"Pen-friend" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A pen-friend is a person you keep in touch with through writing letters, typically before the widespread use of electronic means of communication like email, text messaging, or social media. This was a common way for people from different countries or distant places to maintain a friendship or correspondence, exchanging letters with each other on a regular basis.
Pemex is the official name of the state-owned Mexican oil and gas company, Petróleos Mexicanos.
Pemmican is a high-calorie food made from a mixture of fat, protein, and carbohydrates, typically consisting of dried meat (such as beef or bison), fat (like beef tallow or vegetable fat), and flour. It is often used as a lightweight and durable food source for outdoor activities, such as camping, hiking, or long-distance travel.
Pemoline is a prescription medication that was previously used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. It belongs to a class of drugs called central nervous system stimulants.
The Pempheridae is a family of marine fish, commonly known as sweeperfishes. They are found in tropical and warm-temperate waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
Pemphigoid is a type of autoimmune blistering skin disease, where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the skin, causing blisters to form. It is characterized by the formation of blisters on the skin, often on the arms, legs, and torso, which can be painful and may weep or become infected. The cause of pemphigoid is unknown, but it is thought to be related to an abnormal immune response. Treatment typically involves the use of medications such as corticosteroids, immunosuppressive agents, and antibiotics to control symptoms and prevent complications.
Pemphigous refers to a type of autoimmune skin disorder characterized by the formation of blisters and sores. The term "pemphigous" comes from the Greek words "pemphix", meaning blister, and "genos", meaning producing.
Pemphigus is a group of rare autoimmune disorders that affect the skin and mucous membranes. It is characterized by the development of blisters and sores on the skin and mucous membranes, including the lips, mouth, throat, and genital area. Pemphigus is caused by the production of antibodies that attack and damage the skin cells, leading to the formation of blisters and sores. There are several types of pemphigus, including pemphigus vulgaris, pemphigus vegetans, and pemphigus foliaceus. Treatment for pemphigus typically involves the use of corticosteroids and immunosuppressive medications to reduce the severity and frequency of the symptoms.
A pen-name is a pseudonym or fictional name used by an author to write under instead of their real name.
A pen is a writing instrument that is used to apply ink to a surface, typically paper, to mark or write text, symbols, or images.
Penaeid refers to a type of shrimp that belongs to the family Penaeidae. These shrimp are typically harvested for food and are characterized by their long, slender bodies and distinctive shell shapes.
Penalization is the act of imposing a penalty or a fine as a form of punishment or consequence for breaking a rule, violating a law, or not meeting a certain standard. It can also refer to the action of making something worse or more difficult as a result of a rule or penalty.
to impose a penalty or punishment on someone or something, or to make someone feel guilty or regretful because of their behavior