--- title: B — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 42 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/42/) [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 42 [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/) … [40](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/40/) [41](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/41/) **42** [43](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/43/) … [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/) **bowels** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* The inside of the body, the womb, or the deep inside of the earth.[↗](../../bowels/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The inside of the body, the womb, or…") *Example:* 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.'[↗](../../bowels/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: and this water that causeth the curse shall…") (Torah NUM.5.22, JPS 1917) · 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.[↗](../../bowels/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Fifty doors flew open before him, and at…") (The Lilac Fairy Book) · 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.'[↗](../../bowels/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: And, behold, the word of the LORD came…") (Torah GEN.15.4, JPS 1917) **bower** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A shady, pleasant place in a garden or wood, under trees or climbing plants.[↗](../../bower/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A shady, pleasant place in a garden or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (poetic, old) A private room or bedroom, especially a lady's.[↗](../../bower/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A private room or bedroom, especially a lady's.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* The display made by a bowerbird.[↗](../../bower/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: The display made by a bowerbird.") *Example:* They rested in a bower of roses.[↗](../../bower/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: They rested in a bower of roses.") · The bowerbird decorated its bower with blue bottle tops.[↗](../../bower/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The bowerbird decorated its bower with blue bottle…") · The princess sat in her bower.[↗](../../bower/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The princess sat in her bower.") · Ivy made a green bower over the bench.[↗](../../bower/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Ivy made a green bower over the bench.") · The garden had a shady bower for reading.[↗](../../bower/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The garden had a shady bower for reading.") · When completed, it was a sweet rural bower, roofed overhead with an arch of living boughs.[↗](../../bower/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: When completed, it was a sweet rural bower,…") **bowerbird** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A bowerbird is a bird from Australia and New Guinea; the male builds a decorated shelter of twigs (a bower) to attract a female.[↗](../../bowerbird/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bowerbird is a bird from Australia and…") *Example:* The bowerbird decorated his bower with blue bottle tops.[↗](../../bowerbird/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bowerbird decorated his bower with blue bottle…") · A male bowerbird builds a bower to impress a female.[↗](../../bowerbird/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: A male bowerbird builds a bower to impress…") · Bowerbirds live in Australia and New Guinea.[↗](../../bowerbird/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Bowerbirds live in Australia and New Guinea.") · The satin bowerbird loves anything blue.[↗](../../bowerbird/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The satin bowerbird loves anything blue.") · The bowerbird stole a blue peg from our washing line.[↗](../../bowerbird/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The bowerbird stole a blue peg from our…") · Scientists study how bowerbirds choose colours.[↗](../../bowerbird/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Scientists study how bowerbirds choose colours.") **bowhead** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A large dark Arctic whale with a huge curved mouth and a very thick layer of blubber; it has no teeth and filters food with baleen.[↗](../../bowhead/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A large dark Arctic whale with a huge…") *Example:* The bowhead whale can live for more than 200 years.[↗](../../bowhead/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bowhead whale can live for more than…") · A bowhead breaks through thin ice to breathe.[↗](../../bowhead/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: A bowhead breaks through thin ice to breathe.") · Bowheads have baleen instead of teeth.[↗](../../bowhead/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Bowheads have baleen instead of teeth.") · Its blubber is thicker than your arm is long.[↗](../../bowhead/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Its blubber is thicker than your arm is…") · Bowhead whales live in the cold Arctic Ocean.[↗](../../bowhead/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Bowhead whales live in the cold Arctic Ocean.") · The bowhead got its name from its curved, bow-shaped head.[↗](../../bowhead/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The bowhead got its name from its curved,…") **bowl** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A bowl is a round, deep dish for food like soup, cereal or fruit.[↗](../../bowl/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bowl is a round, deep dish for…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A bowl is the amount a bowl holds: «a bowl of rice».[↗](../../bowl/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A bowl is the amount a bowl holds:…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To bowl is to roll a ball, as in bowling, or to throw the ball to the batter in cricket.[↗](../../bowl/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To bowl is to roll a ball, as…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A bowl is a round sports ground, like the Hollywood Bowl.[↗](../../bowl/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A bowl is a round sports ground, like…") *Example:* Each bowl has 8 strawberries.[↗](../../bowl/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Each bowl has 8 strawberries.") · She filled 5 bowls with soup.[↗](../../bowl/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She filled 5 bowls with soup.") · A bowl of cereal costs 2 dollars.[↗](../../bowl/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A bowl of cereal costs 2 dollars.") · Put 30 grapes equally in 6 bowls.[↗](../../bowl/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Put 30 grapes equally in 6 bowls.") · I had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.[↗](../../bowl/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: I had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.") · Put the apples in the fruit bowl.[↗](../../bowl/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Put the apples in the fruit bowl.") · We went bowling for my birthday.[↗](../../bowl/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: We went bowling for my birthday.") · He bowled fast in the cricket match.[↗](../../bowl/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: He bowled fast in the cricket match.") · Feed the dog from its bowl.[↗](../../bowl/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Feed the dog from its bowl.") · Millions watch the Super Bowl on TV.[↗](../../bowl/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Millions watch the Super Bowl on TV.") · When they reached home the Man prepared two bowls of porridge.[↗](../../bowl/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: When they reached home the Man prepared two…") · And thou shalt make the dishes thereof, and the pans thereof, and the jars thereof, and the bowls thereof, wherewith to pour out; of pure gold shalt thou make them.[↗](../../bowl/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: And thou shalt make the dishes thereof, and…") (Torah EXO.25.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bowl/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.25.29, JPS 1917") · And he made the vessels which were upon the table, the dishes thereof, and the pans thereof, and the bowls thereof, and the jars thereof, wherewith to pour out, of pure gold.[↗](../../bowl/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: And he made the vessels which were upon…") (Torah EXO.37.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bowl/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.37.16, JPS 1917") · And upon the table of showbread they shall spread a cloth of blue, and put thereon the dishes, and the pans, and the bowls, and the jars wherewith to pour out; and the continual bread shall remain thereon.[↗](../../bowl/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: And upon the table of showbread they shall…") (Torah NUM.4.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bowl/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.4.7, JPS 1917") · Water he asked, milk she gave him; in a lordly bowl she brought him curd.[↗](../../bowl/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Water he asked, milk she gave him; in…") (Prophets JDG.5.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bowl/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JDG.5.25, JPS 1917") · thirty bowls of gold, silver bowls of a second sort four hundred and ten, and other vessels a thousand.[↗](../../bowl/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: thirty bowls of gold, silver bowls of a…") (Writings EZR.1.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bowl/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings EZR.1.10, JPS 1917") · and two olive-trees by it, one upon the right side of the bowl, and the other upon the left side thereof.'[↗](../../bowl/#x17 "tree and pragmatics of: and two olive-trees by it, one upon the…") (Prophets ZEC.4.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bowl/#x17 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ZEC.4.3, JPS 1917") **bowlful** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* As much as a bowl can hold.[↗](../../bowlful/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: As much as a bowl can hold.") *Example:* And it was so; for he rose up early on the morrow, and pressed the fleece together, and wrung dew out of the fleece, a bowlful of water.[↗](../../bowlful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: And it was so; for he rose up…") (Prophets JDG.6.38, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bowlful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JDG.6.38, JPS 1917") **bowman** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A bowman is a person who shoots arrows from a bow; an archer.[↗](../../bowman/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bowman is a person who shoots arrows…") *Example:* A skilful bowman hit the target.[↗](../../bowman/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A skilful bowman hit the target.") · The bowman went to the mountains to hunt.[↗](../../bowman/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The bowman went to the mountains to hunt.") · Robin Hood was a famous bowman.[↗](../../bowman/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Robin Hood was a famous bowman.") **bowsprit** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A long pole sticking out forward from the front (the bow) of a sailing ship.[↗](../../bowsprit/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A long pole sticking out forward from the…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The spar to which the ropes of the front sails are tied.[↗](../../bowsprit/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The spar to which the ropes of the…") *Example:* The ship's bowsprit pointed out over the waves.[↗](../../bowsprit/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The ship's bowsprit pointed out over the waves.") · A sailor sat astride the bowsprit, fixing a rope.[↗](../../bowsprit/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: A sailor sat astride the bowsprit, fixing a…") · The figurehead was carved just under the bowsprit.[↗](../../bowsprit/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The figurehead was carved just under the bowsprit.") · Spray flew over the bowsprit as the ship dived into a wave.[↗](../../bowsprit/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Spray flew over the bowsprit as the ship…") · The Sea Rat spoke of ships with long bowsprits sailing south.[↗](../../bowsprit/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The Sea Rat spoke of ships with long…") · In our model ship the bowsprit is a thin stick of wood.[↗](../../bowsprit/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: In our model ship the bowsprit is a…") · It fell with enormous force on the bowsprit, tearing it from the vessel, and the stern was lifted high above the water.[↗](../../bowsprit/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: It fell with enormous force on the bowsprit,…") **bowstring** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The bowstring is the cord on a bow that is pulled back to shoot an arrow.[↗](../../bowstring/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bowstring is the cord on a bow…") *Example:* He pulled back the bowstring.[↗](../../bowstring/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He pulled back the bowstring.") · The archers twanged their bowstrings.[↗](../../bowstring/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The archers twanged their bowstrings.") · The bowstring snapped.[↗](../../bowstring/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The bowstring snapped.") · For thou shalt make them turn their back, thou shalt make ready with thy bowstrings against the face of them.[↗](../../bowstring/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: For thou shalt make them turn their back,…") (Writings PSA.21.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bowstring/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.21.13, JPS 1917") · Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven fresh bowstrings which had not been dried, and she bound him with them.[↗](../../bowstring/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Then the lords of the Philistines brought up…") (Prophets JDG.16.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bowstring/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JDG.16.8, JPS 1917") · And Samson said unto her: 'If they bind me with seven fresh bowstrings that were never dried, then shall I become weak, and be as any other man.'[↗](../../bowstring/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: And Samson said unto her: 'If they bind…") (Prophets JDG.16.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bowstring/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JDG.16.7, JPS 1917") **box** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A box is a container with flat sides, often with a lid.[↗](../../box/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A box is a container with flat sides,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A box is the amount a box holds: a box of crayons.[↗](../../box/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A box is the amount a box holds:…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A box is a square drawn on paper to write in: tick the box.[↗](../../box/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A box is a square drawn on paper…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To box is to fight with the fists in a sport, or to put into boxes.[↗](../../box/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To box is to fight with the fists…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (casual, UK) «The box» means the television: what's on the box?[↗](../../box/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: «The box» means the television: what's on the…") *Everyday, meaning 6:* (casual) «Think outside the box» means think in a new way; «tick all the boxes» means be just right.[↗](../../box/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: «Think outside the box» means think in a…") *Everyday, meaning 7:* (rough) «Box someone's ears» means hit them on the head (old use); «boxed in» means trapped.[↗](../../box/#m7 "tree and pragmatics of: «Box someone's ears» means hit them on the…") *Everyday, meaning 8:* (formal) The exam voice says «container», «carton», «crate», «receptacle», «cuboid».[↗](../../box/#m8 "tree and pragmatics of: The exam voice says «container», «carton», «crate», «receptacle»,…") *Example:* Lily has 5 boxes with 6 marbles in each box.[↗](../../box/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Lily has 5 boxes with 6 marbles in…") How many marbles does Lily have?[↗](../../box/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: How many marbles does Lily have?") · Max splits 24 stamps equally into 4 boxes.[↗](../../box/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Max splits 24 stamps equally into 4 boxes.") How many stamps go in each box?[↗](../../box/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: How many stamps go in each box?") · There are 3 pens on the table and 4 in the box.[↗](../../box/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: There are 3 pens on the table and…") · Put your toys back in the toy box.[↗](../../box/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Put your toys back in the toy box.") · Tick the box next to the right answer.[↗](../../box/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Tick the box next to the right answer.") · We packed our books into boxes when we moved.[↗](../../box/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: We packed our books into boxes when we…") · A box of chocolates has 20 pieces.[↗](../../box/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: A box of chocolates has 20 pieces.") · The cat loves to sit in an empty box.[↗](../../box/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The cat loves to sit in an empty…") · anything good on the box tonight?[↗](../../box/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: anything good on the box tonight?") · crap, dropped the box, 3 eggs smashed[↗](../../box/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: crap, dropped the box, 3 eggs smashed") · That idea ticks all the boxes.[↗](../../box/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: That idea ticks all the boxes.") · A consignment of 5 cartons, each containing 6 marbles, is delivered; compute the aggregate number of marbles.[↗](../../box/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: A consignment of 5 cartons, each containing 6…") · Labakan rose and looked at the boxes.[↗](../../box/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Labakan rose and looked at the boxes.") **boxers** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Boxers (boxer shorts) are loose cotton underpants for men and boys that look like short shorts.[↗](../../boxers/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Boxers boxer shorts are loose cotton underpants for…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Boxers are people who fight with their fists in padded gloves in the sport of boxing.[↗](../../boxers/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Boxers are people who fight with their fists…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A boxer is also a breed of strong, short-haired dog.[↗](../../boxers/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A boxer is also a breed of strong,…") *Example:* He packed five pairs of boxers for the trip.[↗](../../boxers/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He packed five pairs of boxers for the…") · Dad walked around the house in his boxers.[↗](../../boxers/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad walked around the house in his boxers.") · The two boxers touched gloves before the fight.[↗](../../boxers/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The two boxers touched gloves before the fight.") · Boxers train by skipping and running.[↗](../../boxers/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Boxers train by skipping and running.") · Our neighbour has a boxer called Max.[↗](../../boxers/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Our neighbour has a boxer called Max.") · The boxer won by a knockout.[↗](../../boxers/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The boxer won by a knockout.") · Boxer shorts are loose; briefs are tight.[↗](../../boxers/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Boxer shorts are loose; briefs are tight.") · But on the way they stayed at the court of a king, and it happened that he was holding games, and giving prizes to the best runners, boxers, and quoit-throwers.[↗](../../boxers/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: But on the way they stayed at the…") **boy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A boy is a male child or a young man.[↗](../../boy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A boy is a male child or a…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* «Boy!» or «Oh boy!» is said to show surprise or excitement, mostly in the USA.[↗](../../boy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: «Boy!» or «Oh boy!» is said to show…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (casual) «The boys» means a group of male friends: «out with the boys»; «boyo» (Wales, Ireland), «laddie» (Scotland) are friendly words for a boy.[↗](../../boy/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: «The boys» means a group of male friends:…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (casual) «Boy» or «good boy» is said to a dog.[↗](../../boy/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: «Boy» or «good boy» is said to a…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (rude) Calling a grown man «boy» can be an insult; «mummy's boy» teases a boy who is close to his mum.[↗](../../boy/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: Calling a grown man «boy» can be an…") *Everyday, meaning 6:* (formal) Exams and forms say «male pupil», «a male child», «juvenile» or «a minor».[↗](../../boy/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: Exams and forms say «male pupil», «a male…") *Example:* There are 14 boys and 16 girls in the class.[↗](../../boy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: There are 14 boys and 16 girls in…") · Each boy gets 3 pencils.[↗](../../boy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Each boy gets 3 pencils.") · How many more girls than boys are there?[↗](../../boy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: How many more girls than boys are there?") · The boys picked 40 apples.[↗](../../boy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The boys picked 40 apples.") · The boy next door has a dog.[↗](../../boy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The boy next door has a dog.") · Good morning, boys and girls\![↗](../../boy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Good morning, boys and girls!") · The boys' football team won the cup.[↗](../../boy/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The boys' football team won the cup.") · Oh boy, 3 pizzas just for us\![↗](../../boy/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Oh boy, 3 pizzas just for us!") · Out with the boys, 6 of us, back by 9.[↗](../../boy/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Out with the boys, 6 of us, back…") · Good boy, Rex, sit\![↗](../../boy/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Good boy, Rex, sit!") · A class comprises 30 pupils, of whom 14 are male.[↗](../../boy/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: A class comprises 30 pupils, of whom 14…") State the number of female pupils.[↗](../../boy/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: State the number of female pupils.") · Stop teasing him and calling him a mummy's boy.[↗](../../boy/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Stop teasing him and calling him a mummy's…") · He was quite a practical boy.[↗](../../boy/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: He was quite a practical boy.") · And she opened it, and saw it, even the child; and behold a boy that wept.[↗](../../boy/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: And she opened it, and saw it, even…") (Torah EXO.2.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../boy/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.2.6, JPS 1917") · And the boys grew; and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a quiet man, dwelling in tents.[↗](../../boy/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: And the boys grew; and Esau was a…") (Torah GEN.25.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../boy/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.25.27, JPS 1917") · Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a boy, and thy princes feast in the morning\![↗](../../boy/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: Woe to thee, O land, when thy king…") (Writings ECC.10.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../boy/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings ECC.10.16, JPS 1917") · And the broad places of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in the broad places thereof.[↗](../../boy/#x17 "tree and pragmatics of: And the broad places of the city shall…") (Prophets ZEC.8.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../boy/#x17 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ZEC.8.5, JPS 1917") · But if I say thus unto the boy: Behold, the arrows are beyond thee; go thy way; for the LORD hath sent thee away.[↗](../../boy/#x18 "tree and pragmatics of: But if I say thus unto the boy:…") (Prophets 1SA.20.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../boy/#x18 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1SA.20.22, JPS 1917") **boycott** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (verb) To refuse to buy, use, take part in or deal with something or someone, as a protest.[↗](../../boycott/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To refuse to buy, use, take part in…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (noun) An organised refusal of this kind.[↗](../../boycott/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: An organised refusal of this kind.") *Example:* People boycotted the buses until the rules were changed.[↗](../../boycott/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: People boycotted the buses until the rules were…") · The Montgomery bus boycott lasted over a year.[↗](../../boycott/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The Montgomery bus boycott lasted over a year.") · Some countries boycotted the Olympic Games.[↗](../../boycott/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Some countries boycotted the Olympic Games.") · We boycotted the café after it was rude to our friend.[↗](../../boycott/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We boycotted the café after it was rude…") · A boycott is a peaceful way to protest.[↗](../../boycott/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: A boycott is a peaceful way to protest.") · The students called for a boycott of plastic straws.[↗](../../boycott/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The students called for a boycott of plastic…") **boyfriend** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A boyfriend is a boy or man that someone is in a romantic relationship with.[↗](../../boyfriend/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A boyfriend is a boy or man that…") *Example:* My sister's boyfriend came for Sunday lunch.[↗](../../boyfriend/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My sister's boyfriend came for Sunday lunch.") · Auntie Jo and her boyfriend went to Ireland on holiday.[↗](../../boyfriend/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Auntie Jo and her boyfriend went to Ireland…") · Her boyfriend gave her flowers on her birthday.[↗](../../boyfriend/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Her boyfriend gave her flowers on her birthday.") · He introduced his boyfriend to the family.[↗](../../boyfriend/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: He introduced his boyfriend to the family.") · My cousin's ex-boyfriend still sends her birthday cards.[↗](../../boyfriend/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: My cousin's ex-boyfriend still sends her birthday cards.") · The film is about a girl who meets her boyfriend at school.[↗](../../boyfriend/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The film is about a girl who meets…") **boyhood** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The time in a person's life when he is a boy, from birth until he becomes a young man.[↗](../../boyhood/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The time in a person's life when he…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The state of being a boy.[↗](../../boyhood/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The state of being a boy.") *Example:* He spent his boyhood on a farm.[↗](../../boyhood/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He spent his boyhood on a farm.") · Dad still talks about his boyhood in Belfast.[↗](../../boyhood/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad still talks about his boyhood in Belfast.") · Becoming a pilot was his boyhood dream.[↗](../../boyhood/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Becoming a pilot was his boyhood dream.") · We visited Mark Twain's boyhood home.[↗](../../boyhood/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We visited Mark Twain's boyhood home.") · They had been friends since boyhood.[↗](../../boyhood/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: They had been friends since boyhood.") · In his boyhood he had already started on a journey, for his desire was to see foreign lands and strange people.[↗](../../boyhood/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: In his boyhood he had already started on…") **boyish** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Like a boy, or looking or behaving like a boy: «a boyish grin».[↗](../../boyish/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Like a boy, or looking or behaving like…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Young-looking and full of fun, said about a grown man: «He has a boyish face.».[↗](../../boyish/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Young-looking and full of fun, said about a…") *Example:* Grandad still has a boyish grin.[↗](../../boyish/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandad still has a boyish grin.") · The teacher's boyish face made him look very young.[↗](../../boyish/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The teacher's boyish face made him look very…") · Toad clapped his hands with boyish excitement.[↗](../../boyish/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Toad clapped his hands with boyish excitement.") · She had a short, boyish haircut.[↗](../../boyish/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She had a short, boyish haircut.") · His boyish enthusiasm for trains never faded.[↗](../../boyish/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: His boyish enthusiasm for trains never faded.") · The coach laughed with boyish delight when they won.[↗](../../boyish/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The coach laughed with boyish delight when they…") **br** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (abbreviation) «Br» is the chemical symbol for bromine, a dark red liquid element.[↗](../../br/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: «Br» is the chemical symbol for bromine, a…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (abbreviation) «Br.» can be short for «British», «Brother» (a monk or member of a religious order, as in «Br.[↗](../../br/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: «Br.» can be short for «British», «Brother» a…") John») or «branch».[↗](../../br/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: John» or «branch».") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (texting) «br» or «brb» is chat shorthand: «brb» means «be right back».[↗](../../br/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: «br» or «brb» is chat shorthand: «brb» means…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (computing) In web pages, «\» is a tag that starts a new line.[↗](../../br/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: In web pages, «
» is a tag that…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* “Br-r-r!” is written to show a shiver from cold.[↗](../../br/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: “Br-r-r!” is written to show a shiver from…") *Example:* On the periodic table, Br stands for bromine.[↗](../../br/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: On the periodic table, Br stands for bromine.") · Br.[↗](../../br/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Br.") Thomas teaches at the monastery school.[↗](../../br/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Thomas teaches at the monastery school.") · «brb» means «be right back».[↗](../../br/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: «brb» means «be right back».") · We used a br tag to start a new line on our web page.[↗](../../br/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We used a br tag to start a…") · On old train tickets, «BR» stood for British Rail.[↗](../../br/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: On old train tickets, «BR» stood for British…") · Bromine, Br, is one of only two elements that are liquid at room temperature.[↗](../../br/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Bromine, Br, is one of only two elements…") · Br-r-r, so he began to beat his drum.[↗](../../br/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Br-r-r, so he began to beat his drum.") · Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto Moses; but some of them left of it until the morning, and it bred worms, and rotted; and Moses was wroth with them.[↗](../../br/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto Moses; but some…") (Torah EXO.16.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../br/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.16.20, JPS 1917") · And they wrote in the name of king Ahasuerus, and sealed it with the king's ring, and sent letters by posts on horseback, riding on swift steeds that were used in the king's service, bred of the stud; (Writings EST.8.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../br/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And they wrote in the name of king…") **bra** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A piece of underwear worn by women and older girls to support and cover their breasts.[↗](../../bra/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A piece of underwear worn by women and…") Short for «brassiere».[↗](../../bra/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Short for «brassiere».") *Example:* She bought a sports bra for netball.[↗](../../bra/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She bought a sports bra for netball.") · Mum took my sister to buy her first bra.[↗](../../bra/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum took my sister to buy her first…") · Bras come in many sizes.[↗](../../bra/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Bras come in many sizes.") · The bra is hanging on the washing line.[↗](../../bra/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The bra is hanging on the washing line.") · A sports bra helps when running and jumping.[↗](../../bra/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: A sports bra helps when running and jumping.") · You can ask the school nurse questions about puberty and bras.[↗](../../bra/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: You can ask the school nurse questions about…") · Were pfodttced ; the Hebrew word BRA, is the root.[↗](../../bra/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Were pfodttced ; the Hebrew word BRA, is…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../bra/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893") [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](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/41/) **42** [43](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/43/) … [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 41](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/41/) - next →: [page 43](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/43/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)