I'll give you the definitions of two shorter words. You just need to add them together to make one longer word. All words start with the letter B.

-1.Edible legume seed + Used to carry things in. 7 letters

2.Of short duration + A law suit. 9

-3.Colour reflecting no light + Animal with wings. 9

4.Something one reads + A ledge. 9

-5.Tavern + Profit or advantage. 7

-6.Organ of thought + Cleanse. 9

-7.Male cow + Canine. 7

-8.Shoe that reaches the ankle + Lower limb. 7

-9.Military hostile encounter + A meadow. 11

-10.Furniture to sleep in + To send a letter. 7

1. Beanbag - Hi Curly, have a great weekend

Bernie

3. Blackbird
Morning curly

6. Brainwash

9. battlefield

Morning all, merci.

8. bootleg

Morning curly,

Good one, BOO right back!

7 - bulldog

Oui.

10. bedpost

Yes mxm.

5. bargain

Thanks Flo.

4. bookplate?

Not my answer Marian.

I know it's not the answer Remi, but I keep thinking of number 2 as "a pair of briefs"

Very funny Rog. Is that from you or the Mrs.?

Could have been either - after 51 years our senses of humour have more or less fused together

4. bookshelf

2 - briefcase

Thanks.