--- title: B — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 41 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/41/) [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 41 [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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[59](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/59/) **bounce** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To bounce means to hit a surface and spring back up or away, like a ball hitting the floor.[↗](../../bounce/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To bounce means to hit a surface and…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To bounce also means to jump up and down again and again, like on a trampoline.[↗](../../bounce/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To bounce also means to jump up and…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A bounce is one spring back up, or the springy quality of something.[↗](../../bounce/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A bounce is one spring back up, or…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* In computers, an email bounces when it comes back because it could not be delivered.[↗](../../bounce/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: In computers, an email bounces when it comes…") *Example:* The ball bounced off the wall and hit the window.[↗](../../bounce/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The ball bounced off the wall and hit…") · The kids bounced on the trampoline all afternoon.[↗](../../bounce/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The kids bounced on the trampoline all afternoon.") · She bounced the basketball three times before shooting.[↗](../../bounce/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She bounced the basketball three times before shooting.") · A tennis ball bounces higher than a ball of clay.[↗](../../bounce/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A tennis ball bounces higher than a ball…") · Tom was bouncing with excitement before the party.[↗](../../bounce/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Tom was bouncing with excitement before the party.") · Light bounces off a mirror.[↗](../../bounce/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Light bounces off a mirror.") · The team bounced back after losing the first game.[↗](../../bounce/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The team bounced back after losing the first…") · Each bounce was a bit lower than the one before.[↗](../../bounce/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Each bounce was a bit lower than the…") · I am weeping for my golden ball which bounced away from me into the water."[↗](../../bounce/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: I am weeping for my golden ball which…") **bouncer** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A person whose job is to stand at the door of a club or bar, check who comes in and remove people who cause trouble.[↗](../../bouncer/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A person whose job is to stand at…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (cricket) A fast ball bowled so that it bounces high, near the batter's head.[↗](../../bouncer/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A fast ball bowled so that it bounces…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Something that bounces, like a baby bouncer (a seat or swing that bounces a baby).[↗](../../bouncer/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Something that bounces, like a baby bouncer a…") *Example:* The bouncer would not let the boys into the club.[↗](../../bouncer/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bouncer would not let the boys into…") · The bowler sent down a fast bouncer.[↗](../../bouncer/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The bowler sent down a fast bouncer.") · My baby sister loves her bouncer.[↗](../../bouncer/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: My baby sister loves her bouncer.") · The bouncer checked everyone's ID.[↗](../../bouncer/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The bouncer checked everyone's ID.") · The batter ducked under the bouncer.[↗](../../bouncer/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The batter ducked under the bouncer.") **bouncy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Bouncy describes something that bounces well, like a ball or a trampoline.[↗](../../bouncy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Bouncy describes something that bounces well, like a…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Bouncy describes a person or animal who is lively, cheerful and full of energy.[↗](../../bouncy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Bouncy describes a person or animal who is…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Bouncy hair is full and springy.[↗](../../bouncy/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Bouncy hair is full and springy.") *Example:* We jumped on the bouncy castle at the fair.[↗](../../bouncy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We jumped on the bouncy castle at the…") · This rubber ball is really bouncy.[↗](../../bouncy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: This rubber ball is really bouncy.") · The puppy is bouncy and happy.[↗](../../bouncy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The puppy is bouncy and happy.") · Which ball is the bounciest?[↗](../../bouncy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Which ball is the bounciest?") Let's measure.[↗](../../bouncy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Let's measure.") · The car ride was bouncy on the bumpy road.[↗](../../bouncy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The car ride was bouncy on the bumpy…") · She was in a bouncy mood after winning.[↗](../../bouncy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: She was in a bouncy mood after winning.") **bound** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Certain to happen: if something is bound to happen, it will almost surely happen.[↗](../../bound/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Certain to happen: if something is bound to…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Tied up with rope or string so it cannot move.[↗](../../bound/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tied up with rope or string so it…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Going towards a place: a train bound for Leeds is travelling to Leeds.[↗](../../bound/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Going towards a place: a train bound for…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To bound is to jump or run with big springy leaps.[↗](../../bound/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To bound is to jump or run with…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* A bound is one big jump.[↗](../../bound/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: A bound is one big jump.") *Everyday, meaning 6:* Bounds are the edges or limits of an area; «out of bounds» means a place you are not allowed to go.[↗](../../bound/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: Bounds are the edges or limits of an…") *Everyday, meaning 7:* (formal) Obliged by a rule, law or promise: «bound by the rules».[↗](../../bound/#m7 "tree and pragmatics of: Obliged by a rule, law or promise: «bound…") *Everyday, meaning 8:* Of a book: having covers fastened on.[↗](../../bound/#m8 "tree and pragmatics of: Of a book: having covers fastened on.") *Example:* It was bound to rain on sports day.[↗](../../bound/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: It was bound to rain on sports day.") · The dog bounded across the park to meet us.[↗](../../bound/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The dog bounded across the park to meet…") · The kidnapped prince was bound with ropes.[↗](../../bound/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The kidnapped prince was bound with ropes.") · This bus is bound for the city centre.[↗](../../bound/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: This bus is bound for the city centre.") · The kangaroo cleared the fence in a single bound.[↗](../../bound/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The kangaroo cleared the fence in a single…") · The old quarry is out of bounds to all pupils.[↗](../../bound/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The old quarry is out of bounds to…") · Your reading has improved by leaps and bounds.[↗](../../bound/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Your reading has improved by leaps and bounds.") · Members are bound by the club rules.[↗](../../bound/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Members are bound by the club rules.") · The answer lies between a lower bound of 10 and an upper bound of 20.[↗](../../bound/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: The answer lies between a lower bound of…") · With one bound, he leaped aboard.[↗](../../bound/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: With one bound, he leaped aboard.") · And every open vessel, which hath no covering close-bound upon it, is unclean.[↗](../../bound/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And every open vessel, which hath no covering…") (Torah NUM.19.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bound/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.19.15, JPS 1917") · And if a woman vowed in her husband's house, or bound her soul by a bond with an oath, (Torah NUM.30.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bound/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: And if a woman vowed in her husband's…") · And the people took their dough before it was leavened, their kneading-troughs being bound up in their clothes upon their shoulders.[↗](../../bound/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: And the people took their dough before it…") (Torah EXO.12.34, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bound/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.12.34, JPS 1917") · Who hath bound the waters in his garment?[↗](../../bound/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Who hath bound the waters in his garment?") (Writings PRO.30.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bound/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.30.4, JPS 1917") · And if they be bound in fetters, and be holden in cords of affliction; (Writings JOB.36.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bound/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: And if they be bound in fetters, and…") · The iniquity of Ephraim is bound up; his sin is laid up in store.[↗](../../bound/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: The iniquity of Ephraim is bound up; his…") (Prophets HOS.13.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bound/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets HOS.13.12, JPS 1917") **boundary** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A boundary is a line that marks the edge of an area, like a field, a country or a garden.[↗](../../boundary/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A boundary is a line that marks the…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In cricket, the boundary is the edge of the field; hitting the ball over or to it scores 4 or 6 runs.[↗](../../boundary/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: In cricket, the boundary is the edge of…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Boundaries are limits on what is OK to do, like personal boundaries.[↗](../../boundary/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Boundaries are limits on what is OK to…") *Example:* The river is the boundary between the two towns.[↗](../../boundary/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The river is the boundary between the two…") · Stay inside the playground boundary.[↗](../../boundary/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Stay inside the playground boundary.") · He hit a boundary for four runs.[↗](../../boundary/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He hit a boundary for four runs.") · The perimeter is the length of the boundary of a shape.[↗](../../boundary/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The perimeter is the length of the boundary…") · It's okay to set boundaries with friends.[↗](../../boundary/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: It's okay to set boundaries with friends.") · The fence marks the boundary of our garden.[↗](../../boundary/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The fence marks the boundary of our garden.") · She scored 3 fours and 2 sixes, so 24 runs in boundaries.[↗](../../boundary/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: She scored 3 fours and 2 sixes, so…") · The kids pushed the boundaries by staying up late.[↗](../../boundary/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The kids pushed the boundaries by staying up…") · Storks and pelicans flew after him in feathery bands, to accompany him to the boundaries of the garden.[↗](../../boundary/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Storks and pelicans flew after him in feathery…") · 9) In God is the beginning and he is the boundary of the Universe.[↗](../../boundary/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: 9 In God is the beginning and he…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../boundary/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877") · They grew wider and wider to all eternity, and these are the boundaries of the world.[↗](../../boundary/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: They grew wider and wider to all eternity,…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../boundary/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877") · He hath described a boundary upon the face of the waters, unto the confines of light and darkness.[↗](../../boundary/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: He hath described a boundary upon the face…") (Writings JOB.26.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../boundary/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.26.10, JPS 1917") **boundless** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Boundless means with no limit or edge; it goes on without end.[↗](../../boundless/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Boundless means with no limit or edge; it…") *Example:* Her joy was boundless.[↗](../../boundless/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Her joy was boundless.") · The sheep made a boundless flock.[↗](../../boundless/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The sheep made a boundless flock.") · We have boundless energy.[↗](../../boundless/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We have boundless energy.") **bounds** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Limits or borders of an area or of what is allowed: within the bounds of the park.[↗](../../bounds/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Limits or borders of an area or of…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Out of bounds: a place you are not allowed to go, or (in sport) outside the playing area.[↗](../../bounds/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Out of bounds: a place you are not…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* By leaps and bounds: very quickly.[↗](../../bounds/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: By leaps and bounds: very quickly.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (verb) Jumps or runs with big leaps: the dog bounds across the field.[↗](../../bounds/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Jumps or runs with big leaps: the dog…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (maths) Upper and lower bounds: the largest and smallest values a rounded number could have been.[↗](../../bounds/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: Upper and lower bounds: the largest and smallest…") *Everyday, meaning 6:* If joy or another feeling knows no bounds, it is so great that it has no limit.[↗](../../bounds/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: If joy or another feeling knows no bounds,…") *Example:* The staff room is out of bounds to pupils.[↗](../../bounds/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The staff room is out of bounds to…") · The ball went out of bounds.[↗](../../bounds/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The ball went out of bounds.") · Her reading has improved in leaps and bounds.[↗](../../bounds/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Her reading has improved in leaps and bounds.") · The puppy bounds up the stairs.[↗](../../bounds/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The puppy bounds up the stairs.") · Stay within the bounds of the playground.[↗](../../bounds/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Stay within the bounds of the playground.") · A length of 7 cm to the nearest cm has a lower bound of 6.5 cm and an upper bound of 7.5 cm.[↗](../../bounds/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: A length of 7 cm to the nearest…") · His excitement knew no bounds.[↗](../../bounds/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: His excitement knew no bounds.") · The joy of the king knew no bounds.[↗](../../bounds/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The joy of the king knew no bounds.") · And Moses said unto the LORD: 'The people cannot come up to mount Sinai; for thou didst charge us, saying: Set bounds about the mount, and sanctify it.'[↗](../../bounds/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And Moses said unto the LORD: 'The people…") (Torah EXO.19.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bounds/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.19.23, JPS 1917") · And thou shalt set bounds unto the people round about, saying: Take heed to yourselves, that ye go not up into the mount, or touch the border of it; whosoever toucheth the mount shall be surely put to death; (Torah EXO.19.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bounds/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And thou shalt set bounds unto the people…") · Three Fathers and their generations, Seven conquerors and their armies, and Twelve bounds of the Universe.[↗](../../bounds/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Three Fathers and their generations, Seven conquerors and…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../bounds/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893") · And still again they tried God, and set bounds to the Holy One of Israel.[↗](../../bounds/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: And still again they tried God, and set…") (Writings PSA.78.41, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bounds/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.78.41, JPS 1917") · Swearing and lying, and killing, and stealing, and committing adultery! they break all bounds, and blood toucheth blood.[↗](../../bounds/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Swearing and lying, and killing, and stealing, and…") (Prophets HOS.4.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bounds/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets HOS.4.2, JPS 1917") · Seeing his days are determined, the number of his months is with Thee, and Thou hast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass; (Writings JOB.14.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bounds/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Seeing his days are determined, the number of…") **bounteous** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Giving very freely and generously, plentiful.[↗](../../bounteous/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Giving very freely and generously, plentiful.") *Example:* A bounteous rain didst Thou pour down, O God; when Thine inheritance was weary, Thou didst confirm it.[↗](../../bounteous/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bounteous rain didst Thou pour down, O…") (Writings PSA.68.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bounteous/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.68.10, JPS 1917") **bountiful** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Giving freely and generously, or plentiful.[↗](../../bountiful/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Giving freely and generously, or plentiful.") *Example:* How can I repay unto the LORD all His bountiful dealings toward me?[↗](../../bountiful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: How can I repay unto the LORD all…") (Writings PSA.116.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bountiful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.116.12, JPS 1917") · He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.[↗](../../bountiful/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He that hath a bountiful eye shall be…") (Writings PRO.22.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bountiful/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.22.9, JPS 1917") **bountifully** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* In a generous, plentiful way.[↗](../../bountifully/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: In a generous, plentiful way.") *Example:* I will sing unto the LORD, because He hath dealt bountifully with me.[↗](../../bountifully/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I will sing unto the LORD, because He…") (Writings PSA.13.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bountifully/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.13.6, JPS 1917") · Return, O my soul, unto Thy rest; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.[↗](../../bountifully/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Return, O my soul, unto Thy rest; for…") (Writings PSA.116.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bountifully/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.116.7, JPS 1917") · Deal bountifully with Thy servant that I may live, and I will observe Thy word.[↗](../../bountifully/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Deal bountifully with Thy servant that I may…") (Writings PSA.119.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bountifully/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.119.17, JPS 1917") **bounty** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Generous giving, or a gift given freely and in plenty.[↗](../../bounty/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Generous giving, or a gift given freely and…") *Example:* And king Solomon gave to the queen of Sheba all her desire, whatsoever she asked, beside that which Solomon gave her of his royal bounty.[↗](../../bounty/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: And king Solomon gave to the queen of…") (Prophets 1KI.10.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bounty/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1KI.10.13, JPS 1917") · And they gave them drink in vessels of gold — the vessels being diverse one from another — and royal wine in abundance, according to the bounty of the king.[↗](../../bounty/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: And they gave them drink in vessels of…") (Writings EST.1.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bounty/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings EST.1.7, JPS 1917") · Then the king made a great feast unto all his princes and his servants, even Esther's feast; and he made a release to the provinces, and gave gifts, according to the bounty of the king.[↗](../../bounty/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Then the king made a great feast unto…") (Writings EST.2.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bounty/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings EST.2.18, JPS 1917") **bouquet** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A bouquet is a bunch of flowers picked and tied together, often given as a gift or carried at a wedding.[↗](../../bouquet/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bouquet is a bunch of flowers picked…") *Example:* She carried a bouquet of roses.[↗](../../bouquet/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She carried a bouquet of roses.") · Have you got my bouquet?[↗](../../bouquet/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Have you got my bouquet?") · He gave her a bouquet on her birthday.[↗](../../bouquet/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He gave her a bouquet on her birthday.") · The bride's bouquet was white.[↗](../../bouquet/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The bride's bouquet was white.") **bourgeois** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Belonging to the middle class, people who have comfortable jobs, homes and money.[↗](../../bourgeois/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Belonging to the middle class, people who have…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal, often unkind) Too interested in owning things, being respectable and following ordinary middle-class tastes.[↗](../../bourgeois/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Too interested in owning things, being respectable and…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In history (especially Karl Marx's ideas), the bourgeoisie are the people who own factories and businesses.[↗](../../bourgeois/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: In history especially Karl Marx's ideas, the bourgeoisie…") *Example:* The bourgeois family lived in a big house in Paris.[↗](../../bourgeois/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bourgeois family lived in a big house…") · In the story, the bourgeois merchant cared only about money.[↗](../../bourgeois/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: In the story, the bourgeois merchant cared only…") · Dad joked that eating olives was very bourgeois.[↗](../../bourgeois/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad joked that eating olives was very bourgeois.") · The bourgeoisie gained power after the French Revolution.[↗](../../bourgeois/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The bourgeoisie gained power after the French Revolution.") · Karl Marx wrote about workers and the bourgeoisie.[↗](../../bourgeois/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Karl Marx wrote about workers and the bourgeoisie.") · She said the fancy coffee shop was too bourgeois for her.[↗](../../bourgeois/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: She said the fancy coffee shop was too…") **bout** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A short period of illness or a strong feeling: a bout of flu, a bout of laughter.[↗](../../bout/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A short period of illness or a strong…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A short time of doing something hard: a bout of exercise.[↗](../../bout/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A short time of doing something hard: a…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A boxing or wrestling match.[↗](../../bout/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A boxing or wrestling match.") *Example:* I had a bout of flu last week.[↗](../../bout/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I had a bout of flu last week.") · A bout of giggles stopped the lesson.[↗](../../bout/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: A bout of giggles stopped the lesson.") · The boxing bout lasted three rounds.[↗](../../bout/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The boxing bout lasted three rounds.") · She had a coughing bout during the play.[↗](../../bout/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She had a coughing bout during the play.") · After a short bout of rain, the sun came out.[↗](../../bout/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: After a short bout of rain, the sun…") · The wrestlers shook hands after the bout.[↗](../../bout/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The wrestlers shook hands after the bout.") **bow** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A bow (rhymes with «go») is a knot with two loops made from ribbon or laces.[↗](../../bow/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bow rhymes with «go» is a knot…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A bow (rhymes with «go») is also a bent stick with a string for shooting arrows, or a stick with hairs for playing the violin.[↗](../../bow/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A bow rhymes with «go» is also a…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To bow (rhymes with «cow») is to bend your head or body forward to say thank you or show respect.[↗](../../bow/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To bow rhymes with «cow» is to bend…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* The bow (rhymes with «cow») is the front part of a ship.[↗](../../bow/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: The bow rhymes with «cow» is the front…") *Example:* Each bow needs 2 feet of ribbon.[↗](../../bow/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Each bow needs 2 feet of ribbon.") · She made 6 bows.[↗](../../bow/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She made 6 bows.") · How many bows from 15 feet of ribbon?[↗](../../bow/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: How many bows from 15 feet of ribbon?") · The actors bow at the end.[↗](../../bow/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The actors bow at the end.") · Can you tie your shoelaces in a bow?[↗](../../bow/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Can you tie your shoelaces in a bow?") · Robin Hood was great with a bow and arrow.[↗](../../bow/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Robin Hood was great with a bow and…") · The violinist moved her bow across the strings.[↗](../../bow/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The violinist moved her bow across the strings.") · Waves crashed over the bow of the ship.[↗](../../bow/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Waves crashed over the bow of the ship.") · The arrow sprang from the bow\![↗](../../bow/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: The arrow sprang from the bow!") · And Israel bowed down upon the bed's head.[↗](../../bow/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And Israel bowed down upon the bed's head.") (Torah GEN.47.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bow/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.47.31, JPS 1917") · And Abraham bowed down before the people of the land.[↗](../../bow/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And Abraham bowed down before the people of…") (Torah GEN.23.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bow/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.23.12, JPS 1917") · Let peoples serve thee, and nations bow down to thee.[↗](../../bow/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Let peoples serve thee, and nations bow down…") (Torah GEN.27.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bow/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.27.29, JPS 1917") · And Bath-sheba bowed, and prostrated herself unto the king.[↗](../../bow/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: And Bath-sheba bowed, and prostrated herself unto the…") (Prophets 1KI.1.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bow/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1KI.1.16, JPS 1917") · But Mordecai bowed not down, nor prostrated himself before him.[↗](../../bow/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: But Mordecai bowed not down, nor prostrated himself…") (Writings EST.3.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bow/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings EST.3.2, JPS 1917") · and said — To teach the sons of Judah the bow.[↗](../../bow/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: and said — To teach the sons of…") (Prophets 2SA.1.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bow/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2SA.1.18, JPS 1917") **bowel** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The long tube in the body below the stomach, also called the intestines, where food is digested and waste is formed.[↗](../../bowel/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The long tube in the body below the…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (bowels) The inside of the body's gut.[↗](../../bowel/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The inside of the body's gut.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* The bowels of something: the deepest inside part: the bowels of the earth, the bowels of the ship.[↗](../../bowel/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: The bowels of something: the deepest inside part:…") *Example:* Food passes from the stomach into the bowel.[↗](../../bowel/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Food passes from the stomach into the bowel.") · The doctor asked if his bowels were working normally.[↗](../../bowel/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The doctor asked if his bowels were working…") · Fibre helps keep your bowels healthy.[↗](../../bowel/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Fibre helps keep your bowels healthy.") · The engine room was deep in the bowels of the ship.[↗](../../bowel/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The engine room was deep in the bowels…") · The miners went down into the bowels of the earth.[↗](../../bowel/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The miners went down into the bowels of…") · The large bowel absorbs water from waste.[↗](../../bowel/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The large bowel absorbs water from waste.") · Fifty doors flew open before him, and at length he reached a long flight of steps which seemed to lead into the bowels of the earth.[↗](../../bowel/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Fifty doors flew open before him, and at…") · and this water that causeth the curse shall go into thy bowels, and make thy belly to swell, and thy thigh to fall away'; and the woman shall say: 'Amen, Amen.'[↗](../../bowel/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: and this water that causeth the curse shall…") (Torah NUM.5.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bowel/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.5.22, JPS 1917") · And, behold, the word of the LORD came unto him, saying: 'This man shall not be thine heir; but he that shall come forth out of thine own bowels shall be thine heir.'[↗](../../bowel/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And, behold, the word of the LORD came…") (Torah GEN.15.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bowel/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.15.4, JPS 1917") · And the LORD said unto her: Two nations are in thy womb, and two peoples shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.[↗](../../bowel/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And the LORD said unto her: Two nations…") (Torah GEN.25.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bowel/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.25.23, JPS 1917") · And after all this the LORD smote him in his bowels with an incurable disease.[↗](../../bowel/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And after all this the LORD smote him…") (Writings 2CH.21.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bowel/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings 2CH.21.18, JPS 1917") · Yet his food in his bowels is turned, it is the gall of asps within him.[↗](../../bowel/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Yet his food in his bowels is turned,…") (Writings JOB.20.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bowel/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.20.14, JPS 1917") · and twenty bowels of gold, of a thousand darics; and two vessels of fine bright brass, precious as gold.[↗](../../bowel/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: and twenty bowels of gold, of a thousand…") (Writings EZR.8.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bowel/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings EZR.8.27, JPS 1917") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) … [40](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/40/) **41** [42](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/42/) … [50](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/50/) … [59](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/59/) - ← previous: [page 40](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/40/) - next →: [page 42](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/42/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)