All 5 Uses of
retort
in
Harry Potter (#6) and the Half-Blood Prince
- It looked as though Uncle Vernon was bursting with any number of unpleasant retorts, but he merely shrank back into the cushions with Aunt Petunia and Dudley and said nothing, keeping his small piggy eyes on Dumbledore's wand.†
Chpt 3 *
- "That's enough!" said Professor McGonagall, as Hermione opened her mouth to retort, looking furious.†
Chpt 12
- "What a snappy retort," said Fred.†
Chpt 16
- The portrait swung closed behind Harry, but not before he had heard Dean make an angry retort…… His feeling of elation increasing, Harry strode off through the castle.†
Chpt 22
- Harry bit back his retort, scared that he had gone too far, that he had ruined his chance of accompanying Dumbledore, but Dumbledore went on, 'Do you wish to come with me tonight?'†
Chpt 25
Definition:
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(retort as in: quick retort) a quick reply to a question or remark -- especially a witty or critical one