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Lives of the Felons, or, American Criminal Calendar choose

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[US] Lives of the Felons 15: Harry White [...] had informed him shortly after his arrival from new York, that a ‘big thing’ was coming off shortly.
at big thing, n.
[US] Lives of the Felons 54: I cannot endure to see a ‘square’ man and a fine fellow blasted for my offences.
at blasted, adj.1
[US] Lives of the Felons 45: I take such chances when I go the ‘cross’.
at go the cross (v.) under cross, n.1
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