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English Phrasebook
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English (UK)English (UK)
  • pleasepolite word when asking​
  • pleasedhappy or satisfied​
  • plentya large amount
  • plusin addition or positive
  • pointa specific location or position; a particular detail or idea
  • pointedhaving a sharp end or direct
  • poisona harmful substance
  • poisonouscontaining poison
  • policeorganization that enforces the law​
  • politeshowing good manners​
  • politicalrelating to government
  • politicsactivities related to government
  • pookieA cute, affectionate nickname for a close friend or romantic partner.
  • poorhaving little money; bad in quality​
  • poplight modern music style​
  • popularliked by many people​
  • positiveshowing yes; hopeful; above zero​
  • possibleable to happen or be done​
  • possiblyperhaps or maybe
  • potato mashera kitchen tool for crushing cooked potatoes
  • potentpowerful
  • potentialpossible or capacity for development
  • powerability or energy to do things​
  • powerfulhaving great power
  • practicaluseful or based on practice