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Which one of these commonly confused words can act as an adverb or a pronoun?

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Meaning, Williams has basically previously displayed his willingness to spout government propaganda in exchange for cash.
Ben Carson’s Bizarrely Serious, Seriously Bizarre Campaign Crew|Olivia Nuzzi|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Displayed proudly on the bar top is a beautifully crafted, four-spout absinthe fountain filled with slowly melting ice.
The Absinthe-Minded Porteños of Buenos Aires|Jeff Campagna|March 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The spout was almost universally believed to be a sign of the apocalypse.
Benjamin Franklin, America’s First Storm Chaser|Lee Sandlin|April 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
If the spout was air and not water, then there was no necessary reason for it to be confined to seas and oceans.
Benjamin Franklin, America’s First Storm Chaser|Lee Sandlin|April 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST

So this meant that the solid appearance of the spout had to be an illusion.
Benjamin Franklin, America’s First Storm Chaser|Lee Sandlin|April 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I saw something of the same sort on the hills, and expected to see St. Helena spout flames.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
The upper right hand object is furnished with a spout, and an opening for replenishing the vessel.
The Catacombs of Rome|William Henry Withrow
Accident made us meet with the seigneur count shortly before the sand-spout burst upon us.
The Pilgrim's Shell or Fergan the Quarryman|Eugne Sue
At the entrance doors there are two curious pieces of wood exactly like spout heads.
Our Churches and Chapels|Atticus
Entries relating to the “spout or water engine” are frequent in their records.
The Influence and Development of English Gilds|Francis Aiden Hibbert