All 13 Uses of
retort
in
Howards End
- "I do understand," retorted Mrs. Munt, with immense confidence.†
Part 2
- When Charles said, "Why be so polite to servants? they don't understand it," she had not given the Schlegel retort of, "If they don't understand it, I do."†
Part 4
- "I don't know what I shall do with Meg," Helen retorted, collapsing upon the stairs.†
Part 8
- "Tibby had better first wonder what he'll do," retorted Helen; and that topic was resumed, but with acrimony.†
Part 13
- Helen retorted, "I call that a very rude remark.†
Part 16
- But women may say anything—it was one of his holiest beliefs—and he only retorted, with a gay smile: "I don't care.†
Part 17
- "Of course I've hurt myself!" she retorted.†
Part 25
- Miss Avery retorted: "Some day!†
Part 33
- Mr. Wilcox, who was in good spirits, retorted, "I don't suppose I ever shall."†
Part 34
- "I can diagnose the case more bluntly if you wish," he retorted.
Part 36 *retorted = quickly replied
- "That's not what I was saying," retorted her father-in-law.†
Part 38
- His real retort was not quite ready.†
Part 38
- Henry's retort came.†
Part 38
Definition:
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(retort as in: quick retort) a quick reply to a question or remark -- especially a witty or critical one