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Definition
a quick reply to a question or remark — especially a witty or critical one
- Before Lee could retort, he rose up so quickly, so furiously, her own words were swallowed.1.4 — Part 1 Chapter 4 (52% in)
- What are you afraid of?" she retorted.1.4 — Part 1 Chapter 4 (59% in)
- Lee opened her mouth, ready with a biting retort, then saw the way he smiled at her.1.7 — Part 1 Chapter 7 (58% in)
- Not only did her retort vanish, but so did much of her defensive wall.1.7 — Part 1 Chapter 7 (58% in)
- "I didn't say anything about quitting," she retorted.1.8 — Part 1 Chapter 8 (56% in)
There are no more uses of "retort" in Summer Pleasures.
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