All 4 Uses of
retort
in
Tess of the d'Urbervilles
- "But when people find themselves on one of the highest points in the county, they must get down again," he retorted.†
Chpt 1 *retorted = quickly replied
- "But I only asked for your sake!" he retorted hotly.†
Chpt 6
- By this means they had found that she was living here again; her mother was scolded for "harbouring" her; sharp retorts had ensued from Joan, who had independently offered to leave at once; she had been taken at her word; and here was the result.†
Chpt 6retorts = replies quickly
- "I am sure she would!" he retorted passionately.†
Chpt 7retorted = quickly replied
Definition:
a quick reply to a question or remark -- especially a witty or critical one