Collocations/P

to put clothes and other possessions into a suitcase

a full set of playing cards

a memory that's upsetting or disturbing

If something's a painful reminder, it reminds you of something you find upsetting or disturbing.

extremely shy, or so shy that other people find it disturbing

extremely slow, or so slow that people become impatient

extremely thin, of a person or animal

a type of learning activity in which two students work together

to end a relationship or partnership

to stop travelling or spending time together and go different ways

to do something to fill in time when you're bored or have nothing to do

to bring in a new law by voting in parliament or by decree

to not fail a test

to pay the amount stated on a bill

to visit someone or something

to watch closely or listen carefully to someone or something

an increase in the amount of money paid as a wage or salary

no noise or disturbance

not unusual at all

personal possessions that belong to you

If your phone rings, it makes a noise to let you know someone's calling you.

to use a finger to remove dried mucus from inside your nose

a particular suggestion given as advice

one particular item used as equipment

a particular fact or item of information

any musical work, including musical compositions, traditional works, improvised music, pop songs, etc.

one sheet or scrap of paper

put in an order to buy something

perform a particular role, or be involved in a particular way

to make music with an instrument, or to broadcast recorded music

a particular perspective or way of seeing things

someone who's imprisoned because of their political beliefs

not very good eyesight

not very good health

an idea that most people believe is true

to create risk of danger or harm

create the threat of danger or harm

to put a finger on a key on a keyboard and press down

quite good or fairly good

fairly well or reasonably well

aspects of someone's life that aren't related to work or other public roles

the opinions of the majority of people in a society

to injure a muscle by lifting something heavy or moving too quickly

to press a button on a machine or an appliance

to become heavier or fatter, of a person or an animal

to stop a cigarette from burning

to stop a fire from burning

to increase prices

to increase wages

to raise your arm if you want to say something, ask or answer a question, show you're present, etc.