--- title: B — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 43 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/43/) [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 43 [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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[44](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/44/) … [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/) **brace** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A metal or plastic device fixed to teeth to straighten them (braces).[↗](../../brace/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A metal or plastic device fixed to teeth…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A support that holds a broken or weak body part, like a knee brace or neck brace.[↗](../../brace/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A support that holds a broken or weak…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Braces (UK) are straps over the shoulders that hold up trousers; Americans call them suspenders.[↗](../../brace/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Braces UK are straps over the shoulders that…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To get ready for something difficult or a hit, by making your body firm or your mind ready (brace yourself).[↗](../../brace/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To get ready for something difficult or a…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To press or hold something firmly so it stays steady.[↗](../../brace/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: To press or hold something firmly so it…") *Everyday, meaning 6:* A curly bracket { } used in maths and computing.[↗](../../brace/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: A curly bracket { } used in maths…") *Everyday, meaning 7:* A brace of: a pair (old-fashioned, used for birds).[↗](../../brace/#m7 "tree and pragmatics of: A brace of: a pair old-fashioned, used for…") *Example:* Lily got braces to straighten her teeth.[↗](../../brace/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Lily got braces to straighten her teeth.") · Brace yourself — the roller coaster is about to drop\![↗](../../brace/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Brace yourself — the roller coaster is about…") · The flight attendant showed us the brace position.[↗](../../brace/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The flight attendant showed us the brace position.") · He wore a brace on his knee after the football injury.[↗](../../brace/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: He wore a brace on his knee after…") · Dad's trousers were held up by red braces.[↗](../../brace/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad's trousers were held up by red braces.") · She braced her feet against the wall and pulled the rope.[↗](../../brace/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: She braced her feet against the wall and…") · The town braced for the storm.[↗](../../brace/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The town braced for the storm.") · In maths, braces { } show a set of numbers.[↗](../../brace/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: In maths, braces { } show a set…") **bracelet** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A bracelet is a band or chain worn around the wrist as jewellery or decoration.[↗](../../bracelet/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bracelet is a band or chain worn…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A bracelet can also be a band worn for a purpose, such as a medical alert bracelet or a hospital wristband.[↗](../../bracelet/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A bracelet can also be a band worn…") *Example:* She gave me a friendship bracelet.[↗](../../bracelet/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She gave me a friendship bracelet.") · My bracelet has red, blue, red, blue beads: it's a pattern.[↗](../../bracelet/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: My bracelet has red, blue, red, blue beads:…") · Grandma wears a silver bracelet.[↗](../../bracelet/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandma wears a silver bracelet.") · He wears a medical bracelet because of his nut allergy.[↗](../../bracelet/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: He wears a medical bracelet because of his…") · We made bracelets out of loom bands.[↗](../../bracelet/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We made bracelets out of loom bands.") · The bracelet slipped off her wrist.[↗](../../bracelet/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The bracelet slipped off her wrist.") · She wore a silk dress, golden bracelets, and large amber beads.[↗](../../bracelet/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: She wore a silk dress, golden bracelets, and…") · And I put the ring upon her nose, and the bracelets upon her hands.[↗](../../bracelet/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: And I put the ring upon her nose,…") (Torah GEN.24.47, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bracelet/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.24.47, JPS 1917") · And we have brought the LORD'S offering, what every man hath gotten, of jewels of gold, armlets, and bracelets, signet-rings, ear-rings, and girdles, to make atonement for our souls before the LORD.'[↗](../../bracelet/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And we have brought the LORD'S offering, what…") (Torah NUM.31.50, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bracelet/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.31.50, JPS 1917") · And it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden ring of half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of ten shekels weight of gold; (Torah GEN.24.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bracelet/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And it came to pass, as the camels…") · the pendants, and the bracelets, and the veils; (Prophets ISA.3.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bracelet/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: the pendants, and the bracelets, and the veils;…") · I decked thee also with ornaments, and I put bracelets upon thy hands, and a chain on thy neck.[↗](../../bracelet/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: I decked thee also with ornaments, and I…") (Prophets EZK.16.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bracelet/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.16.11, JPS 1917") · And the voice of a multitude being at ease was therein; and for the sake of men, they were so many, brought drunken from the wilderness, they put bracelets upon their hands, and beautiful crowns upon their heads.[↗](../../bracelet/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: And the voice of a multitude being at…") (Prophets EZK.23.42, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bracelet/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.23.42, JPS 1917") **braces** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Wires and small metal or clear pieces fixed to the teeth to make them straight over time.[↗](../../braces/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Wires and small metal or clear pieces fixed…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (British) Straps that go over the shoulders to hold trousers up; American «suspenders».[↗](../../braces/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Straps that go over the shoulders to hold…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Supports that hold something firmly in place, such as for a weak knee or a wall.[↗](../../braces/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Supports that hold something firmly in place, such…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* The curly brackets { } used in writing and maths.[↗](../../braces/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: The curly brackets { } used in writing…") *Example:* My cousin got braces to fix her crooked teeth.[↗](../../braces/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My cousin got braces to fix her crooked…") · With braces, you must not eat toffee or chew ice.[↗](../../braces/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: With braces, you must not eat toffee or…") · Grandpa wears red braces to hold up his trousers.[↗](../../braces/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandpa wears red braces to hold up his…") · The orthodontist tightens the braces every month.[↗](../../braces/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The orthodontist tightens the braces every month.") · After a sprain, she wore a brace on her ankle.[↗](../../braces/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: After a sprain, she wore a brace on…") · In maths, the set of even numbers below ten is written {2, 4, 6, 8}.[↗](../../braces/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: In maths, the set of even numbers below…") · He smiled when his braces came off.[↗](../../braces/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: He smiled when his braces came off.") · Clean braces carefully after every meal.[↗](../../braces/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Clean braces carefully after every meal.") · Besides this, he wore a bear-skin, and great, warm boots, while his sons went with their throats bare and wore no braces, for they were strong men.[↗](../../braces/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Besides this, he wore a bear-skin, and great,…") **brachiation** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A way of moving through trees by swinging from branch to branch using the arms, as gibbons and some monkeys do.[↗](../../brachiation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A way of moving through trees by swinging…") *Example:* Gibbons move through the forest by brachiation.[↗](../../brachiation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Gibbons move through the forest by brachiation.") · Brachiation lets apes swing fast from tree to tree.[↗](../../brachiation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Brachiation lets apes swing fast from tree to…") · On the monkey bars we copied brachiation.[↗](../../brachiation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: On the monkey bars we copied brachiation.") · A gibbon's long arms are perfect for brachiation.[↗](../../brachiation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A gibbon's long arms are perfect for brachiation.") · Spider monkeys also use their tails during brachiation.[↗](../../brachiation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Spider monkeys also use their tails during brachiation.") **bracken** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A large, tough fern that grows thickly on hills, moors and in woods, green in summer and brown in autumn.[↗](../../bracken/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A large, tough fern that grows thickly on…") *Example:* The deer hid in the bracken.[↗](../../bracken/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The deer hid in the bracken.") · The hillside was covered in brown bracken.[↗](../../bracken/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The hillside was covered in brown bracken.") · We made a den out of bracken and sticks.[↗](../../bracken/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We made a den out of bracken and…") · Check your legs for ticks after walking through bracken.[↗](../../bracken/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Check your legs for ticks after walking through…") · In autumn, the bracken turns golden brown.[↗](../../bracken/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: In autumn, the bracken turns golden brown.") · The path was hard to find under all the bracken.[↗](../../bracken/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The path was hard to find under all…") · He sat still in the bracken, and hoped that the other rabbits wouldn't notice.[↗](../../bracken/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: He sat still in the bracken, and hoped…") **bracket** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Brackets are the marks ( ) put around numbers in a sum to show which part to work out first.[↗](../../bracket/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Brackets are the marks put around…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In writing, brackets hold extra words that are not needed for the sentence to make sense.[↗](../../bracket/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: In writing, brackets hold extra words that are…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A bracket is a metal or wooden support fixed to a wall to hold up a shelf.[↗](../../bracket/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A bracket is a metal or wooden support…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A bracket is a group or range: «the 8–10 age bracket».[↗](../../bracket/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A bracket is a group or range: «the…") *Example:* Work out (3 + 4) × 2.[↗](../../bracket/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Work out 3 + 4 × 2.") · In 20 − (5 + 3), add 5 and 3 first.[↗](../../bracket/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: In 20 − 5 + 3, add 5…") · Put brackets in 6 + 4 × 2 to make 20.[↗](../../bracket/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Put brackets in 6 + 4 × 2…") · Each shelf needs 2 brackets.[↗](../../bracket/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Each shelf needs 2 brackets.") · My cousin (who lives in Wales) is coming to stay.[↗](../../bracket/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: My cousin who lives in Wales is coming…") · Close the bracket after the last number.[↗](../../bracket/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Close the bracket after the last number.") · Dad screwed the brackets to the wall.[↗](../../bracket/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad screwed the brackets to the wall.") · The race is for children in the 9–11 age bracket.[↗](../../bracket/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The race is for children in the 9–11…") · She threw her broom at the bird, who was perched on a bracket high up on the wall.[↗](../../bracket/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: She threw her broom at the bird, who…") · And there were narrow windows and palm-trees on the one side and on the other side, on the sides of the porch; there were also the brackets of the house, and the thick beams.[↗](../../bracket/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And there were narrow windows and palm-trees on…") (Prophets EZK.41.26, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bracket/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.41.26, JPS 1917") **brackish** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Slightly salty, a mix of fresh water and sea water, like water where a river meets the sea.[↗](../../brackish/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Slightly salty, a mix of fresh water and…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (of water) Not nice to drink, a bit salty or dirty.[↗](../../brackish/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Not nice to drink, a bit salty or…") *Example:* Brackish water is found where rivers meet the sea.[↗](../../brackish/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Brackish water is found where rivers meet the…") · Mangroves grow well in brackish water.[↗](../../brackish/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Mangroves grow well in brackish water.") · The well water tasted brackish.[↗](../../brackish/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The well water tasted brackish.") · Some fish can live in fresh, salty and brackish water.[↗](../../brackish/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Some fish can live in fresh, salty and…") · The Baltic Sea is brackish, less salty than the ocean.[↗](../../brackish/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The Baltic Sea is brackish, less salty than…") · Never drink brackish water when camping; it can make you ill.[↗](../../brackish/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Never drink brackish water when camping; it can…") **brag** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To brag is to talk proudly about yourself, what you have or what you did, in a way that annoys others.[↗](../../brag/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To brag is to talk proudly about yourself,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A brag is such a boast.[↗](../../brag/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A brag is such a boast.") *Example:* Stop bragging about your new bike.[↗](../../brag/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Stop bragging about your new bike.") · He bragged that he scored all the goals.[↗](../../brag/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He bragged that he scored all the goals.") · Nobody likes it when you brag.[↗](../../brag/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Nobody likes it when you brag.") · The winners had bragging rights for a week.[↗](../../brag/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The winners had bragging rights for a week.") · She never brags, even though she is top of the class.[↗](../../brag/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: She never brags, even though she is top…") · «I'm the fastest!» was his usual brag.[↗](../../brag/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: «I'm the fastest!» was his usual brag.") · Boasters brag most when they cannot be detected.[↗](../../brag/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Boasters brag most when they cannot be detected.") **bragging** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Talking proudly about yourself and what you have or can do, in a way that annoys others: boasting.[↗](../../bragging/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Talking proudly about yourself and what you have…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (as in "bragging rights") The right to boast because you won.[↗](../../bragging/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The right to boast because you won.") *Example:* Stop bragging about your new trainers.[↗](../../bragging/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Stop bragging about your new trainers.") · He was bragging that he scored three goals.[↗](../../bragging/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He was bragging that he scored three goals.") · Nobody likes bragging.[↗](../../bragging/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Nobody likes bragging.") · The winners get bragging rights until next year.[↗](../../bragging/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The winners get bragging rights until next year.") · She kept bragging about her test score.[↗](../../bragging/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: She kept bragging about her test score.") · In the fable, the hare was bragging about his speed.[↗](../../bragging/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: In the fable, the hare was bragging about…") · We are tired of hearing you bragging about yourself, you little turkey cock\![↗](../../bragging/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: We are tired of hearing you bragging about…") **brahman** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (Hindu belief) In Hinduism, Brahman is the one ultimate reality or supreme spirit behind everything; Hindus believe all gods and all things come from Brahman.[↗](../../brahman/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: In Hinduism, Brahman is the one ultimate reality…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A member of the highest priestly group (caste) in traditional Hindu society; also spelled Brahmin.[↗](../../brahman/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A member of the highest priestly group caste…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A breed of cattle with a big hump on its shoulders, found in India, the USA and Australia.[↗](../../brahman/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A breed of cattle with a big hump…") *Example:* Hindus believe Brahman is in everything.[↗](../../brahman/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Hindus believe Brahman is in everything.") · Our teacher explained that Brahman is not the same as the god Brahma.[↗](../../brahman/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Our teacher explained that Brahman is not the…") · Brahmin priests lead prayers at the temple.[↗](../../brahman/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Brahmin priests lead prayers at the temple.") · Brahman cattle have a hump and big floppy ears.[↗](../../brahman/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Brahman cattle have a hump and big floppy…") · Farmers in Queensland raise Brahman cattle because they cope with the heat.[↗](../../brahman/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Farmers in Queensland raise Brahman cattle because they…") · Many Hindus see their gods as faces of the one Brahman.[↗](../../brahman/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Many Hindus see their gods as faces of…") · By chance a poor Brahman came by.[↗](../../brahman/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: By chance a poor Brahman came by.") **brahmin** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A brahmin is a member of the highest Hindu priestly class in India.[↗](../../brahmin/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A brahmin is a member of the highest…") *Example:* The brahmin mourned his son's death.[↗](../../brahmin/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The brahmin mourned his son's death.") · The wise brahmin gave good advice.[↗](../../brahmin/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The wise brahmin gave good advice.") · A brahmin taught the young prince.[↗](../../brahmin/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A brahmin taught the young prince.") **braid** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A braid is hair that has been divided into three or more pieces and twisted over each other into one long rope shape; in the UK this is more often called a plait.[↗](../../braid/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A braid is hair that has been divided…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To braid is to make hair, rope, string or bread into that shape.[↗](../../braid/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To braid is to make hair, rope, string…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Braid is a decorative band of woven thread used on uniforms and curtains.[↗](../../braid/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Braid is a decorative band of woven thread…") *Example:* My sister has two long braids.[↗](../../braid/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My sister has two long braids.") · Can you braid my hair before school?[↗](../../braid/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Can you braid my hair before school?") · We braided three colours of thread into a bracelet.[↗](../../braid/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We braided three colours of thread into a…") · The baker braided the dough into a loaf.[↗](../../braid/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The baker braided the dough into a loaf.") · The captain's coat had gold braid on the sleeves.[↗](../../braid/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The captain's coat had gold braid on the…") · Box braids take hours to do.[↗](../../braid/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Box braids take hours to do.") · French braids start at the top of the head.[↗](../../braid/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: French braids start at the top of the…") · \[407\] The kosa or single braid in which Russian girls wear their hair.[↗](../../braid/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: 407 The kosa or single braid in which…") **braille** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A system of raised dots that blind and partly sighted people read by touching them with their fingers.[↗](../../braille/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A system of raised dots that blind and…") Each letter is a pattern of up to six dots.[↗](../../braille/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Each letter is a pattern of up to…") *Example:* My aunt reads books in braille.[↗](../../braille/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My aunt reads books in braille.") · The lift buttons have braille on them.[↗](../../braille/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The lift buttons have braille on them.") · Louis Braille invented braille when he was a teenager.[↗](../../braille/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Louis Braille invented braille when he was a…") · Each braille letter is made of up to six raised dots.[↗](../../braille/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Each braille letter is made of up to…") · We wrote our names in braille using glue dots.[↗](../../braille/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We wrote our names in braille using glue…") · The medicine box has the name in braille.[↗](../../braille/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The medicine box has the name in braille.") **brain** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The organ inside your head that controls your body, thinking, memory and feelings.[↗](../../brain/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The organ inside your head that controls your…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Cleverness, intelligence.[↗](../../brain/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Cleverness, intelligence.") *e.g.* "Use your brain."[↗](../../brain/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Use your brain.'") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A very clever person.[↗](../../brain/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A very clever person.") *e.g.* "She's the brains of the team."[↗](../../brain/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: 'She's the brains of the team.'") *Example:* Your brain controls your body.[↗](../../brain/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Your brain controls your body.") · Wear a helmet to protect your brain.[↗](../../brain/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Wear a helmet to protect your brain.") · Use your brain to solve the puzzle.[↗](../../brain/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Use your brain to solve the puzzle.") · The brain sends messages through nerves.[↗](../../brain/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The brain sends messages through nerves.") · Sleep helps your brain learn.[↗](../../brain/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Sleep helps your brain learn.") · Let's brainstorm ideas for the story.[↗](../../brain/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Let's brainstorm ideas for the story.") · Eating ice cream fast gives me brain freeze.[↗](../../brain/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Eating ice cream fast gives me brain freeze.") · She's the brains of our team.[↗](../../brain/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: She's the brains of our team.") · “Have you brains?” asked the Scarecrow.[↗](../../brain/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: “Have you brains?” asked the Scarecrow.") **brainless** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (informal, rude) Stupid; not thinking at all.[↗](../../brainless/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Stupid; not thinking at all.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Having no brain, as in some simple animals.[↗](../../brainless/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Having no brain, as in some simple animals.") *Example:* That was a brainless thing to do\![↗](../../brainless/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: That was a brainless thing to do!") · Jellyfish are brainless but they can still sting.[↗](../../brainless/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Jellyfish are brainless but they can still sting.") · The scarecrow thought he was brainless.[↗](../../brainless/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The scarecrow thought he was brainless.") · Don't be brainless – put your helmet on.[↗](../../brainless/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't be brainless – put your helmet on.") · The film was fun but brainless.[↗](../../brainless/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The film was fun but brainless.") **brainstem** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The bottom part of the brain that joins it to the spinal cord and controls automatic actions like breathing, heartbeat, swallowing and sleeping.[↗](../../brainstem/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bottom part of the brain that joins…") *Example:* The brainstem controls your breathing even when you sleep.[↗](../../brainstem/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The brainstem controls your breathing even when you…") · Messages travel through the brainstem to the spinal cord.[↗](../../brainstem/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Messages travel through the brainstem to the spinal…") · The brainstem keeps your heart beating.[↗](../../brainstem/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The brainstem keeps your heart beating.") · Our model brain had a brainstem at the bottom.[↗](../../brainstem/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Our model brain had a brainstem at the…") · You do not have to think to breathe; your brainstem does it.[↗](../../brainstem/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: You do not have to think to breathe;…") · The brainstem connects the brain to the rest of the body.[↗](../../brainstem/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The brainstem connects the brain to the rest…") **brainstorm** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (verb) To think of lots of ideas quickly, in a group or alone, writing them all down before choosing the best.[↗](../../brainstorm/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To think of lots of ideas quickly, in…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (noun) A session of doing this.[↗](../../brainstorm/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A session of doing this.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (noun, UK, informal) A moment of confusion when you suddenly cannot think.[↗](../../brainstorm/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A moment of confusion when you suddenly cannot…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (noun, US, informal) A sudden clever idea.[↗](../../brainstorm/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A sudden clever idea.") *Example:* Let's brainstorm ideas for our story.[↗](../../brainstorm/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Let's brainstorm ideas for our story.") · We brainstormed names for the class pet.[↗](../../brainstorm/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We brainstormed names for the class pet.") · Our group did a brainstorm on the board.[↗](../../brainstorm/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Our group did a brainstorm on the board.") · I had a brainstorm and forgot my own phone number.[↗](../../brainstorm/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: I had a brainstorm and forgot my own…") · She had a brainstorm: why not sell lemonade?[↗](../../brainstorm/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: She had a brainstorm: why not sell lemonade?") · Brainstorm all the words you know about the sea.[↗](../../brainstorm/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Brainstorm all the words you know about the…") **brainstorming** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A way of finding ideas where people say every idea that comes to mind, quickly and without judging, then choose the best ones.[↗](../../brainstorming/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A way of finding ideas where people say…") *Example:* Brainstorming helped us plan our science fair project.[↗](../../brainstorming/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Brainstorming helped us plan our science fair project.") · We spent ten minutes brainstorming words for the poem.[↗](../../brainstorming/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We spent ten minutes brainstorming words for the…") · In brainstorming, every idea counts.[↗](../../brainstorming/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: In brainstorming, every idea counts.") · Our team is brainstorming ways to save water.[↗](../../brainstorming/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Our team is brainstorming ways to save water.") · Brainstorming works better when everyone takes a turn.[↗](../../brainstorming/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Brainstorming works better when everyone takes a turn.") **brainy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (informal) Very clever and good at thinking and learning.[↗](../../brainy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Very clever and good at thinking and learning.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) Smart in a bookish way.[↗](../../brainy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Smart in a bookish way.") *Example:* My sister is really brainy at maths.[↗](../../brainy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My sister is really brainy at maths.") · The brainy kid in the film builds a robot.[↗](../../brainy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The brainy kid in the film builds a…") · You don't have to be brainy to be kind.[↗](../../brainy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: You don't have to be brainy to be…") · She's the brainiest girl in our class.[↗](../../brainy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She's the brainiest girl in our class.") · Owls are thought of as brainy birds in stories.[↗](../../brainy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Owls are thought of as brainy birds in…") · Ask Tom, he's brainy about dinosaurs.[↗](../../brainy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Ask Tom, he's brainy about dinosaurs.") **braised** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Cooked slowly in a covered pot with a little liquid, after first being browned in hot fat.[↗](../../braised/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Cooked slowly in a covered pot with a…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The past tense and past participle of «braise», as in «she braised the beef».[↗](../../braised/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The past tense and past participle of «braise»,…") *Example:* We had braised beef with mashed potatoes.[↗](../../braised/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We had braised beef with mashed potatoes.") · Gran braised the carrots in orange juice.[↗](../../braised/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Gran braised the carrots in orange juice.") · Braised red cabbage is lovely at Christmas.[↗](../../braised/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Braised red cabbage is lovely at Christmas.") · The menu offered braised lamb with peas.[↗](../../braised/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The menu offered braised lamb with peas.") · The meat was braised for three hours until soft.[↗](../../braised/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The meat was braised for three hours until…") · Braised leeks taste sweet and buttery.[↗](../../braised/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Braised leeks taste sweet and buttery.") · Chinese braised pork is cooked in soy sauce.[↗](../../braised/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Chinese braised pork is cooked in soy sauce.") **brake** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A brake is the part of a vehicle, like a bike or car, that slows it down or stops it.[↗](../../brake/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A brake is the part of a vehicle,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To brake is to use the brakes to slow down or stop.[↗](../../brake/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To brake is to use the brakes to…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A brake is something that slows or stops something else happening.[↗](../../brake/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A brake is something that slows or stops…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A brake is also a thicket, a thick clump of bushes or small trees.[↗](../../brake/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A brake is also a thicket, a thick…") *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* Broke into pieces.[↗](../../brake/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: Broke into pieces.") *Example:* Check your brakes before you ride.[↗](../../brake/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Check your brakes before you ride.") · The driver slammed on the brakes.[↗](../../brake/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The driver slammed on the brakes.") · Brake gently on the wet road.[↗](../../brake/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Brake gently on the wet road.") · Bike brakes work by friction.[↗](../../brake/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Bike brakes work by friction.") · The car braked suddenly at the crossing.[↗](../../brake/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The car braked suddenly at the crossing.") · My brakes squeak when I stop.[↗](../../brake/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: My brakes squeak when I stop.") · Cars can't stop instantly, even with good brakes.[↗](../../brake/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Cars can't stop instantly, even with good brakes.") · Mum put the brakes on the plan to buy a puppy.[↗](../../brake/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum put the brakes on the plan to…") · The lumbering bear swung his head of hesitations and thought again; he trotted his small red eye away with him to a near-by brake.[↗](../../brake/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: The lumbering bear swung his head of hesitations…") · The spring flood was lifting the ice covering, which brake into a thousand pieces.[↗](../../brake/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: The spring flood was lifting the ice covering,…") (Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen) · The lumbering bear swung his head of hesitations and thought again; he trotted his small red eye away with him to a near-by brake.[↗](../../brake/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: The lumbering bear swung his head of hesitations…") (Irish Fairy Tales) · Gold! gold!' he shouted, again holding the glass aloft, that it might flash in the sunshine; but his hand trembled, and the alchymic glass fell from it, clattering to the ground, and brake in a thousand pieces.[↗](../../brake/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Gold! gold!' he shouted, again holding the glass…") (Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen) [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](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/42/) **43** [44](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/44/) … [50](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/50/) … 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