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benzocaine a white, odorless, tasteless powder used in ointments as a local anesthetic and a shield against sunburn.
benzodiazepine any of a class of drugs containing a benzene ring that acts as a sedative and muscle relaxant.
benzoic of or derived from benzoin or benzoic acid.
benzoic acid a white crystalline powder used as a preservative and antiseptic in perfumes and flavorings, in synthesizing dyes, and to season tobacco.
benzoin an aromatic resin containing benzoic acid and used in perfumes and cosmetics, cough medicines, and antiseptics. [3 definitions]
benzol benzene. [2 definitions]
be oneself to be in one's usual state of health or mind. [2 definitions]
be on to (informal) to have inside information about. [2 definitions]
be out of to no longer have (something that is normally available).
be over to be finished; to have reached a conclusion (sometimes used to indicate great finality or that all efforts to change the conclusion are useless).
be over someone to no longer feel any romantic feelings for (someone).
Beowulf the title character and hero of an anonymous, alliterative Old English epic poem.
bequeath to leave or dispose of (property) by a will. [2 definitions]
bequest the act of disposing of property by will. [2 definitions]
berate to reproach or scold severely.
Berber a member of one of several North African Muslim tribes. [2 definitions]
berbere an Ethiopian spice blend, red in color and containing chili pepper and paprika, often used in stews and curries.
berceuse a soothing song, as would be sung to an infant; lullaby.
bereave to deprive and make mournful (usu. fol. by "of"). [2 definitions]
bereaved in a state of grief over the death of a friend or relative. [2 definitions]
bereavement the condition or fact of being deprived of something or someone, especially by the death of a loved one.