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Actions & Events — Lesson 45

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besieging

bɪˈsiːdʒɪŋ

The action of surrounding a place, especially a city or fortress, with armed — the enemy army is besieging the capital city.

The enemy army is besieging the capital city.

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betrayal

bəˈtreɪəl

An act of deliberate betrayal — she felt deep pain after the betrayal.

His betrayal of his friends shocked everyone.

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betrayals

bɪˈtreɪəlz

An act of deliberate betrayal — his multiple betrayals finally ended their marriage.

His multiple betrayals finally ended their marriage.

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betterment

ˈbetərmənt

A change for the better; progress in development — the betterment of society requires collective effort.

The betterment of society requires collective effort.

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billiards

ˈbɪliərdz

A game played on a rectangular table with balls and cues, where players hit — the billiards table is in the game room.

My father enjoys playing billiards on weekends.

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billow

ˈbɪloʊ

A large sea wave — the billow crashed against the rocky shore.

The billow crashed against the rocky shore.

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billows

ˈbɪl.oʊz

A large sea wave — the billows crashed against the shore.

The billows crashed against the shore.

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binge

bɪndʒ

Any act of immoderate indulgence — I had a binge on ice cream last night.

I had a binge on ice cream last night.

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binges

bɪnʤɪz

Any act of immoderate indulgence — binges on junk food can affect your health.

Many people have binge-watching marathons on weekends.

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bingo

ˈbɪŋɡoʊ

A game of chance in which players match numbers on cards with numbers called — she won $100 at the bingo hall.

We play bingo at the community centre every Tuesday.

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birthing

ˈbɜrθɪŋ

The process of giving birth — many fathers now take an active role in birthing support.

She attended a birthing class to prepare for the arrival of her baby.

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blackening

ˈblækənɪŋ

Changing to a darker color — heat causes the blackening of the copper pipes.

The blackening of the sky indicated an approaching storm.

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