English to English Dictionary

Bibliography

A list of the books referred to in a scholarly work, usually printed as an appendix.

Bibliolater

A person who treats the Bible with an uncritical or literalistic worship, often elevating the text itself above its spiritual or contextual meaning.

Bibliophile

A person who loves or collects books, especially rare or fine editions.

Bichon Frise

A small breed of dog of Spanish and Belgian/French descent, characterized by a white, powder-puff curly coat and a cheerful, gentle demeanor.

Big

Of considerable size, extent, or intensity.

Bildungsroman

A novel that deals with the formative years, moral development, and psychological growth of the protagonist from youth to adulthood.

Biology

The scientific study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution.

Birthday-bash

A large, lively, and celebratory party held to mark someone's birthday.

Black

Of the very darkest color, resulting from the absence of or complete absorption of light; the opposite of white.

Blackbird

A common Eurasian thrush (Turdus merula) in which the male is typically black with a yellow bill and the female is dark brown.

Blame

Responsibility for a fault or wrong.

Blather

To talk long-winded, foolishly, or without making much sense.