All 3 Uses of
retort
in
The Brothers Karamazov
- But the meek Father's words had little effect and even provoked a mocking retort.†
Chpt 7
- "More than a thousand went on them, Dmitri Fyodorovitch," retorted Trifon Borissovitch firmly.†
Chpt 9 *
- "Get along with you!" retorted Agafya, really angry this time.†
Chpt 10
Definition:
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(retort as in: quick retort) a quick reply to a question or remark -- especially a witty or critical one