All 3 Uses of
rant
in
Milkweed, by Jerry Spinelli
- He ranted at the people on the stairway.
Chpt 37 *ranted = yelled
- I stood in front of them for hours as they ranted to the passing parades about the wonders under their tents and handkerchiefs.†
Chpt 43ranted = complained or verbally attacked in a loud, excited way
- The one-eared, pint-size Looney Tune ranting at you?†
Chpt 44ranting = complaining or verbally attacking in a loud, excited way
Definition:
to complain or verbally attack in an excited rather than thoughtful way