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B — Book to Branch (Part 5 of 11)

Both, a. The two, the one and the other, one as well as the other, the pair, the couple.

Both, conj. [Preceding a word or phrase which is followed by and; Both—and.] As well—as; not only—but also; not only—but; not alone—but.

Bother, v. a. Perplex, worry, harass, trouble, annoy, tease, vex, plague, molest, incommode, disturb, pester, pother.

Bother, n. (Colloq.) Perplexity, vexation, annoyance, plague, trouble, pother.

Bottle-holder, n.

    1. Second (at fisticuffs), backer.
    2. Second, supporter, backer, encourager, adviser, abettor, promoter, subsidiary.

Bottom, n.

    1. Lowest part, base, foot.
    2. Foundation, basis, groundwork, base.
    3. Dale, valley, meadow, alluvial land.
    4. Ship, vessel, sailing craft.
    5. Fundament, seat, buttocks.
    6. Seat (of a chair).
    7. Stamina, native strength, power of endurance.
    8. Grounds, lees, dregs, sediments.

Bottom, v. a. Found, establish, build.

Bottom, v. n. Rest (for support), be based.

Boudoir, n. [Fr.] Cabinet, private room, retired apartment.

Bough, n. Branch, limb, shoot.

Bouilli, n. [Fr.] Stew, boiled meat, stewed meat.

Bouillon, n. [Fr.] Broth, soup.