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Actions & Events — Lesson 43

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barter

ˈbɑ.rtɚ

An equal exchange — we had no money so we had to live by barter.

We had no money so we had to live by barter

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barters

ˈbɑrtərz

An equal exchange — the farmer barters his surplus wheat for meat.

She barters her homemade clothes for fresh vegetables at the market.

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baseballs

ˈbeɪsbɔlz

Baseballs are small, hard balls used in the sport of baseball, typically with a — we bought new baseballs for the team.

The children played with baseballs in the park.

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bash

bæʃ

A vigorous blow — he bashed the door shut.

He bashed the door shut.

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bashes

ˈbæʃɪz

A vigorous blow — he bashes the drum with great force.

He bashes the drum with great force.

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bathe

beɪð

The act of swimming — she likes to bathe in the mornings before work.

She likes to bathe in the mornings before work.

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bathing

ˈbeɪðɪŋ

Immersing the body in water or sunshine — I enjoy bathing in the morning.

I enjoy bathing in the morning.

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battering

ˈbætərɪŋ

The act of subjecting to strong attack — the city took a battering from the enemy forces.

The city took a battering from the enemy forces.

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batting

ˈbætɪŋ

(baseball) the batter's attempt to get on base — we need better batting to win this match.

The team's batting was excellent in the final over.

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battles

ˈbætəlz

A hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war — historical battles shaped the country's future.

The two armies fought several battles during the war.

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bawling

ˈbɔlɪŋ

Loud cries made while weeping — there was a lot of bawling during the sad movie.

I could hear the baby's bawling from across the street.

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beating

ˈbiː.tɪŋ

The act of overcoming or outdoing — she could hear the beating of her heart.

The child received a beating from his father.

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