Both Uses of
rant
in
The Guardian, by Nicholas Sparks
- As Richard sat in the kitchen, he could hear his father ranting as he watched a football game on television.†
Chpt 18 *ranting = complaining or verbally attacking in a loud, excited way
- He let Mike rant for a few minutes, before guiding him into the story with a series of questions.†
Chpt 28rant = complain or verbally attack in a loud, excited way
Definition:
to complain or verbally attack in an excited rather than thoughtful way