Bell sounds
seem familiar
Ring a bell
(a) The shelf above a fireplace.
(b) A loose cloak without sleeves; also, the layer of Earth between the crust and the core.
mantel / mantle
"The Cradle of Liberty" — Where resistance ignited
Boston, MASSACHUSETTS
in perfect condition
Sound as a bell
(a) A strong, heavy cloth used for tents, sails, or painting surfaces.
(b) To go around asking people for their votes or opinions.
canvas / canvass
"The Birthplace of America" — Political heart of the Revolution
Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA
rescued at the last moment
Saved by the bell
(a) A secret store of valuable things, especially money.
(b) A large crowd of people, often used for armies or invaders.
hoard / horde
"The Prize" — Strategic military objective for both sides
New York City, NEW YORK
extra features
Bells and whistles
(a) A container swung in churches to burn incense.
(b) Someone who examines books, films, or letters and removes anything considered offensive.
censer / censor
"The Shot Heard Round the World"
Lexington & Concord, MASSACHUSETTS
to undo something that cannot be undone
Unring the bell
(a) Careful not to attract attention or reveal secrets.
(b) Separate and distinct; not connected to each other.
discreet / discrete
"The Crucible" — Where the army was reborn
Valley Forge, PENNSYLVANIA