St. John
Americannoun
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Henry, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke. Bolingbroke, 1st Viscount.
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an island of the Virgin Islands of the United States, in the E West Indies. About 20 sq. mi. (52 sq. km).
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Lake, a lake in SE Canada, in Quebec province, draining into the Saguenay River. 365 sq. mi. (945 sq. km).
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a river in the NE United States and SE Canada, flowing NE and E from Maine to New Brunswick province and then S to the Bay of Fundy. 450 miles (725 km) long.
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a seaport in S New Brunswick, in SE Canada, on the Bay of Fundy, at the mouth of the St. John River.
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Example Sentences
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“That was one of the better played games in high school baseball,” St. John Bosco coach Andy Rojo said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Brayden Krakowski took over on the mound for St. John Bosco, throwing scoreless ball in the ninth, 10th and 11th.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
A year ago, Garcia missed St. John Bosco’s Division 1 title run while recovering from arm surgery.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
St. John Bosco catcher Aaron Garcia came through with a clutch throw to prevent a Cypress runner trying to steal third and also had two hits.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
“I see you and St. John have been quarrelling, Jane,” said Diana, “during your walk on the moor. But go after him; he is now lingering in the passage expecting you—he will make it up.”
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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