--- title: B — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 44 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/44/) [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 44 [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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[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/) **brakes** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Brakes are the parts of a bike, car, train or other vehicle that slow it down or stop it.[↗](../../brakes/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Brakes are the parts of a bike, car,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* He or she brakes means he or she uses the brakes to slow down or stop.[↗](../../brakes/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: He or she brakes means he or she…") *Example:* Check your brakes before you ride your bike.[↗](../../brakes/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Check your brakes before you ride your bike.") · The bus driver slammed on the brakes.[↗](../../brakes/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The bus driver slammed on the brakes.") · Wet brakes take longer to stop the bike.[↗](../../brakes/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Wet brakes take longer to stop the bike.") · The car brakes squealed at the crossing.[↗](../../brakes/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The car brakes squealed at the crossing.") · My bike has two brakes on the handlebars.[↗](../../brakes/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: My bike has two brakes on the handlebars.") · Brakes use friction to slow the wheels down.[↗](../../brakes/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Brakes use friction to slow the wheels down.") · She brakes gently when going downhill.[↗](../../brakes/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: She brakes gently when going downhill.") · The train's brakes hissed as it stopped.[↗](../../brakes/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The train's brakes hissed as it stopped.") · He held on savagely, and stuck out his feet to act as brakes on the dark slope of the hot, moist earth.[↗](../../brakes/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: He held on savagely, and stuck out his…") **bramble** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A bramble is a wild thorny bush with long arching stems, especially the blackberry bush.[↗](../../bramble/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bramble is a wild thorny bush with…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Brambles are a thick tangle of such prickly bushes.[↗](../../bramble/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Brambles are a thick tangle of such prickly…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In Scotland and parts of the UK, a bramble also means the blackberry fruit.[↗](../../bramble/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: In Scotland and parts of the UK, a…") *Example:* My jumper got caught on a bramble.[↗](../../bramble/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My jumper got caught on a bramble.") · Brambles grew all over the old garden.[↗](../../bramble/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Brambles grew all over the old garden.") · We picked berries from the brambles.[↗](../../bramble/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We picked berries from the brambles.") · The rabbit hid in the brambles from the fox.[↗](../../bramble/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The rabbit hid in the brambles from the…") · Wear long trousers, or the brambles will scratch your legs.[↗](../../bramble/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Wear long trousers, or the brambles will scratch…") · Bees buzzed around the bramble flowers.[↗](../../bramble/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Bees buzzed around the bramble flowers.") · In Scotland, «brambles» can mean blackberries.[↗](../../bramble/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: In Scotland, «brambles» can mean blackberries.") · The path was blocked by thick brambles.[↗](../../bramble/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The path was blocked by thick brambles.") · Then said all the trees unto the bramble: Come thou, and reign over us.[↗](../../bramble/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Then said all the trees unto the bramble:…") (Prophets JDG.9.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bramble/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JDG.9.14, JPS 1917") · And they shall come, and shall rest all of them in the rugged valleys, and in the holes of the rocks, and upon all thorns, and upon all brambles.[↗](../../bramble/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And they shall come, and shall rest all…") (Prophets ISA.7.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bramble/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.7.19, JPS 1917") · And the bramble said unto the trees: If in truth ye anoint me king over you, then come and take refuge in my shadow; and if not, let fire come out of the bramble, and devour the cedars of Lebanon.[↗](../../bramble/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And the bramble said unto the trees: If…") (Prophets JDG.9.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bramble/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JDG.9.15, JPS 1917") **bran** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The brown outer layer of grains like wheat and oats, which comes off when flour is made; it is full of fibre.[↗](../../bran/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The brown outer layer of grains like wheat…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (a name) Bran is a name in Welsh and Irish legends.[↗](../../bran/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Bran is a name in Welsh and Irish…") *Example:* I eat bran flakes for breakfast.[↗](../../bran/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I eat bran flakes for breakfast.") · Bran has lots of fibre.[↗](../../bran/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Bran has lots of fibre.") · Brown bread contains bran.[↗](../../bran/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Brown bread contains bran.") · We dipped into the bran tub at the fair.[↗](../../bran/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We dipped into the bran tub at the…") · Horses sometimes eat bran mash.[↗](../../bran/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Horses sometimes eat bran mash.") · Bran comes from the outside of the wheat grain.[↗](../../bran/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Bran comes from the outside of the wheat…") · 'Would you like to have the bran?'[↗](../../bran/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Would you like to have the bran?'") **branch** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A branch is a part of a tree that grows out from the trunk and has smaller twigs and leaves.[↗](../../branch/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A branch is a part of a tree…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A branch is one of the shops, offices or libraries that belong to the same company or group: a branch of a bank.[↗](../../branch/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A branch is one of the shops, offices…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A branch is a part of something bigger that splits off: a branch of a river, a branch of science.[↗](../../branch/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A branch is a part of something bigger…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To branch (out) means to split into parts, or to start doing new things.[↗](../../branch/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To branch out means to split into parts,…") *Example:* The bird sat on a branch of the oak tree.[↗](../../branch/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bird sat on a branch of the…") · Don't climb on that thin branch; it might break.[↗](../../branch/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't climb on that thin branch; it might…") · Strong winds blew a big branch onto the road.[↗](../../branch/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Strong winds blew a big branch onto the…") · Our bank has a branch in the high street.[↗](../../branch/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Our bank has a branch in the high…") · Biology is a branch of science.[↗](../../branch/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Biology is a branch of science.") · The path branches into two near the river.[↗](../../branch/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The path branches into two near the river.") · Mum's side is one branch of our family tree.[↗](../../branch/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum's side is one branch of our family…") · The library has a new branch near our school.[↗](../../branch/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The library has a new branch near our…") · ‘Oh, just a little branch sticking out.[↗](../../branch/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: ‘Oh, just a little branch sticking out.") · So for the six branches going out of the candlestick.[↗](../../branch/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: So for the six branches going out of…") (Torah EXO.37.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../branch/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.37.19, JPS 1917") · And Joseph said unto him: 'This is the interpretation of it: the three branches are three days; (Torah GEN.40.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../branch/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And Joseph said unto him: 'This is the…") · Joseph is a fruitful vine, a fruitful vine by a fountain; its branches run over the wall.[↗](../../branch/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Joseph is a fruitful vine, a fruitful vine…") (Torah GEN.49.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../branch/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.49.22, JPS 1917") · His roots shall dry up beneath, and above shall his branch wither.[↗](../../branch/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: His roots shall dry up beneath, and above…") (Writings JOB.18.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../branch/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.18.16, JPS 1917") · It shall be accomplished before his time, and his branch shall not be leafy.[↗](../../branch/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: It shall be accomplished before his time, and…") (Writings JOB.15.32, JPS 1917)[↗](../../branch/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.15.32, JPS 1917") · She sent out her branches unto the sea, and her shoots unto the River.[↗](../../branch/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: She sent out her branches unto the sea,…") (Writings PSA.80.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../branch/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.80.12, JPS 1917") **brand** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A brand is the name of a product made by a particular company, with its own logo: a brand of trainers, a brand of cereal.[↗](../../brand/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A brand is the name of a product…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A brand is a mark burned into an animal's skin to show who owns it.[↗](../../brand/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A brand is a mark burned into an…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To brand means to mark with a brand, or to give someone a bad name: he was branded a liar.[↗](../../brand/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To brand means to mark with a brand,…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* «Brand new» means completely new, never used.[↗](../../brand/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: «Brand new» means completely new, never used.") *Everyday, meaning 5:* A brand is also a burning stick or piece of wood, used as a torch.[↗](../../brand/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: A brand is also a burning stick or…") *Example:* What brand of trainers do you like?[↗](../../brand/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: What brand of trainers do you like?") · Mum buys the supermarket's own brand because it is cheaper.[↗](../../brand/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum buys the supermarket's own brand because it…") · My bike is brand new.[↗](../../brand/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: My bike is brand new.") · Adverts try to make us love a brand.[↗](../../brand/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Adverts try to make us love a brand.") · The rancher put his brand on the cattle.[↗](../../brand/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The rancher put his brand on the cattle.") · He was branded a cheat after one mistake.[↗](../../brand/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: He was branded a cheat after one mistake.") · Compare two brands to see which is the better value.[↗](../../brand/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Compare two brands to see which is the…") · On hearing this, Althea seized the brand, laid it up carefully in a chest, and henceforth preserved it as her most precious possession.[↗](../../brand/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: On hearing this, Althea seized the brand, laid…") · A contemptible brand in the thought of him that is at ease, a thing ready for them whose foot slippeth.[↗](../../brand/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: A contemptible brand in the thought of him…") (Writings JOB.12.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brand/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.12.5, JPS 1917") · Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that gird yourselves with firebrands, begone in the flame of your fire, and among the brands that ye have kindled.[↗](../../brand/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that…") (Prophets ISA.50.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brand/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.50.11, JPS 1917") · And the LORD said unto Satan: 'The LORD rebuke thee, O Satan, yea, the LORD that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee; is not this man a brand plucked out of the fire?'[↗](../../brand/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And the LORD said unto Satan: 'The LORD…") (Prophets ZEC.3.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brand/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ZEC.3.2, JPS 1917") **brandish** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To brandish is to wave or shake a weapon or object in the air, to show it off or to threaten.[↗](../../brandish/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To brandish is to wave or shake a…") *Example:* The knight brandished his sword.[↗](../../brandish/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The knight brandished his sword.") · The coachman brandished his whip.[↗](../../brandish/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The coachman brandished his whip.") · She brandished a burning torch.[↗](../../brandish/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She brandished a burning torch.") · Don't brandish that stick at your brother.[↗](../../brandish/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't brandish that stick at your brother.") **brandy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Brandy is a strong alcoholic drink made from wine or fruit; it is not for children.[↗](../../brandy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Brandy is a strong alcoholic drink made from…") *Example:* A glass of brandy warmed him.[↗](../../brandy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A glass of brandy warmed him.") · Brandy is far too strong for children.[↗](../../brandy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Brandy is far too strong for children.") · He poured a little brandy into the cup.[↗](../../brandy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He poured a little brandy into the cup.") **brass** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Brass is a shiny yellow metal made by mixing copper and zinc.[↗](../../brass/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Brass is a shiny yellow metal made by…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The brass, or brass instruments, are musical instruments like trumpets and trombones that you blow into.[↗](../../brass/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The brass, or brass instruments, are musical instruments…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (UK slang) Money: «Where there's muck, there's brass».[↗](../../brass/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Money: «Where there's muck, there's brass».") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (informal) The top brass are the most important people in charge, such as senior officers or bosses.[↗](../../brass/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: The top brass are the most important people…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (informal) Brass, or brass neck, means boldness that is rude: «He had the brass neck to ask for more».[↗](../../brass/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: Brass, or brass neck, means boldness that is…") *Example:* The old door had a shiny brass knocker.[↗](../../brass/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The old door had a shiny brass knocker.") · My sister plays the trumpet in the school brass band.[↗](../../brass/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: My sister plays the trumpet in the school…") · Brass is made from copper and zinc.[↗](../../brass/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Brass is made from copper and zinc.") · The top brass came to visit the factory.[↗](../../brass/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The top brass came to visit the factory.") · Let's get down to brass tacks and decide who does what.[↗](../../brass/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Let's get down to brass tacks and decide…") · He walked in as bold as brass without knocking.[↗](../../brass/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: He walked in as bold as brass without…") · I'm proper brassed off with this homework.[↗](../../brass/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: I'm proper brassed off with this homework.") · Grandad says there's good brass in fixing cars.[↗](../../brass/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandad says there's good brass in fixing cars.") · It was a blue jacket with brass buttons, quite new.[↗](../../brass/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: It was a blue jacket with brass buttons,…") · And he made the staves of acacia-wood, and overlaid them with brass.[↗](../../brass/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And he made the staves of acacia-wood, and…") (Torah EXO.38.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brass/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.38.6, JPS 1917") · to devise skilful works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, (Torah EXO.31.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brass/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: to devise skilful works, to work in gold,…") · And to devise skilful works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, (Torah EXO.35.32, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brass/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: And to devise skilful works, to work in…") · Can iron break iron from the north and brass?[↗](../../brass/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Can iron break iron from the north and…") (Prophets JER.15.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brass/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.15.12, JPS 1917") · He esteemeth iron as straw, and brass as rotten wood.[↗](../../brass/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: He esteemeth iron as straw, and brass as…") (Writings JOB.41.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brass/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.41.19, JPS 1917") · Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brass?[↗](../../brass/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Is my strength the strength of stones? or…") (Writings JOB.6.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brass/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.6.12, JPS 1917") **brat** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (informal, rude) A brat is a child who behaves badly, is spoiled or rude.[↗](../../brat/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A brat is a child who behaves badly,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) An army brat is a child who grew up moving from base to base because a parent was in the armed forces.[↗](../../brat/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: An army brat is a child who grew…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal) Sometimes used jokingly about any annoying younger person.[↗](../../brat/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Sometimes used jokingly about any annoying younger person.") *Example:* That spoiled brat screamed until he got the toy.[↗](../../brat/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: That spoiled brat screamed until he got the…") · Stop being such a brat and share your sweets.[↗](../../brat/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Stop being such a brat and share your…") · My cousin was an army brat and lived in five countries.[↗](../../brat/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: My cousin was an army brat and lived…") · The little brat kicked my chair the whole film.[↗](../../brat/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The little brat kicked my chair the whole…") · Mum said, «Don't be bratty to your sister.»[↗](../../brat/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum said, «Don't be bratty to your sister.»") · In the story, the brat finally learns to say thank you.[↗](../../brat/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: In the story, the brat finally learns to…") · She's nought but a brat, with ne'er a cow or a cabbage o' her own."[↗](../../brat/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: She's nought but a brat, with ne'er a…") **brave** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Brave means ready to do something difficult or frightening, even though you feel afraid.[↗](../../brave/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Brave means ready to do something difficult or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To brave something, like bad weather, is to face it and go through it.[↗](../../brave/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To brave something, like bad weather, is to…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In old stories, «the brave» means brave people.[↗](../../brave/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: In old stories, «the brave» means brave people.") *Example:* It was brave of you to tell the teacher the truth.[↗](../../brave/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: It was brave of you to tell the…") · The firefighter was very brave.[↗](../../brave/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The firefighter was very brave.") · I was brave at the dentist.[↗](../../brave/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: I was brave at the dentist.") · She was brave enough to stand up to the bully.[↗](../../brave/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She was brave enough to stand up to…") · We braved the rain to watch the parade.[↗](../../brave/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We braved the rain to watch the parade.") · Even brave people feel scared sometimes.[↗](../../brave/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Even brave people feel scared sometimes.") · He put on a brave face, but he was sad.[↗](../../brave/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: He put on a brave face, but he…") · Jumping off a roof is not brave; it is dangerous.[↗](../../brave/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Jumping off a roof is not brave; it…") · He was so brave and cheerful.[↗](../../brave/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: He was so brave and cheerful.") **bravely** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In a brave way: without showing fear, even when something is dangerous, painful or frightening.[↗](../../bravely/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: In a brave way: without showing fear, even…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In a way that shows someone tries hard even though it is difficult or sad: «She smiled bravely».[↗](../../bravely/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: In a way that shows someone tries hard…") *Example:* The firefighter bravely ran into the burning house.[↗](../../bravely/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The firefighter bravely ran into the burning house.") · My little brother bravely had his injection.[↗](../../bravely/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: My little brother bravely had his injection.") · She bravely put up her hand to answer.[↗](../../bravely/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She bravely put up her hand to answer.") · The team fought bravely but lost the final.[↗](../../bravely/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The team fought bravely but lost the final.") · He smiled bravely though his knee was bleeding.[↗](../../bravely/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: He smiled bravely though his knee was bleeding.") · The knight bravely faced the dragon.[↗](../../bravely/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The knight bravely faced the dragon.") · They bravely told the teacher the truth.[↗](../../bravely/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: They bravely told the teacher the truth.") · Pinocchio, although alone, defended himself bravely.[↗](../../bravely/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Pinocchio, although alone, defended himself bravely.") **bravery** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Bravery is being brave: doing something good or right even when it is dangerous, hard or scary.[↗](../../bravery/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Bravery is being brave: doing something good or…") *Example:* The firefighter got a medal for bravery.[↗](../../bravery/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The firefighter got a medal for bravery.") · It takes bravery to say sorry.[↗](../../bravery/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: It takes bravery to say sorry.") · The girl showed great bravery when she called for help.[↗](../../bravery/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The girl showed great bravery when she called…") · Bravery doesn't mean you're never scared.[↗](../../bravery/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Bravery doesn't mean you're never scared.") · The knight was famous for his bravery.[↗](../../bravery/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The knight was famous for his bravery.") · Standing up to a bully takes bravery.[↗](../../bravery/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Standing up to a bully takes bravery.") · ‘Dear Walter, remember that it is only cowards who boast; a really brave man never talks of his bravery.’[↗](../../bravery/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: ‘Dear Walter, remember that it is only cowards…") · In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their anklets, and the fillets, and the crescents; (Prophets ISA.3.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bravery/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: In that day the Lord will take away…") **bravo** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A word shouted to praise someone for doing something very well, especially at the end of a performance: «Bravo!».[↗](../../bravo/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A word shouted to praise someone for doing…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* «Bravo» is the word for the letter B in the international spelling alphabet (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie …).[↗](../../bravo/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: «Bravo» is the word for the letter B…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (noun, old) A hired thug or killer, in old stories.[↗](../../bravo/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A hired thug or killer, in old stories.") *Example:* «Bravo!» shouted the audience when the song ended.[↗](../../bravo/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: «Bravo!» shouted the audience when the song ended.") · The teacher said «Bravo!» when I finished my piano piece.[↗](../../bravo/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The teacher said «Bravo!» when I finished my…") · My postcode starts with «Bravo Sierra».[↗](../../bravo/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: My postcode starts with «Bravo Sierra».") · The pilot spelled out «Bravo, Alpha».[↗](../../bravo/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The pilot spelled out «Bravo, Alpha».") · Bravo, you've tidied your room at last\![↗](../../bravo/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Bravo, you've tidied your room at last!") · Cries of «bravo» filled the theatre.[↗](../../bravo/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Cries of «bravo» filled the theatre.") · “Bravo, Polendina!” cried the same tiny voice which came from no one knew where.[↗](../../bravo/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: “Bravo, Polendina!” cried the same tiny voice which…") **braw** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (Scots) Braw means fine, good, lovely or handsome, as in a braw day.[↗](../../braw/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Braw means fine, good, lovely or handsome, as…") *Example:* It's a braw day for a walk up the hill.[↗](../../braw/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: It's a braw day for a walk up…") (Scots)[↗](../../braw/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Scots") · That's a braw jumper you've got on.[↗](../../braw/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: That's a braw jumper you've got on.") (Scots)[↗](../../braw/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Scots") · We had a braw time at the ceilidh.[↗](../../braw/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We had a braw time at the ceilidh.") (Scots)[↗](../../braw/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Scots") · Gran says the view is braw.[↗](../../braw/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Gran says the view is braw.") (Scots)[↗](../../braw/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Scots") · A braw lad and a bonny lass walked by.[↗](../../braw/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: A braw lad and a bonny lass walked…") (Scots)[↗](../../braw/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Scots") **brawl** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A brawl is a noisy, rough fight between people.[↗](../../brawl/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A brawl is a noisy, rough fight between…") *Example:* A brawl broke out in the inn.[↗](../../brawl/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A brawl broke out in the inn.") · The two men got into a brawl.[↗](../../brawl/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The two men got into a brawl.") · Stop the brawl before someone is hurt.[↗](../../brawl/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Stop the brawl before someone is hurt.") **brawny** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Brawny means having big, strong muscles.[↗](../../brawny/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Brawny means having big, strong muscles.") *Example:* The brawny farmer lifted the sack.[↗](../../brawny/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The brawny farmer lifted the sack.") · He had brawny arms from rowing.[↗](../../brawny/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He had brawny arms from rowing.") · Only a brawny giant could lift the stone.[↗](../../brawny/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Only a brawny giant could lift the stone.") **bray** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To make the loud, harsh noise of a donkey (hee-haw).[↗](../../bray/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To make the loud, harsh noise of a…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (of people) To laugh or talk loudly and unpleasantly.[↗](../../bray/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To laugh or talk loudly and unpleasantly.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (noun) The sound a donkey makes.[↗](../../bray/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: The sound a donkey makes.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To cry out in a loud, harsh voice, especially in pain.[↗](../../bray/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To cry out in a loud, harsh voice,…") *Example:* The donkey brayed loudly at the gate.[↗](../../bray/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The donkey brayed loudly at the gate.") · We heard a loud bray from the field.[↗](../../bray/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We heard a loud bray from the field.") · The man's braying laugh filled the café.[↗](../../bray/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The man's braying laugh filled the café.") · Hee-haw is how we write a donkey's bray.[↗](../../bray/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Hee-haw is how we write a donkey's bray.") · The donkey brayed when it wanted its dinner.[↗](../../bray/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The donkey brayed when it wanted its dinner.") · A trumpet in the band brayed out of tune.[↗](../../bray/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: A trumpet in the band brayed out of…") · Pinocchio screamed with pain and as he screamed he brayed:[↗](../../bray/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Pinocchio screamed with pain and as he screamed…") · Among the bushes they bray; under the nettles they are gathered together.[↗](../../bray/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Among the bushes they bray; under the nettles…") (Writings JOB.30.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bray/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.30.7, JPS 1917") · Doth the wild ass bray when he hath grass? or loweth the ox over his fodder?[↗](../../bray/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Doth the wild ass bray when he hath…") (Writings JOB.6.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bray/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.6.5, JPS 1917") · Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar with a pestle among groats, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.[↗](../../bray/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a…") (Writings PRO.27.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bray/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.27.22, 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/) … [43](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/43/) **44** [45](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/45/) … [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 43](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/43/) - next →: [page 45](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/45/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)