The Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Dictionary
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| Entry | Definition |
|---|---|
| wolamkole | it is burning well |
| wolamoqiye | s/he unexpectedly turns out to be good-looking adult |
| wolamsotom | s/he believes |
| wolamsotomuwakon | belief |
| wolamu | (falling or flying object) s/he, it goes straight; (pitched baseball) s/he is strike |
| wolamuhusu | s/he convinces self |
| wolanol | h/ calf (of leg); h/ muscle |
| wolapekiye | s/he, it swings well |
| wolapemqosu | (man, boy) he is handy, versatile, able to do many things well; he is trustworthy |
| wolapemqot | it is handy, it comes in handy |
| wolapesu | s/he is well paid, earns good salary |
| wolapewiw | he is handsome |
| wolapewonosu | (man, boy) he makes himself look handsome |
| wolapewossu | (boy) he is cute, is handsome |
| wolapiqe | s/he sees something good |
| wolapiqetutom | h/ facial expression shows that s/he sees something good |
| wolapite | s/he has good teeth |
| wolapitehe | (tire, shoe) s/he has good tread |
| wolapomomqot | it is beautiful to see (vista, etc.); it is easily seen (e.g., not camouflaged) |
| wolapon | it is nice dawn (e.g., sunny) |
| wolapotasu | it is clearly seen; there is enough light to see by |
| wolapotuwok | they see each other plainly or clearly |
| wolapu | s/he sees well, has good eyesight; s/he has unobstructed view |
| wolapuwahte | it is a good-tasting soup or stew |
| wolaqahqe | s/he cooks supper |