📖 B — The English dictionary · page 29

blade — Everyday, meaning 1: A blade is the flat, sharp cutting part of a knife, scissors, a saw or a sword.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: A blade of grass is one long thin leaf of grass.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: A blade is a flat part that spins or pushes, like on a fan, a propeller or an oar.↗ Everyday, meaning 4: The blade of an ice skate is the thin metal strip you glide on.↗ Example: Always keep your fingers away from the blade.↗ · The knife has a sharp steel blade.↗ · A single blade of grass was wet with dew.↗ · The fan's blades spun faster and faster.↗ · Her skate blades scraped across the ice.↗ · The wind turbine has three huge blades.↗ · The knight drew his blade from its sheath.↗ · Then let my shoulder fall from the shoulder-blade, and mine arm be broken from the bone.↗ (Writings JOB.31.22, JPS 1917)↗ · And the haft also went in after the blade; and the fat closed upon the blade, for he drew not the sword out of his belly; and it came out behind.↗ (Prophets JDG.3.22, JPS 1917)↗

blah — Everyday, meaning 1: (informal) Words used to stand for boring or empty talk, usually «blah blah blah».↗ Everyday, meaning 2: (informal) Used instead of saying the rest of something that is obvious or boring.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: (informal, US) Dull or not interesting; feeling a bit low.↗ Example: He kept going on about football, blah blah blah.↗ · She said sorry, it won't happen again, blah blah.↗ · The film was a bit blah.↗ · I've got the blahs today.↗ · Don't just say blah blah, explain properly!↗ · The rules are: be kind, tidy up, blah blah blah.↗

blahs — Everyday, meaning 1: (US, informal) A feeling of being bored, tired, fed up or slightly sad, without a clear reason.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: (informal) The plural of «blah», as in blah blah blah: boring or empty talk.↗ Example: I've got the Monday morning blahs.↗ · The winter blahs make everyone grumpy.↗ · A walk in the sunshine can cure the blahs.↗ · All his blahs about football bored me.↗ · She had a case of the blahs after the holidays ended.↗

blain — In Jewish tradition, meaning 1: A sore swelling on the skin, like a boil or blister.↗ Example: And they took soot of the furnace, and stood before Pharaoh; and Moses threw it up heavenward; and it became a boil breaking forth with blains upon man and upon beast.↗ (Torah EXO.9.10, JPS 1917)↗ · And it shall become small dust over all the land of Egypt, and shall be a boil breaking forth with blains upon man and upon beast, throughout all the land of Egypt.'↗ (Torah EXO.9.9, JPS 1917)↗

blame — Everyday, meaning 1: To blame someone means to say or think that they caused something bad.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: The blame is the responsibility for something bad that happened.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: «To be to blame» means to be the one who caused it.↗ Example: Don't blame your sister; you broke the vase.↗ · He blamed the dog for eating his homework.↗ · Who is to blame for this mess?↗ · She took the blame even though it wasn't her fault.↗ · The storm was to blame for the fallen tree.↗ · I don't blame you for being upset.↗ · It's not fair to blame someone without checking first.↗ · They put the blame on the new boy.↗ · For thy servant became surety for the lad unto my father, saying: If I bring him not unto thee, then shall I bear the blame to my father for ever.↗ (Torah GEN.44.32, JPS 1917)↗ · I will be surety for him; of my hand shalt thou require him; if I bring him not unto thee, and set him before thee, then let me bear the blame for ever.↗ (Torah GEN.43.9, JPS 1917)↗

blameless — Everyday, meaning 1: Not responsible for something bad that happened; not guilty.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: Never doing anything wrong; innocent and good.↗ Example: The driver was blameless; the other car went through the red light.↗ · The dog was blameless – the cat broke the vase!↗ · She led a blameless life.↗ · Nobody is entirely blameless in this argument.↗ · The report said the teacher was blameless.↗ · And he said: 'Now also let it be according unto your words: he with whom it is found shall be my bondman; and ye shall be blameless.'↗ (Torah GEN.44.10, JPS 1917)↗ · Or is it gain to Him, that thou makest thy ways blameless?↗ (Writings JOB.22.3, JPS 1917)↗ · That they may shoot in secret places at the blameless; suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.↗ (Writings PSA.64.5, JPS 1917)↗

blanc — Everyday, meaning 1: Blanc is the French word for «white»; on its own it is not an English word.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: It appears in English names and phrases.↗ e.g. Mont Blanc (the highest mountain in the Alps), «sauvignon blanc» (a white wine), «carte blanche» (full freedom).↗ Example: Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps.↗ · «Blanc» means white in French.↗ · Mont Blanc is covered in snow all year round.↗ · Climbers set off to reach the top of Mont Blanc.↗ · From the valley we could see the white top of Mont Blanc.↗ · The ski village sits at the foot of Mont Blanc.↗

blandishment — In Jewish tradition, meaning 1: (formal, old use) Flattering words or coaxing charm used to tempt someone to do something.↗ Example: With her much fair speech she causeth him to yield, with the blandishment of her lips she enticeth him away.↗ (Writings PRO.7.21, JPS 1917)↗ · Now when they shall stumble, they shall be helped with a little help; but many shall join themselves unto them with blandishments.↗ (Writings DAN.11.34, JPS 1917)↗ · And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall be corrupt by blandishments; but the people that know their God shall show strength, and prevail.↗ (Writings DAN.11.32, JPS 1917)↗ · She ignored all his blandishments.↗ · The fox used sweet blandishments to fool the crow.↗ · Do not be tempted by flattery and blandishments.↗

blank — Everyday, meaning 1: Blank means with nothing written, drawn or recorded on it: a blank page, a blank screen.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: A blank is an empty space where you write a missing word or number: «fill in the blanks».↗ Everyday, meaning 3: A blank look shows no feeling or understanding.↗ Everyday, meaning 4: If your mind goes blank, you suddenly cannot remember anything.↗ Everyday, meaning 5: A blank is a gun cartridge with no bullet, which only makes a bang.↗ Everyday, meaning 6: (informal) To blank someone is to ignore them on purpose.↗ Example: Fill in the blanks with the correct word.↗ · Write your name on the blank line.↗ · The screen went blank during the film.↗ · My mind went blank in the spelling test.↗ · He gave me a blank look when I asked.↗ · Start your drawing on a blank page.↗ · We searched for the keys but drew a blank.↗ · Leave no blanks on the form.↗ · The Book of Truth lay open before him, but, its pages were to him as blank paper.↗

blanket — Everyday, meaning 1: A blanket is a large piece of warm cloth used to cover you in bed or keep you warm.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: A blanket of something is a thick covering of it, like a blanket of snow or fog.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: To blanket means to cover something completely.↗ Everyday, meaning 4: A blanket rule is one that covers every case.↗ Example: Grab a blanket; it's cold tonight.↗ · We sat on a picnic blanket in the park.↗ · A blanket of snow covered the garden.↗ · Fog blanketed the town.↗ · The fire blanket is on the kitchen wall.↗ · My baby sister carries her blanket everywhere.↗ · Blankets keep you warm by trapping heat.↗ · Don't be a wet blanket; come and join in!↗

blankly — Everyday, meaning 1: In a way that shows no feeling or understanding; with an empty look.↗ Example: "What?" she said blankly.↗ · The boy stared blankly at the sum.↗ · He looked blankly at the teacher, who had asked a question he could not follow.↗

blaring — Everyday, meaning 1: Making a very loud, harsh, unpleasant noise.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: (adjective) Very loud: blaring music, blaring horns.↗ Example: Music was blaring from my brother's room.↗ · The fire alarm was blaring, so we lined up outside.↗ · Sirens blaring, the ambulance raced past.↗ · The TV was blaring all evening.↗ · Car horns were blaring in the traffic jam.↗ · Turn down that blaring radio!↗ · On the seventh day they all started, amidst thunderous salutes from the ramparts of the city, and much dust, and cheering, and blaring of trumpets.↗

blaspheme — In Jewish tradition, meaning 1: To speak with disrespect or insult about God.↗ Example: And the son of the Israelitish woman blasphemed the Name, and cursed; and they brought him unto Moses.↗ (Torah LEV.24.11, JPS 1917)↗ · Whom hast thou taunted and blasphemed?↗ (Prophets ISA.37.23, JPS 1917)↗ · Shall the enemy blaspheme Thy name for ever?↗ (Writings PSA.74.10, JPS 1917)↗ · Whom hast thou taunted and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice?↗ (Prophets 2KI.19.22, JPS 1917)↗

blasphemy — In Jewish tradition, meaning 1: Speaking with disrespect or contempt about God or holy things.↗ Example: And thou shalt know that I the LORD have heard all thy blasphemies which thou hast spoken against the mountains of Israel, saying: They are laid desolate, they are given us to devour.↗ (Prophets EZK.35.12, JPS 1917)↗

blast — Everyday, meaning 1: A blast is an explosion.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: A blast is a sudden strong rush of wind or air.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: A blast is a very loud sound, like from a horn or whistle.↗ Everyday, meaning 4: To blast means to blow up with explosives, or to play music very loudly.↗ Everyday, meaning 5: To blast off means a rocket takes off.↗ Everyday, meaning 6: Informally, a blast is a great, fun time.↗ Example: The rocket blasted off into space.↗ · We had a blast at the party!↗ · A blast of cold air came through the door.↗ · The music was blasting from his room.↗ · Workers blasted the rock to build the tunnel.↗ · The referee gave a blast on his whistle.↗ · The heater was on full blast.↗ · Suddenly, with a shriek, a blast of wind swept down from the hills and blew the fire out towards them.↗ · And, behold, seven ears, thin and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them.↗ (Torah GEN.41.6, JPS 1917)↗ · And, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them.↗ (Torah GEN.41.23, JPS 1917)↗ · And with the blast of Thy nostrils the waters were piled up — the floods stood upright as a heap; the deeps were congealed in the heart of the sea.↗ (Torah EXO.15.8, JPS 1917)↗ · Praise Him with the blast of the horn; praise Him with the psaltery and harp.↗ (Writings PSA.150.3, JPS 1917)↗ · By the breath of God they perish, and by the blast of His anger are they consumed.↗ (Writings JOB.4.9, JPS 1917)↗ · He hath laid my vine waste, and blasted my fig-tree; he hath made it clean bare, and cast it down, the branches thereof are made white.↗ (Prophets JOL.1.7, JPS 1917)↗

blaze — Everyday, meaning 1: A large, strong fire that burns brightly, often one that is dangerous.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: A very bright light or colour: a blaze of colour.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: (verb) To burn brightly and strongly.↗ Everyday, meaning 4: A white stripe down the face of a horse or other animal, or a mark cut on a tree to show a path.↗ Everyday, meaning 5: (verb) In «blaze a trail»: to be the first to do something new.↗ Example: Firefighters fought the blaze for hours.↗ · The fire blazed in the fireplace.↗ · The garden was a blaze of colour in summer.↗ · The horse has a white blaze on its nose.↗ · She blazed a trail for women in science.↗ · The sun blazed down on the beach.↗ · What the blazes is going on here?↗ · It was now the beginning of summer, and each day the sun blazed more fiercely.↗ · Scornful men set a city in a blaze; but wise men turn away wrath.↗ (Writings PRO.29.8, JPS 1917)↗

blazing — Everyday, meaning 1: Burning brightly and strongly.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: Very hot or bright: blazing sun, blazing heat.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: (informal) Very angry, or very strong: a blazing row.↗ Everyday, meaning 4: Very fast: at blazing speed.↗ Example: We toasted marshmallows over the blazing fire.↗ · It was a blazing hot day, so we stayed in the shade.↗ · The firefighters rescued the cat from the blazing barn.↗ · Mum and Dad had a blazing row about money.↗ · The car drove off at blazing speed.↗ · Her eyes were blazing with anger.↗ · On one of the graves he saw a great fire blazing.↗

bleach — Everyday, meaning 1: Bleach is a strong chemical liquid used to kill germs and make things clean and white.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: To bleach something is to make it white or paler, with chemicals or with sunlight.↗ Example: Mum cleans the toilet with bleach.↗ · Never drink bleach — it is poison.↗ · Don't mix bleach with other cleaners.↗ · The sun bleached the curtains pale.↗ · His hair was bleached blond.↗ · Warm seas cause coral bleaching.↗ · Wear gloves when using bleach.↗ · It was linen which had been laid to bleach on the grass.↗

bleak — Everyday, meaning 1: Cold, bare and empty of comfort, with no warmth or sun.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: Hopeless, with little to look forward to.↗ Example: The bleak moor had no trees.↗ · Clouds hid the sun on a bleak winter day.↗ · The little girl felt alone in the bleak streets.↗

bleary — Everyday, meaning 1: (of eyes) Tired, watery or unable to see clearly, especially after sleep or crying.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: Not clear, blurry.↗ Example: I came down for breakfast bleary-eyed.↗ · His eyes were bleary after the long night.↗ · The baby looked up with bleary eyes.↗ · Dad was bleary after the late flight.↗ · Through bleary eyes I saw the clock say six.↗ · The children were bleary after the sleepover.↗ · Her eyes were bleary from crying.↗ · Their eyes were bleary and red.↗