Both Uses of
retort
in
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
- "Heaven!" retorted the mistress.†
Chpt 2 *retorted = quickly replied
- I thought it likely Dr. Flint would do his utmost to taunt and insult him, and I was afraid my uncle might lose control of himself, and retort in some way that would be construed into a punishable offence; and I was well aware that in court his word would not be taken against any white man's.†
Chpt 20retort = quickly reply
Definition:
a quick reply to a question or remark -- especially a witty or critical one