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A basement is a room that is underneath a house or other building. Basements are often used to store things you aren't using, and usually have water heaters, washing machines and other utilities in them. The term "basement" is US-centric. Other countries are more likely to have a cellar than a basement.
Basil is a herb that is often used in Italian or Thai food. Sweet basil is used in Italian food and Thai basil is used in Asian food. Basil has a sweet, strong smell.
Basil likes to grow in hot, dry conditions and does not tolerate frost at all. Basil stops producing the oil that gives it its flavour once it starts to flower, so you should pick off the flowers as they develop. You can leave one or two stems to flower without affecting the rest of the plant, so you have some seeds for next year.
Basil likes to grow in hot, dry conditions and does not tolerate frost at all. Basil stops producing the oil that gives it its flavour once it starts to flower, so you should pick off the flowers as they develop. You can leave one or two stems to flower without affecting the rest of the plant, so you have some seeds for next year.
Basking is sitting or lying in warmth, enjoying it. You can also bask in something pleasant, as in "she was basking in the attention".
Lizards like to bask in the sun because they are cold blooded and the sunshine warms them up.
Lizards like to bask in the sun because they are cold blooded and the sunshine warms them up.
A basket is a container that is woven, in a process called wickerwork. Baskets can be made from thin willow branches, bamboo, plastic or wire.
B is for Basketball
B is for Basset hound
A bassinet (sometimes spelt bassinette) is a small bed for babies that are under a few months old. When babies are older they usually sleep in an infant bed.
A bassoon is a woodwind instrument. It typically plays in the lower registers, with a warm, dark sound. It is typically played as part of an orchestra or a smaller group that plays classical music.
A bath is a large container you can fill with warm water and sit in to wash yourself. Baths are very relaxing and are wonderful if you are feeling sore.
A bathroom is a room that generally contains a combination of a washbasin or sink, a bath and a toilet. In some countries, a bathroom always has a toilet in it, in other countries the toilet is often found in a separate room. Other items like bidets and even spa baths can also be found in bathrooms. Some luxury bathrooms include hot tubs and spas. Hot tubs and spas are designed to provide ultimate enjoyment, ease, endurance and efficiency.
