peal
noun
a loud, prolonged ringing of bells.
had pealed
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past perfectof peal.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The news of Pearl Harbor, nine years ago to the month, had pealed out like a fire bell.
From Time Magazine Archive
Into her heart the great organ had pealed the gladness of its exultant Easter message, and in the deep peace of the silence which followed, the fragrance of the lilies breathed a wordless "Amen!"
From Mildred's Inheritance Just Her Way; Ann's Own Way by Diantha W. Horne
So after several more clear, resounding strokes had pealed forth, calling the volunteer department out to fight the fire demon, one scout started wildly for the double doors of the smithy.
From The Banner Boy Scouts Or, The Struggle for Leadership by George A. Warren
And, while he wept, the wonderful sound had pealed forth - if by peal, he had often thought since, an adequate description could be given of the enunciation of so vast a sound melting sweet.
From The Red One by Jack London
The hotel was in complete darkness, and it was not until we had pealed the bell twice that we succeeded in producing any sign of life.
From A Bid for Fortune or Dr. Nikola's Vendetta by Guy Boothby
