All 10 Uses of
retort
in
Lost Horizon
- Mallinson retorted.†
Chpt 1
- Conway, who knew a little Pushtu, harangued the tribesmen as well as he could in that language, but without effect; while the pilot's sole retort to any remarks addressed to him in any language was a significant flourish of his revolver.†
Chpt 1
- But the missionary turned round briskly to retort: "Indeed I do, and I could never see any harm in cards at all.†
Chpt 1
- "I know that nobody except a damn fine airman could," retorted Barnard.†
Chpt 2 *
- "Should we be missing much?" he retorted bitterly.†
Chpt 3
- You don't need to," retorted Mallinson furiously.†
Chpt 4
- "I'd believe that even if you hadn't told me," Barnard retorted.†
Chpt 5
- It's hardly a question of liking it," Miss Brinklow retorted.†
Chpt 6
- The youth's voice rose in pitch as he retorted: "Well, I do call it healthier--in one sense.†
Chpt 9
- "A comforting speculation for a monkey in a cage," retorted Mallinson; he was still furious.†
Chpt 10
Definition:
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(retort as in: quick retort) a quick reply to a question or remark -- especially a witty or critical one