--- title: B — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 37 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/37/) [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 37 [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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[39](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/39/) [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/) **bondman** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* A male slave or servant, a man who is owned or bound to serve.[↗](../../bondman/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A male slave or servant, a man who…") *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* A man who is owned by another and must work for him.[↗](../../bondman/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A man who is owned by another and…") *Example:* Thou shalt not deliver unto his master a bondman that is escaped from his master unto thee; (Torah DEU.23.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bondman/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou shalt not deliver unto his master a…") · And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt; and thou shalt observe and do these statutes.[↗](../../bondman/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: And thou shalt remember that thou wast a…") (Torah DEU.16.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bondman/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.16.12, JPS 1917") · And if he smite out his bondman's tooth, or his bondwoman's tooth, he shall let him go free for his tooth's sake.[↗](../../bondman/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: And if he smite out his bondman's tooth,…") (Torah EXO.21.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bondman/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.21.27, JPS 1917") · but he shall say: 'I am no prophet, I am a tiller of the ground; for I have been made a bondman from my youth.'[↗](../../bondman/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: but he shall say: 'I am no prophet,…") (Prophets ZEC.13.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bondman/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ZEC.13.5, JPS 1917") · And all the nations shall serve him, and his son, and his son's son, until the time of his own land come; and then many nations and great kings shall make him their bondman.[↗](../../bondman/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: And all the nations shall serve him, and…") (Prophets JER.27.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bondman/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.27.7, JPS 1917") · And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD of hosts, that I will break his yoke from off thy neck, and will burst thy bands; and strangers shall no more make him their bondman; (Prophets JER.30.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bondman/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: And it shall come to pass in that…") · Thou shalt not deliver unto his master a bondman that is escaped from his master unto thee;[↗](../../bondman/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou shalt not deliver unto his master a…") (Torah DEU.23.15, JPS 1917) · And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt; and thou shalt observe and do these statutes.[↗](../../bondman/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: And thou shalt remember that thou wast a…") (Torah DEU.16.12, JPS 1917) · And if he smite out his bondman's tooth, or his bondwoman's tooth, he shall let him go free for his tooth's sake.[↗](../../bondman/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And if he smite out his bondman's tooth,…") (Torah EXO.21.27, JPS 1917) **bondwoman** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* A female slave or servant, a woman who is owned or bound to serve.[↗](../../bondwoman/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A female slave or servant, a woman who…") *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* A woman who is owned by another and must work for her.[↗](../../bondwoman/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A woman who is owned by another and…") *Example:* And also unto thy bondwoman thou shalt do likewise.[↗](../../bondwoman/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: And also unto thy bondwoman thou shalt do…") (Torah DEU.15.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bondwoman/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.15.17, JPS 1917") · And also of the son of the bondwoman will I make a nation, because he is thy seed.'[↗](../../bondwoman/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: And also of the son of the bondwoman…") (Torah GEN.21.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bondwoman/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.21.13, JPS 1917") · And if he smite out his bondman's tooth, or his bondwoman's tooth, he shall let him go free for his tooth's sake.[↗](../../bondwoman/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: And if he smite out his bondman's tooth,…") (Torah EXO.21.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bondwoman/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.21.27, JPS 1917") · And also unto thy bondwoman thou shalt do likewise.[↗](../../bondwoman/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: And also unto thy bondwoman thou shalt do…") (Torah DEU.15.17, JPS 1917) · And also of the son of the bondwoman will I make a nation, because he is thy seed.'[↗](../../bondwoman/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: And also of the son of the bondwoman…") (Torah GEN.21.13, JPS 1917) · And if he smite out his bondman's tooth, or his bondwoman's tooth, he shall let him go free for his tooth's sake.[↗](../../bondwoman/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: And if he smite out his bondman's tooth,…") (Torah EXO.21.27, JPS 1917) **bone** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A bone is one of the hard, white parts inside the body of a person or animal that make up its skeleton.[↗](../../bone/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bone is one of the hard, white…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To bone fish or meat means to take the bones out.[↗](../../bone/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To bone fish or meat means to take…") *Example:* The skull is the bone that protects your brain.[↗](../../bone/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The skull is the bone that protects your…") · She broke a bone in her arm.[↗](../../bone/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She broke a bone in her arm.") · Adults have 206 bones.[↗](../../bone/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Adults have 206 bones.") · The dog buried a bone in the garden.[↗](../../bone/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The dog buried a bone in the garden.") · Milk helps build strong bones.[↗](../../bone/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Milk helps build strong bones.") · Watch out for small bones in the fish.[↗](../../bone/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Watch out for small bones in the fish.") · Your thigh bone is the longest bone in your body.[↗](../../bone/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Your thigh bone is the longest bone in…") · The ground was bone dry after the hot summer.[↗](../../bone/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The ground was bone dry after the hot…") · A Wolf once got a bone stuck in his throat.[↗](../../bone/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: A Wolf once got a bone stuck in…") · Issachar is a large-boned ass, couching down between the sheep-folds.[↗](../../bone/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Issachar is a large-boned ass, couching down between…") (Torah GEN.49.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bone/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.49.14, JPS 1917") · And Laban said to him: 'Surely thou art my bone and my flesh.'[↗](../../bone/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And Laban said to him: 'Surely thou art…") And he abode with him the space of a month.[↗](../../bone/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And he abode with him the space of…") (Torah GEN.29.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bone/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.29.14, JPS 1917") · they shall leave none of it unto the morning, nor break a bone thereof; according to all the statute of the passover they shall keep it.[↗](../../bone/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: they shall leave none of it unto the…") (Torah NUM.9.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bone/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.9.12, JPS 1917") · And say ye to Amasa: Art thou not my bone and my flesh?[↗](../../bone/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: And say ye to Amasa: Art thou not…") (Prophets 2SA.19.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bone/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2SA.19.14, JPS 1917") · By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.[↗](../../bone/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and…") (Writings PRO.25.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bone/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.25.15, JPS 1917") · Then let my shoulder fall from the shoulder-blade, and mine arm be broken from the bone.[↗](../../bone/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Then let my shoulder fall from the shoulder-blade,…") (Writings JOB.31.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bone/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.31.22, JPS 1917") **boneless** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Having no bones, or with the bones taken out, especially of meat or fish.[↗](../../boneless/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Having no bones, or with the bones taken…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) Weak and floppy, as if without bones.[↗](../../boneless/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Weak and floppy, as if without bones.") *Example:* I'd like boneless chicken, please.[↗](../../boneless/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I'd like boneless chicken, please.") · A jellyfish is completely boneless.[↗](../../boneless/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: A jellyfish is completely boneless.") · Check the fish is boneless before giving it to the baby.[↗](../../boneless/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Check the fish is boneless before giving it…") · The toddler went boneless and wouldn't move.[↗](../../boneless/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The toddler went boneless and wouldn't move.") · Octopuses are boneless so they can squeeze through tiny holes.[↗](../../boneless/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Octopuses are boneless so they can squeeze through…") · Boneless wings are just chicken pieces.[↗](../../boneless/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Boneless wings are just chicken pieces.") **bones** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The hard white parts inside your body that make your skeleton.[↗](../../bones/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The hard white parts inside your body that…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Pieces of these from animals, for example in meat or fish, or given to a dog.[↗](../../bones/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Pieces of these from animals, for example in…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In phrases: the main parts or outline (the bare bones of a story).[↗](../../bones/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: In phrases: the main parts or outline the…") *Example:* Your bones make up your skeleton.[↗](../../bones/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Your bones make up your skeleton.") · The skull is made of bones that protect the brain.[↗](../../bones/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The skull is made of bones that protect…") · Milk and cheese help keep your bones strong.[↗](../../bones/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Milk and cheese help keep your bones strong.") · She broke two bones in her arm.[↗](../../bones/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She broke two bones in her arm.") · Our dog loves chewing bones.[↗](../../bones/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Our dog loves chewing bones.") · Careful, there are small bones in the fish.[↗](../../bones/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Careful, there are small bones in the fish.") · Dinosaur bones are in the museum.[↗](../../bones/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Dinosaur bones are in the museum.") · Babies are born with more bones than adults.[↗](../../bones/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Babies are born with more bones than adults.") · Give me black bones to eat\![↗](../../bones/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Give me black bones to eat!") · And Joseph took an oath of the children of Israel, saying: 'God will surely remember you, and ye shall carry up my bones from hence.'[↗](../../bones/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And Joseph took an oath of the children…") (Torah GEN.50.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bones/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.50.25, JPS 1917") · And the man said: 'This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.'[↗](../../bones/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And the man said: 'This is now bone…") (Torah GEN.2.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bones/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.2.23, JPS 1917") · And Moses took the bones of Joseph with him; for he had straitly sworn the children of Israel, saying: 'God will surely remember you; and ye shall carry up my bones away hence with you.'[↗](../../bones/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: And Moses took the bones of Joseph with…") (Torah EXO.13.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bones/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.13.19, JPS 1917") · He keepeth all his bones; not one of them is broken.[↗](../../bones/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: He keepeth all his bones; not one of…") (Writings PSA.34.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bones/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.34.21, JPS 1917") · I may count all my bones; they look and gloat over me.[↗](../../bones/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: I may count all my bones; they look…") (Writings PSA.22.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bones/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.22.18, JPS 1917") · It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.[↗](../../bones/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: It shall be health to thy navel, and…") (Writings PRO.3.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bones/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.3.8, JPS 1917") **bonfire** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A bonfire is a large outdoor fire, made to burn rubbish or for a celebration.[↗](../../bonfire/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bonfire is a large outdoor fire, made…") *Example:* We toasted marshmallows by the bonfire.[↗](../../bonfire/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We toasted marshmallows by the bonfire.") · Keep back from the bonfire.[↗](../../bonfire/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Keep back from the bonfire.") · On Bonfire Night we watched the fireworks.[↗](../../bonfire/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: On Bonfire Night we watched the fireworks.") · Dad lit a bonfire to burn the dry leaves.[↗](../../bonfire/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad lit a bonfire to burn the dry…") · Check bonfires for hedgehogs before lighting them.[↗](../../bonfire/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Check bonfires for hedgehogs before lighting them.") · Never throw spray cans on a bonfire.[↗](../../bonfire/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Never throw spray cans on a bonfire.") · We sang songs around the bonfire.[↗](../../bonfire/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: We sang songs around the bonfire.") · The bonfire crackled and sparks flew up.[↗](../../bonfire/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The bonfire crackled and sparks flew up.") · That was a fine place to make a bonfire, only the gardener was too busy just then to attend to it.[↗](../../bonfire/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: That was a fine place to make a…") **bong** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A deep ringing sound, like a big bell or clock.[↗](../../bong/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A deep ringing sound, like a big bell…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb) To make that sound.[↗](../../bong/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To make that sound.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (slang) A water pipe used to smoke drugs such as cannabis.[↗](../../bong/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A water pipe used to smoke drugs such…") *Example:* The clock went bong twelve times.[↗](../../bong/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The clock went bong twelve times.") · We heard the bongs of Big Ben on the radio.[↗](../../bong/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We heard the bongs of Big Ben on…") · The doorbell bonged loudly.[↗](../../bong/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The doorbell bonged loudly.") · The big bell bonged across the town.[↗](../../bong/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The big bell bonged across the town.") · Count the bongs to know the hour.[↗](../../bong/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Count the bongs to know the hour.") · The police found a bong, a pipe for smoking drugs.[↗](../../bong/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The police found a bong, a pipe for…") (slang)[↗](../../bong/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: slang") **bonk** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (informal) To hit someone or something lightly, often on the head.[↗](../../bonk/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To hit someone or something lightly, often on…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) A light hit or the sound it makes.[↗](../../bonk/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A light hit or the sound it makes.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (rude slang) To have sex with someone; adults use it as a crude joke word.[↗](../../bonk/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To have sex with someone; adults use it…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (informal, sport) To «bonk» or «hit the wall»: to suddenly run out of energy in a long race.[↗](../../bonk/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To «bonk» or «hit the wall»: to suddenly…") *Example:* The ball bonked him on the head.[↗](../../bonk/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The ball bonked him on the head.") · Bonk\![↗](../../bonk/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Bonk!") The toy fell off the shelf.[↗](../../bonk/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The toy fell off the shelf.") · She bonked her head on the low door.[↗](../../bonk/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She bonked her head on the low door.") · The cyclist bonked halfway up the hill.[↗](../../bonk/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The cyclist bonked halfway up the hill.") · Don't bonk your brother with the pillow.[↗](../../bonk/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't bonk your brother with the pillow.") · I heard a loud bonk from the kitchen.[↗](../../bonk/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: I heard a loud bonk from the kitchen.") **bonkers** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (informal) Crazy, silly or mad.[↗](../../bonkers/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Crazy, silly or mad.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) Very excited or angry, as in "go bonkers".[↗](../../bonkers/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Very excited or angry, as in 'go bonkers'.") *Example:* My little brother went bonkers when he saw the snow.[↗](../../bonkers/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My little brother went bonkers when he saw…") · That plan is completely bonkers\![↗](../../bonkers/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: That plan is completely bonkers!") · The crowd went bonkers when we scored.[↗](../../bonkers/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The crowd went bonkers when we scored.") · You're bonkers if you swim in that cold sea.[↗](../../bonkers/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: You're bonkers if you swim in that cold…") · The dog goes bonkers at the postman.[↗](../../bonkers/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The dog goes bonkers at the postman.") · Grandma thinks my hair colour is bonkers.[↗](../../bonkers/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandma thinks my hair colour is bonkers.") **bonnet** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A hat tied under the chin with ribbons, worn by babies or by women in the past.[↗](../../bonnet/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A hat tied under the chin with ribbons,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ) The metal cover over the engine at the front of a car (US: hood).[↗](../../bonnet/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The metal cover over the engine at the…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (Scotland) A soft flat cap worn by men.[↗](../../bonnet/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A soft flat cap worn by men.") *Example:* The baby wore a white bonnet in the sun.[↗](../../bonnet/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The baby wore a white bonnet in the…") · Dad opened the bonnet to check the oil.[↗](../../bonnet/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad opened the bonnet to check the oil.") · We made Easter bonnets with paper flowers.[↗](../../bonnet/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We made Easter bonnets with paper flowers.") · In the old photo, Grandma's grandma wore a bonnet.[↗](../../bonnet/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: In the old photo, Grandma's grandma wore a…") · Steam came out from under the bonnet.[↗](../../bonnet/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Steam came out from under the bonnet.") · She has a bee in her bonnet about tidy desks.[↗](../../bonnet/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: She has a bee in her bonnet about…") · The Victorian girl tied her bonnet under her chin.[↗](../../bonnet/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The Victorian girl tied her bonnet under her…") · Come along, Nurse--don't wait to put on your bonnet.[↗](../../bonnet/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Come along, Nurse--don't wait to put on your…") **bonnie** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (Scottish and northern) Bonnie means pretty, lovely or fine to look at.[↗](../../bonnie/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Bonnie means pretty, lovely or fine to look…") *Example:* My bonnie lassie, come here.[↗](../../bonnie/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My bonnie lassie, come here.") · We sang a song about bonnie Dundee.[↗](../../bonnie/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We sang a song about bonnie Dundee.") · What a bonnie flower in the garden\![↗](../../bonnie/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: What a bonnie flower in the garden!") **bonny** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (Scotland, northern England) Pretty or attractive.[↗](../../bonny/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Pretty or attractive.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (UK) Healthy-looking, especially a plump, healthy baby.[↗](../../bonny/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Healthy-looking, especially a plump, healthy baby.") *Example:* What a bonny baby\![↗](../../bonny/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: What a bonny baby!") · She's a bonny wee lass.[↗](../../bonny/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She's a bonny wee lass.") · The bonny banks of Loch Lomond.[↗](../../bonny/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The bonny banks of Loch Lomond.") · It's a bonny day for a walk.[↗](../../bonny/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: It's a bonny day for a walk.") · Grandma says I'm looking bonny today.[↗](../../bonny/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandma says I'm looking bonny today.") · They never saw such a bonny man before.[↗](../../bonny/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: They never saw such a bonny man before.") **bonobo** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A bonobo is an ape very like a chimpanzee but slimmer, with longer legs and a darker face, that lives only in the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa.[↗](../../bonobo/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bonobo is an ape very like a…") *Example:* Bonobos live only in the Congo rainforest.[↗](../../bonobo/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Bonobos live only in the Congo rainforest.") · Bonobos and chimpanzees are our closest animal relatives.[↗](../../bonobo/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Bonobos and chimpanzees are our closest animal relatives.") · In bonobo groups, females often lead.[↗](../../bonobo/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: In bonobo groups, females often lead.") · Bonobos share food and hug to calm arguments.[↗](../../bonobo/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Bonobos share food and hug to calm arguments.") · The bonobo used a stick as a tool.[↗](../../bonobo/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The bonobo used a stick as a tool.") · Bonobos are endangered because of hunting.[↗](../../bonobo/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Bonobos are endangered because of hunting.") **bonsai** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A bonsai is a tree or shrub kept very small by growing it in a shallow pot and carefully cutting its roots and branches, so it looks like a tiny old tree.[↗](../../bonsai/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bonsai is a tree or shrub kept…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Bonsai is the art of growing such trees, which comes from Japan and, before that, China.[↗](../../bonsai/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Bonsai is the art of growing such trees,…") *Example:* Grandpa trims his bonsai with tiny scissors.[↗](../../bonsai/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandpa trims his bonsai with tiny scissors.") · The bonsai looked like a big old pine tree, but it was only 30 cm tall.[↗](../../bonsai/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The bonsai looked like a big old pine…") · Bonsai is a Japanese art.[↗](../../bonsai/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Bonsai is a Japanese art.") · Some bonsai trees are hundreds of years old.[↗](../../bonsai/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Some bonsai trees are hundreds of years old.") · A bonsai needs a shallow pot and careful watering.[↗](../../bonsai/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: A bonsai needs a shallow pot and careful…") · We saw a bonsai maple with red leaves at the garden show.[↗](../../bonsai/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: We saw a bonsai maple with red leaves…") · Bonsai teaches you to be patient.[↗](../../bonsai/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Bonsai teaches you to be patient.") **bonus** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A bonus is extra money paid on top of normal pay, often as a reward for good work.[↗](../../bonus/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bonus is extra money paid on top…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A bonus is any extra good thing you did not expect.[↗](../../bonus/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A bonus is any extra good thing you…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In games and quizzes, bonus points or a bonus round give extra chances to score.[↗](../../bonus/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: In games and quizzes, bonus points or a…") *Example:* Dad got a bonus at work this year.[↗](../../bonus/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad got a bonus at work this year.") · Answer the bonus question for 5 extra points.[↗](../../bonus/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Answer the bonus question for 5 extra points.") · Lia scored 20 points and a 10-point bonus; what was her total?[↗](../../bonus/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Lia scored 20 points and a 10-point bonus;…") · The sunny weather was an added bonus.[↗](../../bonus/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The sunny weather was an added bonus.") · Each worker gets a bonus of 50 pounds.[↗](../../bonus/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Each worker gets a bonus of 50 pounds.") · We reached the bonus level in the game.[↗](../../bonus/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: We reached the bonus level in the game.") **bony** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Bony means very thin, so the bones can be seen or felt.[↗](../../bony/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Bony means very thin, so the bones can…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Bony describes food, especially fish, that has a lot of small bones in it.[↗](../../bony/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Bony describes food, especially fish, that has a…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Bony means made of bone or like bone.[↗](../../bony/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Bony means made of bone or like bone.") *Example:* The witch pointed a long bony finger.[↗](../../bony/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The witch pointed a long bony finger.") · Be careful, this fish is very bony.[↗](../../bony/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Be careful, this fish is very bony.") · The stray cat was bony and hungry.[↗](../../bony/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The stray cat was bony and hungry.") · Your skull is a bony case that protects your brain.[↗](../../bony/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Your skull is a bony case that protects…") · My knees are bony.[↗](../../bony/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: My knees are bony.") · Most fish are bony fish, but sharks are not.[↗](../../bony/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Most fish are bony fish, but sharks are…") · Just above his ankles he clasped and unclasped his long bony fingers.[↗](../../bony/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Just above his ankles he clasped and unclasped…") **boo** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* «Boo!» is what you shout to make someone jump or get a fright.[↗](../../boo/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: «Boo!» is what you shout to make someone…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To boo is to shout «boo» to show you don't like a performer, player or speaker.[↗](../../boo/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To boo is to shout «boo» to show…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A boo is a sound of dislike from a crowd.[↗](../../boo/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A boo is a sound of dislike from…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Boo can be a pet name for someone you love (informal).[↗](../../boo/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Boo can be a pet name for someone…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Boo-hoo is the sound a person makes when crying loudly.[↗](../../boo/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: Boo-hoo is the sound a person makes when…") *Example:* He jumped out from behind the door and shouted «Boo!»[↗](../../boo/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He jumped out from behind the door and…") · The audience booed the wicked stepmother in the pantomime.[↗](../../boo/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The audience booed the wicked stepmother in the…") · Fans booed when the referee gave a penalty.[↗](../../boo/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Fans booed when the referee gave a penalty.") · My little brother is so shy he wouldn't say boo to a goose.[↗](../../boo/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: My little brother is so shy he wouldn't…") · The ghost in the cartoon said «Boo!»[↗](../../boo/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The ghost in the cartoon said «Boo!»") · Please don't boo the other team.[↗](../../boo/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Please don't boo the other team.") · Bimeby ole Brer Bull-frog, he sorter stop his cryin' en his boo-hooin', en he up'n say:[↗](../../boo/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Bimeby ole Brer Bull-frog, he sorter stop his…") **booby** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A large tropical seabird with bright blue or red feet that dives into the sea to catch fish.[↗](../../booby/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A large tropical seabird with bright blue or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (old-fashioned) A silly or stupid person.[↗](../../booby/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A silly or stupid person.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (rude, slang) a rude word for a part of the body; not for school.[↗](../../booby/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: a rude word for a part of the…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A booby trap: a hidden trap, often a hidden bomb, set off when someone touches something harmless-looking.[↗](../../booby/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A booby trap: a hidden trap, often a…") *Example:* The blue-footed booby dances to show off its feet.[↗](../../booby/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The blue-footed booby dances to show off its…") · Boobies dive from high up to catch fish.[↗](../../booby/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Boobies dive from high up to catch fish.") · Don't open the box, it might be a booby trap\![↗](../../booby/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't open the box, it might be a…") · The soldiers checked the road for booby traps.[↗](../../booby/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The soldiers checked the road for booby traps.") · I came last and won the booby prize, a wooden spoon.[↗](../../booby/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: I came last and won the booby prize,…") · (rude) The older boys giggled and said "boobies".[↗](../../booby/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: rude The older boys giggled and said 'boobies'.") **boogie** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (informal) To dance to fast pop music, especially in a fun, energetic way.[↗](../../boogie/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To dance to fast pop music, especially in…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (noun) A dance, or a style of fast blues piano music (boogie-woogie).[↗](../../boogie/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A dance, or a style of fast blues…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal) To move fast or leave: «we need to boogie».[↗](../../boogie/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To move fast or leave: «we need to…") *Example:* Let's boogie at the school disco\![↗](../../boogie/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Let's boogie at the school disco!") · Grandpa boogied in the kitchen.[↗](../../boogie/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandpa boogied in the kitchen.") · She plays boogie-woogie on the piano.[↗](../../boogie/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She plays boogie-woogie on the piano.") · We rented boogie boards at the beach.[↗](../../boogie/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We rented boogie boards at the beach.") · It's late – we need to boogie\![↗](../../boogie/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: It's late – we need to boogie!") · The whole class got up to boogie.[↗](../../boogie/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The whole class got up to boogie.") 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