📖 B — The English dictionary · page 33

blower — Everyday, meaning 1: A machine or person that blows air, such as a leaf blower, a snow blower or a fan heater.↗tree and pragmatics of: A machine or person that blows air, such… Everyday, meaning 2: (UK, informal, old-fashioned slang) The telephone: «Get on the blower to the plumber.».↗tree and pragmatics of: The telephone: «Get on the blower to the… Everyday, meaning 3: Someone who blows something: a glass-blower shapes hot glass by blowing into it.↗tree and pragmatics of: Someone who blows something: a glass-blower shapes hot… Everyday, meaning 4: (in «whistle-blower») A person who tells the public or the authorities about wrongdoing in a company or organisation.↗tree and pragmatics of: A person who tells the public or the… Example: The neighbour's leaf blower is very noisy.↗tree and pragmatics of: The neighbour's leaf blower is very noisy. · In Canada we clear the drive with a snow blower.↗tree and pragmatics of: In Canada we clear the drive with a… · Grandad said, «I'll get on the blower and ring the doctor.»↗tree and pragmatics of: Grandad said, «I'll get on the blower and… · We watched a glass-blower make a blue vase.↗tree and pragmatics of: We watched a glass-blower make a blue vase. · A whistle-blower told the newspaper the factory was unsafe.↗tree and pragmatics of: A whistle-blower told the newspaper the factory was… · The hand dryer is a hot-air blower.↗tree and pragmatics of: The hand dryer is a hot-air blower. · So the blower let him off, and he came down without hurt.↗tree and pragmatics of: So the blower let him off, and he…

blowest — Early Modern English, meaning 1: «blowest» means «you blow», a form of «blow»: Of wind: to move: «The wind is blowing».↗tree and pragmatics of: «blowest» means «you blow», a form of «blow»:…

blowgun — Everyday, meaning 1: A long, thin tube used as a weapon or for hunting: a person blows hard into one end to shoot a small dart out of the other.↗tree and pragmatics of: A long, thin tube used as a weapon… Example: Hunters in the rainforest used a blowgun to catch birds.↗tree and pragmatics of: Hunters in the rainforest used a blowgun to… · The blowgun was made from a long hollow cane.↗tree and pragmatics of: The blowgun was made from a long hollow… · He blew into the blowgun and the dart flew silently.↗tree and pragmatics of: He blew into the blowgun and the dart… · The museum showed a blowgun from Borneo.↗tree and pragmatics of: The museum showed a blowgun from Borneo. · In the adventure story, an arrow from a blowgun stuck in the tree.↗tree and pragmatics of: In the adventure story, an arrow from a… · Some darts for a blowgun were dipped in poison.↗tree and pragmatics of: Some darts for a blowgun were dipped in…

blowhole — Everyday, meaning 1: A blowhole is the hole on the top of the head of a whale, dolphin or porpoise, through which it breathes air.↗tree and pragmatics of: A blowhole is the hole on the top… Everyday, meaning 2: A blowhole is a hole in rocks on the coast where sea water is pushed up and sprays into the air when waves come in.↗tree and pragmatics of: A blowhole is a hole in rocks on… Everyday, meaning 3: A blowhole can also be a hole in ice where seals come up to breathe.↗tree and pragmatics of: A blowhole can also be a hole in… Example: The whale breathed out through its blowhole.↗tree and pragmatics of: The whale breathed out through its blowhole. · A dolphin has one blowhole on the top of its head.↗tree and pragmatics of: A dolphin has one blowhole on the top… · Water sprayed high from the blowhole in the rocks.↗tree and pragmatics of: Water sprayed high from the blowhole in the… · We visited the blowhole at Kiama in Australia.↗tree and pragmatics of: We visited the blowhole at Kiama in Australia. · The seal popped its head out of a blowhole in the ice.↗tree and pragmatics of: The seal popped its head out of a… · Whales close their blowhole when they dive.↗tree and pragmatics of: Whales close their blowhole when they dive. · Stay behind the fence at the blowhole; waves can knock you over.↗tree and pragmatics of: Stay behind the fence at the blowhole; waves… · Some whales have two blowholes.↗tree and pragmatics of: Some whales have two blowholes.

blowing — Everyday, meaning 1: Blowing means making air come out of your mouth, as when you blow out candles.↗tree and pragmatics of: Blowing means making air come out of your… Everyday, meaning 2: The wind is blowing when air moves strongly.↗tree and pragmatics of: The wind is blowing when air moves strongly. Everyday, meaning 3: Blowing something means moving it with air, like leaves blowing across the yard.↗tree and pragmatics of: Blowing something means moving it with air, like… Everyday, meaning 4: Blowing your nose means pushing air out through your nose into a tissue to clear it.↗tree and pragmatics of: Blowing your nose means pushing air out through… Everyday, meaning 5: Blowing a whistle or instrument means making a sound by pushing air into it.↗tree and pragmatics of: Blowing a whistle or instrument means making a… Example: The wind is blowing hard today.↗tree and pragmatics of: The wind is blowing hard today. · She is blowing out the candles on her cake.↗tree and pragmatics of: She is blowing out the candles on her… · We were blowing bubbles in the garden.↗tree and pragmatics of: We were blowing bubbles in the garden. · Leaves were blowing across the playground.↗tree and pragmatics of: Leaves were blowing across the playground. · He's blowing his nose into a tissue.↗tree and pragmatics of: He's blowing his nose into a tissue. · The referee is blowing the whistle.↗tree and pragmatics of: The referee is blowing the whistle. · Dad was blowing up balloons for the party.↗tree and pragmatics of: Dad was blowing up balloons for the party. · Cold air is blowing in from the north.↗tree and pragmatics of: Cold air is blowing in from the north. · And in the seventh month, on the first day of the month, ye shall have a holy convocation: ye shall do no manner of servile work; it is a day of blowing the horn unto you.↗tree and pragmatics of: And in the seventh month, on the first… (Torah NUM.29.1, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.29.1, JPS 1917 · And the armed men went before the priests that blew the horns, and the rearward went after the ark, the priests blowing with the horns continually.↗tree and pragmatics of: And the armed men went before the priests… (Prophets JOS.6.9, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JOS.6.9, JPS 1917

blown — Everyday, meaning 1: Moved or pushed by wind or air.↗tree and pragmatics of: Moved or pushed by wind or air. e.g. "The leaves were blown away."↗tree and pragmatics of: 'The leaves were blown away.' Everyday, meaning 2: Made by blowing.↗tree and pragmatics of: Made by blowing. e.g. "blown glass".↗tree and pragmatics of: 'blown glass'. Everyday, meaning 3: Broken suddenly, like a fuse or a tyre that has burst.↗tree and pragmatics of: Broken suddenly, like a fuse or a tyre… Everyday, meaning 4: "Blown up" means exploded, or filled with air like a balloon.↗tree and pragmatics of: 'Blown up' means exploded, or filled with air… Example: My hat was blown into the river.↗tree and pragmatics of: My hat was blown into the river. · All the balloons are blown up.↗tree and pragmatics of: All the balloons are blown up. · The candles were blown out.↗tree and pragmatics of: The candles were blown out. · The tree was blown down in the storm.↗tree and pragmatics of: The tree was blown down in the storm. · The fuse has blown, so the lights went out.↗tree and pragmatics of: The fuse has blown, so the lights went… · I was blown away by the concert!↗tree and pragmatics of: I was blown away by the concert! · “In two minutes,” he cried, “the ship will be blown to pieces.”↗tree and pragmatics of: “In two minutes,” he cried, “the ship will… · Shall the horn be blown in a city, and the people not tremble?↗tree and pragmatics of: Shall the horn be blown in a city,… (Prophets AMO.3.6, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets AMO.3.6, JPS 1917 · They have blown the horn, and have made all ready, but none goeth to the battle; for My wrath is upon all the multitude thereof.↗tree and pragmatics of: They have blown the horn, and have made… (Prophets EZK.7.14, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.7.14, JPS 1917 · All darkness is laid up for his treasures; a fire not blown by man shall consume him; it shall go ill with him that is left in his tent.↗tree and pragmatics of: All darkness is laid up for his treasures;… (Writings JOB.20.26, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.20.26, JPS 1917

blub — Everyday, meaning 1: (UK, informal) To cry noisily, often in a way that seems babyish.↗tree and pragmatics of: To cry noisily, often in a way that… Example: He started to blub when his ice cream fell on the floor.↗tree and pragmatics of: He started to blub when his ice cream… · Stop blubbing and tell me what happened.↗tree and pragmatics of: Stop blubbing and tell me what happened. · I nearly blubbed at the end of the film.↗tree and pragmatics of: I nearly blubbed at the end of the… · The little boy was blubbing because he lost his teddy.↗tree and pragmatics of: The little boy was blubbing because he lost… · Don't blub – it's only a scratch.↗tree and pragmatics of: Don't blub – it's only a scratch.

blubber — Everyday, meaning 1: Blubber is the thick layer of fat under the skin of whales, seals and penguins that keeps them warm in cold water.↗tree and pragmatics of: Blubber is the thick layer of fat under… Everyday, meaning 2: (informal) To blubber is to cry noisily, often with tears and sobs.↗tree and pragmatics of: To blubber is to cry noisily, often with… Everyday, meaning 3: (informal, rude) Blubber is sometimes used unkindly about fat on a person.↗tree and pragmatics of: Blubber is sometimes used unkindly about fat on… Example: Seals have thick blubber to keep warm in icy seas.↗tree and pragmatics of: Seals have thick blubber to keep warm in… · A whale's blubber can be 30 centimetres thick.↗tree and pragmatics of: A whale's blubber can be 30 centimetres thick. · Our blubber glove experiment showed that fat keeps out the cold.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our blubber glove experiment showed that fat keeps… · Long ago, whalers boiled blubber to make lamp oil.↗tree and pragmatics of: Long ago, whalers boiled blubber to make lamp… · Polar bears eat seal blubber for energy.↗tree and pragmatics of: Polar bears eat seal blubber for energy. · (informal) Stop blubbering — it's only a scratch!↗tree and pragmatics of: informal Stop blubbering — it's only a scratch! · The little boy blubbered when he lost his teddy.↗tree and pragmatics of: The little boy blubbered when he lost his… · He had no time to change his mind, for Kotick’s head was out and his teeth sunk in the blubber of the young seal’s neck.↗tree and pragmatics of: He had no time to change his mind,…

bludger — Everyday, meaning 1: (Australia, NZ, slang) A lazy person who avoids work or lets others do it, or someone who lives on other people's money.↗tree and pragmatics of: A lazy person who avoids work or lets… Everyday, meaning 2: In the Harry Potter books, a Bludger is a heavy ball in the game of Quidditch that flies around trying to knock players off their brooms.↗tree and pragmatics of: In the Harry Potter books, a Bludger is… Example: Get up and help, you bludger!↗tree and pragmatics of: Get up and help, you bludger! (Australia, slang)↗tree and pragmatics of: Australia, slang · He's a bit of a bludger, he never washes up.↗tree and pragmatics of: He's a bit of a bludger, he never… · P.E. today was a total bludge.↗tree and pragmatics of: P.E. today was a total bludge. (Australia, slang)↗tree and pragmatics of: Australia, slang · The Bludger nearly knocked Harry off his broom.↗tree and pragmatics of: The Bludger nearly knocked Harry off his broom. · Beaters hit the Bludgers away from their team.↗tree and pragmatics of: Beaters hit the Bludgers away from their team. · Don't be a bludger, do your share of the project.↗tree and pragmatics of: Don't be a bludger, do your share of…

blue — Everyday, meaning 1: Blue is the color of a clear sky or the sea.↗tree and pragmatics of: Blue is the color of a clear sky… Everyday, meaning 2: Feeling blue means feeling sad.↗tree and pragmatics of: Feeling blue means feeling sad. Everyday, meaning 3: Blues is a kind of slow, sad music.↗tree and pragmatics of: Blues is a kind of slow, sad music. Everyday, meaning 4: (casual) «Out of the blue» means suddenly; «once in a blue moon» means very rarely; «until you're blue in the face» means for a long time with no result.↗tree and pragmatics of: «Out of the blue» means suddenly; «once in… Everyday, meaning 5: (Australia, NZ slang) A blue is a fight or a mistake: «they had a blue»; «Bluey» is a nickname for a red-haired person.↗tree and pragmatics of: A blue is a fight or a mistake:… Everyday, meaning 6: (rude) «Blue» jokes or language are rude or about sex, not for children; «turn the air blue» means swear a lot.↗tree and pragmatics of: «Blue» jokes or language are rude or about… Everyday, meaning 7: (formal) Exams and science say «azure», «navy», «cobalt», «of a blue hue» and «a cyan pigment».↗tree and pragmatics of: Exams and science say «azure», «navy», «cobalt», «of… Example: The bag has 6 blue marbles and 4 red ones.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bag has 6 blue marbles and 4… · Half of the balloons are blue.↗tree and pragmatics of: Half of the balloons are blue. · How many more blue beads than green beads?↗tree and pragmatics of: How many more blue beads than green beads? · The sky is blue on a sunny day.↗tree and pragmatics of: The sky is blue on a sunny day. · Mix blue and yellow to make green.↗tree and pragmatics of: Mix blue and yellow to make green. · He felt blue when his friend moved away.↗tree and pragmatics of: He felt blue when his friend moved away. · The blue whale is the biggest animal.↗tree and pragmatics of: The blue whale is the biggest animal. · The letter came out of the blue.↗tree and pragmatics of: The letter came out of the blue. · We visit the beach once in a blue moon.↗tree and pragmatics of: We visit the beach once in a blue… · Mum and Dad had a blue about the 50-dollar bill.↗tree and pragmatics of: Mum and Dad had a blue about the… · You can shout till you're blue in the face, it's still 12.↗tree and pragmatics of: You can shout till you're blue in the… · A container holds 6 items of a blue hue and 4 of a red hue.↗tree and pragmatics of: A container holds 6 items of a blue… State the fraction that is blue.↗tree and pragmatics of: State the fraction that is blue. · and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats' hair; (Torah EXO.25.4, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine… · And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all of blue.↗tree and pragmatics of: And thou shalt make the robe of the… (Torah EXO.28.31, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.28.31, JPS 1917 · And he made the robe of the ephod of woven work, all of blue; (Torah EXO.39.22, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: And he made the robe of the ephod… · clothed with blue, governors and rulers, handsome young men all of them, horsemen riding upon horses.↗tree and pragmatics of: clothed with blue, governors and rulers, handsome young… (Prophets EZK.23.6, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.23.6, JPS 1917 · And he made the veil of blue, and purple, and crimson, and fine linen, and wrought cherubim thereon.↗tree and pragmatics of: And he made the veil of blue, and… (Writings 2CH.3.14, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings 2CH.3.14, JPS 1917 · These were thy traffickers in gorgeous fabrics, in wrappings of blue and richly woven work, and in chests of rich apparel, bound with cords and cedar-lined, among thy merchandise.↗tree and pragmatics of: These were thy traffickers in gorgeous fabrics, in… (Prophets EZK.27.24, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.27.24, JPS 1917

bluebell — Everyday, meaning 1: A wild plant with nodding, bell-shaped blue or purple flowers that grows in woods in spring, especially in Britain and Ireland.↗tree and pragmatics of: A wild plant with nodding, bell-shaped blue or… Everyday, meaning 2: (Scotland) Another name for the harebell, a delicate blue summer flower.↗tree and pragmatics of: Another name for the harebell, a delicate blue… Everyday, meaning 3: In other places, other blue bell-shaped flowers, like Virginia bluebells in the USA.↗tree and pragmatics of: In other places, other blue bell-shaped flowers, like… Example: In spring, the wood was carpeted with bluebells.↗tree and pragmatics of: In spring, the wood was carpeted with bluebells. · Bluebells grow best in old woods.↗tree and pragmatics of: Bluebells grow best in old woods. · Don't pick or dig up wild bluebells; they are protected.↗tree and pragmatics of: Don't pick or dig up wild bluebells; they… · The bluebells smelled sweet in the sunshine.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bluebells smelled sweet in the sunshine. · We walked through a bluebell wood on our school trip.↗tree and pragmatics of: We walked through a bluebell wood on our… · Bees love bluebell flowers.↗tree and pragmatics of: Bees love bluebell flowers. · Sweet is the scent of the hawthorn, and sweet are the bluebells that hide in the valley, and the heather that blows on the hill.↗tree and pragmatics of: Sweet is the scent of the hawthorn, and…

blueberry — Everyday, meaning 1: A small, round, dark blue berry that is sweet and good to eat.↗tree and pragmatics of: A small, round, dark blue berry that is… Everyday, meaning 2: The bush it grows on.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bush it grows on. Example: I put blueberries on my pancakes.↗tree and pragmatics of: I put blueberries on my pancakes. · We baked blueberry muffins.↗tree and pragmatics of: We baked blueberry muffins. · Share 24 blueberries between 3 children: 8 each.↗tree and pragmatics of: Share 24 blueberries between 3 children: 8 each. · Blueberries grow on small bushes.↗tree and pragmatics of: Blueberries grow on small bushes. · The bear ate blueberries in the woods.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bear ate blueberries in the woods. · Blueberries turned her tongue blue.↗tree and pragmatics of: Blueberries turned her tongue blue.

blueness — Everyday, meaning 1: The quality of being blue, or how blue something is.↗tree and pragmatics of: The quality of being blue, or how blue… Everyday, meaning 2: (rare, old-fashioned) A feeling of sadness, from «feeling blue».↗tree and pragmatics of: A feeling of sadness, from «feeling blue». Example: The blueness of the sea surprised us.↗tree and pragmatics of: The blueness of the sea surprised us. · She painted the sky with deep blueness.↗tree and pragmatics of: She painted the sky with deep blueness. · The blueness of his lips showed he was very cold.↗tree and pragmatics of: The blueness of his lips showed he was… · We noticed the blueness of the glacier ice.↗tree and pragmatics of: We noticed the blueness of the glacier ice. · The poem talks about the blueness of the evening.↗tree and pragmatics of: The poem talks about the blueness of the… · Sunlight scattering in air gives the sky its blueness.↗tree and pragmatics of: Sunlight scattering in air gives the sky its… · The dragon certainly was beautiful, with his deep, clear Prussian blueness, and his rainbow-colored glitter.↗tree and pragmatics of: The dragon certainly was beautiful, with his deep,…

bluff — Everyday, meaning 1: (verb) To pretend you are stronger, braver, cleverer or have better cards than you really do, to trick someone.↗tree and pragmatics of: To pretend you are stronger, braver, cleverer or… Everyday, meaning 2: (noun) A trick of pretending like this: «It was just a bluff.».↗tree and pragmatics of: A trick of pretending like this: «It was… Everyday, meaning 3: (noun) A steep cliff or high bank, especially by a river or the sea.↗tree and pragmatics of: A steep cliff or high bank, especially by… Everyday, meaning 4: (adjective) Friendly and honest but rather direct and loud: «a bluff old farmer».↗tree and pragmatics of: Friendly and honest but rather direct and loud:… Example: He said he had a dog at home, but he was bluffing.↗tree and pragmatics of: He said he had a dog at home,… · I called her bluff and she admitted she had no ticket.↗tree and pragmatics of: I called her bluff and she admitted she… · In card games you can bluff to make others give up.↗tree and pragmatics of: In card games you can bluff to make… · The house stood on a bluff above the river.↗tree and pragmatics of: The house stood on a bluff above the… · The guard believed the bluff and let them in.↗tree and pragmatics of: The guard believed the bluff and let them… · Grandad is a bluff man who says what he thinks.↗tree and pragmatics of: Grandad is a bluff man who says what… · Don't try to bluff your way through the test; study!↗tree and pragmatics of: Don't try to bluff your way through the… · Again the big red eagle appeared on the edge of the bluff.↗tree and pragmatics of: Again the big red eagle appeared on the…

bluish — Everyday, meaning 1: Slightly blue; having a little blue in its colour.↗tree and pragmatics of: Slightly blue; having a little blue in its… Example: The mountains looked bluish in the distance.↗tree and pragmatics of: The mountains looked bluish in the distance. · The sea was a bluish-green colour.↗tree and pragmatics of: The sea was a bluish-green colour. · His lips were bluish with cold.↗tree and pragmatics of: His lips were bluish with cold. · A bluish light glowed from the cave.↗tree and pragmatics of: A bluish light glowed from the cave. · The egg had a bluish shell.↗tree and pragmatics of: The egg had a bluish shell. · Ice can look bluish when it is very thick.↗tree and pragmatics of: Ice can look bluish when it is very… · The stems and leaves were a bluish green, and it bore a dark, bright red flower with a yellow edge.↗tree and pragmatics of: The stems and leaves were a bluish green,…

blunder — Everyday, meaning 1: A blunder is a clumsy mistake.↗tree and pragmatics of: A blunder is a clumsy mistake. Everyday, meaning 2: To blunder is to make a clumsy mistake, or to move about in a clumsy, careless way.↗tree and pragmatics of: To blunder is to make a clumsy mistake,… Example: Don't make a blunder with the money.↗tree and pragmatics of: Don't make a blunder with the money. · I blundered and spilled the milk.↗tree and pragmatics of: I blundered and spilled the milk. · The clumsy camel blundered into the tent.↗tree and pragmatics of: The clumsy camel blundered into the tent.

blunt — Everyday, meaning 1: Not sharp; having an edge or point that does not cut well.↗tree and pragmatics of: Not sharp; having an edge or point that… Everyday, meaning 2: Saying what you think very directly, without trying to be polite.↗tree and pragmatics of: Saying what you think very directly, without trying… Everyday, meaning 3: As a verb, to make less sharp.↗tree and pragmatics of: As a verb, to make less sharp. Example: My pencil is blunt; I need to sharpen it.↗tree and pragmatics of: My pencil is blunt; I need to sharpen… · Young children use scissors with blunt ends.↗tree and pragmatics of: Young children use scissors with blunt ends. · A blunt knife can slip and cut you.↗tree and pragmatics of: A blunt knife can slip and cut you. · To be blunt, your story was too long.↗tree and pragmatics of: To be blunt, your story was too long. · She gave a blunt answer.↗tree and pragmatics of: She gave a blunt answer. · Cutting the cardboard blunted the scissors.↗tree and pragmatics of: Cutting the cardboard blunted the scissors. · He is no tree trunk to sharpen thy blunt claws upon.↗tree and pragmatics of: He is no tree trunk to sharpen thy… · If the iron be blunt, and one do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength; but wisdom is profitable to direct.↗tree and pragmatics of: If the iron be blunt, and one do… (Writings ECC.10.10, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings ECC.10.10, JPS 1917

blur — Everyday, meaning 1: A blur is something you cannot see clearly because it is moving fast or out of focus.↗tree and pragmatics of: A blur is something you cannot see clearly… Everyday, meaning 2: To blur is to make something unclear or smudgy, or to become unclear.↗tree and pragmatics of: To blur is to make something unclear or… Everyday, meaning 3: A blur is also a memory or time you cannot remember clearly.↗tree and pragmatics of: A blur is also a memory or time… Example: The racing car was just a blur.↗tree and pragmatics of: The racing car was just a blur. · Without my glasses everything is a blur.↗tree and pragmatics of: Without my glasses everything is a blur. · Tears blurred her eyes.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tears blurred her eyes. · The photo is blurred because I moved.↗tree and pragmatics of: The photo is blurred because I moved. · The whole day went by in a blur.↗tree and pragmatics of: The whole day went by in a blur. · Rain blurred the view from the window.↗tree and pragmatics of: Rain blurred the view from the window.

blurred — Everyday, meaning 1: Blurred means not clear or sharp, so the edges or details are hard to see.↗tree and pragmatics of: Blurred means not clear or sharp, so the… Everyday, meaning 2: Blurred is the past form of blur: to become unclear or to make something unclear.↗tree and pragmatics of: Blurred is the past form of blur: to… Everyday, meaning 3: (figurative) Blurred lines or memories are not clearly separated or remembered.↗tree and pragmatics of: Blurred lines or memories are not clearly separated… Example: The photo was blurred because I moved the camera.↗tree and pragmatics of: The photo was blurred because I moved the… · Without his glasses, the board looked blurred.↗tree and pragmatics of: Without his glasses, the board looked blurred. · Blurred vision after a bump on the head means you must see a doctor.↗tree and pragmatics of: Blurred vision after a bump on the head… · Tears blurred her eyes as she waved goodbye.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tears blurred her eyes as she waved goodbye. · The fast car was just a blurred streak.↗tree and pragmatics of: The fast car was just a blurred streak. · Grandma's memories of the war are blurred now.↗tree and pragmatics of: Grandma's memories of the war are blurred now. · The line between work and play blurred during the holiday.↗tree and pragmatics of: The line between work and play blurred during… · On certain pages the writing often appears so pale or so blurred that the page becomes a blank.↗tree and pragmatics of: On certain pages the writing often appears so…