stanza. 1  a group of lines of verse forming one of the divisions of a poem or song: it is usually made up of four or more lines and often has a regular pattern in the number of lines and the arrangement of meter and rhyme. Origin of stanza.
verb (used without object), reminisced, reminiscing. 1. to recall past experiences, events, etc.; indulge in reminiscence. Origin of reminisce. 1820-1830.
The definition of a retort is a quick or witty reply. An example of a retort is a what a person would say if they were mocking someone back who just mocked her. Retort is defined as to reply to something, often in a witty or sarcastic way that turns the comment back to the previous speaker.