A Long Way from Chicago Glossary

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grudge

resentment resulting from a past insult or treatment

bruisers

a person who is tough and aggressive

almighty

having complete power

hoots

expressing dissatisfaction

engaged

to be occupied

furled

fold neatly

red neck

poor white person, often who lives in the rural Southern United States with bigoted views

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