All 12 Uses of
retort
in
The Thundering Herd
- "Dunn, I won't do anythin' of the kind," retorted Hudnall, bluntly.†
Chpt 4 *
- I don't care what the hell Pilchuck is," retorted Jett, gruffly ending the discussion.†
Chpt 5
- "I heard what you said, Rand Jett," she retorted, glaring at him.†
Chpt 6
- "Plague me with my own words, will you?" he retorted, and his kisses silenced her.†
Chpt 6
- I'm square, an' don't you overlook that," retorted Pruitt.†
Chpt 7
- "You might have been run down, yourself," retorted Tom.†
Chpt 8
- "How 'n 'll can we tell thet?" retorted the man.†
Chpt 10
- "Cosgrove, you won't be missed, that's sure," retorted Tom.†
Chpt 11
- They're big enough," retorted Catlee.†
Chpt 13
- "That farm hand!" retorted Pruitt, with infinite disgust.†
Chpt 14
- Late pard of the Youngers," retorted Follonsbee, going white in the face.†
Chpt 14
- "Say, have you boys taken to drink?" retorted Tom, to conceal how their warmth affected him.†
Chpt 19
Definition:
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(retort as in: quick retort) a quick reply to a question or remark -- especially a witty or critical one