The Only Use of
knell
in
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
- In front of it were two yellow buses, our own tormentor and one that brought students from the other direction, and loitering students awaiting the knell of the morning bell.
p. 15.5knell = the sound of a bell rung
Definition:
a slow, solemn bell sound -- especially announcing death
or:
a sign that something is ending
or:
a sign that something is ending