All 3 Uses of
retort
in
A Christmas Carol
- "What then?" he retorted.†
Chpt 2 *
- "Get along with you!" retorted Peter, grinning.†
Chpt 4
- "Don't say anything, please," retorted Scrooge.†
Chpt 5
Definition:
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(retort as in: quick retort) a quick reply to a question or remark -- especially a witty or critical one