The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada Glossary

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border patrols

an American federal law enforcement agency. Its mission is to detect and prevent illegal aliens, terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the United States.

nuts

crazy

Viagra

the drug sildenafil, used to enhance male potency.

truck-stop

a roadside cafe for drivers of haulage vehicles

queer

a homosexual man

red hot

very exciting, interesting, or good.

assassination

murder someone for political gain

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