--- title: B — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 38 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/38/) [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 38 [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/) · [E](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/) · [F](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/) · [G](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/) · [H](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/) · [I](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/) · [J](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/J/) · [K](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/K/) · [L](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/) · [M](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/M/) · [N](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/N/) · [O](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/) · [P](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/) · [Q](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Q/) · [R](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/) · [S](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/) · [T](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/) · [U](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/) · [V](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/V/) · [W](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/) · [X](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/X/) · [Y](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Y/) · [Z](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Z/) [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/) … [37](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/37/) **38** [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/) **book** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A book is a set of pages with words or pictures, joined at one side inside a cover.[↗](../../book/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A book is a set of pages with…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A book is a long written work, a story or a text: a book about space.[↗](../../book/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A book is a long written work, a…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To book is to arrange a place or ticket ahead of time: book a table.[↗](../../book/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To book is to arrange a place or…") *Example:* I place one book on the table.[↗](../../book/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I place one book on the table.") · There are 3 bags.[↗](../../book/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: There are 3 bags.") Each bag has 4 books.[↗](../../book/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Each bag has 4 books.") · Zoe had 8 books and gave 3 to Tim.[↗](../../book/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Zoe had 8 books and gave 3 to…") · A shelf holds 10 books.[↗](../../book/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A shelf holds 10 books.") How many books are on 5 shelves?[↗](../../book/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: How many books are on 5 shelves?") · My favourite book is about dragons.[↗](../../book/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: My favourite book is about dragons.") · Write your name in your exercise book.[↗](../../book/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Write your name in your exercise book.") · We borrowed three books from the library.[↗](../../book/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: We borrowed three books from the library.") · Mum booked tickets for the train.[↗](../../book/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum booked tickets for the train.") · Yes, that was a picture book\![↗](../../book/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Yes, that was a picture book!") · This is the book of the generations of Adam.[↗](../../book/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: This is the book of the generations of…") (Torah GEN.5.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../book/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.5.1, JPS 1917") · And the LORD said unto Moses: 'Whosoever hath sinned against Me, him will I blot out of My book.[↗](../../book/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And the LORD said unto Moses: 'Whosoever hath…") (Torah EXO.32.33, JPS 1917)[↗](../../book/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.32.33, JPS 1917") · wherefore it is said in the book of the Wars of the LORD: Vaheb in Suphah, and the valleys of Arnon, (Torah NUM.21.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../book/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: wherefore it is said in the book of…") · BOOK III A Psalm of Asaph.[↗](../../book/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: BOOK III A Psalm of Asaph.") (Writings PSA.73.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../book/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.73.1, JPS 1917") · Oh that they were inscribed in a book\![↗](../../book/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Oh that they were inscribed in a book!") (Writings JOB.19.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../book/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.19.23, JPS 1917") · Is not this written in the book of Jashar?[↗](../../book/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Is not this written in the book of…") (Prophets JOS.10.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../book/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JOS.10.13, JPS 1917") **bookcase** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A bookcase is a piece of furniture with shelves for keeping books on.[↗](../../bookcase/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bookcase is a piece of furniture with…") *Example:* The bookcase in my bedroom is full of adventure stories.[↗](../../bookcase/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bookcase in my bedroom is full of…") · Put the atlas back on the bookcase.[↗](../../bookcase/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Put the atlas back on the bookcase.") · Dad fixed the tall bookcase to the wall so it can't fall.[↗](../../bookcase/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad fixed the tall bookcase to the wall…") · Never climb a bookcase; it can tip over.[↗](../../bookcase/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Never climb a bookcase; it can tip over.") · Our class bookcase has a shelf for each author.[↗](../../bookcase/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Our class bookcase has a shelf for each…") · We sorted the books on the bookcase by colour.[↗](../../bookcase/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: We sorted the books on the bookcase by…") · The old bookcase is made of oak.[↗](../../bookcase/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The old bookcase is made of oak.") · The secret door was hidden behind a bookcase.[↗](../../bookcase/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The secret door was hidden behind a bookcase.") **bookie** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (informal) A person or company that takes bets on races and games and pays out money to winners.[↗](../../bookie/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A person or company that takes bets on…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal, UK) The bookie's: a betting shop.[↗](../../bookie/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The bookie's: a betting shop.") *Example:* Grandad put a small bet on a horse at the bookie's.[↗](../../bookie/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandad put a small bet on a horse…") · The bookies said that team was most likely to win.[↗](../../bookie/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The bookies said that team was most likely…") · That horse is the bookies' favourite.[↗](../../bookie/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: That horse is the bookies' favourite.") · There's a bookie's shop on the high street.[↗](../../bookie/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: There's a bookie's shop on the high street.") · The bookie paid out ten pounds to the winner.[↗](../../bookie/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The bookie paid out ten pounds to the…") · Gambling with a bookie can lose you a lot of money.[↗](../../bookie/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Gambling with a bookie can lose you a…") · The odds at the bookie's changed before the race.[↗](../../bookie/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The odds at the bookie's changed before the…") **bookkeeper** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A person whose job is to keep careful records of the money a business earns and spends.[↗](../../bookkeeper/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A person whose job is to keep careful…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (old) Someone who looks after books.[↗](../../bookkeeper/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Someone who looks after books.") *Example:* The bookkeeper wrote down every sale in the ledger.[↗](../../bookkeeper/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bookkeeper wrote down every sale in the…") · Our corner shop has a bookkeeper who comes on Fridays.[↗](../../bookkeeper/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Our corner shop has a bookkeeper who comes…") · A good bookkeeper checks that the numbers add up.[↗](../../bookkeeper/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A good bookkeeper checks that the numbers add…") · Mum works as a bookkeeper for a building company.[↗](../../bookkeeper/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum works as a bookkeeper for a building…") · The bookkeeper found a mistake in the bill.[↗](../../bookkeeper/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The bookkeeper found a mistake in the bill.") · «Bookkeeper» has three double letters in a row\![↗](../../bookkeeper/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: «Bookkeeper» has three double letters in a row!") **bookkeeping** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The job of keeping records of money that a business or person spends and earns.[↗](../../bookkeeping/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The job of keeping records of money that…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Keeping careful written records of anything.[↗](../../bookkeeping/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Keeping careful written records of anything.") *Example:* Mum does the bookkeeping for her bakery.[↗](../../bookkeeping/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum does the bookkeeping for her bakery.") · Good bookkeeping shows how much money came in and went out.[↗](../../bookkeeping/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Good bookkeeping shows how much money came in…") · The class practised bookkeeping for the school fair.[↗](../../bookkeeping/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The class practised bookkeeping for the school fair.") · Bookkeeping helps a business pay its taxes.[↗](../../bookkeeping/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Bookkeeping helps a business pay its taxes.") · He learned bookkeeping at college.[↗](../../bookkeeping/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: He learned bookkeeping at college.") · Careful bookkeeping showed they had made a profit of 50 dollars.[↗](../../bookkeeping/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Careful bookkeeping showed they had made a profit…") **booklet** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A small, thin book with a paper cover, often giving information or instructions.[↗](../../booklet/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A small, thin book with a paper cover,…") *Example:* Write your answers in the answer booklet.[↗](../../booklet/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Write your answers in the answer booklet.") · The toy came with an instruction booklet.[↗](../../booklet/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The toy came with an instruction booklet.") · We made a booklet about our class trip.[↗](../../booklet/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We made a booklet about our class trip.") · Read the safety booklet before using the bike.[↗](../../booklet/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Read the safety booklet before using the bike.") · The teacher handed out a maths booklet for homework.[↗](../../booklet/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The teacher handed out a maths booklet for…") · The museum gave us a free booklet about the dinosaurs.[↗](../../booklet/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The museum gave us a free booklet about…") · Although the title page bears the date of 1914, the author did not receive the copies of this thesis from German)-, where the booklet was printed, until August 1921, on account of the war.[↗](../../booklet/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Although the title page bears the date of…") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../booklet/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according…") **bookmaker** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A person or company that takes bets on horse races, football matches and other events and pays out if people win.[↗](../../bookmaker/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A person or company that takes bets on…") Also called a «bookie».[↗](../../bookmaker/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Also called a «bookie».") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (rare) A person who makes or prints books.[↗](../../bookmaker/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A person who makes or prints books.") *Example:* The bookmaker offered odds of 5 to 1 on the horse.[↗](../../bookmaker/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bookmaker offered odds of 5 to 1…") · Gambling with a bookmaker is only for adults.[↗](../../bookmaker/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Gambling with a bookmaker is only for adults.") · Grandad says the bookmaker always wins in the end.[↗](../../bookmaker/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandad says the bookmaker always wins in the…") · There is a bookmaker's shop on the high street.[↗](../../bookmaker/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: There is a bookmaker's shop on the high…") · The bookmaker took bets on the cup final.[↗](../../bookmaker/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The bookmaker took bets on the cup final.") · My uncle lost money at the bookmaker's.[↗](../../bookmaker/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: My uncle lost money at the bookmaker's.") · Long ago, a bookmaker could also mean someone who bound books.[↗](../../bookmaker/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Long ago, a bookmaker could also mean someone…") **bookmark** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A bookmark is a strip of card, paper or ribbon you put in a book to show where you stopped reading.[↗](../../bookmark/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bookmark is a strip of card, paper…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A bookmark on a computer or phone is a saved link to a website so you can find it again quickly.[↗](../../bookmark/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A bookmark on a computer or phone is…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To bookmark is to save a web page in this way.[↗](../../bookmark/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To bookmark is to save a web page…") *Example:* I put a bookmark in my book before bed.[↗](../../bookmark/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I put a bookmark in my book before…") · Don't fold the page; use a bookmark.[↗](../../bookmark/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't fold the page; use a bookmark.") · We made bookmarks for Mother's Day.[↗](../../bookmark/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We made bookmarks for Mother's Day.") · Bookmark this website so you can find it again.[↗](../../bookmark/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Bookmark this website so you can find it…") · My bookmark fell out and I lost my place.[↗](../../bookmark/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: My bookmark fell out and I lost my…") · The library gave us free bookmarks.[↗](../../bookmark/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The library gave us free bookmarks.") · I bookmarked the page about volcanoes.[↗](../../bookmark/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: I bookmarked the page about volcanoes.") · The bookmark has a tassel at the end.[↗](../../bookmark/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The bookmark has a tassel at the end.") **bookseller** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A bookseller is a person who sells books, often in a shop.[↗](../../bookseller/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bookseller is a person who sells books,…") *Example:* The bookseller showed us the new stories.[↗](../../bookseller/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bookseller showed us the new stories.") · Ask the bookseller for a dictionary.[↗](../../bookseller/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Ask the bookseller for a dictionary.") · Edmond Curl was a bookseller in London.[↗](../../bookseller/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Edmond Curl was a bookseller in London.") **bookshelf** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A bookshelf is a shelf, or a piece of furniture with several shelves, for keeping books.[↗](../../bookshelf/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bookshelf is a shelf, or a piece…") *Example:* Each bookshelf has 5 shelves.[↗](../../bookshelf/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Each bookshelf has 5 shelves.") · Each shelf holds 20 books.[↗](../../bookshelf/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Each shelf holds 20 books.") · The bookshelf holds 120 books.[↗](../../bookshelf/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The bookshelf holds 120 books.") · She put 8 books on the bookshelf.[↗](../../bookshelf/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She put 8 books on the bookshelf.") · Put the books back on the bookshelf.[↗](../../bookshelf/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Put the books back on the bookshelf.") · Our classroom has a bookshelf of comics.[↗](../../bookshelf/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Our classroom has a bookshelf of comics.") · The bookshelf is full, so we need another.[↗](../../bookshelf/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The bookshelf is full, so we need another.") · Dad built a bookshelf from wood.[↗](../../bookshelf/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad built a bookshelf from wood.") · The tallest books go on the bottom of the bookshelf.[↗](../../bookshelf/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: The tallest books go on the bottom of…") · A bookshelf should be fixed to the wall so it can't fall.[↗](../../bookshelf/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: A bookshelf should be fixed to the wall…") **bookshop** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A shop that sells books.[↗](../../bookshop/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A shop that sells books.") *Example:* We bought a new atlas at the bookshop.[↗](../../bookshop/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We bought a new atlas at the bookshop.") · The bookshop on the corner has a reading corner for kids.[↗](../../bookshop/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The bookshop on the corner has a reading…") · She works in a second-hand bookshop.[↗](../../bookshop/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She works in a second-hand bookshop.") · The bookshop sold 30 books on Saturday.[↗](../../bookshop/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The bookshop sold 30 books on Saturday.") · Let's look for comics in the bookshop.[↗](../../bookshop/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Let's look for comics in the bookshop.") · The school had a pop-up bookshop for a week.[↗](../../bookshop/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The school had a pop-up bookshop for a…") **bookworm** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (informal) A person who loves reading and reads a lot of books.[↗](../../bookworm/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A person who loves reading and reads a…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A small insect larva that eats through the pages or bindings of books.[↗](../../bookworm/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A small insect larva that eats through the…") *Example:* She's a real bookworm and reads every night.[↗](../../bookworm/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She's a real bookworm and reads every night.") · The bookworm finished three books on holiday.[↗](../../bookworm/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The bookworm finished three books on holiday.") · My dad calls me a bookworm.[↗](../../bookworm/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: My dad calls me a bookworm.") · Bookworms love the school library.[↗](../../bookworm/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Bookworms love the school library.") · A bookworm had eaten holes in the old book.[↗](../../bookworm/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: A bookworm had eaten holes in the old…") · He was a bookworm who always had a book in his bag.[↗](../../bookworm/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: He was a bookworm who always had a…") **boom** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A deep, loud sound like thunder or a big drum: the boom of the cannon.[↗](../../boom/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A deep, loud sound like thunder or a…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb) To make a deep loud sound or to speak very loudly: his voice boomed.[↗](../../boom/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To make a deep loud sound or to…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A sudden fast growth or increase: a baby boom, a business boom.[↗](../../boom/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A sudden fast growth or increase: a baby…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (verb) To grow or do very well: business is booming.[↗](../../boom/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To grow or do very well: business is…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* A long pole on a sailing boat that holds the bottom of a sail.[↗](../../boom/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: A long pole on a sailing boat that…") *Everyday, meaning 6:* A long pole holding a microphone or camera.[↗](../../boom/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: A long pole holding a microphone or camera.") *Everyday, meaning 7:* (slang interjection) "Boom!" means "There, done!" or celebrates success.[↗](../../boom/#m7 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Boom!' means 'There, done!' or celebrates success.") *Example:* The thunder went boom over the hills.[↗](../../boom/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The thunder went boom over the hills.") · The headteacher's voice boomed across the hall.[↗](../../boom/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The headteacher's voice boomed across the hall.") · Sales of umbrellas boomed in the wet summer.[↗](../../boom/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Sales of umbrellas boomed in the wet summer.") · A sonic boom is made when a plane flies faster than sound.[↗](../../boom/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A sonic boom is made when a plane…") · Duck when the sailors swing the boom\![↗](../../boom/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Duck when the sailors swing the boom!") · (slang) I finished my homework — boom\![↗](../../boom/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: slang I finished my homework — boom!") · The gold rush caused a boom in the town's population.[↗](../../boom/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The gold rush caused a boom in the…") · Then he heard a thump and a shuffle, and the booming went on.[↗](../../boom/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Then he heard a thump and a shuffle,…") **boomer** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (informal) A baby boomer, a person born in the years just after the Second World War, roughly 1946 to 1964, when many babies were born.[↗](../../boomer/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A baby boomer, a person born in the…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (slang) «OK boomer» is a teasing way to brush off an older person's opinion as old-fashioned.[↗](../../boomer/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: «OK boomer» is a teasing way to brush…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (Australia) A large male kangaroo.[↗](../../boomer/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A large male kangaroo.") *Example:* My grandparents are baby boomers.[↗](../../boomer/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My grandparents are baby boomers.") · Lots of boomers grew up without the internet.[↗](../../boomer/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Lots of boomers grew up without the internet.") · He said «OK boomer» to his uncle and got told off.[↗](../../boomer/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He said «OK boomer» to his uncle and…") · A huge boomer hopped across the road.[↗](../../boomer/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A huge boomer hopped across the road.") · Boomers remember the first Moon landing.[↗](../../boomer/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Boomers remember the first Moon landing.") · Not every older person is a boomer.[↗](../../boomer/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Not every older person is a boomer.") **boomerang** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A curved, flat piece of wood that comes back to you when you throw it the right way, first made by Aboriginal Australians.[↗](../../boomerang/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A curved, flat piece of wood that comes…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb) To come back to the place it started; to have the opposite effect from what was intended, often hurting the person who did it.[↗](../../boomerang/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To come back to the place it started;…") *Example:* He threw the boomerang and it flew back to him.[↗](../../boomerang/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He threw the boomerang and it flew back…") · Aboriginal hunters used boomerangs for thousands of years.[↗](../../boomerang/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Aboriginal hunters used boomerangs for thousands of years.") · His trick boomeranged and he got into trouble himself.[↗](../../boomerang/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: His trick boomeranged and he got into trouble…") · Not all boomerangs come back.[↗](../../boomerang/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Not all boomerangs come back.") · Throwing a boomerang takes practice.[↗](../../boomerang/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Throwing a boomerang takes practice.") · The rumour boomeranged back to her.[↗](../../boomerang/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The rumour boomeranged back to her.") **boon** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Something that is very helpful and makes life better.[↗](../../boon/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Something that is very helpful and makes life…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (old) A favour or request someone asks.[↗](../../boon/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A favour or request someone asks.") *Example:* The new bus route is a boon for the school.[↗](../../boon/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The new bus route is a boon for…") · The rain was a boon to the farmers.[↗](../../boon/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The rain was a boon to the farmers.") · Calculators are a boon for long sums.[↗](../../boon/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Calculators are a boon for long sums.") · The knight asked the queen for a boon.[↗](../../boon/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The knight asked the queen for a boon.") · Free Wi-Fi is a real boon on holiday.[↗](../../boon/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Free Wi-Fi is a real boon on holiday.") **boost** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To boost something is to make it bigger, stronger or better.[↗](../../boost/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To boost something is to make it bigger,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A boost is help or encouragement that makes something rise or improve.[↗](../../boost/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A boost is help or encouragement that makes…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To boost someone is to push them up from below so they can climb.[↗](../../boost/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To boost someone is to push them up…") *Example:* A good night's sleep will boost your energy.[↗](../../boost/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A good night's sleep will boost your energy.") · Winning the match gave the team a real boost.[↗](../../boost/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Winning the match gave the team a real…") · Dad gave me a boost so I could climb the wall.[↗](../../boost/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad gave me a boost so I could…") · The rocket's boosters fell away after take-off.[↗](../../boost/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The rocket's boosters fell away after take-off.") · Young children must sit in a booster seat in the car.[↗](../../boost/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Young children must sit in a booster seat…") · Sales were boosted by the new advert.[↗](../../boost/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Sales were boosted by the new advert.") **booster** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A booster (booster seat) is a special raised seat that lifts a child up so the car's seat belt fits them safely.[↗](../../booster/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A booster booster seat is a special raised…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A booster (booster jab or shot) is an extra dose of a vaccine that keeps a person protected for longer.[↗](../../booster/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A booster booster jab or shot is an…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A booster is anything that increases or improves something («a confidence booster», «a rocket booster»).[↗](../../booster/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A booster is anything that increases or improves…") *Example:* My little sister still sits on a booster in the car.[↗](../../booster/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My little sister still sits on a booster…") · You need a booster seat until you are tall enough for the seat belt.[↗](../../booster/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: You need a booster seat until you are…") · I had a booster jab at the doctor's.[↗](../../booster/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: I had a booster jab at the doctor's.") · Winning the race was a real confidence booster.[↗](../../booster/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Winning the race was a real confidence booster.") · The rocket's boosters fell away after launch.[↗](../../booster/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The rocket's boosters fell away after launch.") · A sunny day is a great mood booster.[↗](../../booster/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: A sunny day is a great mood booster.") · The nurse said the booster would keep me protected.[↗](../../booster/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The nurse said the booster would keep me…") · Bring the booster seat when Grandma drives you.[↗](../../booster/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Bring the booster seat when Grandma drives you.") **boot** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A boot is a strong shoe that covers your foot and ankle and sometimes part of your leg.[↗](../../boot/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A boot is a strong shoe that covers…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In British, Irish, Australian and New Zealand English, the boot of a car is the space at the back for luggage (in the USA, the «trunk»).[↗](../../boot/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: In British, Irish, Australian and New Zealand English,…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To boot something is to kick it hard.[↗](../../boot/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To boot something is to kick it hard.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To boot or boot up a computer is to start it.[↗](../../boot/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To boot or boot up a computer is…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To boot someone out is to make them leave.[↗](../../boot/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: To boot someone out is to make them…") *Example:* Put your boots on; it's muddy outside.[↗](../../boot/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Put your boots on; it's muddy outside.") · I need new football boots.[↗](../../boot/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: I need new football boots.") · Put the shopping in the boot of the car.[↗](../../boot/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Put the shopping in the boot of the…") · In New Zealand we call rain boots gumboots.[↗](../../boot/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: In New Zealand we call rain boots gumboots.") · He booted the ball over the fence.[↗](../../boot/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: He booted the ball over the fence.") · Wait for the computer to boot up.[↗](../../boot/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Wait for the computer to boot up.") · Cowboys wear boots with heels.[↗](../../boot/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Cowboys wear boots with heels.") · The dog chewed my left boot.[↗](../../boot/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The dog chewed my left boot.") · I have not got my boots\![↗](../../boot/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: I have not got my boots!") · For every boot stamped with fierceness, and every cloak rolled in blood, shall even be for burning, for fuel of fire.[↗](../../boot/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: For every boot stamped with fierceness, and every…") (Prophets ISA.9.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../boot/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.9.4, JPS 1917") **booth** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A small, partly closed place for one person or a small group, such as a phone booth or voting booth.[↗](../../booth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A small, partly closed place for one person…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A small stall at a fair or market where things are sold or shown.[↗](../../booth/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A small stall at a fair or market…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A table in a restaurant with high-backed seats around it.[↗](../../booth/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A table in a restaurant with high-backed seats…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A small room for a special job, such as a ticket booth or toll booth.[↗](../../booth/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A small room for a special job, such…") *Example:* We sat in a booth at the diner.[↗](../../booth/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We sat in a booth at the diner.") · The ticket booth opens at nine.[↗](../../booth/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The ticket booth opens at nine.") · Our class ran a lemonade booth at the fair.[↗](../../booth/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Our class ran a lemonade booth at the…") · Dad paid at the toll booth on the motorway.[↗](../../booth/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad paid at the toll booth on the…") · We took funny pictures in the photo booth.[↗](../../booth/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We took funny pictures in the photo booth.") · People vote in a private booth.[↗](../../booth/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: People vote in a private booth.") · A few miserable-looking wooden booths, for the accommodation of Dutch watermen, stood on the opposite shore.[↗](../../booth/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: A few miserable-looking wooden booths, for the accommodation…") · And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built him a house, and made booths for his cattle.[↗](../../booth/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built him…") (Torah GEN.33.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../booth/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.33.17, JPS 1917") · Ye shall dwell in booths seven days; all that are home-born in Israel shall dwell in booths; (Torah LEV.23.42, JPS 1917)[↗](../../booth/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Ye shall dwell in booths seven days; all…") · that your generations may know that I made the children of Israel to dwell in booths, when I brought them out of the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.[↗](../../booth/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: that your generations may know that I made…") (Torah LEV.23.43, JPS 1917)[↗](../../booth/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.23.43, JPS 1917") · He buildeth his house as a moth, and as a booth which the keeper maketh.[↗](../../booth/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: He buildeth his house as a moth, and…") (Writings JOB.27.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../booth/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.27.18, JPS 1917") · But Ben-hadad was drinking himself drunk in the booths, he and the kings, the thirty and two kings that helped him.[↗](../../booth/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: But Ben-hadad was drinking himself drunk in the…") (Prophets 1KI.20.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../booth/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1KI.20.16, JPS 1917") · And the daughter of Zion is left as a booth in a vineyard, as a lodge in a garden of cucumbers, as a besieged city.[↗](../../booth/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: And the daughter of Zion is left as…") (Prophets ISA.1.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../booth/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.1.8, 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/) … [37](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/37/) **38** [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/) - ← previous: [page 37](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/37/) - next →: [page 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