Both Uses of
retort
in
Treasure Island
- "Enough, too," retorted George.†
Chpt 29 *
- "That comes—as you call it—of being arrant asses," retorted the doctor, "and not having sense enough to know honest air from poison, and the dry land from a vile, pestiferous slough.†
Chpt 30
Definition:
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(retort as in: quick retort) a quick reply to a question or remark -- especially a witty or critical one