All 3 Uses of
retort
in
Harry Potter (#2) and the Chamber of Secrets
- "It's not my fault," retorted Draco.†
Chpt 4
- "Oh, it's you," said Ron, looking at Malfoy as if he were something unpleasant on the sole of his shoe. "Bet you're surprised to see Harry here, eh?"
"Not as surprised as I am to see you in a shop, Weasley," retorted Malfoy.†
Chpt 4
- "Dumbledore's been driven out of this castle by the mere memory of me!" he hissed.
"He's not as gone as you might think!" Harry retorted.
Chpt 17 *retorted = quickly replied
Definition:
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(retort as in: quick retort) a quick reply to a question or remark -- especially a witty or critical one