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9 Cards in this Set
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Old Cap Sutter's sawmill
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place where Gold Rush started
(p.160-61) |
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tailrace
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the ditch that leads water away from the mill wheel (p.160)
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bonanza
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a very rich gold find (p.161)
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heinous
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evil; outrageous (p.163)
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doggone
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means "dog on it" (p.163)
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forceps
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small tool used for grasping or pulling
(p.164) |
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reprieve
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to postone a punishment; put on hold
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cantankerous
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disputing (p.168)
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contempt of court
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showing disrespect to the judge in court (p.168)
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