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Actions & Events — Lesson 44
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beatings
ˈbiːtɪŋz
The act of overcoming or outdoing — the beatings continued for hours.
The prisoners suffered regular beatings.
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beep
biːp
A short high tone produced as a signal or warning — I heard a beep from my phone.
The car alarm let out a loud beep.
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beeps
biːps
A short high tone produced as a signal or warning — my phone beeps every time I get a message.
The microwave beeps when the food is ready.
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beginning
bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ
The event consisting of the start of something — everything has a beginning and an end.
The beginning of the story is very interesting.
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beginnings
bɪˈɡɪnɪŋz
The event consisting of the start of something — all beginnings require courage and effort.
The beginnings of the project were difficult.
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behaviors
bɪˈheɪvjɚz
Manner of acting or controlling yourself — good behaviors should be rewarded.
Good behaviors should be rewarded.
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belch
bɛltʃ
A reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth — he belched loudly after drinking the soda.
He belched loudly after drinking the soda.
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belching
ˈbɛltʃɪŋ
The forceful expulsion of something from inside — he let out a loud belching after finishing the soda.
He let out a loud belching after finishing the soda.
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bending
ˈbɛndɪŋ
Movement that causes the formation of a curve — there's a sharp bending in the road ahead.
The bending of the light created a rainbow effect.
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benediction
ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən
The act of praying for divine protection — the ceremony concluded with a solemn benediction.
The priest gave the benediction at the end of Mass.
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berth
bɜrθ
A job in an organization — the ship found a safe berth in the harbour.
She reserved a berth on the overnight train to Edinburgh.
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berths
bɜrθs
A job in an organization — the hostel offers berths in shared dormitories.
The train has sleeping berths for long journeys.
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