reply
/ɹɪˈplaɪ/ noun A2- A written or spoken response; part of a conversation.
- Something given in reply.
- A counterattack.
- The answer of a figure.
- A document written by a party specifically replying to a responsive declaration and in some cases an answer.
Plural replies
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“We are never quits with those who oblige us,” was Dantès’ reply; “for when we do not owe them money, we owe them gratitude.”
Marilla made no reply, but she hit the unlucky sorrel such a vicious clip with the whip that the fat mare, unused to such treatment, whizzed indignantly down the lane at an alarming pace.
“I will go directly,” was Edmond’s reply; and, embracing his father, and nodding to Caderousse, he left the apartment.
“And what was his reply?”
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