--- title: B — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 45 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/45/) [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 45 [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/) **brazen** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (old use) Brazen means made of brass, the shiny yellow metal.[↗](../../brazen/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Brazen means made of brass, the shiny yellow…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Brazen means bold and shameless, not caring who sees.[↗](../../brazen/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Brazen means bold and shameless, not caring who…") *Example:* A brazen trumpet sounded.[↗](../../brazen/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A brazen trumpet sounded.") · The brazen bulls breathed fire.[↗](../../brazen/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The brazen bulls breathed fire.") · He told a brazen lie in front of the teacher.[↗](../../brazen/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He told a brazen lie in front of…") · the brazen altar, and its grating of brass, its staves, and all its vessels, the laver and its base; (Torah EXO.39.39, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brazen/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: the brazen altar, and its grating of brass,…") · And Eleazar the priest took the brazen fire-pans, which they that were burnt had offered; and they beat them out for a covering of the altar, (Torah NUM.16.39, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brazen/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: And Eleazar the priest took the brazen fire-pans,…") · And thou shalt make for it a grating of network of brass; and upon the net shalt thou make four brazen rings in the four corners thereof.[↗](../../brazen/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: And thou shalt make for it a grating…") (Torah EXO.27.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brazen/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.27.4, JPS 1917") · And they went in, and stood beside the brazen altar.[↗](../../brazen/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: And they went in, and stood beside the…") (Prophets EZK.9.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brazen/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.9.2, JPS 1917") · and the children are brazen-faced and stiff-hearted, I do send thee unto them; and thou shalt say unto them: Thus saith the Lord GOD.[↗](../../brazen/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: and the children are brazen-faced and stiff-hearted, I…") (Prophets EZK.2.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brazen/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.2.4, JPS 1917") · And Solomon offered there, upon the brazen altar before the LORD, which was at the tent of meeting, he offered a thousand burnt-offerings upon it.[↗](../../brazen/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And Solomon offered there, upon the brazen altar…") (Writings 2CH.1.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brazen/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings 2CH.1.6, JPS 1917") **brazier** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A brazier is an iron pan or basket that holds burning coal or wood to give out heat, or to burn scented wood outdoors.[↗](../../brazier/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A brazier is an iron pan or basket…") *Example:* The cold room was warmed by a brazier of glowing coal.[↗](../../brazier/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The cold room was warmed by a brazier…") · A thousand braziers burned scented wood along the path.[↗](../../brazier/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: A thousand braziers burned scented wood along the…") · Thick smoke rose from the braziers and hid the horse and princess.[↗](../../brazier/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Thick smoke rose from the braziers and hid…") · Now the king was sitting in the winter-house in the ninth month; and the brazier was burning before him.[↗](../../brazier/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Now the king was sitting in the winter-house…") (Prophets JER.36.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brazier/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.36.22, JPS 1917") **brazil** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Brazil is the biggest country in South America, where people speak Portuguese; its capital is Brasília.[↗](../../brazil/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Brazil is the biggest country in South America,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A brazil (Brazil nut) is a large, hard, three-sided nut from a tall South American tree.[↗](../../brazil/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A brazil Brazil nut is a large, hard,…") *Example:* Brazil is the largest country in South America.[↗](../../brazil/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Brazil is the largest country in South America.") · People in Brazil speak Portuguese.[↗](../../brazil/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: People in Brazil speak Portuguese.") · The Amazon rainforest is mostly in Brazil.[↗](../../brazil/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The Amazon rainforest is mostly in Brazil.") · Brazil has won the football World Cup five times.[↗](../../brazil/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Brazil has won the football World Cup five…") · Rio de Janeiro is a famous city in Brazil.[↗](../../brazil/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Rio de Janeiro is a famous city in…") · Brazil nuts grow inside a hard round shell.[↗](../../brazil/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Brazil nuts grow inside a hard round shell.") · My cousin went to the carnival in Brazil.[↗](../../brazil/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: My cousin went to the carnival in Brazil.") · The capital of Brazil is Brasília, not Rio.[↗](../../brazil/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The capital of Brazil is Brasília, not Rio.") · From Brazil, in South America, comes “The Tortoise and the Mischievous Monkey,” with the adventures of other animals.[↗](../../brazil/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: From Brazil, in South America, comes “The Tortoise…") **brazilian** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* From or to do with Brazil, the largest country in South America: «Brazilian football».[↗](../../brazilian/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: From or to do with Brazil, the largest…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A person from Brazil.[↗](../../brazilian/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A person from Brazil.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «Brazilian Portuguese» is the kind of Portuguese spoken in Brazil.[↗](../../brazilian/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: «Brazilian Portuguese» is the kind of Portuguese spoken…") *Example:* She is Brazilian and speaks Portuguese.[↗](../../brazilian/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She is Brazilian and speaks Portuguese.") · The Brazilian team won the match.[↗](../../brazilian/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The Brazilian team won the match.") · We tasted Brazilian food at the festival.[↗](../../brazilian/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We tasted Brazilian food at the festival.") · The Amazon rainforest is mostly in Brazilian land.[↗](../../brazilian/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The Amazon rainforest is mostly in Brazilian land.") · Many Brazilians celebrate Carnival with music and dancing.[↗](../../brazilian/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Many Brazilians celebrate Carnival with music and dancing.") · A Brazilian nut is a big seed from the Amazon.[↗](../../brazilian/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: A Brazilian nut is a big seed from…") **brazilwood** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tropical tree from the coast of Brazil with hard red wood.[↗](../../brazilwood/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tropical tree from the coast of Brazil…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The red wood of this tree, used to make red dye and the best bows for violins.[↗](../../brazilwood/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The red wood of this tree, used to…") *Example:* Brazil was named after the brazilwood tree.[↗](../../brazilwood/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Brazil was named after the brazilwood tree.") · Traders used brazilwood to make red dye for cloth.[↗](../../brazilwood/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Traders used brazilwood to make red dye for…") · Good violin bows are made of brazilwood.[↗](../../brazilwood/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Good violin bows are made of brazilwood.") · Brazilwood trees are now rare and protected.[↗](../../brazilwood/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Brazilwood trees are now rare and protected.") · The heartwood of brazilwood is a deep orange-red.[↗](../../brazilwood/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The heartwood of brazilwood is a deep orange-red.") **breach** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A breach is the breaking of a rule, law, promise or agreement: «a breach of the rules».[↗](../../breach/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A breach is the breaking of a rule,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A breach is a gap or hole made in a wall, dam or defence.[↗](../../breach/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A breach is a gap or hole made…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To breach something is to break through it: «The sea breached the wall».[↗](../../breach/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To breach something is to break through it:…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (formal) A data breach is when private information is stolen or leaked.[↗](../../breach/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A data breach is when private information is…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* When a whale breaches, it jumps up out of the water.[↗](../../breach/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: When a whale breaches, it jumps up out…") *Everyday, meaning 6:* A breach can also be a huge wave that crashes over the deck of a ship.[↗](../../breach/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: A breach can also be a huge wave…") *Example:* Copying in the exam is a breach of the school rules.[↗](../../breach/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Copying in the exam is a breach of…") · The flood water breached the river bank.[↗](../../breach/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The flood water breached the river bank.") · The company had a data breach, so we changed our passwords.[↗](../../breach/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The company had a data breach, so we…") · Reading her diary was a breach of trust.[↗](../../breach/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Reading her diary was a breach of trust.") · We watched a whale breach right next to the boat.[↗](../../breach/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We watched a whale breach right next to…") · When the goalkeeper was ill, Sam stepped into the breach.[↗](../../breach/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: When the goalkeeper was ill, Sam stepped into…") · The soldiers made a breach in the castle wall.[↗](../../breach/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The soldiers made a breach in the castle…") · It was impossible to render assistance; the sea rushed in upon the vessel, making a clean breach over her.[↗](../../breach/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: It was impossible to render assistance; the sea…") · breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth; as he hath maimed a man, so shall it be rendered unto him.[↗](../../breach/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for…") (Torah LEV.24.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../breach/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.24.20, JPS 1917") · And it came to pass, as he drew back his hand, that, behold his brother came out; and she said: 'Wherefore hast thou made a breach for thyself?'[↗](../../breach/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And it came to pass, as he drew…") Therefore his name was called Perez.[↗](../../breach/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Therefore his name was called Perez.") (Torah GEN.38.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../breach/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.38.29, JPS 1917") · For thy breach is great like the sea; who can heal thee?[↗](../../breach/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: For thy breach is great like the sea;…") (Writings LAM.2.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../breach/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings LAM.2.13, JPS 1917") · He breaketh me with breach upon breach; He runneth upon me like a giant.[↗](../../breach/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: He breaketh me with breach upon breach; He…") (Writings JOB.16.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../breach/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.16.14, JPS 1917") · Mine eye runneth down with rivers of water, for the breach of the daughter of my people.[↗](../../breach/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Mine eye runneth down with rivers of water,…") (Writings LAM.3.48, JPS 1917)[↗](../../breach/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings LAM.3.48, JPS 1917") **bread** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Bread is a food made from flour, water and usually yeast, mixed into a dough and baked in an oven.[↗](../../bread/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Bread is a food made from flour, water…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Bread comes in loaves, rolls and slices.[↗](../../bread/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Bread comes in loaves, rolls and slices.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Bread is sometimes a slang word for money (old-fashioned).[↗](../../bread/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Bread is sometimes a slang word for money…") *Example:* A loaf of bread costs $2.[↗](../../bread/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A loaf of bread costs $2.") · Each loaf has 20 slices of bread.[↗](../../bread/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Each loaf has 20 slices of bread.") · She made 4 sandwiches with 2 slices of bread each.[↗](../../bread/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She made 4 sandwiches with 2 slices of…") · The baker sells 60 loaves of bread a day.[↗](../../bread/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The baker sells 60 loaves of bread a…") · We fed the ducks breadcrumbs.[↗](../../bread/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We fed the ducks breadcrumbs.") · Yeast makes the bread dough rise.[↗](../../bread/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Yeast makes the bread dough rise.") · Would you like brown bread or white bread?[↗](../../bread/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Would you like brown bread or white bread?") · Hansel and Gretel left a trail of bread crumbs.[↗](../../bread/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Hansel and Gretel left a trail of bread…") · Have you a morsel of bread?’[↗](../../bread/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Have you a morsel of bread?’") · The feast of unleavened bread shalt thou keep.[↗](../../bread/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: The feast of unleavened bread shalt thou keep.") (Torah EXO.34.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bread/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.34.18, JPS 1917") · As for Asher, his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties.[↗](../../bread/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: As for Asher, his bread shall be fat,…") (Torah GEN.49.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bread/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.49.20, JPS 1917") · Ye shall eat nothing leavened; in all your habitations shall ye eat unleavened bread.'[↗](../../bread/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Ye shall eat nothing leavened; in all your…") (Torah EXO.12.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bread/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.12.20, JPS 1917") · Ye offer polluted bread upon Mine altar.[↗](../../bread/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Ye offer polluted bread upon Mine altar.") (Prophets MAL.1.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bread/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets MAL.1.7, JPS 1917") · 'Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.'[↗](../../bread/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in…") (Writings PRO.9.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bread/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.9.17, JPS 1917") · Then he said unto him: 'Come home with me, and eat bread.'[↗](../../bread/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Then he said unto him: 'Come home with…") (Prophets 1KI.13.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bread/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1KI.13.15, JPS 1917") **breadbasket** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A breadbasket is a basket or bowl for serving bread at the table.[↗](../../breadbasket/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A breadbasket is a basket or bowl for…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A breadbasket is a region that grows lots of grain, like wheat, and feeds many people: «the breadbasket of the country».[↗](../../breadbasket/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A breadbasket is a region that grows lots…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (slang, old-fashioned) Your stomach: «a punch in the breadbasket».[↗](../../breadbasket/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Your stomach: «a punch in the breadbasket».") *Example:* The waiter put a warm breadbasket on our table.[↗](../../breadbasket/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The waiter put a warm breadbasket on our…") · The prairies are called Canada's breadbasket.[↗](../../breadbasket/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The prairies are called Canada's breadbasket.") · Pass the breadbasket, please.[↗](../../breadbasket/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Pass the breadbasket, please.") · Ukraine is often called the breadbasket of Europe.[↗](../../breadbasket/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Ukraine is often called the breadbasket of Europe.") · The cowboy took a punch in the breadbasket.[↗](../../breadbasket/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The cowboy took a punch in the breadbasket.") · Dad filled the breadbasket with rolls and toast.[↗](../../breadbasket/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad filled the breadbasket with rolls and toast.") **breadcrumb** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tiny piece of bread.[↗](../../breadcrumb/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tiny piece of bread.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Breadcrumbs (plural): very small bits of dried bread used for coating food like fish or chicken before frying.[↗](../../breadcrumb/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Breadcrumbs plural: very small bits of dried bread…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (computing) A breadcrumb trail: a line of links at the top of a website showing where you are, like Home \> Science \> Plants.[↗](../../breadcrumb/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A breadcrumb trail: a line of links at…") *Example:* Hansel dropped breadcrumbs to mark the path.[↗](../../breadcrumb/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Hansel dropped breadcrumbs to mark the path.") · The birds ate all the breadcrumbs.[↗](../../breadcrumb/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The birds ate all the breadcrumbs.") · Dip the fish in egg and then in breadcrumbs.[↗](../../breadcrumb/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Dip the fish in egg and then in…") · There were breadcrumbs all over the table after breakfast.[↗](../../breadcrumb/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: There were breadcrumbs all over the table after…") · The website's breadcrumbs showed Home \> Games \> Puzzles.[↗](../../breadcrumb/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The website's breadcrumbs showed Home > Games >…") · We fed breadcrumbs to the ducks, but oats are better for them.[↗](../../breadcrumb/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: We fed breadcrumbs to the ducks, but oats…") · Gangazara sat in the dark cellar, without the sun's light falling upon him, and feasted upon the breadcrumbs and sweetmeats that the rats so kindly supplied him with.[↗](../../breadcrumb/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Gangazara sat in the dark cellar, without the…") **breadth** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Breadth is how wide something is; its width from side to side.[↗](../../breadth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Breadth is how wide something is; its width…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Breadth is how many different things something includes, as in «breadth of knowledge».[↗](../../breadth/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Breadth is how many different things something includes,…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «By a hair's breadth» means only just, by a very tiny amount.[↗](../../breadth/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: «By a hair's breadth» means only just, by…") *Example:* The pool is 25 m long and 10 m in breadth.[↗](../../breadth/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The pool is 25 m long and 10…") · The area is length × breadth: 6 × 4 = 24 square metres.[↗](../../breadth/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The area is length × breadth: 6 ×…") · She travelled the length and breadth of the country.[↗](../../breadth/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She travelled the length and breadth of the…") · The ball missed the goal by a hair's breadth.[↗](../../breadth/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The ball missed the goal by a hair's…") · The teacher has a great breadth of knowledge.[↗](../../breadth/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The teacher has a great breadth of knowledge.") · Measure the length and the breadth of your desk.[↗](../../breadth/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Measure the length and the breadth of your…") · That time he almost touched it—no, he missed it by a hair’s breadth\![↗](../../breadth/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: That time he almost touched it—no, he missed…") · And the breadth of the court on the east side eastward shall be fifty cubits.[↗](../../breadth/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: And the breadth of the court on the…") (Torah EXO.27.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../breadth/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.27.13, JPS 1917") · Four-square it shall be and double: a span shall be the length thereof, and a span the breadth thereof.[↗](../../breadth/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Four-square it shall be and double: a span…") (Torah EXO.28.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../breadth/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.28.16, JPS 1917") · Ten cubits was the length of a board, and a cubit and a half the breadth of each board.[↗](../../breadth/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Ten cubits was the length of a board,…") (Torah EXO.36.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../breadth/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.36.21, JPS 1917") · Hast thou surveyed unto the breadths of the earth?[↗](../../breadth/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Hast thou surveyed unto the breadths of the…") (Writings JOB.38.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../breadth/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.38.18, JPS 1917") · The length by cubits after the ancient measure was threescore cubits, and the breadth twenty cubits.[↗](../../breadth/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: The length by cubits after the ancient measure…") (Writings 2CH.3.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../breadth/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings 2CH.3.3, JPS 1917") · By the breath of God ice is given, and the breadth of the waters is straitened.[↗](../../breadth/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: By the breath of God ice is given,…") (Writings JOB.37.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../breadth/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.37.10, JPS 1917") **breadwinner** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The person in a family who earns the money that the family lives on.[↗](../../breadwinner/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The person in a family who earns the…") *Example:* Mum is the main breadwinner in our house.[↗](../../breadwinner/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum is the main breadwinner in our house.") · When Dad lost his job, Gran became the breadwinner.[↗](../../breadwinner/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: When Dad lost his job, Gran became the…") · Both my parents are breadwinners.[↗](../../breadwinner/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Both my parents are breadwinners.") · In the story, the eldest son had to become the breadwinner.[↗](../../breadwinner/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: In the story, the eldest son had to…") · Being the only breadwinner can be stressful.[↗](../../breadwinner/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Being the only breadwinner can be stressful.") **break** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To break is to make something come apart into pieces, so it can no longer be used.[↗](../../break/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To break is to make something come apart…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To break is to stop working: «The TV broke».[↗](../../break/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To break is to stop working: «The TV…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To break a rule or a promise is to not keep it.[↗](../../break/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To break a rule or a promise is…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A break is a short rest from work or school: «morning break».[↗](../../break/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A break is a short rest from work…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To break a record is to do better than anyone before.[↗](../../break/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: To break a record is to do better…") *Everyday, meaning 6:* To break out is to start suddenly, as fire, fighting or trouble does.[↗](../../break/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: To break out is to start suddenly, as…") *Example:* Anna breaks 5 cookies.[↗](../../break/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Anna breaks 5 cookies.") · 16 pencils broke.[↗](../../break/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: 16 pencils broke.") · Of 24 glasses, 3 are broken.[↗](../../break/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Of 24 glasses, 3 are broken.") How many are not broken?[↗](../../break/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: How many are not broken?") · We play football at morning break.[↗](../../break/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We play football at morning break.") · Ben broke his arm when he fell off his bike.[↗](../../break/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Ben broke his arm when he fell off…") · Never break a promise to a friend.[↗](../../break/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Never break a promise to a friend.") · Break 15 into 10 and 5 to add it more easily.[↗](../../break/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Break 15 into 10 and 5 to add…") · She broke the school record for the long jump.[↗](../../break/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: She broke the school record for the long…") · The flames were breaking out from below.[↗](../../break/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: The flames were breaking out from below.") · Thou shalt break it in pieces, and pour oil thereon; it is a meal-offering.[↗](../../break/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou shalt break it in pieces, and pour…") (Torah LEV.2.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../break/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.2.6, JPS 1917") · And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.[↗](../../break/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled…") (Torah GEN.32.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../break/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.32.24, JPS 1917") · And let the priests also, that come near to the LORD, sanctify themselves, lest the LORD break forth upon them.'[↗](../../break/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: And let the priests also, that come near…") (Torah EXO.19.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../break/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.19.22, JPS 1917") · Can iron break iron from the north and brass?[↗](../../break/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Can iron break iron from the north and…") (Prophets JER.15.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../break/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.15.12, JPS 1917") · With the east wind Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish.[↗](../../break/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: With the east wind Thou breakest the ships…") (Writings PSA.48.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../break/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.48.8, JPS 1917") · 'Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.'[↗](../../break/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Let us break their bands asunder, and cast…") (Writings PSA.2.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../break/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.2.3, JPS 1917") **breakage** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A breakage is something that has been broken, especially by accident.[↗](../../breakage/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A breakage is something that has been broken,…") *e.g.* "the shop charges for breakages".[↗](../../breakage/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: 'the shop charges for breakages'.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Breakage is the act of breaking or the damage done.[↗](../../breakage/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Breakage is the act of breaking or the…") *e.g.* "pack the plates carefully to stop breakage".[↗](../../breakage/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: 'pack the plates carefully to stop breakage'.") *Example:* All breakages must be paid for.[↗](../../breakage/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: All breakages must be paid for.") · We wrapped the cups in newspaper to stop breakage.[↗](../../breakage/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We wrapped the cups in newspaper to stop…") · There were three breakages when we moved house.[↗](../../breakage/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: There were three breakages when we moved house.") · Out of 50 glasses, 4 were breakages, so 46 were left.[↗](../../breakage/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Out of 50 glasses, 4 were breakages, so…") · The delivery arrived with no breakages.[↗](../../breakage/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The delivery arrived with no breakages.") · The shop puts breakages in a special box.[↗](../../breakage/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The shop puts breakages in a special box.") **breakdown** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* When a machine or vehicle stops working: our car had a breakdown on the motorway.[↗](../../breakdown/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: When a machine or vehicle stops working: our…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* When something fails or ends: a breakdown in talks.[↗](../../breakdown/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: When something fails or ends: a breakdown in…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A list that shows the separate parts of a total: a breakdown of the costs.[↗](../../breakdown/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A list that shows the separate parts of…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (euphemism, informal) A nervous breakdown: a time when someone becomes very ill with stress and cannot cope.[↗](../../breakdown/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A nervous breakdown: a time when someone becomes…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (science) The splitting of a substance into smaller parts: the breakdown of food.[↗](../../breakdown/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: The splitting of a substance into smaller parts:…") *Example:* We waited an hour for the breakdown truck.[↗](../../breakdown/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We waited an hour for the breakdown truck.") · Here is a breakdown of the trip's costs: coach 200, tickets 150, lunch 50.[↗](../../breakdown/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Here is a breakdown of the trip's costs:…") · Enzymes help the breakdown of food in the stomach.[↗](../../breakdown/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Enzymes help the breakdown of food in the…") · There was a breakdown in communication, so nobody brought the ball.[↗](../../breakdown/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: There was a breakdown in communication, so nobody…") · (euphemism) After months of stress, he had a breakdown and took time off work.[↗](../../breakdown/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: euphemism After months of stress, he had a…") · If the car has a breakdown on a motorway, everyone gets out and waits behind the barrier.[↗](../../breakdown/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: If the car has a breakdown on a…") **breakers** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Big waves that rise up and crash into white foam on a beach or rocks.[↗](../../breakers/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Big waves that rise up and crash into…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A breaker is also a person or machine that breaks things: a record-breaker, an ice-breaker, a circuit breaker (a safety switch).[↗](../../breakers/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A breaker is also a person or machine…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal) Breakers can be breakdancers.[↗](../../breakers/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Breakers can be breakdancers.") *Example:* The breakers crashed on the rocks.[↗](../../breakers/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The breakers crashed on the rocks.") · Surfers waited for the big breakers.[↗](../../breakers/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Surfers waited for the big breakers.") · Swim between the flags, away from the big breakers.[↗](../../breakers/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Swim between the flags, away from the big…") · The ship was smashed by the breakers.[↗](../../breakers/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The ship was smashed by the breakers.") · She is a record-breaker in the swimming team.[↗](../../breakers/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: She is a record-breaker in the swimming team.") · We played an ice-breaker game on the first day of school.[↗](../../breakers/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: We played an ice-breaker game on the first…") · The circuit breaker tripped and the lights went out.[↗](../../breakers/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The circuit breaker tripped and the lights went…") · "I thought I heard the roar of breakers," said the pilot.[↗](../../breakers/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: 'I thought I heard the roar of breakers,'…") · Above the voices of many waters, the mighty breakers of the sea, the LORD on high is mighty.[↗](../../breakers/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Above the voices of many waters, the mighty…") (Writings PSA.93.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../breakers/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.93.4, JPS 1917") **breaketh** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* «breaketh» means «breaks», a form of «break».[↗](../../breaketh/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: «breaketh» means «breaks», a form of «break».") *e.g.* To break is to make something come apart into pieces, so it can no longer be used.[↗](../../breaketh/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To break is to make something come apart…") *Example:* And he said: 'Let me go, for the day breaketh.'[↗](../../breaketh/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: And he said: 'Let me go, for the…") And he said: 'I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.'[↗](../../breaketh/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: And he said: 'I will not let thee…") (Torah GEN.32.26, JPS 1917) **breakfast** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Breakfast is the first meal of the day, eaten in the morning.[↗](../../breakfast/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Breakfast is the first meal of the day,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To breakfast (old or formal) means to eat breakfast.[↗](../../breakfast/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To breakfast old or formal means to eat…") *Example:* What did you have for breakfast?[↗](../../breakfast/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: What did you have for breakfast?") · I eat cereal and a banana for breakfast.[↗](../../breakfast/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: I eat cereal and a banana for breakfast.") · Breakfast is the first meal of the day.[↗](../../breakfast/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Breakfast is the first meal of the day.") · Don't skip breakfast; you'll be hungry at school.[↗](../../breakfast/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't skip breakfast; you'll be hungry at school.") · On Sundays we have pancakes for breakfast.[↗](../../breakfast/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: On Sundays we have pancakes for breakfast.") · The breakfast club opens at eight o'clock.[↗](../../breakfast/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The breakfast club opens at eight o'clock.") · Grandpa made us breakfast in bed for Mum's birthday.[↗](../../breakfast/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandpa made us breakfast in bed for Mum's…") · We stayed at a bed and breakfast by the sea.[↗](../../breakfast/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: We stayed at a bed and breakfast by…") · ‘To fetch bread for my breakfast.’[↗](../../breakfast/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: ‘To fetch bread for my breakfast.’") [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/) … [44](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/44/) **45** [46](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/46/) … [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 44](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/44/) - next →: [page 46](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/46/) - ↑ back to [The English 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