Both Uses of
retort
in
My Antonia
- "Your grandfather is rich," she retorted fiercely.†
Book 1 *retorted = quickly replied
- 'Lena Lingard lets me kiss her,' I retorted, 'and I'm not half as fond of her as I am of you.'†
Book 2
Definition:
a quick reply to a question or remark -- especially a witty or critical one