| beacon |
a signal of light that guides or gives warning, often located in an elevated position. [7 definitions] |
| bead |
a small, generally round object, usu. made of glass, wood, or the like with a hole through its center for stringing to make necklaces or for decorating clothing. [8 definitions] |
| beagle |
a small, short-legged hound with long ears and a smooth coat, usu. having black, tan, and white markings. |
| beak |
the hard structures forming a bird's bill. [3 definitions] |
| beaker |
a wide-mouthed drinking cup or container. [3 definitions] |
| beam |
a long, heavy timber or piece of metal or stone used as a major support in a building. [8 definitions] |
| bean |
the edible seed or seed pod of several types of leguminous plants. [5 definitions] |
| bear1 |
to carry. [9 definitions] |
| bear2 |
a large, usu. omnivorous, furry mammal with a short tail. [5 definitions] |
| beard |
the facial hair of a man, or the extended growth of such hair. [4 definitions] |
| bearing |
manner of conduct, behavior, or physical carriage. [5 definitions] |
| bear up |
to face hardship without despairing; withstand difficulty or stress; be brave; endure. |
| bear with |
to continue with despite aggravations; be patient with; be tolerant of. |
| beast |
any four-footed mammal, esp. as distinguished from humans or from birds and invertebrates. [3 definitions] |
| beastly |
of or like a beast in appearance or manner. [2 definitions] |
| beat |
to hit (someone or something) repeatedly. [15 definitions] |
| beat around the bush |
to intentionally avoid the central matter or point. |
| beaten |
used by many people; much traveled. [4 definitions] |
| beat the tar out of |
(informal) to beat or whip severely. [2 definitions] |
| beautiful |
delighting the senses; having beauty; lovely. [3 definitions] |
| beautify |
to make beautiful. |