| berry |
any of several small, juicy, pulpy fruits, usu. without a pit, such as the strawberry, raspberry, or gooseberry. [5 definitions] |
| berth |
a shelf or bunk for sleeping on a ship or train. [6 definitions] |
| beryllium |
a chemical element of the alkaline-earth group that has four protons in each nucleus and occurs in pure form as a hard, light, gray solid, chiefly used in alloys with copper and in aerospace material. (symbol: Be) |
| beseech |
to request urgently; implore. [3 definitions] |
| beset |
to set upon or assail from all sides; besiege. [2 definitions] |
| beside |
next to; at the side of. [3 definitions] |
| beside oneself |
in a state of extreme agitation or excitement. |
| besides |
moreover. [4 definitions] |
| beside the point |
not relevant to the main focus of interest or discussion. |
| besiege |
to surround with enemy forces; lay siege to. [2 definitions] |
| be sorry |
to suffer the consequences; come to regret one's earlier action or decision. |
| be spoiling for |
(informal) to be eager for. |
| best |
superlative of "good." [11 definitions] |
| bestow |
to give, as a gift or award (usu. fol. by "on" or "upon"). [2 definitions] |
| bet |
to agree to give up (usu. money) to another person if one's prediction of some future result does not occur. [7 definitions] |
| beta |
the name of the second letter of the Greek alphabet. [3 definitions] |
| betray |
to be disloyal to; commit treason against. [5 definitions] |
| better |
comparative of "good." [14 definitions] |
| better off |
in improved or happier circumstances. |
| between |
in the area separating. [6 definitions] |
| bet your boots |
be assured; feel certain. |