--- title: P — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 14 description: The 1498 words of the English dictionary under P, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/14/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / P # P — The English dictionary · page 14 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* A building beside a sports field, especially a cricket ground, where players change and rest.[↗](../../pavilion/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A light building or large tent used at fairs, shows and exhibitions.[↗](../../pavilion/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A decorative building in a park or garden for shelter, like a summerhouse.[↗](../../pavilion/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* One of several buildings that make up a hospital or exhibition.[↗](../../pavilion/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The cricketers had tea in the pavilion.[↗](../../pavilion/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He was out and walked back to the pavilion.[↗](../../pavilion/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Each country had its own pavilion at the World Fair.[↗](../../pavilion/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We sheltered from the rain in the park pavilion.[↗](../../pavilion/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The Royal Pavilion in Brighton looks like an Indian palace.[↗](../../pavilion/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The flower show had a huge pavilion full of roses.[↗](../../pavilion/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Again he thought, "That is surely my hunting-pavilion," and so he went up to it.[↗](../../pavilion/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Yea, can any understand the spreadings of the clouds, the crashings of His pavilion?[↗](../../pavilion/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.36.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../pavilion/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And He made darkness pavilions round about Him, gathering of waters, thick clouds of the skies.[↗](../../pavilion/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2SA.22.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../pavilion/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · He made darkness His hiding-place, His pavilion round about Him; darkness of waters, thick clouds of the skies.[↗](../../pavilion/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.18.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../pavilion/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **paving** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Paving is flat stones, bricks or slabs used to cover the ground to make a path, patio or pavement.[↗](../../paving/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Paving is the act of covering ground with these.[↗](../../paving/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* "Paving the way" means making it easier for something to happen later.[↗](../../paving/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Watch out for the loose paving stones.[↗](../../paving/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Workers are paving the new path.[↗](../../paving/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Crazy paving is made of odd-shaped stones.[↗](../../paving/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Weeds grow between the paving slabs.[↗](../../paving/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Her brave work paved the way for others.[↗](../../paving/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't step on the cracks in the paving\![↗](../../paving/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He was counting the paving stones, as he had done a thousand times before.[↗](../../paving/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **paw** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A paw is the foot of an animal like a cat, dog, bear or rabbit, usually with claws and soft pads.[↗](../../paw/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To paw something means to touch or scratch it with a paw, like a dog pawing at the door.[↗](../../paw/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To paw at something can mean a person touches it roughly or too much; «paws» is also a jokey word for hands.[↗](../../paw/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Paw can also mean the hoof of a horse, which a horse scrapes at the ground with, often when it is impatient.[↗](../../paw/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The cat licked its paw.[↗](../../paw/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The dog pawed at the door to go out.[↗](../../paw/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We saw bear paw prints in the snow.[↗](../../paw/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · My puppy gave me his paw.[↗](../../paw/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Hot pavements in summer can burn a dog's paws.[↗](../../paw/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The kitten batted the ball with its paw.[↗](../../paw/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Get your paws off my cake\![↗](../../paw/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The lion rested its head on its huge paws.[↗](../../paw/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Outside stood his faithful charger, pawing the ground.[↗](../../paw/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And whatsoever goeth upon its paws, among all beasts that go on all fours, they are unclean unto you; whoso toucheth their carcass shall be unclean until the even.[↗](../../paw/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.11.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../paw/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **pawn** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A pawn is the smallest and least powerful piece in chess; each player has eight.[↗](../../pawn/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A pawn is a person who is used by someone more powerful to get what they want.[↗](../../pawn/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To pawn something is to leave it at a shop (a pawnbroker's) in exchange for a loan of money; you get it back if you pay the money back.[↗](../../pawn/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Each player starts with eight pawns.[↗](../../pawn/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My pawn reached the end and became a queen.[↗](../../pawn/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The pawn captured the knight.[↗](../../pawn/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He was only a pawn in the villain's plan.[↗](../../pawn/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She pawned her ring to pay the bills.[↗](../../pawn/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The pawnshop gave him money for his guitar.[↗](../../pawn/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The sheep in a fable must march on, as the pawn in chess must march on.[↗](../../pawn/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **pax** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (Latin) Pax is the Latin word for peace.[↗](../../pax/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (history) Pax followed by a name, like Pax Romana, means a long time of peace kept by one powerful country.[↗](../../pax/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (old UK slang) In old British school stories, children shouted «Pax!» to mean «Truce\![↗](../../pax/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") Stop fighting!».[↗](../../pax/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (church) In some churches the pax is the sign or kiss of peace.[↗](../../pax/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* «Pax» means peace in Latin.[↗](../../pax/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The Pax Romana lasted about two hundred years.[↗](../../pax/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · «Pax!» shouted Jennings, holding up his hands.[↗](../../pax/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · (old slang) The boys called pax and shook hands.[↗](../../pax/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Some coins have the word PAX on them.[↗](../../pax/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In church the people shared the pax with a handshake.[↗](../../pax/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Pax— bellum, Scientia — ignorantia, Divitiae — paupertas.[↗](../../pax/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../pax/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · On the further attribution of these Seven letters, note that Postellus gives : Vita — Mors, Pax — afflictio, Sapientia — stultitia, Divitiae (Opus) — paupertas, Gratia — opprobrium.[↗](../../pax/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../pax/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **pay** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To pay is to give money for something you buy or for work done.[↗](../../pay/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Pay is the money a person gets for work.[↗](../../pay/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To pay attention is to listen or look carefully.[↗](../../pay/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To pay a visit is to visit.[↗](../../pay/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* How many cents does Tom pay?[↗](../../pay/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Mia pays 5 cents for each apple.[↗](../../pay/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Ben paid 20 cents and got 4 cents back.[↗](../../pay/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad paid for our tickets.[↗](../../pay/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I'll pay you back tomorrow.[↗](../../pay/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Pay attention when the teacher is talking.[↗](../../pay/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Hard work will pay off.[↗](../../pay/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · We paid a visit to Grandma on Sunday.[↗](../../pay/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · If her father utterly refuse to give her unto him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins.[↗](../../pay/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.22.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../pay/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · If the theft be found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep, he shall pay double.[↗](../../pay/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.22.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../pay/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And if a man entice a virgin that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall surely pay a dowry for her to be his wife.[↗](../../pay/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.22.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../pay/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · 'Sacrifices of peace-offerings were due from me; this day have I paid my vows.[↗](../../pay/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.7.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../pay/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Offer unto God the sacrifice of thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the Most High; (Writings PSA.50.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../pay/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · My vows will I pay unto the LORD, yea, in the presence of all His people.[↗](../../pay/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.116.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../pay/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **payable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Payable means that must be paid, or can be paid, often by a certain time.[↗](../../payable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A cheque payable to someone is one that will be paid to that person.[↗](../../payable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The trip fee is payable by Friday.[↗](../../payable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Make the cheque payable to the school.[↗](../../payable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Rent is payable monthly.[↗](../../payable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The amount payable is 45 pounds.[↗](../../payable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Tickets are payable at the door.[↗](../../payable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Tax is payable on what you earn.[↗](../../payable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **payback** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Payback is revenge: doing something bad to someone because they did something bad to you.[↗](../../payback/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Payback is also money paid back, or the time it takes to earn back the money you spent on something.[↗](../../payback/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The villain said, «It's payback time!»[↗](../../payback/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He hid her shoes as payback for the prank.[↗](../../payback/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Getting payback usually makes a fight worse, not better.[↗](../../payback/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The solar panels have a payback time of eight years.[↗](../../payback/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Our teacher said kindness is better than payback.[↗](../../payback/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The payback on the lemonade stand came after we sold twenty cups.[↗](../../payback/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **payday** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Payday is the day when workers are paid their wages.[↗](../../payday/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) A big payday is a time when someone gets a lot of money at once.[↗](../../payday/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Friday is payday for Mum.[↗](../../payday/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We'll buy the bike after payday.[↗](../../payday/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Money is tight just before payday.[↗](../../payday/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Payday comes once a month for many workers.[↗](../../payday/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The winner had a big payday.[↗](../../payday/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad pays the bills on payday.[↗](../../payday/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Payday loans can cost a lot of extra money.[↗](../../payday/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · How many weeks until payday?[↗](../../payday/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **payer** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A payer is the person or group who pays money.[↗](../../payer/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A taxpayer is a person who pays taxes.[↗](../../payer/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Each payer gives 5 dollars.[↗](../../payer/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The bill is split among 4 payers.[↗](../../payer/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The payer gets change of 3 dollars.[↗](../../payer/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The payer must sign the cheque.[↗](../../payer/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Taxpayers pay for schools and roads.[↗](../../payer/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The person who receives the money is the payee, not the payer.[↗](../../payer/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **payment** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A payment is money that is paid for something.[↗](../../payment/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Payment is the act of paying: «payment by card».[↗](../../payment/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A payment can also be a reward or repayment given in return for a kindness or a service, not only money.[↗](../../payment/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She makes a payment of 50 dollars each month.[↗](../../payment/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · After 6 payments the bike is paid off.[↗](../../payment/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The first payment was 100 dollars.[↗](../../payment/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · How much is each payment?[↗](../../payment/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The shop takes payment by card or cash.[↗](../../payment/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad makes the rent payment on time.[↗](../../payment/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Never type your parents' payment details into a game.[↗](../../payment/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · He got a payment for mowing the lawn.[↗](../../payment/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The knowledge that we have been of service to you is ample payment.[↗](../../payment/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **payslip** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (money) A payslip is a paper or digital note that an employer gives a worker with their pay, showing how much they earned and what was taken off for tax and other things.[↗](../../payslip/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mum checked her payslip to see if her overtime was paid.[↗](../../payslip/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The payslip showed tax taken off her wages.[↗](../../payslip/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The bank asked for three payslips.[↗](../../payslip/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Gross pay 2,000 minus deductions 400 gives net pay 1,600 on the payslip.[↗](../../payslip/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad's first payslip from his new job made him smile.[↗](../../payslip/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In America it's called a pay stub.[↗](../../payslip/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **pc** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A PC is a personal computer, often a desktop or laptop computer, especially one that is not an Apple Mac.[↗](../../pc/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (UK) PC stands for Police Constable, the lowest rank of police officer.[↗](../../pc/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* PC Jones.[↗](../../pc/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* PC (or «politically correct») describes language or behaviour that tries not to offend groups of people; sometimes said in a mocking way.[↗](../../pc/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* pc (lowercase) can mean per cent or piece in short notes.[↗](../../pc/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I did my homework on the PC.[↗](../../pc/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Our classroom has six PCs.[↗](../../pc/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · PC Patel visited our school to talk about road safety.[↗](../../pc/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Turn off the PC before you go home.[↗](../../pc/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He said the joke wasn't PC.[↗](../../pc/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The price went up by 5 pc.[↗](../../pc/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **pe** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* PE is short for physical education, the school lesson where you do sport, games, gymnastics and exercise.[↗](../../pe/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We have PE on Tuesdays.[↗](../../pe/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't forget your PE kit\![↗](../../pe/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Our PE teacher is very fit.[↗](../../pe/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · In PE we played basketball.[↗](../../pe/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I hurt my ankle in PE.[↗](../../pe/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We do gymnastics in PE this term.[↗](../../pe/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Bring a water bottle to PE.[↗](../../pe/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The Seven Double Letters, Beth, Gimel, Daleth, Kaph, Pe, Resh, and Tau have each two sounds associated with theui.[↗](../../pe/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../pe/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · There were formed seven double letters, Beth, Gimel, Daleth, Kaph, Pe, Resh, Tau, each has two voices, either aspirated or softened.[↗](../../pe/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887)[↗](../../pe/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Pe, predominant in power, crowned, combined, and formed Mercury in the Universe, the fifth day of the week, and the left ear in man.[↗](../../pe/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887)[↗](../../pe/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **pea** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A pea is a small round green seed that grows in a pod and is eaten as a vegetable.[↗](../../pea/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The pea plant is a climbing plant that grows these pods.[↗](../../pea/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I don't like peas, but I eat them anyway.[↗](../../pea/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We shelled the peas from their pods.[↗](../../pea/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The princess felt the pea through twenty mattresses.[↗](../../pea/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The twins are like two peas in a pod.[↗](../../pea/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We had fish, chips and mushy peas.[↗](../../pea/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Pea plants climb with curly tendrils.[↗](../../pea/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The hailstones were the size of peas.[↗](../../pea/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.[↗](../../pea/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · \[190\] Chernushka, a sort of wild pea.[↗](../../pea/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **peace** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A time when there is no war or fighting.[↗](../../peace/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Quiet and calm; no noise or worry.[↗](../../peace/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Getting along with others without arguing.[↗](../../peace/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The two countries signed a peace treaty.[↗](../../peace/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I want some peace and quiet to read.[↗](../../peace/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · After the argument, the brothers made peace.[↗](../../peace/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The dove is a symbol of peace.[↗](../../peace/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Leave the cat in peace; it's sleeping.[↗](../../peace/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The police keep the peace.[↗](../../peace/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She felt at peace by the lake.[↗](../../peace/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Let there be peace between us.”[↗](../../peace/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Wherefore say: Behold, I give unto him My covenant of peace; (Torah NUM.25.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../peace/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · The LORD will fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.'[↗](../../peace/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.14.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../peace/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · The LORD lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.[↗](../../peace/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.6.26, JPS 1917)[↗](../../peace/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And there was peace between Israel and the Amorites.[↗](../../peace/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1SA.7.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../peace/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · But he was as one that held his peace.[↗](../../peace/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1SA.10.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../peace/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And Jehoshaphat made peace with the king of Israel.[↗](../../peace/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1KI.22.45, JPS 1917)[↗](../../peace/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **peaceable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not wanting to fight or argue; liking peace.[↗](../../peaceable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Calm and without fighting: «a peaceable meeting».[↗](../../peaceable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (church, Bible) The «peaceable kingdom» is Isaiah's picture of a world where the wolf lives with the lamb.[↗](../../peaceable/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The giant was peaceable and kind.[↗](../../peaceable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The neighbours settled their argument peaceably.[↗](../../peaceable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Isaiah wrote of a peaceable kingdom where the lion and lamb lie down together.[↗](../../peaceable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Our cat is a peaceable creature.[↗](../../peaceable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The crowd was peaceable and calm.[↗](../../peaceable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Try to solve things in a peaceable way.[↗](../../peaceable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The man, who was a peaceable quiet sort of fellow, made no objections, but simply said:[↗](../../peaceable/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And the peaceable folds are brought to silence because of the fierce anger of the LORD.[↗](../../peaceable/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.25.37, JPS 1917)[↗](../../peaceable/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And my people shall abide in a peaceable habitation, and in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting-places.[↗](../../peaceable/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.32.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../peaceable/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And they found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, and quiet, and peaceable; for they that dwelt there aforetime were of Ham.[↗](../../peaceable/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 1CH.4.40, JPS 1917)[↗](../../peaceable/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/) … [13](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/13/) **14** [15](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/15/) … [77](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/77/) - ← previous: [page 13](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/13/) - next →: [page 15](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/15/) - ↑ back to [The English 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