--- title: B — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 36 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/36/) [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 36 [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/) **boisterous** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Noisy, lively and full of energy, often a bit rough: boisterous children.[↗](../../boisterous/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Noisy, lively and full of energy, often a…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (of weather or the sea) Rough and stormy: a boisterous wind.[↗](../../boisterous/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Rough and stormy: a boisterous wind.") *Example:* The boisterous puppy jumped up at everyone.[↗](../../boisterous/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The boisterous puppy jumped up at everyone.") · The children were boisterous after the rainy lunchtime indoors.[↗](../../boisterous/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The children were boisterous after the rainy lunchtime…") · Boisterous games are for the field, not the corridor.[↗](../../boisterous/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Boisterous games are for the field, not the…") · A boisterous crowd cheered the team.[↗](../../boisterous/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A boisterous crowd cheered the team.") · The boisterous wind blew our tent over.[↗](../../boisterous/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The boisterous wind blew our tent over.") · His laugh was loud and boisterous.[↗](../../boisterous/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: His laugh was loud and boisterous.") **boisterously** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Boisterously means in a noisy, lively, energetic way, full of rough fun.[↗](../../boisterously/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Boisterously means in a noisy, lively, energetic way,…") *Example:* The children played boisterously in the playground.[↗](../../boisterously/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The children played boisterously in the playground.") · The puppies tumbled boisterously over each other.[↗](../../boisterously/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The puppies tumbled boisterously over each other.") · The crowd sang boisterously.[↗](../../boisterously/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The crowd sang boisterously.") · Toad laughed boisterously at his own joke.[↗](../../boisterously/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Toad laughed boisterously at his own joke.") · The wind blew boisterously round the house.[↗](../../boisterously/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The wind blew boisterously round the house.") · The boys boisterously burst into the room.[↗](../../boisterously/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The boys boisterously burst into the room.") **bola** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A throwing weapon made of two or three heavy balls joined by cords, thrown to wrap around an animal's legs and catch it.[↗](../../bola/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A throwing weapon made of two or three…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (Bola) The name of a spider called the bolas spider, which catches moths with a sticky ball on a thread.[↗](../../bola/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The name of a spider called the bolas…") *Example:* The gaucho swung the bola around his head.[↗](../../bola/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The gaucho swung the bola around his head.") · A bola wrapped around the running animal's legs.[↗](../../bola/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: A bola wrapped around the running animal's legs.") · Native hunters in South America used bolas to catch rheas.[↗](../../bola/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Native hunters in South America used bolas to…") · The museum had a bola made of stones and leather.[↗](../../bola/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The museum had a bola made of stones…") · The bolas spider swings a sticky ball to catch moths.[↗](../../bola/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The bolas spider swings a sticky ball to…") **bold** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Bold means brave and confident, not afraid to take risks.[↗](../../bold/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Bold means brave and confident, not afraid to…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Bold means strong and easy to see, like bright colours or thick lines.[↗](../../bold/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Bold means strong and easy to see, like…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Bold (bold type) is thick, dark print used to make words stand out.[↗](../../bold/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Bold bold type is thick, dark print used…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (Ireland) Bold means naughty, especially for children: «Don't be bold!».[↗](../../bold/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Bold means naughty, especially for children: «Don't be…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (old) Bold can mean cheeky or rude.[↗](../../bold/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: Bold can mean cheeky or rude.") *Example:* The bold explorer sailed into unknown seas.[↗](../../bold/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bold explorer sailed into unknown seas.") · Write the title in bold.[↗](../../bold/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Write the title in bold.") · She painted the wall a bold red.[↗](../../bold/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She painted the wall a bold red.") · «Stop being bold!»[↗](../../bold/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: «Stop being bold!»") Mum said to my little brother.[↗](../../bold/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum said to my little brother.") (Ireland)[↗](../../bold/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Ireland") · It was bold of you to ask the head teacher.[↗](../../bold/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: It was bold of you to ask the…") · The key words in the text are in bold.[↗](../../bold/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The key words in the text are in…") · This was rather a bold offer.[↗](../../bold/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: This was rather a bold offer.") · Would it be to bold to conclude that the Sefer Yetzirah represents the genuine fragments of Philolaus"?[↗](../../bold/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Would it be to bold to conclude that…") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../bold/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according…") **boldly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In a brave, confident way, not afraid of danger.[↗](../../boldly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: In a brave, confident way, not afraid of…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In a way that is easy to see: strong and clear.[↗](../../boldly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: In a way that is easy to see:…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (sometimes) In a cheeky, too confident way.[↗](../../boldly/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: In a cheeky, too confident way.") *Example:* The knight walked boldly up to the dragon.[↗](../../boldly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The knight walked boldly up to the dragon.") · She spoke boldly in front of the whole school.[↗](../../boldly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She spoke boldly in front of the whole…") · The poster was boldly painted in red and yellow.[↗](../../boldly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The poster was boldly painted in red and…") · The cat boldly stole a sausage from the table.[↗](../../boldly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The cat boldly stole a sausage from the…") · Write the title boldly so everyone can read it.[↗](../../boldly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Write the title boldly so everyone can read…") · He boldly asked the queen a question.[↗](../../boldly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: He boldly asked the queen a question.") · The Prince entered boldly into the courtyard.[↗](../../boldly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The Prince entered boldly into the courtyard.") **boldness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Boldness is being brave and not afraid to act.[↗](../../boldness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Boldness is being brave and not afraid to…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Boldness can also mean being too forward or rude, asking for more than is fair.[↗](../../boldness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Boldness can also mean being too forward or…") *Example:* I admired the boldness of the young knight.[↗](../../boldness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I admired the boldness of the young knight.") · Please pardon my boldness.[↗](../../boldness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Please pardon my boldness.") · Her boldness surprised the teacher.[↗](../../boldness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Her boldness surprised the teacher.") · A man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face is changed.[↗](../../boldness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A man's wisdom maketh his face to shine,…") (Writings ECC.8.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../boldness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings ECC.8.1, JPS 1917") **bolivia** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Bolivia is a country in the middle of South America with no coast, high in the Andes Mountains (a name).[↗](../../bolivia/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Bolivia is a country in the middle of…") *Example:* Bolivia is in South America.[↗](../../bolivia/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Bolivia is in South America.") · The Uyuni salt flat in Bolivia looks like a giant mirror after rain.[↗](../../bolivia/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The Uyuni salt flat in Bolivia looks like…") · Bolivia has no coastline.[↗](../../bolivia/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Bolivia has no coastline.") · La Paz is very high up, so the air is thin.[↗](../../bolivia/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: La Paz is very high up, so the…") · People in Bolivia speak Spanish and other languages.[↗](../../bolivia/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: People in Bolivia speak Spanish and other languages.") · Llamas and alpacas live in Bolivia.[↗](../../bolivia/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Llamas and alpacas live in Bolivia.") **boll** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The round seed pod of the cotton plant (or flax plant) that opens to show the fluffy cotton fibres inside.[↗](../../boll/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The round seed pod of the cotton plant…") *Example:* The cotton boll split open, showing white fluff.[↗](../../boll/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The cotton boll split open, showing white fluff.") · Workers picked the cotton from the bolls.[↗](../../boll/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Workers picked the cotton from the bolls.") · The boll weevil damaged the cotton crop.[↗](../../boll/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The boll weevil damaged the cotton crop.") · Each boll holds seeds wrapped in soft fibres.[↗](../../boll/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Each boll holds seeds wrapped in soft fibres.") · We looked at a dried cotton boll in class.[↗](../../boll/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We looked at a dried cotton boll in…") · The field was full of bursting bolls.[↗](../../boll/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The field was full of bursting bolls.") **bollocks** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (rude, UK) Nonsense or rubbish: said when you think something is untrue or stupid.[↗](../../bollocks/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Nonsense or rubbish: said when you think something…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (rude) Used as a swear word when you are annoyed, like "damn".[↗](../../bollocks/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Used as a swear word when you are…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (very rude, slang) The testicles.[↗](../../bollocks/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: The testicles.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (rude, UK, in "the dog's bollocks") Something excellent.[↗](../../bollocks/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Something excellent.") *Example:* "That's bollocks!" he said when he heard the rumour.[↗](../../bollocks/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: 'That's bollocks!' he said when he heard the…") (rude)[↗](../../bollocks/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: rude") · Oh, bollocks — I've missed the bus.[↗](../../bollocks/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Oh, bollocks — I've missed the bus.") (rude)[↗](../../bollocks/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: rude") · He bollocksed up the whole plan.[↗](../../bollocks/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He bollocksed up the whole plan.") (rude)[↗](../../bollocks/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: rude") · Bollocks to that, I'm not doing it.[↗](../../bollocks/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Bollocks to that, I'm not doing it.") (rude)[↗](../../bollocks/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: rude") · Teachers would call it "nonsense", not "bollocks".[↗](../../bollocks/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Teachers would call it 'nonsense', not 'bollocks'.") · You'll hear it in films, but don't say it in class.[↗](../../bollocks/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: You'll hear it in films, but don't say…") **bologna** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Bologna: a city in northern Italy, famous for its old university and its food.[↗](../../bologna/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Bologna: a city in northern Italy, famous for…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (bologna, especially US and Canada) A large smoked sausage of pork and beef, sliced thinly for sandwiches; also called «baloney» or «boloney».[↗](../../bologna/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A large smoked sausage of pork and beef,…") *Example:* Bologna has one of the oldest universities in the world.[↗](../../bologna/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Bologna has one of the oldest universities in…") · I had a bologna sandwich for lunch.[↗](../../bologna/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: I had a bologna sandwich for lunch.") (US)[↗](../../bologna/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: US") · Spaghetti bolognese is named after Bologna.[↗](../../bologna/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Spaghetti bolognese is named after Bologna.") · The deli sliced the bologna very thin.[↗](../../bologna/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The deli sliced the bologna very thin.") · We visited Bologna and ate delicious pasta.[↗](../../bologna/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We visited Bologna and ate delicious pasta.") · Fried bologna is a favourite in some US homes.[↗](../../bologna/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Fried bologna is a favourite in some US…") · «That's a load of baloney!» meaning nonsense.[↗](../../bologna/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: «That's a load of baloney!» meaning nonsense.") (slang)[↗](../../bologna/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: slang") **bolshevik** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (history) A member of the group of Russian communists, led by Lenin, who took power in Russia in a revolution and later created the Soviet Union.[↗](../../bolshevik/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A member of the group of Russian communists,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (adjective) To do with the Bolsheviks: «the Bolshevik Revolution».[↗](../../bolshevik/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To do with the Bolsheviks: «the Bolshevik Revolution».") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (old slang, UK) «Bolshie» or «bolshy» means stubborn and rebellious, from this word.[↗](../../bolshevik/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: «Bolshie» or «bolshy» means stubborn and rebellious, from…") *Example:* The Bolsheviks were led by Lenin.[↗](../../bolshevik/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The Bolsheviks were led by Lenin.") · The Bolshevik Revolution changed Russia forever.[↗](../../bolshevik/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The Bolshevik Revolution changed Russia forever.") · The Bolsheviks took control of the government in Petrograd.[↗](../../bolshevik/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The Bolsheviks took control of the government in…") · Many people suffered under Bolshevik rule.[↗](../../bolshevik/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Many people suffered under Bolshevik rule.") · Our history book has a poster from the Bolshevik era.[↗](../../bolshevik/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Our history book has a poster from the…") · Stop being so bolshie and do your chores\![↗](../../bolshevik/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Stop being so bolshie and do your chores!") **bolster** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A bolster is a long, round pillow that lies across the top of a bed.[↗](../../bolster/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bolster is a long, round pillow that…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To bolster is to support or strengthen something: bolster your courage.[↗](../../bolster/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To bolster is to support or strengthen something:…") *Example:* She put a bolster under her head.[↗](../../bolster/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She put a bolster under her head.") · The bear's bolster was pulled out of place.[↗](../../bolster/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The bear's bolster was pulled out of place.") · Good training will bolster your confidence.[↗](../../bolster/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Good training will bolster your confidence.") **bolt** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A bolt is a metal bar that slides across to lock a door or window.[↗](../../bolt/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bolt is a metal bar that slides…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A bolt is a thick metal pin with a screw thread that goes with a nut to hold things together.[↗](../../bolt/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A bolt is a thick metal pin with…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A bolt of lightning is a flash of it.[↗](../../bolt/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A bolt of lightning is a flash of…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To bolt is to run away suddenly, like a frightened horse.[↗](../../bolt/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To bolt is to run away suddenly, like…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To bolt food is to eat it very fast.[↗](../../bolt/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: To bolt food is to eat it very…") *Everyday, meaning 6:* To bolt a door is to lock it with a bolt.[↗](../../bolt/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: To bolt a door is to lock it…") *Everyday, meaning 7:* A bolt can also be a short, heavy arrow shot from a crossbow.[↗](../../bolt/#m7 "tree and pragmatics of: A bolt can also be a short, heavy…") *Example:* Dad bolted the gate shut.[↗](../../bolt/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad bolted the gate shut.") · The horse bolted when it heard the thunder.[↗](../../bolt/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The horse bolted when it heard the thunder.") · A bolt of lightning hit the tree.[↗](../../bolt/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A bolt of lightning hit the tree.") · Tighten the nut onto the bolt.[↗](../../bolt/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Tighten the nut onto the bolt.") · Don't bolt your dinner, chew it properly.[↗](../../bolt/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't bolt your dinner, chew it properly.") · She sat bolt upright when the alarm went off.[↗](../../bolt/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: She sat bolt upright when the alarm went…") · The news came like a bolt from the blue.[↗](../../bolt/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The news came like a bolt from the…") · The bolt hits whatever the eye sees.”[↗](../../bolt/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The bolt hits whatever the eye sees.”") · The wasting of hunger, and the devouring of the fiery bolt, and bitter destruction; and the teeth of beasts will I send upon them, with the venom of crawling things of the dust.[↗](../../bolt/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: The wasting of hunger, and the devouring of…") (Torah DEU.32.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bolt/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.32.24, JPS 1917") · Before him goeth the pestilence, and fiery bolts go forth at His feet.[↗](../../bolt/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Before him goeth the pestilence, and fiery bolts…") (Prophets HAB.3.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bolt/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets HAB.3.5, JPS 1917") · He gave over their cattle also to the hail, and their flocks to fiery bolts.[↗](../../bolt/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: He gave over their cattle also to the…") (Writings PSA.78.48, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bolt/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.78.48, JPS 1917") · Then he called his servant that ministered unto him, and said: 'Put now this woman out from me, and bolt the door after her.' — (Prophets 2SA.13.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bolt/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Then he called his servant that ministered unto…") **bomb** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A bomb is a weapon that explodes to destroy things or hurt people.[↗](../../bomb/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bomb is a weapon that explodes to…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To bomb means to attack with bombs.[↗](../../bomb/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To bomb means to attack with bombs.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Informally, «to bomb» can mean to fail badly (a film bombed), and in the UK «cost a bomb» means cost a lot of money.[↗](../../bomb/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Informally, «to bomb» can mean to fail badly…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A bath bomb is a fizzy ball you drop in a bath; a «bomb» dive is a jump into water with knees hugged.[↗](../../bomb/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A bath bomb is a fizzy ball you…") *Example:* During the Blitz, families hid in bomb shelters.[↗](../../bomb/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: During the Blitz, families hid in bomb shelters.") · Never joke about bombs at the airport.[↗](../../bomb/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Never joke about bombs at the airport.") · If you find an object that looks dangerous, don't touch it — call the police.[↗](../../bomb/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: If you find an object that looks dangerous,…") · I dropped a bath bomb into the water and it fizzed.[↗](../../bomb/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: I dropped a bath bomb into the water…") · That bike must have cost a bomb\![↗](../../bomb/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: That bike must have cost a bomb!") · He did a bomb into the swimming pool and splashed everyone.[↗](../../bomb/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: He did a bomb into the swimming pool…") **bombardier** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A bombardier is the member of a bomber aircraft's crew who aims and releases the bombs.[↗](../../bombardier/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bombardier is the member of a bomber…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (UK, army) A bombardier is a rank in the British Royal Artillery, like a corporal.[↗](../../bombardier/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A bombardier is a rank in the British…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A bombardier beetle is a beetle that sprays a hot, stinging chemical from its back end to defend itself.[↗](../../bombardier/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A bombardier beetle is a beetle that sprays…") *Example:* The bombardier aimed at the bridge.[↗](../../bombardier/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bombardier aimed at the bridge.") · The bomber crew included a pilot, a navigator and a bombardier.[↗](../../bombardier/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The bomber crew included a pilot, a navigator…") · A bombardier beetle sprays hot liquid at ants.[↗](../../bombardier/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A bombardier beetle sprays hot liquid at ants.") · My great-grandad was a bombardier in the Royal Artillery.[↗](../../bombardier/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: My great-grandad was a bombardier in the Royal…") · The bombardier beetle makes a little popping sound.[↗](../../bombardier/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The bombardier beetle makes a little popping sound.") · Bombardiers trained for many months.[↗](../../bombardier/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Bombardiers trained for many months.") **bonbon** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A small sweet (candy), often with a soft or chocolate centre.[↗](../../bonbon/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A small sweet candy, often with a soft…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (Australia, NZ) A Christmas cracker.[↗](../../bonbon/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A Christmas cracker.") *Example:* Granny gave us a box of chocolate bonbons.[↗](../../bonbon/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Granny gave us a box of chocolate bonbons.") · The bonbons were wrapped in shiny paper.[↗](../../bonbon/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The bonbons were wrapped in shiny paper.") · We pulled the bonbons at Christmas lunch in Melbourne and got paper hats.[↗](../../bonbon/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We pulled the bonbons at Christmas lunch in…") · In the story the witch's house was decorated with bonbons.[↗](../../bonbon/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: In the story the witch's house was decorated…") · Don't eat all the bonbons before dinner\![↗](../../bonbon/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't eat all the bonbons before dinner!") **bond** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A bond is a close feeling or connection that joins people or animals, like friends or family.[↗](../../bond/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bond is a close feeling or connection…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To bond is to become close to someone.[↗](../../bond/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To bond is to become close to someone.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A bond is something that sticks or holds things together, like glue.[↗](../../bond/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A bond is something that sticks or holds…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* In science, a chemical bond holds atoms together.[↗](../../bond/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: In science, a chemical bond holds atoms together.") *Everyday, meaning 5:* A bond is a kind of promise to pay money back, or money paid when renting a home (a deposit).[↗](../../bond/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: A bond is a kind of promise to…") *Everyday, meaning 6:* In maths, «number bonds» are pairs of numbers that make a total, like 7 + 3 = 10.[↗](../../bond/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: In maths, «number bonds» are pairs of numbers…") *Everyday, meaning 7:* A bond can also be a rope or chain used to tie someone up.[↗](../../bond/#m7 "tree and pragmatics of: A bond can also be a rope or…") *Example:* Learn your number bonds to 10.[↗](../../bond/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Learn your number bonds to 10.") · 3 and 7 are a number bond to 10.[↗](../../bond/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: 3 and 7 are a number bond to…") · 45 and 55 are a number bond to 100.[↗](../../bond/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: 45 and 55 are a number bond to…") · There is a strong bond between the two sisters.[↗](../../bond/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: There is a strong bond between the two…") · The puppy bonded with the baby.[↗](../../bond/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The puppy bonded with the baby.") · The glue makes a strong bond.[↗](../../bond/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The glue makes a strong bond.") · In water, atoms are held together by bonds.[↗](../../bond/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: In water, atoms are held together by bonds.") · Our team bonded on the camping trip.[↗](../../bond/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Our team bonded on the camping trip.") · “Yes, cut her bonds and let her go.”[↗](../../bond/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: “Yes, cut her bonds and let her go.”") · And if a woman vowed in her husband's house, or bound her soul by a bond with an oath, (Torah NUM.30.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bond/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And if a woman vowed in her husband's…") · Also when a woman voweth a vow unto the LORD, and bindeth herself by a bond, being in her father's house, in her youth, (Torah NUM.30.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bond/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Also when a woman voweth a vow unto…") · and her husband heard it, and held his peace at her, and disallowed her not, then all her vows shall stand, and every bond wherewith she bound her soul shall stand.[↗](../../bond/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: and her husband heard it, and held his…") (Torah NUM.30.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bond/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.30.11, JPS 1917") · He looseth the bond of kings, and bindeth their loins with a girdle.[↗](../../bond/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: He looseth the bond of kings, and bindeth…") (Writings JOB.12.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bond/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.12.18, JPS 1917") · And now will I break his yoke from off thee, and will burst thy bonds in sunder.[↗](../../bond/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: And now will I break his yoke from…") (Prophets NAM.1.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bond/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets NAM.1.13, JPS 1917") · And I will cause you to pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant; (Prophets EZK.20.37, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bond/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: And I will cause you to pass under…") **bondage** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Bondage is being a slave or being completely controlled by someone or something, so you are not free.[↗](../../bondage/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Bondage is being a slave or being completely…") *Example:* The people were set free from bondage.[↗](../../bondage/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The people were set free from bondage.") · The boy freed them from the bondage of fear.[↗](../../bondage/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The boy freed them from the bondage of…") · Nobody wants to live in bondage.[↗](../../bondage/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Nobody wants to live in bondage.") · And the Egyptians dealt ill with us, and afflicted us, and laid upon us hard bondage.[↗](../../bondage/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: And the Egyptians dealt ill with us, and…") (Torah DEU.26.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bondage/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.26.6, JPS 1917") · I am the LORD thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.[↗](../../bondage/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: I am the LORD thy God, who brought…") (Torah EXO.20.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bondage/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.20.2, JPS 1917") · And Moses spoke so unto the children of Israel; but they hearkened not unto Moses for impatience of spirit, and for cruel bondage.[↗](../../bondage/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: And Moses spoke so unto the children of…") (Torah EXO.6.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bondage/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.6.9, JPS 1917") · For I brought thee up out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed thee out of the house of bondage, and I sent before thee Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.[↗](../../bondage/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: For I brought thee up out of the…") (Prophets MIC.6.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bondage/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets MIC.6.4, JPS 1917") · Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel: I made a covenant with your fathers in the day that I brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage, saying: (Prophets JER.34.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bondage/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel:…") · And there came a man of God unto Eli, and said unto him: 'Thus saith the LORD: Did I reveal Myself unto the house of thy father, when they were in Egypt in bondage to Pharaoh's house?[↗](../../bondage/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And there came a man of God unto…") (Prophets 1SA.2.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bondage/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1SA.2.27, JPS 1917") **bondmaid** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* A female slave or servant, a woman who is owned or bound to serve.[↗](../../bondmaid/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A female slave or servant, a woman who…") *Example:* And as for thy bondmen, and thy bondmaids, whom thou mayest have: of the nations that are round about you, of them shall ye buy bondmen and bondmaids.[↗](../../bondmaid/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: And as for thy bondmen, and thy bondmaids,…") (Torah LEV.25.44, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bondmaid/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.25.44, JPS 1917") [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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