All 4 Uses of
occupant
in
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
- It was already dusk, and the lamps were just being lighted as we paced up and down in front of Briony Lodge, waiting for the coming of its occupant.†
Chpt 1 *
- I can only claim the merit that I instantly reconsidered my position when, however, it became clear to me that whatever danger threatened an occupant of the room could not come either from the window or the door.†
Chpt 8
- It might or might not bite the occupant, perhaps she might escape every night for a week, but sooner or later she must fall a victim.†
Chpt 8
- The metallic clang heard by Miss Stoner was obviously caused by her stepfather hastily closing the door of his safe upon its terrible occupant.†
Chpt 8
Definition:
someone who lives in, uses, or is present in a space, vehicle, or position