"Pen-pal" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A pen-pal is a person with whom one corresponds, typically through letters or emails, regularly and often over a long period of time, often as a way to keep in touch with someone or to learn more about a specific culture or language.
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-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.
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.
Penaeidae is a family of carnivorous crustaceans, commonly known as prawns or shrimp. They are a type of marine animal that belongs to the order Decapoda, and are found in warm and temperate oceans around the world. The family comprises over 560 species, including well-known species such as the king prawn, tiger prawn, and Pacific white shrimp. Penaeidae are an important food source for many other animals, including humans, and are also used as a bait in fishing.
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
Penalised means to be given a penalty or to suffer a consequence, often as a punishment or retribution for a mistake or wrongdoing. For example, a football team may be penalized a goal because of a foul committed by one of its players.
Causes a financial or other penalty to be imposed on someone as a punishment for something they have done wrong.