All 3 Uses
occupant
in
The Adventure of the Speckled Band
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- 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.†
- 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.†
- The metallic clang heard by Miss Stoner was obviously caused by her stepfather hastily closing the door of his safe upon its terrible occupant.
*occupant = someone who lives in a specific place
Definitions:
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(1)
(occupant) someone who lives in, uses, or is present in a space, vehicle, or position
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)