English words starting with P

Money, especially when gained in a dishonest or contemptible way.

A large waterbird with a long beak and a large throat pouch for catching fish.

In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.

A disease caused by a deficiency of niacin and protein in the diet, characterized by dermatitis, diarrhea, and mental disturbance.

A small, hard ball of a substance, often made by compressing a material into a rounded shape.

(of language or meaning) extremely clear; easy to understand.

Relating to the Peloponnese, a large peninsula forming the southern part of mainland Greece.

A Basque or Spanish game played in a walled court with a ball and a wicker basket strapped to the hand.

to attack someone by repeatedly throwing things at them

(of rain, hail, etc.) falling very heavily and forcefully.

Relating to or situated in the pelvis.

the wide curved set of bones at the bottom of the body that the legs and spine are connected to

a concentrated food consisting of dried lean meat pounded into a paste with melted fat and sometimes berries, originally made by native north americans.

An instrument for writing or drawing with ink, typically consisting of a metal nib or ball, or a felt tip, housed in a cylinder or holder.

Made or drawn using a pen and ink, rather than paint or other media.

Designed to be used or operated by means of a stylus or pen, especially in contrast to a keyboard or mouse.

Any of a family (Penaeidae) of marine prawns, many of which are commercially important.

Relating to or used for punishment, especially by law.

To impose a penalty or punishment on someone for breaking a rule or law.

to punish someone for breaking a rule or law, especially by making them suffer a disadvantage.

To subject someone to a penalty or punishment for breaking a rule or law.

A punishment for breaking a law, rule, or contract.

Not subject to a penalty or financial charge.

An act that shows you regret something you have done, often for religious reasons.

a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something

a long, thin object, usually made of wood, for writing or drawing, consisting of a thin stick of a black or colored substance enclosed in wood or a metal or plastic case

Relating to or involving traditional, non-digital methods, especially writing or calculating by hand using physical materials.

extremely thin or slender, like a pencil in shape.

Marked or shaded with a pencil or similar implement.

A piece of jewellery that hangs from a chain worn around the neck.

The state of being pending or undecided; awaiting a conclusion or settlement.

Hanging down or suspended.

Awaiting a decision, conclusion, or settlement; not yet resolved.

hanging down loosely and swinging freely

A weight hung from a fixed point so that it can swing freely back and forth, especially one regulating the mechanism of a clock.

Allowing things to pass through or into it; not solid or sealed.

to go into or through something

(of a sound) clearly heard through or above other sounds

The act or process of making a way into or through something.

Able to make a way into or through something.

A person or thing that penetrates or forces a way into something.

a large, flightless, black-and-white seabird of the southern hemisphere, with webbed feet and wings modified into flippers.

A substance used as a drug to treat or prevent infections caused by bacteria, originally obtained from a type of mould.

Not susceptible to being killed or inhibited by the antibiotic penicillin.

Relating to or affecting the penis.

A long piece of land that is mostly surrounded by water but is joined to a larger area of land.

Relating to or characteristic of a peninsula.

The male organ used for urination and sexual intercourse.

The feeling of being sorry for having done something wrong and the wish to be forgiven for it; sincere regret for one's wrongdoing.

Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong

relating to or expressing penitence or penance

A prison for people convicted of serious crimes.

A small knife with a blade that folds into the handle.

A small, slender flashlight, typically shaped like a pen.

The art or skill of writing by hand.

a long, narrow, tapering flag, typically used for signaling or identification, especially on ships.

A type of pasta in the shape of short, wide tubes, usually cut diagonally at both ends.

put into writing; composed and written down.

having no money; very poor

Relating to the US state of Pennsylvania.

a small bronze coin and monetary unit of the united kingdom, equal to one hundredth of a pound.

unwilling to spend money; miserly or stingy.

careful or economical in dealing with small sums of money, often to the point of being unwise about larger financial matters.

A regular payment made by the government or a former employer to a person who is old, ill, or has stopped working.

A large amount of money that is invested and used to pay the pensions of the members of a company, organization, etc.

a person who receives a pension, especially from the government because of old age, disability, or the death of a spouse.

thinking deeply about something, especially because you are sad or worried

In a way that shows you are thinking deeply about something, especially in a sad or serious manner.

Any of a large genus (Penstemon) of chiefly North American plants of the snapdragon family, having showy, tubular, two-lipped flowers.

Confined, shut up, or held in.

(of emotions, energy, etc.) not expressed or released; held back forcibly

A flat shape with five straight sides and five angles.

Having five sides and five angles.

A five-pointed star, often drawn as a continuous interlaced line, used as a magical or religious symbol.

A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.

The first five books of the Hebrew Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy), traditionally ascribed to Moses.

An athletic contest consisting of five different events.

Relating to, based on, or containing only five notes within an octave.

Relating to Pentecost or the Christian festival celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles.

A Christian movement emphasizing the gifts of the Holy Spirit, such as speaking in tongues, divine healing, and prophecy, as experienced by the apostles at Pentecost.

A luxurious apartment on the top floor of a tall building.

Immediately before the last one; second last.

The partially shaded outer region of the shadow cast by an opaque object, especially during an eclipse.

relating to or being the partial shadow surrounding a perfect shadow, as in an eclipse.

Extremely poor; poverty-stricken.

Extreme poverty; destitution.

A low-ranking worker, especially an unskilled laborer or menial servant.

A system where a debtor is forced to work for a creditor until the debt is paid off.

a garden plant with large round flowers that are dark red, pink, or white.

Human beings in general, considered collectively

Focusing on or designed to meet the needs and well-being of ordinary people.

Involving direct interaction, communication, or exchange between ordinary individuals, especially from different countries or groups.

The activity of spending time observing other people in a public place, often for entertainment or interest.

The state or condition of being a people, especially a distinct national or ethnic group.

The act of populating an area with people.

liveliness and energy; spirited enthusiasm.

A hot-tasting powder made from dried berries (peppercorns), used to flavor food.

the small dried berry of the pepper plant, used whole or ground as a spice.

covered with or containing many small things

A type of mint plant with dark green leaves and purple flowers that produces a strong, fresh flavor and smell.

a spicy pork and beef sausage, typically used as a pizza topping

having a hot, sharp taste like pepper

full of energy and enthusiasm; lively and high-spirited.

Relating to or promoting digestion.

A compound consisting of two or more amino acids linked in a chain, the carboxyl group of each acid being joined to the amino group of the next by a bond of the type -OC-NH-.

For each; for every

For each person; in relation to people taken individually

Occurring, used, or calculated for each minute.

calculated for or applied to each individual person

Relating to or following the specific, predefined procedures and criteria of a study or trial, especially in contrast to an analysis that includes all participants regardless of adherence.

Relating to or calculated for each individual student.

Relating to or calculated for each single share of a company's stock.

Relating to or calculated for each individual student.

Relating to or calculated for each single unit of something.

to walk through or around a place, especially for pleasure and in a leisurely way.

The act of walking around, especially for pleasure or in a leisurely way.

A closely woven, smooth cotton fabric, typically used for bedsheets and clothing.

able to be seen, heard, or noticed

To become aware of something through the senses, especially sight or hearing.

detected or recognized by the senses, especially sight or hearing