Sentence example with the word 'riposte'

riposte

acknowledge, argument, come back, denial, give acknowledgment, plead for, reecho, respond, sally, speak for, talk back

Definition n. a quick reply to a question or remark

Last update: September 12, 2015


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Or still more the dialectical device by which the sceptic claims to escape the riposte that his very argument presumes the validity of this or that principle, viz.   [Please select]

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* * * * * An inner dialogue flashed out, lunge, parry, riposte, like rapier blades at play.   [Please select]

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"She calls me _lucus a non lucendo_," was John's quick riposte; and the lady laughed.   [Please select]

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The prince, very much surprised, parried in prime, riposted, and touched Dick on the hand.   [Please select]

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I tell you I have work to hold my own with him; he knows every trick and turn as well as I do, and is quicker with his lunge and riposte.   [Please select]

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