The Legend of Auntie Po: Chapters 3–5

by Shing Yin Khor
In this magical adaptation of the tale of Paul Bunyan, a young Chinese immigrant works at a logging camp in the late 1800s.

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  1. grain
    the texture and pattern of fibers found in wood, stone, etc.
    Crosscut saws are used to cut wood against the grain of the wood.
  2. boycott
    refuse to sponsor; refuse to do business with
    Hao, they have decided to boycott the mill if we continue to hire Chinese men.
  3. inventory
    a detailed list of all the items in stock
    I want your inventory report every Sunday.
  4. tension
    feelings of hostility that are not manifest
    The tension in town will blow over soon and we'll go back to normal.
  5. endure
    continue to live through hardship or adversity
    My dad said he spent weeks on a boat to come here. He said my life will be better than his. He said we are a people that endure. Does your family have to endure too, or is it just us?
  6. wok
    a frying pan with a convex bottom; used in Chinese cooking
    Chop suey. Rice and leftovers tossed around in a wok.
  7. foal
    a young horse
    Mei wants a pony? Well, I know a farm that just had a few new foals.
  8. pry
    move or force in an effort to get something open
    The jam pike is a steel spike used to pry logs apart.
  9. versatile
    competent in many areas and able to adapt with ease
    The jam pike and cant hook combine to make the peavey, which is a versatile tool for pushing and grabbing logs.
  10. lumber
    the wood of trees prepared for use as building material
    But the trees still need to become useful lumber!
  11. flume
    an open chute filled with water for power or to carry logs
    Many camps use flumes to transport logs, and even trains!
  12. navigate
    direct carefully and safely
    They have to have good balance to stay upright. And fast instincts, to navigate the moving logs.
  13. ritual
    any customary observance or practice
    I guess I just want to hold on to all the scraps of my family, all these rituals that I don't remember the reasons for.
  14. custom
    made according to the specifications of an individual
    The paper factory is custom make.
  15. wage
    payment for work
    It has come to my attention that Mei has not received proper wages for her kitchen work.
Created on Mon Oct 04 12:03:38 EDT 2021 (updated Wed Oct 06 10:10:27 EDT 2021)

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