📖 B — The English dictionary · page 34

blurriness — Everyday, meaning 1: The state of being blurry: not sharp or clear, so you cannot see the edges or details well.↗tree and pragmatics of: The state of being blurry: not sharp or… Everyday, meaning 2: Unclear vision, when things look fuzzy to your eyes.↗tree and pragmatics of: Unclear vision, when things look fuzzy to your… Everyday, meaning 3: A lack of clearness in ideas or memories.↗tree and pragmatics of: A lack of clearness in ideas or memories. Example: The blurriness in the photo was because I moved.↗tree and pragmatics of: The blurriness in the photo was because I… · Glasses fixed the blurriness of his eyesight.↗tree and pragmatics of: Glasses fixed the blurriness of his eyesight. · Tell an adult if you notice blurriness when reading.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tell an adult if you notice blurriness when… · The blurriness of the picture made it hard to see the bird.↗tree and pragmatics of: The blurriness of the picture made it hard… · After swimming, I had some blurriness in my eyes.↗tree and pragmatics of: After swimming, I had some blurriness in my…

blurry — Everyday, meaning 1: Blurry means not clear or sharp, with fuzzy edges, so it is hard to see the details: a blurry photo.↗tree and pragmatics of: Blurry means not clear or sharp, with fuzzy… Everyday, meaning 2: Blurry memory means you cannot remember clearly.↗tree and pragmatics of: Blurry memory means you cannot remember clearly. Example: The photo is blurry because I moved the camera.↗tree and pragmatics of: The photo is blurry because I moved the… · Without my glasses, the board looks blurry.↗tree and pragmatics of: Without my glasses, the board looks blurry. · My eyes were blurry after swimming.↗tree and pragmatics of: My eyes were blurry after swimming. · If your vision goes blurry after a bump on the head, tell a teacher.↗tree and pragmatics of: If your vision goes blurry after a bump… · Turn the knob on the microscope until the cells stop being blurry.↗tree and pragmatics of: Turn the knob on the microscope until the… · My memory of being a baby is very blurry.↗tree and pragmatics of: My memory of being a baby is very…

blurt — Everyday, meaning 1: To say something suddenly, without thinking first, often something you should have kept secret.↗tree and pragmatics of: To say something suddenly, without thinking first, often… Example: Tom blurted out the answer before the teacher finished.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tom blurted out the answer before the teacher… · She blurted out the secret about the surprise party.↗tree and pragmatics of: She blurted out the secret about the surprise… · "I broke it!" he blurted.↗tree and pragmatics of: 'I broke it!' he blurted. · Try not to blurt out; put your hand up.↗tree and pragmatics of: Try not to blurt out; put your hand… · I blurted out the first thing that came into my head.↗tree and pragmatics of: I blurted out the first thing that came… · He blurted out that he was scared.↗tree and pragmatics of: He blurted out that he was scared. · Oops, I blurted out the ending of the film.↗tree and pragmatics of: Oops, I blurted out the ending of the…

blush — Everyday, meaning 1: To go red in the face because you are shy, embarrassed or ashamed.↗tree and pragmatics of: To go red in the face because you… Everyday, meaning 2: A red or pink colour in the face.↗tree and pragmatics of: A red or pink colour in the face. Everyday, meaning 3: Pink makeup put on the cheeks.↗tree and pragmatics of: Pink makeup put on the cheeks. Everyday, meaning 4: A soft pink colour.↗tree and pragmatics of: A soft pink colour. Example: He blushed when the teacher praised him.↗tree and pragmatics of: He blushed when the teacher praised him. · Her cheeks went pink with a blush.↗tree and pragmatics of: Her cheeks went pink with a blush. · Don't blush, it was a great answer!↗tree and pragmatics of: Don't blush, it was a great answer! · She put on some blush before the party.↗tree and pragmatics of: She put on some blush before the party. · The sky was a soft blush pink at sunset.↗tree and pragmatics of: The sky was a soft blush pink at… · I always blush when I speak in front of the class.↗tree and pragmatics of: I always blush when I speak in front… · "I choose Allin-a-Dale," she said, blushing.↗tree and pragmatics of: 'I choose Allin-a-Dale,' she said, blushing. · and I said: 'O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to Thee, my God; for our iniquities are increased over our head, and our guiltiness is grown up unto the heavens.↗tree and pragmatics of: and I said: 'O my God, I am… (Writings EZR.9.6, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings EZR.9.6, JPS 1917

bluster — Everyday, meaning 1: Bluster is loud, angry talk or threats with little real force behind it.↗tree and pragmatics of: Bluster is loud, angry talk or threats with… Everyday, meaning 2: To bluster is to talk loudly and boldly without much meaning.↗tree and pragmatics of: To bluster is to talk loudly and boldly… Example: He tried bluster, but nobody was afraid.↗tree and pragmatics of: He tried bluster, but nobody was afraid. · The bully blustered at the referee.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bully blustered at the referee. · Gentle words win where bluster fails.↗tree and pragmatics of: Gentle words win where bluster fails.

blustering — Everyday, meaning 1: Blustering means talking in a loud, boastful or angry way, often to hide that you are wrong or scared.↗tree and pragmatics of: Blustering means talking in a loud, boastful or… Everyday, meaning 2: Blustering wind is strong and gusty.↗tree and pragmatics of: Blustering wind is strong and gusty. Example: Toad was blustering about his driving skill.↗tree and pragmatics of: Toad was blustering about his driving skill. · The blustering wind banged the gate.↗tree and pragmatics of: The blustering wind banged the gate. · The blustering man shouted but did nothing.↗tree and pragmatics of: The blustering man shouted but did nothing. · Under his blustering, he was afraid.↗tree and pragmatics of: Under his blustering, he was afraid. · A blustering March day.↗tree and pragmatics of: A blustering March day. · «Nonsense!» said the Duke, blustering.↗tree and pragmatics of: «Nonsense!» said the Duke, blustering. · To make matters worse, he seemed to be in a very bad temper, and came blustering and raging at the poor Princess.↗tree and pragmatics of: To make matters worse, he seemed to be…

boa — Everyday, meaning 1: A large snake that kills its prey by wrapping round it and squeezing, as the boa constrictor of Central and South America does.↗tree and pragmatics of: A large snake that kills its prey by… Everyday, meaning 2: A long, fluffy scarf made of feathers or fur, worn round the neck for dressing up: a feather boa.↗tree and pragmatics of: A long, fluffy scarf made of feathers or… Example: A boa constrictor squeezes its prey.↗tree and pragmatics of: A boa constrictor squeezes its prey. · Boas are not venomous.↗tree and pragmatics of: Boas are not venomous. · The zoo keeper let us touch a boa.↗tree and pragmatics of: The zoo keeper let us touch a boa. · She wore a pink feather boa to the party.↗tree and pragmatics of: She wore a pink feather boa to the… · Boas give birth to live baby snakes.↗tree and pragmatics of: Boas give birth to live baby snakes. · The boa wrapped itself around a branch.↗tree and pragmatics of: The boa wrapped itself around a branch.

boar — Everyday, meaning 1: A boar, or wild boar, is a wild pig with thick, bristly hair and sharp tusks, living in forests in Europe, Asia and North Africa.↗tree and pragmatics of: A boar, or wild boar, is a wild… Everyday, meaning 2: A boar is also an adult male pig on a farm; the female is a sow.↗tree and pragmatics of: A boar is also an adult male pig… Everyday, meaning 3: The male of some other animals, like the guinea pig and badger, is also called a boar.↗tree and pragmatics of: The male of some other animals, like the… Example: The wild boar dug in the forest floor with its snout.↗tree and pragmatics of: The wild boar dug in the forest floor… · A boar has sharp tusks.↗tree and pragmatics of: A boar has sharp tusks. · The farmer has one boar and ten sows.↗tree and pragmatics of: The farmer has one boar and ten sows. · Wild boar piglets have stripes on their fur.↗tree and pragmatics of: Wild boar piglets have stripes on their fur. · Keep away from wild boars; they can be dangerous.↗tree and pragmatics of: Keep away from wild boars; they can be… · In the old story, the hero hunted a giant boar.↗tree and pragmatics of: In the old story, the hero hunted a… · Wild boars live in forests across Europe.↗tree and pragmatics of: Wild boars live in forests across Europe. · The boar out of the wood doth ravage it, that which moveth in the field feedeth on it.↗tree and pragmatics of: The boar out of the wood doth ravage… (Writings PSA.80.14, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.80.14, JPS 1917

board — Everyday, meaning 1: A board is a flat surface in class where the teacher writes: a whiteboard or blackboard.↗tree and pragmatics of: A board is a flat surface in class… Everyday, meaning 2: A board is a long flat piece of wood.↗tree and pragmatics of: A board is a long flat piece of… Everyday, meaning 3: A board is a flat piece for a game: a chess board.↗tree and pragmatics of: A board is a flat piece for a… Everyday, meaning 4: To board is to get on a bus, train, plane or ship.↗tree and pragmatics of: To board is to get on a bus,… Everyday, meaning 5: To take something on board means to accept it or understand it.↗tree and pragmatics of: To take something on board means to accept… Example: On the board: apples = 2, pencils = 3, spoons = 3.↗tree and pragmatics of: On the board: apples = 2, pencils =… · The teacher writes 7 + 5 on the board.↗tree and pragmatics of: The teacher writes 7 + 5 on the… · There are 4 pictures on the board.↗tree and pragmatics of: There are 4 pictures on the board. · Let's play a board game after dinner.↗tree and pragmatics of: Let's play a board game after dinner. · Dad nailed two boards together.↗tree and pragmatics of: Dad nailed two boards together. · Please board the bus quietly.↗tree and pragmatics of: Please board the bus quietly. · All the passengers are on board.↗tree and pragmatics of: All the passengers are on board. · Pin your drawing on the notice board.↗tree and pragmatics of: Pin your drawing on the notice board. · Each board had two tenons, joined one to another.↗tree and pragmatics of: Each board had two tenons, joined one to… (Torah EXO.36.22, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.36.22, JPS 1917 · Thus did he make for all the boards of the tabernacle.↗tree and pragmatics of: Thus did he make for all the boards… (Torah EXO.36.22, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.36.22, JPS 1917 · And he made the boards for the tabernacle of acacia-wood, standing up.↗tree and pragmatics of: And he made the boards for the tabernacle… (Torah EXO.36.20, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.36.20, JPS 1917 · If she be a wall, we will build upon her a turret of silver; and if she be a door, we will enclose her with boards of cedar.↗tree and pragmatics of: If she be a wall, we will build… (Writings SNG.8.9, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings SNG.8.9, JPS 1917 · And he built twenty cubits on the hinder part of the house with boards of cedar from the floor unto the joists; he even built them for himself within, for a Sanctuary, even for the most holy place.↗tree and pragmatics of: And he built twenty cubits on the hinder… (Prophets 1KI.6.16, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1KI.6.16, JPS 1917

boarder — Everyday, meaning 1: A pupil who lives at a boarding school during term instead of going home each day.↗tree and pragmatics of: A pupil who lives at a boarding school… Everyday, meaning 2: A person who pays to live and eat meals in someone else's house.↗tree and pragmatics of: A person who pays to live and eat… Everyday, meaning 3: A person who rides a skateboard, snowboard or surfboard (informal).↗tree and pragmatics of: A person who rides a skateboard, snowboard or… Everyday, meaning 4: A person who climbs onto a ship to attack or take it over (old use, pirates).↗tree and pragmatics of: A person who climbs onto a ship to… Example: My cousin is a boarder at a school in Scotland.↗tree and pragmatics of: My cousin is a boarder at a school… · The boarders sleep in a big dormitory.↗tree and pragmatics of: The boarders sleep in a big dormitory. · Mrs Hughes took in a boarder to help pay the rent.↗tree and pragmatics of: Mrs Hughes took in a boarder to help… · The boarder paid for his room and his meals every week.↗tree and pragmatics of: The boarder paid for his room and his… · The skate park was full of young boarders.↗tree and pragmatics of: The skate park was full of young boarders. · «Repel boarders!» shouted the captain as the pirates climbed up.↗tree and pragmatics of: «Repel boarders!» shouted the captain as the pirates… · Day pupils go home at four, but boarders stay for supper.↗tree and pragmatics of: Day pupils go home at four, but boarders…

boardwalk — Everyday, meaning 1: A path made of wooden boards, often built over sand, mud or wet ground.↗tree and pragmatics of: A path made of wooden boards, often built… Everyday, meaning 2: (US) A wooden walkway along a beach with shops, food stands and rides.↗tree and pragmatics of: A wooden walkway along a beach with shops,… Example: We walked along the boardwalk through the swamp.↗tree and pragmatics of: We walked along the boardwalk through the swamp. · The boardwalk stops people trampling the sand dunes.↗tree and pragmatics of: The boardwalk stops people trampling the sand dunes. · We ate ice cream on the boardwalk by the beach.↗tree and pragmatics of: We ate ice cream on the boardwalk by… · The wooden boardwalk was slippery after the rain.↗tree and pragmatics of: The wooden boardwalk was slippery after the rain. · A turtle crossed under the boardwalk.↗tree and pragmatics of: A turtle crossed under the boardwalk. · Stay on the boardwalk to protect the plants.↗tree and pragmatics of: Stay on the boardwalk to protect the plants.

boast — Everyday, meaning 1: To boast means to talk too proudly about yourself, what you have or what you can do.↗tree and pragmatics of: To boast means to talk too proudly about… Everyday, meaning 2: To boast can mean to have something good that you are proud of.↗tree and pragmatics of: To boast can mean to have something good… e.g. The town boasts a big park.↗tree and pragmatics of: The town boasts a big park. Everyday, meaning 3: A boast is a proud statement about yourself.↗tree and pragmatics of: A boast is a proud statement about yourself. Example: He always boasts about his new bike.↗tree and pragmatics of: He always boasts about his new bike. · Stop boasting; it isn't nice.↗tree and pragmatics of: Stop boasting; it isn't nice. · The hare boasted that he was the fastest animal.↗tree and pragmatics of: The hare boasted that he was the fastest… · She boasted that she could swim a mile.↗tree and pragmatics of: She boasted that she could swim a mile. · Our school boasts a huge library.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our school boasts a huge library. · His boast that he could eat ten pizzas was not true.↗tree and pragmatics of: His boast that he could eat ten pizzas… · It's fine to be proud, but don't boast.↗tree and pragmatics of: It's fine to be proud, but don't boast. · Be sure of your pedigree before you boast of it.↗tree and pragmatics of: Be sure of your pedigree before you boast… · Should the axe boast itself against him that heweth therewith?↗tree and pragmatics of: Should the axe boast itself against him that… (Prophets ISA.10.15, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.10.15, JPS 1917 · Boast not thyself of to-morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.↗tree and pragmatics of: Boast not thyself of to-morrow; for thou knowest… (Writings PRO.27.1, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.27.1, JPS 1917 · Of them that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches?↗tree and pragmatics of: Of them that trust in their wealth, and… (Writings PSA.49.7, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.49.7, JPS 1917

boaster — Everyday, meaning 1: A person who boasts: someone who talks too proudly about what they have or can do, often making it bigger than it really is.↗tree and pragmatics of: A person who boasts: someone who talks too… Example: Nobody believed the boaster who said he could run faster than a car.↗tree and pragmatics of: Nobody believed the boaster who said he could… · Toad was a terrible boaster in «The Wind in the Willows».↗tree and pragmatics of: Toad was a terrible boaster in «The Wind… · Don't be a boaster — let your work speak for itself.↗tree and pragmatics of: Don't be a boaster — let your work… · The boaster said he had a hundred pets, but he only had a goldfish.↗tree and pragmatics of: The boaster said he had a hundred pets,… · In the fable, the boaster bragged about jumping far, and the town asked him to show them.↗tree and pragmatics of: In the fable, the boaster bragged about jumping… · A boaster often uses words like «the best ever» and «millions».↗tree and pragmatics of: A boaster often uses words like «the best… · My cousin is a bit of a boaster about his football goals.↗tree and pragmatics of: My cousin is a bit of a boaster… · The loud-mouthed boaster does not impress nor frighten those who know him.↗tree and pragmatics of: The loud-mouthed boaster does not impress nor frighten… · The boasters shall not stand in Thy sight; Thou hatest all workers of iniquity.↗tree and pragmatics of: The boasters shall not stand in Thy sight;… (Writings PSA.5.6, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.5.6, JPS 1917 · A sword is upon the boasters, and they shall become fools; a sword is upon her mighty men, and they shall be dismayed.↗tree and pragmatics of: A sword is upon the boasters, and they… (Prophets JER.50.36, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.50.36, JPS 1917

boastful — Everyday, meaning 1: Talking too proudly about yourself, your skills or your things, so that others feel you are showing off.↗tree and pragmatics of: Talking too proudly about yourself, your skills or… Example: The boastful hare lost the race to the tortoise.↗tree and pragmatics of: The boastful hare lost the race to the… · Don't be boastful when you win.↗tree and pragmatics of: Don't be boastful when you win. · He was boastful about his new trainers.↗tree and pragmatics of: He was boastful about his new trainers. · Her boastful talk annoyed the team.↗tree and pragmatics of: Her boastful talk annoyed the team. · A good winner is not boastful.↗tree and pragmatics of: A good winner is not boastful. · The boastful knight claimed he had slain ten dragons.↗tree and pragmatics of: The boastful knight claimed he had slain ten… · He played the boastful soldier, and the merry smith, and he had comrades and boon-companions in plenty.↗tree and pragmatics of: He played the boastful soldier, and the merry…

boastfully — Everyday, meaning 1: In a boastful way: talking very proudly about yourself or what you have done, so others feel you are showing off.↗tree and pragmatics of: In a boastful way: talking very proudly about… Example: She boastfully told us she was the best swimmer.↗tree and pragmatics of: She boastfully told us she was the best… · He boastfully said he would win every race.↗tree and pragmatics of: He boastfully said he would win every race. · The bird boastfully talked about his home.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bird boastfully talked about his home. · This shall they have for their pride, because they have taunted and spoken boastfully against the people of the LORD of hosts.↗tree and pragmatics of: This shall they have for their pride, because… (Prophets ZEP.2.10, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ZEP.2.10, JPS 1917 · I have heard the taunt of Moab, and the revilings of the children of Ammon, wherewith they have taunted My people, and spoken boastfully concerning their border.↗tree and pragmatics of: I have heard the taunt of Moab, and… (Prophets ZEP.2.8, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ZEP.2.8, JPS 1917

boasting — Everyday, meaning 1: Talking too proudly about yourself, what you have or what you can do, to make others feel smaller.↗tree and pragmatics of: Talking too proudly about yourself, what you have… Everyday, meaning 2: (noun) The act of talking like this.↗tree and pragmatics of: The act of talking like this. Example: Stop boasting about your new bike!↗tree and pragmatics of: Stop boasting about your new bike! · He kept boasting that he was the fastest runner.↗tree and pragmatics of: He kept boasting that he was the fastest… · The hare was boasting, so he took a nap and lost the race.↗tree and pragmatics of: The hare was boasting, so he took a… · Nobody likes boasting at the lunch table.↗tree and pragmatics of: Nobody likes boasting at the lunch table. · She won the prize but didn't go around boasting.↗tree and pragmatics of: She won the prize but didn't go around… · "I'm the best!" he said, boasting again.↗tree and pragmatics of: 'I'm the best!' he said, boasting again. · Boasting about grades can hurt your friends' feelings.↗tree and pragmatics of: Boasting about grades can hurt your friends' feelings. · My score is nothing to boast about.↗tree and pragmatics of: My score is nothing to boast about. · Then the Warlock began boasting again.↗tree and pragmatics of: Then the Warlock began boasting again. · Would I keep silence concerning his boastings, or his proud talk, or his fair array of words?↗tree and pragmatics of: Would I keep silence concerning his boastings, or… (Writings JOB.41.4, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.41.4, JPS 1917 · I know his arrogancy, saith the LORD, that it is ill-founded; his boastings have wrought nothing well-founded.↗tree and pragmatics of: I know his arrogancy, saith the LORD, that… (Prophets JER.48.30, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.48.30, JPS 1917 · Thy boastings have made men hold their peace, and thou hast mocked, with none to make thee ashamed; (Writings JOB.11.3, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Thy boastings have made men hold their peace,…

boat — Everyday, meaning 1: A boat is a thing that floats and carries people or goods on water.↗tree and pragmatics of: A boat is a thing that floats and… Everyday, meaning 2: A boat is usually smaller than a ship.↗tree and pragmatics of: A boat is usually smaller than a ship. Everyday, meaning 3: A gravy boat is a jug shaped like a boat.↗tree and pragmatics of: A gravy boat is a jug shaped like… Example: Each boat holds 6 people.↗tree and pragmatics of: Each boat holds 6 people. · There are 8 boats in the harbor.↗tree and pragmatics of: There are 8 boats in the harbor. · The boat travels 20 miles an hour.↗tree and pragmatics of: The boat travels 20 miles an hour. · How many boats do 40 people need?↗tree and pragmatics of: How many boats do 40 people need? · We went fishing in a rowing boat.↗tree and pragmatics of: We went fishing in a rowing boat. · Wear a life jacket in a boat.↗tree and pragmatics of: Wear a life jacket in a boat. · The boat sailed across the lake.↗tree and pragmatics of: The boat sailed across the lake. · We're all in the same boat.↗tree and pragmatics of: We're all in the same boat. · She made a paper boat.↗tree and pragmatics of: She made a paper boat. · Boats float because they push water aside.↗tree and pragmatics of: Boats float because they push water aside. · We have neither ship nor boat."↗tree and pragmatics of: We have neither ship nor boat.'

boathouse — Everyday, meaning 1: A shed or building by a river or lake where boats are kept.↗tree and pragmatics of: A shed or building by a river or… Everyday, meaning 2: A building of a rowing club where boats and oars are stored.↗tree and pragmatics of: A building of a rowing club where boats… Example: The boats were locked in the boathouse for the winter.↗tree and pragmatics of: The boats were locked in the boathouse for… · Toad showed them his boathouse full of boats he no longer used.↗tree and pragmatics of: Toad showed them his boathouse full of boats… · We found old oars and life jackets in the boathouse.↗tree and pragmatics of: We found old oars and life jackets in… · The rowing team carried their boat out of the boathouse.↗tree and pragmatics of: The rowing team carried their boat out of… · Ducks nested under the boathouse floor.↗tree and pragmatics of: Ducks nested under the boathouse floor. · The boathouse door opened straight onto the lake.↗tree and pragmatics of: The boathouse door opened straight onto the lake.

boatload — Everyday, meaning 1: The number of people or the amount of goods a boat can carry or is carrying.↗tree and pragmatics of: The number of people or the amount of… Everyday, meaning 2: (informal) A very large number or amount of something: «a boatload of homework».↗tree and pragmatics of: A very large number or amount of something:… Example: A boatload of tourists arrived at the island.↗tree and pragmatics of: A boatload of tourists arrived at the island. · The first boatloads of convicts reached Australia in 1788.↗tree and pragmatics of: The first boatloads of convicts reached Australia in… · The ferry can take a boatload of 40 cars.↗tree and pragmatics of: The ferry can take a boatload of 40… · We got a boatload of presents for my birthday!↗tree and pragmatics of: We got a boatload of presents for my… · If each boatload holds 8 children, 30 children need 4 boatloads.↗tree and pragmatics of: If each boatload holds 8 children, 30 children… · Fish were brought to the harbour by the boatload.↗tree and pragmatics of: Fish were brought to the harbour by the…

boatman — Everyday, meaning 1: A man whose job is to row, sail or look after boats, or to carry people across water in a boat.↗tree and pragmatics of: A man whose job is to row, sail… Everyday, meaning 2: A person who hires out boats.↗tree and pragmatics of: A person who hires out boats. Example: The boatman rowed us across the lake.↗tree and pragmatics of: The boatman rowed us across the lake. · We paid the boatman two coins for the ride.↗tree and pragmatics of: We paid the boatman two coins for the… · In Venice, a boatman steers a gondola.↗tree and pragmatics of: In Venice, a boatman steers a gondola. · The old boatman knew every bend in the river.↗tree and pragmatics of: The old boatman knew every bend in the… · In the Greek myth, the boatman Charon carried souls across the river.↗tree and pragmatics of: In the Greek myth, the boatman Charon carried… · The boatman hired out rowing boats for the afternoon.↗tree and pragmatics of: The boatman hired out rowing boats for the… · A boatman shouted a warning about the rocks.↗tree and pragmatics of: A boatman shouted a warning about the rocks. · So she ordered the old boatman to steer for Squirrel Island.↗tree and pragmatics of: So she ordered the old boatman to steer…