I spent the time playing gin rummy with Timothy. I looked over a few times at my mom, though, to make sure she was doing okay. What is a word that could replace "though" without changing the meaning of these sentences?
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What is a word that could replace "though" without changing the meaning of these

explanation:

the silver bells of the sleds are merry and keep time in the winter nights while the sky twinkles happily. the golden bells of weddings are delightful in their peaceful happiness, foretelling a rapturous future. meanwhile, the brazen alarm bells scream frightfully in the night, with a discordant and desperate sound. in their clamor, these bells convey terror, horror, and anger. finally, the iron bells are solemn and melancholy, while those in the church steeple are like ghouls who feel happiness. the king of the ghouls, who rings the bells, cheerfully keeps time with the moaning and groaning bells.