--- title: B — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 39 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/39/) [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 39 [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/) … [38](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/38/) **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/) **booty** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Booty is goods taken by force or by theft, especially by robbers or soldiers in war; it can also mean a prize that is won.[↗](../../booty/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Booty is goods taken by force or by…") *Example:* The robbers counted their booty.[↗](../../booty/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The robbers counted their booty.") · The pirates took a large booty of gold.[↗](../../booty/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The pirates took a large booty of gold.") · The Lion asked the Ass to divide the booty.[↗](../../booty/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The Lion asked the Ass to divide the…") · For the men of war had taken booty, every man for himself. — (Torah NUM.31.53, JPS 1917)[↗](../../booty/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: For the men of war had taken booty,…") · Now the prey, over and above the booty which the men of war took, was six hundred thousand and seventy thousand and five thousand sheep, (Torah NUM.31.32, JPS 1917)[↗](../../booty/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Now the prey, over and above the booty…") · Shall they not rise up suddenly that shall exact interest of thee, and awake that shall violently shake thee, and thou shalt be for booties unto them?[↗](../../booty/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Shall they not rise up suddenly that shall…") (Prophets HAB.2.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../booty/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets HAB.2.7, JPS 1917") · Therefore their wealth shall become a booty, and their houses a desolation; yea, they shall build houses, but shall not inhabit them, and they shall plant vineyards, but shall not drink the wine thereof.[↗](../../booty/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Therefore their wealth shall become a booty, and…") (Prophets ZEP.1.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../booty/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ZEP.1.13, JPS 1917") **bordeaux** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (a name) Bordeaux, a big city in south-west France, on the river Garonne.[↗](../../bordeaux/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Bordeaux, a big city in south-west France, on…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A red or white wine made in the area around Bordeaux (often «claret» in the UK).[↗](../../bordeaux/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A red or white wine made in the…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A deep red colour like that wine.[↗](../../bordeaux/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A deep red colour like that wine.") *Example:* Bordeaux is in the south-west of France.[↗](../../bordeaux/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Bordeaux is in the south-west of France.") · We stopped in Bordeaux on our holiday.[↗](../../bordeaux/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We stopped in Bordeaux on our holiday.") · Dad ordered a glass of Bordeaux with dinner.[↗](../../bordeaux/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad ordered a glass of Bordeaux with dinner.") · Her coat is a rich bordeaux colour.[↗](../../bordeaux/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Her coat is a rich bordeaux colour.") · The grapes for Bordeaux wine grow along the river.[↗](../../bordeaux/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The grapes for Bordeaux wine grow along the…") **border** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A border is the edge of something, like a strip around a picture or a cloth.[↗](../../border/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A border is the edge of something, like…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A border is the line between two countries, states or places.[↗](../../border/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A border is the line between two countries,…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A border in a garden is a long strip of flowers along an edge.[↗](../../border/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A border in a garden is a long…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To border is to be next to: «Canada borders the USA».[↗](../../border/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To border is to be next to: «Canada…") *Example:* She puts a border around a poster 3 ft by 2 ft.[↗](../../border/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She puts a border around a poster 3…") · How much ribbon for the border?[↗](../../border/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: How much ribbon for the border?") · The border has 40 tiles.[↗](../../border/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The border has 40 tiles.") · A flower border runs along the path.[↗](../../border/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A flower border runs along the path.") · We crossed the border into Canada.[↗](../../border/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We crossed the border into Canada.") · Draw a border around your picture.[↗](../../border/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Draw a border around your picture.") · Mexico borders the United States.[↗](../../border/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Mexico borders the United States.") · The page has a gold border.[↗](../../border/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The page has a gold border.") · Ireland has a border with Northern Ireland.[↗](../../border/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Ireland has a border with Northern Ireland.") · Passports are checked at the border.[↗](../../border/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Passports are checked at the border.") · The elder brother rode straight on till he reached the borders of a strange kingdom.[↗](../../border/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: The elder brother rode straight on till he…") · 'Thou art this day to pass over the border of Moab, even Ar; (Torah DEU.2.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../border/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Thou art this day to pass over the…") · And they journeyed from Oboth, and pitched in Ije-abarim, in the border of Moab.[↗](../../border/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: And they journeyed from Oboth, and pitched in…") (Torah NUM.33.44, JPS 1917)[↗](../../border/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.33.44, JPS 1917") · And ye shall mark out your line for the east border from Hazar-enan to Shepham; (Torah NUM.34.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../border/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: And ye shall mark out your line for…") · And their border was Jezreel, and Chesulloth, and Shunem; (Prophets JOS.19.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../border/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: And their border was Jezreel, and Chesulloth, and…") · and Me-jarkon, and Rakkon, with the border over against Joppa.[↗](../../border/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: and Me-jarkon, and Rakkon, with the border over…") (Prophets JOS.19.46, JPS 1917)[↗](../../border/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JOS.19.46, JPS 1917") · And their border was Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and Achshaph; (Prophets JOS.19.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../border/#x17 "tree and pragmatics of: And their border was Helkath, and Hali, and…") **borderland** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The land near a border between two countries or regions.[↗](../../borderland/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The land near a border between two countries…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A state or area between two things that is not clearly one or the other.[↗](../../borderland/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A state or area between two things that…") *Example:* Raiders crossed the borderlands between England and Scotland.[↗](../../borderland/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Raiders crossed the borderlands between England and Scotland.") · The borderland was full of castles.[↗](../../borderland/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The borderland was full of castles.") · The village lies in the borderland between two countries.[↗](../../borderland/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The village lies in the borderland between two…") · Dreams happen in the borderland between sleep and waking.[↗](../../borderland/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Dreams happen in the borderland between sleep and…") · Many languages are spoken in the borderlands.[↗](../../borderland/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Many languages are spoken in the borderlands.") · The road is dangerous even near here, and this is not yet the borderland of the Caucasus.[↗](../../borderland/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The road is dangerous even near here, and…") **borderline** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (adjective) Only just on one side of a line between two groups or results, so it is hard to decide which: a borderline pass.[↗](../../borderline/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Only just on one side of a line…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (noun) A line that marks a border.[↗](../../borderline/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A line that marks a border.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (medicine) Close to being an illness or problem but not quite.[↗](../../borderline/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Close to being an illness or problem but…") *Example:* His test score was borderline, so he might need to retake it.[↗](../../borderline/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: His test score was borderline, so he might…") · That joke was borderline mean.[↗](../../borderline/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: That joke was borderline mean.") · She was a borderline case for the team.[↗](../../borderline/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She was a borderline case for the team.") · The doctor said Grandad's sugar levels are borderline.[↗](../../borderline/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The doctor said Grandad's sugar levels are borderline.") · Draw a borderline between the two fields.[↗](../../borderline/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Draw a borderline between the two fields.") **bore** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To make someone feel tired and uninterested because something is dull.[↗](../../bore/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To make someone feel tired and uninterested because…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A person or thing that is dull and tiresome, as in «He's such a bore».[↗](../../bore/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A person or thing that is dull and…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal, UK) A nuisance, as in «What a bore, the bus is late».[↗](../../bore/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A nuisance, as in «What a bore, the…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To make a deep round hole with a drill.[↗](../../bore/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To make a deep round hole with a…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* The width of the inside of a pipe or gun barrel, or a hole drilled for water (a borehole).[↗](../../bore/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: The width of the inside of a pipe…") *Everyday, meaning 6:* The past tense of «bear», as in «she bore the pain» or «the tree bore fruit».[↗](../../bore/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: The past tense of «bear», as in «she…") *Everyday, meaning 7:* A tidal bore: a big wave that rushes up some rivers, like the Severn Bore.[↗](../../bore/#m7 "tree and pragmatics of: A tidal bore: a big wave that rushes…") *Everyday, meaning 8:* To bore a child is to give birth to it.[↗](../../bore/#m8 "tree and pragmatics of: To bore a child is to give birth…") *Example:* Long speeches bore me.[↗](../../bore/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Long speeches bore me.") · Uncle Bill can be a bit of a bore at parties.[↗](../../bore/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Uncle Bill can be a bit of a…") · Workers bored a hole through the rock.[↗](../../bore/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Workers bored a hole through the rock.") · Surfers ride the Severn Bore up the river.[↗](../../bore/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Surfers ride the Severn Bore up the river.") · She bore the pain bravely.[↗](../../bore/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: She bore the pain bravely.") · The apple tree bore lots of fruit this year.[↗](../../bore/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The apple tree bore lots of fruit this…") · The farmers drink water from a deep bore.[↗](../../bore/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The farmers drink water from a deep bore.") (Australia)[↗](../../bore/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Australia") · What a bore, we have to wait another hour\![↗](../../bore/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: What a bore, we have to wait another…") · ‘Little Bright-eyes, little Redskin, Come nurse the child you bore\![↗](../../bore/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: ‘Little Bright-eyes, little Redskin, Come nurse the child…") · And again she bore his brother Abel.[↗](../../bore/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And again she bore his brother Abel.") (Torah GEN.4.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bore/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.4.2, JPS 1917") · And Bilhah conceived, and bore Jacob a son.[↗](../../bore/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And Bilhah conceived, and bore Jacob a son.") (Torah GEN.30.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bore/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.30.5, JPS 1917") · And Zilpah Leah's handmaid bore Jacob a son.[↗](../../bore/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: And Zilpah Leah's handmaid bore Jacob a son.") (Torah GEN.30.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bore/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.30.10, JPS 1917") · Maacah, Caleb's concubine, bore Sheber and Tirhanah.[↗](../../bore/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Maacah, Caleb's concubine, bore Sheber and Tirhanah.") (Writings 1CH.2.48, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bore/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings 1CH.2.48, JPS 1917") · And she conceived again, and bore a daughter.[↗](../../bore/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: And she conceived again, and bore a daughter.") (Prophets HOS.1.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bore/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets HOS.1.6, JPS 1917") · And Tamar his daughter-in-law bore him Perez and Zerah.[↗](../../bore/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: And Tamar his daughter-in-law bore him Perez and…") (Writings 1CH.2.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bore/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings 1CH.2.4, JPS 1917") **boreal** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Of the far north, near the Arctic.[↗](../../boreal/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Of the far north, near the Arctic.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Belonging to the cold northern forest belt of conifer trees (the boreal forest or taiga) that stretches across Canada, Alaska, Scandinavia and Russia.[↗](../../boreal/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Belonging to the cold northern forest belt of…") *Example:* Canada has huge boreal forests.[↗](../../boreal/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Canada has huge boreal forests.") · The boreal forest is also called the taiga.[↗](../../boreal/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The boreal forest is also called the taiga.") · Moose and lynx live in the boreal forest.[↗](../../boreal/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Moose and lynx live in the boreal forest.") · Boreal winters are long and very cold.[↗](../../boreal/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Boreal winters are long and very cold.") · Spruce and pine trees grow well in the boreal zone.[↗](../../boreal/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Spruce and pine trees grow well in the…") · The northern lights are also called the aurora borealis.[↗](../../boreal/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The northern lights are also called the aurora…") · Boreal forests store a lot of carbon.[↗](../../boreal/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Boreal forests store a lot of carbon.") **bored** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Bored means tired and restless because nothing interesting is happening or you have nothing to do.[↗](../../bored/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Bored means tired and restless because nothing interesting…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Bored is also the past form of «bore»: to make a hole by drilling, or to make someone feel bored.[↗](../../bored/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Bored is also the past form of «bore»:…") *Example:* I'm bored; there's nothing to do.[↗](../../bored/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I'm bored; there's nothing to do.") · The children got bored on the long journey.[↗](../../bored/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The children got bored on the long journey.") · When I'm bored, I read a book.[↗](../../bored/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: When I'm bored, I read a book.") · She looked bored during the long speech.[↗](../../bored/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She looked bored during the long speech.") · Don't get bored; let's play a game.[↗](../../bored/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't get bored; let's play a game.") · The film was so slow that I was bored stiff.[↗](../../bored/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The film was so slow that I was…") · Workers bored a hole through the rock.[↗](../../bored/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Workers bored a hole through the rock.") · In a little while he said with a bored air:[↗](../../bored/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: In a little while he said with a…") **boredom** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The feeling of being bored, when you have nothing interesting to do or are not interested in what you are doing.[↗](../../boredom/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The feeling of being bored, when you have…") *Example:* I read a book to beat the boredom.[↗](../../boredom/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I read a book to beat the boredom.") · On long car trips, boredom sets in.[↗](../../boredom/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: On long car trips, boredom sets in.") · He doodled out of boredom.[↗](../../boredom/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He doodled out of boredom.") · Boredom can spark great ideas.[↗](../../boredom/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Boredom can spark great ideas.") · The cat chewed the rug from boredom.[↗](../../boredom/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The cat chewed the rug from boredom.") · We made a list of boredom busters for rainy days.[↗](../../boredom/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: We made a list of boredom busters for…") **boring** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Boring means not interesting, so you feel tired of it or want something else to do.[↗](../../boring/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Boring means not interesting, so you feel tired…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* As a verb form, boring means making a hole through something with a tool, like boring through wood or rock.[↗](../../boring/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: As a verb form, boring means making a…") *Example:* This film is so boring; nothing happens.[↗](../../boring/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: This film is so boring; nothing happens.") · Waiting in the queue was boring.[↗](../../boring/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Waiting in the queue was boring.") · Rainy days don't have to be boring.[↗](../../boring/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Rainy days don't have to be boring.") · He thinks maths is boring, but she loves it.[↗](../../boring/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: He thinks maths is boring, but she loves…") · Try to use exciting words, not boring ones.[↗](../../boring/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Try to use exciting words, not boring ones.") · The long car journey was boring until we played I Spy.[↗](../../boring/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The long car journey was boring until we…") · The machine is boring a hole through the rock.[↗](../../boring/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The machine is boring a hole through the…") · It's boring doing homework alone.[↗](../../boring/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: It's boring doing homework alone.") **born** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Born means having come into life.[↗](../../born/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Born means having come into life.") A baby is born on its birthday.[↗](../../born/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A baby is born on its birthday.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Born means having a natural gift: «a born singer».[↗](../../born/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Born means having a natural gift: «a born…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Born in a place means that is where your life started: «born in Ireland».[↗](../../born/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Born in a place means that is where…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* An idea or plan can be born: it starts.[↗](../../born/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: An idea or plan can be born: it…") *Example:* 5 kittens were born on Monday.[↗](../../born/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: 5 kittens were born on Monday.") · Tom was born 3 years before his sister.[↗](../../born/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tom was born 3 years before his sister.") · How old is someone born 8 years ago?[↗](../../born/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: How old is someone born 8 years ago?") · 4 more calves were born, so now there are 15.[↗](../../born/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: 4 more calves were born, so now there…") · My baby brother was born last spring.[↗](../../born/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: My baby brother was born last spring.") · She was born in Canada but grew up in Scotland.[↗](../../born/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: She was born in Canada but grew up…") · Kangaroos are born very small and live in their mother's pouch.[↗](../../born/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Kangaroos are born very small and live in…") · He is a born leader.[↗](../../born/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: He is a born leader.") · The idea for the club was born at a sleepover.[↗](../../born/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: The idea for the club was born at…") · Behold, I will slay thy son, thy first-born.' — (Torah EXO.4.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../born/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Behold, I will slay thy son, thy first-born.'…") · All the first-born of thy sons thou shalt redeem.[↗](../../born/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: All the first-born of thy sons thou shalt…") (Torah EXO.34.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../born/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.34.20, JPS 1917") · The first-born of thy sons shalt thou give unto Me.[↗](../../born/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: The first-born of thy sons shalt thou give…") (Torah EXO.22.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../born/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.22.29, JPS 1917") · These were born to David in Hebron.[↗](../../born/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: These were born to David in Hebron.") (Prophets 2SA.3.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../born/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2SA.3.5, JPS 1917") · Is a land born in one day?[↗](../../born/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Is a land born in one day?") (Prophets ISA.66.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../born/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.66.8, JPS 1917") · And Canaan begot Zidon his first-born, and Heth; (Writings 1CH.1.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../born/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: And Canaan begot Zidon his first-born, and Heth;…") **bornean** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* From or to do with Borneo, the third-largest island in the world, in South-East Asia, shared by Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei.[↗](../../bornean/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: From or to do with Borneo, the third-largest…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A person from Borneo.[↗](../../bornean/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A person from Borneo.") *Example:* The Bornean orangutan lives only on Borneo.[↗](../../bornean/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The Bornean orangutan lives only on Borneo.") · Bornean rainforests are among the oldest in the world.[↗](../../bornean/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Bornean rainforests are among the oldest in the…") · We read about the Bornean pygmy elephant.[↗](../../bornean/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We read about the Bornean pygmy elephant.") · Many Bornean animals are endangered.[↗](../../bornean/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Many Bornean animals are endangered.") · The Bornean jungle is hot and wet all year.[↗](../../bornean/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The Bornean jungle is hot and wet all…") · Our class adopted a Bornean orangutan through a charity.[↗](../../bornean/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Our class adopted a Bornean orangutan through a…") · Some Bornean peoples live in longhouses.[↗](../../bornean/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Some Bornean peoples live in longhouses.") **borrow** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To borrow is to take or use something that you will give back later.[↗](../../borrow/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To borrow is to take or use something…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To borrow money is to get it from a person or a bank and pay it back later.[↗](../../borrow/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To borrow money is to get it from…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In subtraction, to borrow (regroup) is to take 1 ten from the tens to make 10 ones.[↗](../../borrow/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: In subtraction, to borrow regroup is to take…") *Example:* She borrows 3 books from the library.[↗](../../borrow/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She borrows 3 books from the library.") · He borrowed 10 dollars from his sister.[↗](../../borrow/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He borrowed 10 dollars from his sister.") · How many books are left after 25 are borrowed?[↗](../../borrow/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: How many books are left after 25 are…") · In 52 − 18 you borrow from the tens.[↗](../../borrow/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: In 52 − 18 you borrow from the…") · Can I borrow your pencil?[↗](../../borrow/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Can I borrow your pencil?") · You can borrow books for two weeks.[↗](../../borrow/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: You can borrow books for two weeks.") · The word «pizza» is borrowed from Italian.[↗](../../borrow/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The word «pizza» is borrowed from Italian.") · Ask before you borrow something.[↗](../../borrow/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Ask before you borrow something.") · She borrowed her mom's umbrella.[↗](../../borrow/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: She borrowed her mom's umbrella.") · Return borrowed things in good shape.[↗](../../borrow/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Return borrowed things in good shape.") · And if a man borrow aught of his neighbour, and it be hurt, or die, the owner thereof not being with it, he shall surely make restitution.[↗](../../borrow/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And if a man borrow aught of his…") (Torah EXO.22.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../borrow/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.22.14, JPS 1917") · For the LORD thy God will bless thee, as He promised thee; and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt rule over many nations, but they shall not rule over thee.[↗](../../borrow/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: For the LORD thy God will bless thee,…") (Torah DEU.15.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../borrow/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.15.6, JPS 1917") · But the word is not of Semitic origin; it is, according to my opinion, borrowed from the Greek as the word סימן, etc., Πλημη flood.[↗](../../borrow/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: But the word is not of Semitic origin;…") אבנים מפלמות flood-stones.[↗](../../borrow/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: אבנים מפלמות flood-stones.") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../borrow/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877") · Then he said: 'Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, even empty vessels; borrow not a few.[↗](../../borrow/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Then he said: 'Go, borrow thee vessels abroad…") (Prophets 2KI.4.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../borrow/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2KI.4.3, JPS 1917") · There were also that said: 'We have borrowed money for the king's tribute upon our fields and our vineyards.[↗](../../borrow/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: There were also that said: 'We have borrowed…") (Writings NEH.5.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../borrow/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings NEH.5.4, JPS 1917") · But as one was felling a beam, the axe-head fell into the water; and he cried, and said: 'Alas, my master! for it was borrowed.'[↗](../../borrow/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: But as one was felling a beam, the…") (Prophets 2KI.6.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../borrow/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2KI.6.5, JPS 1917") **borrower** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A person who borrows something, such as a book from a library.[↗](../../borrower/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A person who borrows something, such as a…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A person or business that borrows money from a bank and must pay it back, often with extra (interest).[↗](../../borrower/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A person or business that borrows money from…") *Example:* Each borrower can take out five books.[↗](../../borrower/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Each borrower can take out five books.") · The borrower must pay back the loan.[↗](../../borrower/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The borrower must pay back the loan.") · The Borrowers live under the floorboards.[↗](../../borrower/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The Borrowers live under the floorboards.") · Borrowers who return books late pay a fine.[↗](../../borrower/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Borrowers who return books late pay a fine.") · A borrower took 100 pounds and paid back 110.[↗](../../borrower/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: A borrower took 100 pounds and paid back…") · Every borrower needs a library card.[↗](../../borrower/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Every borrower needs a library card.") · The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.[↗](../../borrower/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The rich ruleth over the poor, and the…") (Writings PRO.22.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../borrower/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.22.7, JPS 1917") **borrowing** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Taking something that belongs to someone else, with their permission, and giving it back later.[↗](../../borrowing/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Taking something that belongs to someone else, with…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (money) Getting money from a bank or person that must be paid back, often with extra (interest).[↗](../../borrowing/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Getting money from a bank or person that…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (language) A word taken from another language, like «café» from French or «kangaroo» from an Aboriginal language.[↗](../../borrowing/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A word taken from another language, like «café»…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (maths, old) In subtraction, «borrowing» means taking ten from the next column (also called regrouping or exchanging).[↗](../../borrowing/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: In subtraction, «borrowing» means taking ten from the…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Borrowing can also mean a story or idea that one people take from another and make their own.[↗](../../borrowing/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: Borrowing can also mean a story or idea…") *Example:* I'm borrowing my sister's bike today.[↗](../../borrowing/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I'm borrowing my sister's bike today.") · Borrowing books from the library is free.[↗](../../borrowing/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Borrowing books from the library is free.") · In 42 − 18 you need borrowing from the tens.[↗](../../borrowing/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: In 42 − 18 you need borrowing from…") · «Pyjamas» is a borrowing from Hindi/Urdu.[↗](../../borrowing/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: «Pyjamas» is a borrowing from Hindi/Urdu.") · The country's borrowing is very high.[↗](../../borrowing/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The country's borrowing is very high.") · Thanks for borrowing me your pen – oops, I mean lending\![↗](../../borrowing/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Thanks for borrowing me your pen – oops,…") · Borrowing tales is a mutual process, and when Indian meets European, European meets Indian; which borrowed from which, is a question which we have very few criteria to decide.[↗](../../borrowing/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Borrowing tales is a mutual process, and when…") **borscht** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Borscht is a sour soup, usually red from beetroot, eaten in Ukraine and other Eastern European countries.[↗](../../borscht/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Borscht is a sour soup, usually red from…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* It is often made with cabbage, potatoes, meat and beans and served with sour cream and dill.[↗](../../borscht/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: It is often made with cabbage, potatoes, meat…") *Example:* Baba makes the best borscht in the world.[↗](../../borscht/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Baba makes the best borscht in the world.") · Borscht is red because of the beetroot.[↗](../../borscht/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Borscht is red because of the beetroot.") · We had borscht with sour cream and bread.[↗](../../borscht/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We had borscht with sour cream and bread.") · Green borscht is made with sorrel leaves.[↗](../../borscht/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Green borscht is made with sorrel leaves.") · Every Ukrainian family has its own borscht recipe.[↗](../../borscht/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Every Ukrainian family has its own borscht recipe.") · The borscht was so hot I blew on every spoonful.[↗](../../borscht/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The borscht was so hot I blew on…") **borshch** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (Ukrainian) Borshch (борщ) is the Ukrainian spelling in Latin letters of «borscht», the sour beetroot soup that is a national dish of Ukraine.[↗](../../borshch/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Borshch борщ is the Ukrainian spelling in Latin…") It sounds like «borshch», with «shch» like the sounds in «fresh cheese» run together.[↗](../../borshch/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: It sounds like «borshch», with «shch» like the…") *Example:* Mum cooked borshch with pampushky.[↗](../../borshch/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum cooked borshch with pampushky.") · In Ukraine, borshch is on almost every family's table.[↗](../../borshch/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: In Ukraine, borshch is on almost every family's…") · Borshch is the Ukrainian way to write borscht.[↗](../../borshch/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Borshch is the Ukrainian way to write borscht.") · We learned to say «borshch» properly.[↗](../../borshch/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We learned to say «borshch» properly.") · The borshch was bright red and smelled of dill.[↗](../../borshch/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The borshch was bright red and smelled of…") · Grandma's borshch takes all morning to cook.[↗](../../borshch/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandma's borshch takes all morning to cook.") 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