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  • The difference in head and body shape is obvious, and close But not too close! inspection reveals the 'pit' just in front of the Copperhead's eye.

    Check local laws BEFORE you reach for the shovel! Jax 2007

  • Copperhead lunged at Jake, got an arm around his throat, and then Oy was on him, barking shrilly and chewing at Copperhead's ankle through the black silk pants.

    The Waste Lands King, Stephen, 1947- 1991

  • It was clear that the presence of Cameron and the half-breed upon the Ghost River trail had awakened the suspicion in Copperhead's mind that the plan to hold a powwow at Manitou Rock was known to the Police and that they were on his trail.

    The Patrol of the Sun Dance Trail Ralph Connor 1898

  • Half dead with sleeplessness and blind with rage he walked on as if in a hideous nightmare, mechanically watching the feet of the Indian immediately in front of him and thus saving himself many a cruel fall and a more cruel jerking of the cord about his neck, for such was Copperhead's method of lifting him to his feet when he fell.

    The Patrol of the Sun Dance Trail Ralph Connor 1898

  • Woe to him who shall trouble the Copperhead's rest!

    East and West Poems Bret Harte 1869

  • Woe to him who shall trouble the Copperhead's rest!

    Complete Poetical Works Bret Harte 1869

  • Copperhead's ball, went to the entertainment with a little expectation in their minds: What sort of people would be there?

    Phoebe, Junior 1862

  • And how respectful all the shopmen grew when the nameless country party was joined by the great Mr.. Copperhead -- or rather the great Mr. Copperhead's wife, at whose command was unlimited credit, and all the contents of the shop if she chose.

    Phoebe, Junior 1862

  • He was to have three hundred pounds for the year of Copperhead's residence with him, if he stayed so long, and that would do, if nothing else.

    Phoebe, Junior 1862

  • These three holes, today, have officially been named "The Snake Pit" and as such, a permanent structure has been created to remind players and spectators alike of the Copperhead's challenging finish.

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2010

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