--- title: B — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 48 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/48/) [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 48 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · [E](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/) · [F](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/) · [G](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/) · [H](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/) · [I](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/) · [J](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/J/) · [K](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/K/) · [L](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/) · [M](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/M/) · [N](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/N/) · [O](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/) · [P](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/) · [Q](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Q/) · [R](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/) · [S](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/) · [T](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/) · [U](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/) · [V](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/V/) · [W](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/) · [X](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/X/) · [Y](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Y/) · [Z](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Z/) [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) … [40](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/40/) … [47](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/47/) **48** [49](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/49/) [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/) **brief** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Short in time or length.[↗](../../brief/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Using few words: be brief.[↗](../../brief/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (noun) Instructions about a job or task: the brief for the project.[↗](../../brief/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (verb) To give someone the facts or instructions they need.[↗](../../brief/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Briefs (plural): underpants.[↗](../../brief/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* (noun, UK) A lawyer's case; informal for a lawyer.[↗](../../brief/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We had a brief chat after school.[↗](../../brief/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Please keep your answer brief.[↗](../../brief/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · In brief, the plan worked.[↗](../../brief/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The design brief said: make a bridge from straws.[↗](../../brief/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The coach briefed us before the match.[↗](../../brief/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He packed socks and briefs for the trip.[↗](../../brief/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The rain was brief, just ten minutes.[↗](../../brief/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Here is a brief analysis of part of one of the tales in which this elementary abducer figures.[↗](../../brief/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **briefly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Briefly means for a short time («I briefly saw her»).[↗](../../briefly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Briefly means in a few words, without many details («Tell me briefly what happened»).[↗](../../briefly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Briefly explain how a plant makes food.[↗](../../briefly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The sun came out briefly before the rain started again.[↗](../../briefly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She paused briefly before answering.[↗](../../briefly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Tell me briefly what the story is about.[↗](../../briefly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We stopped briefly at the shop on the way home.[↗](../../briefly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The lights went out briefly during the storm.[↗](../../briefly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Put briefly, we lost because we didn't practise.[↗](../../briefly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · He spoke briefly to the class about safety.[↗](../../briefly/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · One of the strange rules which the Spartans had, was that they should speak briefly, and never use more words than were needed.[↗](../../briefly/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **brier** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A brier is another spelling of briar, a prickly bush with thorny stems.[↗](../../brier/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* "Don't fling me in that brier-patch," said Brer Rabbit.[↗](../../brier/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The thorns on the brier scratched the boy's legs.[↗](../../brier/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The rabbit ran into the brier-patch and was safe.[↗](../../brier/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Fury is not in Me; would that I were as the briers and thorns in flame\![↗](../../brier/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.27.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brier/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · With arrows and with bow shall one come thither; because all the land shall become briers and thorns.[↗](../../brier/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.7.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brier/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · For the land of my people whereon thorns and briers come up; yea, for all the houses of joy and the joyous city.[↗](../../brier/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.32.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brier/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **brig** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A brig is a sailing ship with two masts and square sails.[↗](../../brig/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A brig can also be a prison on board a ship, so a sailor who breaks the rules is put «in the brig».[↗](../../brig/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The brig sailed out of the harbour at dawn.[↗](../../brig/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · There was not a child on board the brig that night who did not love him.[↗](../../brig/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The boys were all in the brig, about to walk the plank.[↗](../../brig/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **brigade** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A brigade is a big group of soldiers, part of an army.[↗](../../brigade/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A brigade is an organised group of people who do a job together, like a fire brigade.[↗](../../brigade/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Jokingly, a group of people with the same opinion: the umbrella brigade.[↗](../../brigade/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Call the fire brigade if there is a fire.[↗](../../brigade/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The fire brigade put out the fire quickly.[↗](../../brigade/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A brigade of soldiers marched into the town.[↗](../../brigade/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The firefighters showed us their brigade's engine.[↗](../../brigade/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandpa was in an army brigade long ago.[↗](../../brigade/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The tidy-up brigade cleared the classroom in five minutes.[↗](../../brigade/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · There was a kind of sentry-house, where dwelt the venerable old superintendent of the fire brigade, who always arrived with the last engine.[↗](../../brigade/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **brigand** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A brigand is a bandit or robber, often one who lives in the hills and attacks travellers.[↗](../../brigand/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The brigand jumped out from the rocks.[↗](../../brigand/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · "Wait one moment!" gasped the brigand painfully.[↗](../../brigand/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The travellers were robbed by a brigand in the forest.[↗](../../brigand/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **bright** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Giving out or full of strong light: a bright light, a bright sunny day.[↗](../../bright/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Of colours: strong and easy to see: bright red.[↗](../../bright/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Clever and quick to learn: a bright pupil.[↗](../../bright/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Happy and lively: a bright smile.[↗](../../bright/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Likely to be good: a bright future.[↗](../../bright/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The Sun is too bright to look at.[↗](../../bright/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Wear bright clothes so drivers can see you.[↗](../../bright/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She painted the door bright yellow.[↗](../../bright/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He's a bright boy who loves maths.[↗](../../bright/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I had a bright idea\![↗](../../bright/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We set off bright and early.[↗](../../bright/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Look on the bright side — at least it's not raining.[↗](../../bright/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The stars are bright tonight.[↗](../../bright/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The bright boys were puz-zled now.[↗](../../bright/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · and for a rising, and for a scab, and for a bright spot; (Torah LEV.14.56, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bright/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And if a man or a woman have in the skin of their flesh bright spots, even white bright spots; (Torah LEV.13.38, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bright/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · and in the place of the boil there is a white rising, or a bright spot, reddish-white, then it shall be shown to the priest.[↗](../../bright/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.13.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bright/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · and twenty bowels of gold, of a thousand darics; and two vessels of fine bright brass, precious as gold.[↗](../../bright/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings EZR.8.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bright/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And now men see not the light which is bright in the skies; but the wind passeth, and cleanseth them.[↗](../../bright/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.37.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bright/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, making the face brighter than oil, and bread that stayeth man's heart.[↗](../../bright/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.104.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bright/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") **brighten** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To become brighter or lighter, or to make something brighter: «The sky brightened after the rain».[↗](../../brighten/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To become happier or more cheerful, or to make someone happier: «Her face brightened».[↗](../../brighten/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To make a place more colourful or pleasant: «Flowers brighten up the classroom».[↗](../../brighten/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The sky brightened in the afternoon.[↗](../../brighten/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Your card really brightened my day.[↗](../../brighten/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Her eyes brightened when she saw the puppy.[↗](../../brighten/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We brightened up the classroom with paintings.[↗](../../brighten/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The forecast says it will brighten up after lunch.[↗](../../brighten/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A coat of yellow paint brightened the old shed.[↗](../../brighten/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma brightens whenever we visit.[↗](../../brighten/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · When the hunter's tale of the stranger's arrow reached the ears of the chieftain, his face brightened with a smile.[↗](../../brighten/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Then said Jonathan: 'My father hath troubled the land; see, I pray you, how mine eyes are brightened, because I tasted a little of this honey.[↗](../../brighten/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1SA.14.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brighten/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **brightly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* With a lot of light; shining strongly (the sun shone brightly).[↗](../../brightly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In strong, bright colours (brightly painted).[↗](../../brightly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In a cheerful, happy way (she smiled brightly).[↗](../../brightly/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The sun shone brightly over the beach.[↗](../../brightly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The classroom was brightly decorated for the party.[↗](../../brightly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Wear brightly coloured clothes when you cycle.[↗](../../brightly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The stars twinkled brightly in the dark sky.[↗](../../brightly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · «Good morning!» she said brightly.[↗](../../brightly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The fire burned brightly in the fireplace.[↗](../../brightly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · With two batteries, the bulb glows more brightly.[↗](../../brightly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And the Ranunculus shone brightly, and looked again at Gerda.[↗](../../brightly/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **brightness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* How much light something gives off or reflects; a bright lamp has high brightness.[↗](../../brightness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* How strong and clear a colour is.[↗](../../brightness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A cheerful, lively quality in a person's face, voice or mood.[↗](../../brightness/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* The setting on a screen that makes it lighter or darker.[↗](../../brightness/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The brightness of the sun hurt my eyes.[↗](../../brightness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Turn the brightness down on your tablet before bed.[↗](../../brightness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We tested how the brightness of the bulb changed with two batteries.[↗](../../brightness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Some stars have a greater brightness than others.[↗](../../brightness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The brightness of the paint made the classroom cheerful.[↗](../../brightness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Her smile had a brightness that made everyone feel welcome.[↗](../../brightness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Never look straight at the sun, whatever its brightness.[↗](../../brightness/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The candles were now lighted--what brightness\![↗](../../brightness/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Even very dark, and no brightness in it?[↗](../../brightness/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets AMO.5.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brightness/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · At the brightness before Him coals of fire flamed forth.[↗](../../brightness/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2SA.22.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brightness/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · If I beheld the sun when it shined, or the moon walking in brightness; (Writings JOB.31.26, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brightness/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **brilliance** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Brilliance is great cleverness or talent: «the brilliance of the scientist».[↗](../../brilliance/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Brilliance is very bright light or shine: «the brilliance of the stars».[↗](../../brilliance/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Brilliance is the quality of being excellent or impressive: «a moment of brilliance in the match».[↗](../../brilliance/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Everyone admired the brilliance of her idea.[↗](../../brilliance/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The brilliance of the sun made us squint.[↗](../../brilliance/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The winning goal was a moment of pure brilliance.[↗](../../brilliance/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Einstein's brilliance changed science.[↗](../../brilliance/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The diamond sparkled with brilliance.[↗](../../brilliance/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · It was sheer brilliance to bring an umbrella today.[↗](../../brilliance/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She looked up in surprise at the dazzling brilliance that streamed through the hole; then gave a sigh which seemed to come from her heart.[↗](../../brilliance/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **brilliancy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Brilliancy is great brightness or sparkle of light, or a dazzling shine; it is another word for brilliance.[↗](../../brilliancy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Dorothy and her friends were dazzled by the brilliancy of the City.[↗](../../brilliancy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her eyes were dark, yet full of light and brilliancy.[↗](../../brilliancy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The scales glowed with a purple brilliancy.[↗](../../brilliancy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **brilliant** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Brilliant means very clever or talented.[↗](../../brilliant/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Brilliant means very bright and shining, like brilliant sunshine.[↗](../../brilliant/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In British, Irish and Australian everyday speech, brilliant means really good or great.[↗](../../brilliant/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* What a brilliant idea\![↗](../../brilliant/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She is a brilliant scientist.[↗](../../brilliant/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The sun was brilliant in the blue sky.[↗](../../brilliant/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The parrot has brilliant green feathers.[↗](../../brilliant/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We had a brilliant time at the beach.[↗](../../brilliant/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Brilliant work on your story, Sam\![↗](../../brilliant/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The diamond was brilliant in the light.[↗](../../brilliant/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · I’m sure to have a brilliant idea for you before long.’[↗](../../brilliant/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **brilliantly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Very well or very cleverly: «She played brilliantly».[↗](../../brilliantly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Very brightly: «The stars shone brilliantly».[↗](../../brilliantly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal, UK) Used to make a word stronger in a happy way: «It worked brilliantly».[↗](../../brilliantly/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* You solved that puzzle brilliantly.[↗](../../brilliantly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The moon shone brilliantly over the lake.[↗](../../brilliantly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Our team played brilliantly in the final.[↗](../../brilliantly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The plan worked brilliantly.[↗](../../brilliantly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The parrot's feathers were brilliantly coloured.[↗](../../brilliantly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She sang brilliantly at the school concert.[↗](../../brilliantly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Well done, you explained it brilliantly.[↗](../../brilliantly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The place was so brilliantly lighted that it seemed like sunshine, and glorious music rolled through the building.[↗](../../brilliantly/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **brim** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The brim of a cup, glass or bowl is its top edge: full to the brim.[↗](../../brim/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The brim of a hat is the flat part that sticks out around the bottom and shades your face.[↗](../../brim/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To brim (with) means to be full to the top: eyes brimming with tears, brimming with ideas.[↗](../../brim/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The cup was full to the brim, so I carried it slowly.[↗](../../brim/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Wear a hat with a wide brim in the sun.[↗](../../brim/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The baseball cap only has a brim at the front.[↗](../../brim/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Her eyes were brimming with tears.[↗](../../brim/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The class was brimming with ideas for the play.[↗](../../brim/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The bath filled to the brim and almost overflowed.[↗](../../brim/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · And she took the brazen pitcher that she had brought with her, and filled it to the brim.[↗](../../brim/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And it was a hand-breadth thick; and the brim thereof was wrought like the brim of a cup, like the flower of a lily; it held two thousand baths.[↗](../../brim/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1KI.7.26, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brim/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And it was a handbreadth thick; and the brim thereof was wrought like the brim of a cup, like the flower of a lily: it received and held three thousand baths.[↗](../../brim/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.4.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brim/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And he made the molten sea of ten cubits from brim to brim, round in compass, and the height thereof was five cubits; and a line of thirty cubits did compass it round about.[↗](../../brim/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1KI.7.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brim/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **brimming** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Brimming means filled right up to the top, so full that it runs over the edge.[↗](../../brimming/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Proserpina's apron was soon brimming over with blossoms.[↗](../../brimming/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He carried the bucket back brimming over.[↗](../../brimming/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · It is brimming with delicious wine.[↗](../../brimming/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **brimstone** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Brimstone is an old word for sulphur, a yellow stone that burns with a bad smell.[↗](../../brimstone/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (old use, in exclamations) «Brimstone and gall!» is an angry cry, like a curse.[↗](../../brimstone/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Old tales say the wicked place smells of brimstone.[↗](../../brimstone/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The yellow lumps of brimstone burned blue.[↗](../../brimstone/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · «Brimstone and gall!» cried the angry old man.[↗](../../brimstone/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Then the LORD caused to rain upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven; (Torah GEN.19.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brimstone/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · There shall dwell in his tent that which is none of his; brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation.[↗](../../brimstone/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.18.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brimstone/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Upon the wicked He will cause to rain coals; fire and brimstone and burning wind shall be the portion of their cup.[↗](../../brimstone/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.11.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brimstone/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · And the streams thereof shall be turned into pitch, and the dust thereof into brimstone, and the land thereof shall become burning pitch.[↗](../../brimstone/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.34.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../brimstone/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **brindle** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Brindle is a coat of brown or grey with dark streaks or spots, as on some cows and dogs.[↗](../../brindle/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A brindle is an animal with such a coat; in stories a cow may have the name Brindle.[↗](../../brindle/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The brindle dog wagged its striped tail.[↗](../../brindle/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Brindle is going to lie down.[↗](../../brindle/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The farmer milked the brindle cow.[↗](../../brindle/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **brindled** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Brindled means brown or grey with dark streaks or stripes in the coat.[↗](../../brindled/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The brindled cow gave us milk.[↗](../../brindled/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · By the stove lay a hen and a brindled cow.[↗](../../brindled/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The brindled cat slept by the fire.[↗](../../brindled/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **brine** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Very salty water.[↗](../../brine/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Salty water used to keep food fresh or add flavour, such as for pickles or olives.[↗](../../brine/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (literary) The sea.[↗](../../brine/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The olives are kept in brine.[↗](../../brine/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Leave the brine in the sun and salt crystals form.[↗](../../brine/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Gherkins are pickled in brine.[↗](../../brine/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad brined the turkey overnight.[↗](../../brine/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Brine shrimp live in very salty lakes.[↗](../../brine/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The old sailor smelled of brine.[↗](../../brine/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **bring** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To bring is to carry something to a place where someone is: «Bring your book to school».[↗](../../bring/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To bring someone is to come with them.[↗](../../bring/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To bring about is to make something happen.[↗](../../bring/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To bring up a child is to care for it as it grows.[↗](../../bring/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Each student brought 4 cookies.[↗](../../bring/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She brought 12 cupcakes to school.[↗](../../bring/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Tom brought 6 more chairs.[↗](../../bring/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · How many apples did they bring in all?[↗](../../bring/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Please bring your PE kit tomorrow.[↗](../../bring/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Can I bring a friend to the party?[↗](../../bring/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Bring back the library book by Friday.[↗](../../bring/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Rain brings flowers in spring.[↗](../../bring/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · They brought him to the Princess.[↗](../../bring/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And they brought Joseph into Egypt.[↗](../../bring/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.37.28, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bring/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And they brought their cattle unto Joseph.[↗](../../bring/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.47.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bring/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And Moses brought their cause before the LORD.[↗](../../bring/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.27.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bring/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And who hath brought up these?[↗](../../bring/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.49.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bring/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And he sent, and brought him in.[↗](../../bring/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1SA.16.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bring/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · Is a nation brought forth at once?[↗](../../bring/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.66.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../bring/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") [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/) … [47](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/47/) **48** [49](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/49/) [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 47](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/47/) - next →: [page 49](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/49/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)