All 13 Uses of
retort
in
The Scarlet Pimpernel
- "That's quite right, Mr. 'Empseed," retorted Jellyband, "and as I says, what can you 'xpect?†
Chpt 2retorted = quickly replied
- "But then hark'ee Mr. 'Empseed," retorted Jellyband, still holding his sides with laughter, "the Scriptures didn't know me.†
Chpt 2 *
- "Hi, hip, hurrah!" retorted the whole company present.†
Chpt 2
- "Odd's life!" retorted Lord Antony; "so they would, honest Hempseed,—at least those they can get hold of, worse luck!†
Chpt 3
- Lud love you, they are all right, my lord," retorted Jellyband; "don't you be afraid.†
Chpt 3
- "More so than your chivalry, I fear," she retorted sarcastically.†
Chpt 6
- "Do I now?" she retorted gaily.†
Chpt 8
- "Quite," she retorted, "and worse."†
Chpt 8
- "No wonder," retorted Chauvelin, gallantly, "that the cleverest woman in Europe is troubled with ENNUI."†
Chpt 8
- "Heard of the Scarlet Pimpernel?" she retorted with a long and merry laugh, "Faith man!†
Chpt 8
- "My brother Armand devotes his life to France," she retorted proudly; "as for me, I can do nothing ...here in England...."†
Chpt 8
- "Easy, my friend," retorted Marguerite, drawing, herself up to her full height and looking down, with a slight thought of contempt on the small, thin figure before her.†
Chpt 8
- "Odd's fish, man!" she retorted, "you don't call those bloodthirsty ruffians over there a government, do you?"†
Chpt 10
Definition:
a quick reply to a question or remark -- especially a witty or critical one