils go home at four, but boarders stay for supper.[↗](../../boarder/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Day pupils go home at four, but boarders…") **boardwalk** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A path made of wooden boards, often built over sand, mud or wet ground.[↗](../../boardwalk/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A path made of wooden boards, often built…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (US) A wooden walkway along a beach with shops, food stands and rides.[↗](../../boardwalk/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A wooden walkway along a beach with shops,…") *Example:* We walked along the boardwalk through the swamp.[↗](../../boardwalk/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We walked along the boardwalk through the swamp.") · The boardwalk stops people trampling the sand dunes.[↗](../../boardwalk/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The boardwalk stops people trampling the sand dunes.") · We ate ice cream on the boardwalk by the beach.[↗](../../boardwalk/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We ate ice cream on the boardwalk by…") · The wooden boardwalk was slippery after the rain.[↗](../../boardwalk/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The wooden boardwalk was slippery after the rain.") · A turtle crossed under the boardwalk.[↗](../../boardwalk/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: A turtle crossed under the boardwalk.") · Stay on the boardwalk to protect the plants.[↗](../../boardwalk/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Stay on the boardwalk to protect the plants.") **boast** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To boast means to talk too proudly about yourself, what you have or what you can do.[↗](../../boast/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To boast means to talk too proudly about…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To boast can mean to have something good that you are proud of.[↗](../../boast/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To boast can mean to have something good…") *e.g.* The town boasts a big park.[↗](../../boast/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The town boasts a big park.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A boast is a proud statement about yourself.[↗](../../boast/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A boast is a proud statement about yourself.") *Example:* He always boasts about his new bike.[↗](../../boast/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He always boasts about his new bike.") · Stop boasting; it isn't nice.[↗](../../boast/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Stop boasting; it isn't nice.") · The hare boasted that he was the fastest animal.[↗](../../boast/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The hare boasted that he was the fastest…") · She boasted that she could swim a mile.[↗](../../boast/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She boasted that she could swim a mile.") · Our school boasts a huge library.[↗](../../boast/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Our school boasts a huge library.") · His boast that he could eat ten pizzas was not true.[↗](../../boast/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: His boast that he could eat ten pizzas…") · It's fine to be proud, but don't boast.[↗](../../boast/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: It's fine to be proud, but don't boast.") · Be sure of your pedigree before you boast of it.[↗](../../boast/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Be sure of your pedigree before you boast…") · Should the axe boast itself against him that heweth therewith?[↗](../../boast/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Should the axe boast itself against him that…") (Prophets ISA.10.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../boast/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.10.15, JPS 1917") · Boast not thyself of to-morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.[↗](../../boast/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Boast not thyself of to-morrow; for thou knowest…") (Writings PRO.27.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../boast/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.27.1, JPS 1917") · Of them that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches?[↗](../../boast/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Of them that trust in their wealth, and…") (Writings PSA.49.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../boast/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.49.7, JPS 1917") **boaster** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A person who boasts: someone who talks too proudly about what they have or can do, often making it bigger than it really is.[↗](../../boaster/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A person who boasts: someone who talks too…") *Example:* Nobody believed the boaster who said he could run faster than a car.[↗](../../boaster/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Nobody believed the boaster who said he could…") · Toad was a terrible boaster in «The Wind in the Willows».[↗](../../boaster/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Toad was a terrible boaster in «The Wind…") · Don't be a boaster — let your work speak for itself.[↗](../../boaster/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't be a boaster — let your work…") · The boaster said he had a hundred pets, but he only had a goldfish.[↗](../../boaster/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The boaster said he had a hundred pets,…") · In the fable, the boaster bragged about jumping far, and the town asked him to show them.[↗](../../boaster/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: In the fable, the boaster bragged about jumping…") · A boaster often uses words like «the best ever» and «millions».[↗](../../boaster/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: A boaster often uses words like «the best…") · My cousin is a bit of a boaster about his football goals.[↗](../../boaster/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: My cousin is a bit of a boaster…") · The loud-mouthed boaster does not impress nor frighten those who know him.[↗](../../boaster/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The loud-mouthed boaster does not impress nor frighten…") · The boasters shall not stand in Thy sight; Thou hatest all workers of iniquity.[↗](../../boaster/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: The boasters shall not stand in Thy sight;…") (Writings PSA.5.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../boaster/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.5.6, JPS 1917") · A sword is upon the boasters, and they shall become fools; a sword is upon her mighty men, and they shall be dismayed.[↗](../../boaster/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: A sword is upon the boasters, and they…") (Prophets JER.50.36, JPS 1917)[↗](../../boaster/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.50.36, JPS 1917") **boastful** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Talking too proudly about yourself, your skills or your things, so that others feel you are showing off.[↗](../../boastful/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Talking too proudly about yourself, your skills or…") *Example:* The boastful hare lost the race to the tortoise.[↗](../../boastful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The boastful hare lost the race to the…") · Don't be boastful when you win.[↗](../../boastful/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't be boastful when you win.") · He was boastful about his new trainers.[↗](../../boastful/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He was boastful about his new trainers.") · Her boastful talk annoyed the team.[↗](../../boastful/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Her boastful talk annoyed the team.") · A good winner is not boastful.[↗](../../boastful/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: A good winner is not boastful.") · The boastful knight claimed he had slain ten dragons.[↗](../../boastful/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The boastful knight claimed he had slain ten…") · He played the boastful soldier, and the merry smith, and he had comrades and boon-companions in plenty.[↗](../../boastful/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: He played the boastful soldier, and the merry…") **boastfully** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In a boastful way: talking very proudly about yourself or what you have done, so others feel you are showing off.[↗](../../boastfully/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: In a boastful way: talking very proudly about…") *Example:* She boastfully told us she was the best swimmer.[↗](../../boastfully/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She boastfully told us she was the best…") · He boastfully said he would win every race.[↗](../../boastfully/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He boastfully said he would win every race.") · The bird boastfully talked about his home.[↗](../../boastfully/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The bird boastfully talked about his home.") · This shall they have for their pride, because they have taunted and spoken boastfully against the people of the LORD of hosts.[↗](../../boastfully/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: This shall they have for their pride, because…") (Prophets ZEP.2.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../boastfully/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ZEP.2.10, JPS 1917") · I have heard the taunt of Moab, and the revilings of the children of Ammon, wherewith they have taunted My people, and spoken boastfully concerning their border.[↗](../../boastfully/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: I have heard the taunt of Moab, and…") (Prophets ZEP.2.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../boastfully/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ZEP.2.8, JPS 1917") **boasting** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Talking too proudly about yourself, what you have or what you can do, to make others feel smaller.[↗](../../boasting/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Talking too proudly about yourself, what you have…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (noun) The act of talking like this.[↗](../../boasting/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The act of talking like this.") *Example:* Stop boasting about your new bike\![↗](../../boasting/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Stop boasting about your new bike!") · He kept boasting that he was the fastest runner.[↗](../../boasting/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He kept boasting that he was the fastest…") · The hare was boasting, so he took a nap and lost the race.[↗](../../boasting/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The hare was boasting, so he took a…") · Nobody likes boasting at the lunch table.[↗](../../boasting/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Nobody likes boasting at the lunch table.") · She won the prize but didn't go around boasting.[↗](../../boasting/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: She won the prize but didn't go around…") · "I'm the best!" he said, boasting again.[↗](../../boasting/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: 'I'm the best!' he said, boasting again.") · Boasting about grades can hurt your friends' feelings.[↗](../../boasting/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Boasting about grades can hurt your friends' feelings.") · My score is nothing to boast about.[↗](../../boasting/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: My score is nothing to boast about.") · Then the Warlock began boasting again.[↗](../../boasting/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Then the Warlock began boasting again.") · Would I keep silence concerning his boastings, or his proud talk, or his fair array of words?[↗](../../boasting/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Would I keep silence concerning his boastings, or…") (Writings JOB.41.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../boasting/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.41.4, JPS 1917") · I know his arrogancy, saith the LORD, that it is ill-founded; his boastings have wrought nothing well-founded.[↗](../../boasting/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: I know his arrogancy, saith the LORD, that…") (Prophets JER.48.30, JPS 1917)[↗](../../boasting/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.48.30, JPS 1917") · Thy boastings have made men hold their peace, and thou hast mocked, with none to make thee ashamed; (Writings JOB.11.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../boasting/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Thy boastings have made men hold their peace,…") **boat** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A boat is a thing that floats and carries people or goods on water.[↗](../../boat/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A boat is a thing that floats and…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A boat is usually smaller than a ship.[↗](../../boat/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A boat is usually smaller than a ship.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A gravy boat is a jug shaped like a boat.[↗](../../boat/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A gravy boat is a jug shaped like…") *Example:* Each boat holds 6 people.[↗](../../boat/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Each boat holds 6 people.") · There are 8 boats in the harbor.[↗](../../boat/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: There are 8 boats in the harbor.") · The boat travels 20 miles an hour.[↗](../../boat/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The boat travels 20 miles an hour.") · How many boats do 40 people need?[↗](../../boat/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: How many boats do 40 people need?") · We went fishing in a rowing boat.[↗](../../boat/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We went fishing in a rowing boat.") · Wear a life jacket in a boat.[↗](../../boat/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Wear a life jacket in a boat.") · The boat sailed across the lake.[↗](../../boat/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The boat sailed across the lake.") · We're all in the same boat.[↗](../../boat/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: We're all in the same boat.") · She made a paper boat.[↗](../../boat/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: She made a paper boat.") · Boats float because they push water aside.[↗](../../boat/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Boats float because they push water aside.") · We have neither ship nor boat."[↗](../../boat/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: We have neither ship nor boat.'") **boathouse** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A shed or building by a river or lake where boats are kept.[↗](../../boathouse/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A shed or building by a river or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A building of a rowing club where boats and oars are stored.[↗](../../boathouse/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A building of a rowing club where boats…") *Example:* The boats were locked in the boathouse for the winter.[↗](../../boathouse/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The boats were locked in the boathouse for…") · Toad showed them his boathouse full of boats he no longer used.[↗](../../boathouse/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Toad showed them his boathouse full of boats…") · We found old oars and life jackets in the boathouse.[↗](../../boathouse/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We found old oars and life jackets in…") · The rowing team carried their boat out of the boathouse.[↗](../../boathouse/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The rowing team carried their boat out of…") · Ducks nested under the boathouse floor.[↗](../../boathouse/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Ducks nested under the boathouse floor.") · The boathouse door opened straight onto the lake.[↗](../../boathouse/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The boathouse door opened straight onto the lake.") **boatload** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The number of people or the amount of goods a boat can carry or is carrying.[↗](../../boatload/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The number of people or the amount of…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) A very large number or amount of something: «a boatload of homework».[↗](../../boatload/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A very large number or amount of something:…") *Example:* A boatload of tourists arrived at the island.[↗](../../boatload/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A boatload of tourists arrived at the island.") · The first boatloads of convicts reached Australia in 1788.[↗](../../boatload/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The first boatloads of convicts reached Australia in…") · The ferry can take a boatload of 40 cars.[↗](../../boatload/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The ferry can take a boatload of 40…") · We got a boatload of presents for my birthday\![↗](../../boatload/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We got a boatload of presents for my…") · If each boatload holds 8 children, 30 children need 4 boatloads.[↗](../../boatload/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: If each boatload holds 8 children, 30 children…") · Fish were brought to the harbour by the boatload.[↗](../../boatload/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Fish were brought to the harbour by the…") **boatman** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A man whose job is to row, sail or look after boats, or to carry people across water in a boat.[↗](../../boatman/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A man whose job is to row, sail…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A person who hires out boats.[↗](../../boatman/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A person who hires out boats.") *Example:* The boatman rowed us across the lake.[↗](../../boatman/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The boatman rowed us across the lake.") · We paid the boatman two coins for the ride.[↗](../../boatman/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We paid the boatman two coins for the…") · In Venice, a boatman steers a gondola.[↗](../../boatman/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: In Venice, a boatman steers a gondola.") · The old boatman knew every bend in the river.[↗](../../boatman/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The old boatman knew every bend in the…") · In the Greek myth, the boatman Charon carried souls across the river.[↗](../../boatman/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: In the Greek myth, the boatman Charon carried…") · The boatman hired out rowing boats for the afternoon.[↗](../../boatman/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The boatman hired out rowing boats for the…") · A boatman shouted a warning about the rocks.[↗](../../boatman/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: A boatman shouted a warning about the rocks.") · So she ordered the old boatman to steer for Squirrel Island.[↗](../../boatman/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: So she ordered the old boatman to steer…") [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/) … [33](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/33/) **34** 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